Mark A. Greene Award for First-Time Meeting AttendeesPurpose To provide financial assistance for travel and conference expenses to individuals who have not previously attended a MAC meeting. The award is named for Mark A. Greene (1958-2017), past president of the Society of American Archivists and the Midwest Archives Conference, and mentor to many. He was the director of the American Heritage Center at the University of Wyoming from 2002 until 2015. Prior, he was archivist at Carleton College, curator of manuscripts at the Minnesota Historical Society, and head of Research Center Programs at the Henry Ford. His contributions to the archival profession, including influential literature, are significant and enduring. Award One scholarship of up to $500 or two scholarships of up to $250. Eligibility To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must be attending their first MAC meeting. It is not necessary to be a MAC member, or to reside in the thirteen state MAC region. Application Applications are due by February 7, 2025 and must include the following documents:
Award Requirement Award winner will write a brief article for the MAC Newsletter about their experiences at the meeting and its importance to their professional development or education. Return completed application and related materials (electronic submission strongly encouraged) to: Colleen McFarland Rademaker
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