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Well, 2020 has been - and continues to be - quite a year! With the inability to get together in person this October, we are, perhaps, left with a bit of time to reflect on what we do in our field and why we do it. In the hopes that 2021 brings a healthier planet,
a renewed energy, and a desire to look forward with a fresh vision, it is always nice to take a few moments to see where we have been. </div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: inline !important">Whether you are a new MWERA member or have been around for a while,<span style="margin: 0px"> you will appreciate this gift from our historian, Gordon Brooks. Follow
the link below to find a brief retrospective of our annual conference. Locations, members, fashion, and topics may have changed, but our important<span> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">work of </span><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">disseminating
educational research, promoting a collegial research culture in the region, and providing a forum for mentoring the research skills of graduate students and junior faculty members holds true. Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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<div class="PlainText">Dr. Delane A. Bender-Slack<br>
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