Eastern European Research Workshop

I received an announcment today from Peg, Conference Administrator for the FEEFHS, about an Eastern European Research Workshop. This workshop will be held between August 6-10 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

I am not a speaker nor contributor to this workshop, I am merely passing on the word to others who may be interested. Please note that this is not a free workshop. Early-bird registration (prior to June 20th) is $139, and anything later is $159. This includes the networking reception, three-day workshop, syllabus, consultation and the closing banquet. There are single-day registrations available, also. You can find out more information at the following website: www.feefhsworkshop.org

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