Hello MAC Members:

The time is fast approaching for publication of the first issue of the MAC Newsletter. If you wish to have info published in this issue, please send it by Friday, October 10. Info regarding promotions, job announcements, etc. are is strongly encouraged. Thanks for your cooperation.

Lillie Fears
Newsletter editor


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From:         meta carstarphen <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To:     meta carstarphen <[log in to unmask]>
Date:          Sat, 27 Sep 2003 20:46:12 -0500

Dear list friends:
Welcome back to the electronic discussion group for the Minorities and
Communication Division of AEJMC.  This list has close to 100 members and
connects scholars throughout the country who have research interests in
topics relating to people of color.

Our new academic years are well underway, but I wanted to send a few
reminders out about the list, as well as let you know about some new
features that have been added that are pretty cool.

First, the reminders:
Any member of the MAC division is welcomed to join the list, and any
member can post messages to the list.  Please feel free to post
information from other colleagues who may not be MAC members to the list
if you think they would be of interest.

This list is unmoderated so messages are not screened before they are
posted.  We ask, however, that every participant use consideration and
respect when posting messages.  Some good guidelines to keep in mind
include:

* use the list to post information of professional interest only --
personal messages to individual members should be sent directly to that
member;
*when you hit "reply" you are automatically sending messages to the entire
group;
* we can agree to disagree on issues that may come up for discussion in
this group (and have in the past), but we have a great track record in
showing respect in the way that we do so;
* any subject of professional interest is appropriate for the list--this
includes job listings, conference announcements, research projects,
funding and training opportunities;
*also, let us hear about your accomplishments.  We all get encouraged when
we hear good news about our friends and colleagues.

AEJMAC is a tremendous resource, so don't be reluctant to use it.  If you
need help finding something, post your request on the list and you will be
amazed at the resources you can tap into.

HOW TO POST MESSAGES:

*address any e-mail to [log in to unmask] and your message will go to the
entire list;
*OR you can bookmark the following address--http://lists.ou.edu--and type
in aejmac-L in the space provided for "list name."  When you enter this
command, you will automatically reach the home page for our list.  Click
on the link to post a message and you are on your way!

WHAT'S NEW:

*A new feature that's available to us now is an archive of all our
messages for the past several months.  So, if you miss a message,
accidentally delete a message, or just want to review past messages, just
select the month you want and read on demand.
*Attachments and viruses--sending attachments is fine.  The server does a
pretty good job of blocking viruses before they spread to list
memberships.  Let us know if you spot a problem or have a concern.

Again, welcome back!  If you have any questions, comments or problems with
the list, please feel free to contact me directly at [log in to unmask]


Sincerely,