Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:04:17 +0530 (IST) From: Shamprasad Pujar - - - Apologies for Cross-Postings - - - SCOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT - Museum Computer Network 2008 Conference MCN is delighted to offer the opportunity to apply for scholarships to attend the MCN annual conference in November. The annual conference provides an occasion where you can meet and learn from experts on the technology topics challenging today's museums. It's also a great opportunity for networking and establishing new relationships to strengthen your resources for the coming year. SCHOLARSHIP BASICS (http://www.mcn.edu/conferences/index.asp?subkey=2053) APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 22, 2008. WHO? This scholarship is available to museum professionals who meet one of the following criteria: - Employed at an institution with no more than 20 permanent staff. - First-time MCN conference attendee. - New to the profession with less than 2 years experience in the field. WHAT? Five stipends are available to attend MCN's 2008 annual conference. Each stipend includes the full conference registration fee and an additional $500.00 toward hotel and travel. WHERE? LET'S DO I.T. RIGHT! 36th Annual MCN Conference November 12-15, 2008 Washington, DC http://www.mcn.edu/conferences/ WHY? The annual MCN conference offers tremendous personal and professional benefits and rewards. Not only do attendees gain professional knowledge from sessions, they also have the opportunity to network with professionals from around the world. Application Deadline is August 22, 2008. Apply today at (http://www.mcn.edu/conferences/index.asp?subkey=2053) EMERGING PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP RATE MCN has just introduced an introductory membership rate of $35 for students and emerging professionals new to the museum/cultural heritage and technology field. Join our community! Get more information at http://www.mcn.edu/join/index.asp?subkey=2042