Jules,

You're correct.  I'm currently working as an administrator, which means I have very little time to travel to conventions.  When I return to the faculty, I'll jump back into the circuit with great enthusiasm!

Gregg

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Subject: Re: LAST CALL FOR PAPERS -- SCMLA Nov. 3-5 2016 -- Dallas, Texas

Great, I got the impression that you had no presentations Jules

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