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linguistlist.org>Dear Linguists, Before we dive into the amazing world of Books on LINGUIST, we have a quick announcement to make... Those wonderful people at John Benjamins (thank you P.P. and all the crew!) have generously offered to make a $1,500 donation to the pot, but there's a catch! We have to raise $10,000 by next Saturday (15th Mar). So far we have raised $6665. Help us topple the $10,000 figure on time, as the extra money from Benjamins will be a major step in reaching our target of $50,000. For more info, visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.htmlMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>Dear Subscribers, Well, it's been quite a busy year for the publications team, particularly from the standpoint of us book editors. We posted nearly 700 book issues last year (683, to be exact), which was almost a 50% increase from our total the year before. With these growing numbers, it is obvious that LINGUIST is becoming an important mainstay in spreading the word on new book publications; many new publishers are deciding to support the cause and use LINGUIST for their book announcements as well. We would like to thank each of them for all that they do to support LINGUIST -- without their help, these announcements could never get out to the community. And, with all these new postings comes a large catalog of books in our database. So we at LINGUIST decided to make things a little bit easier for the linguists around the world, and have all archived book information easily searchable via our Books Area in the Publications Minisite. Through this user-friendly interface, you can search our entire database for books by author, title or keyword, publisher, linguistic subfield, language, or ISBN. The results of the search not only include the title and abstract, but also publisher information and ISBN, making it very easy to track down the book. The books area is even a great place to browse for books by author or publisher, or to just look through other book postings you may have missed. So, what are you waiting for? Go check out the new Books interface at: http://linguistlist.org/pubs/books/index.html Although streamlining our publications area was not always the easiest of tasks, we feel that through continued work and service to the community, we will be making it easier and easier to find linguistic publications in the future. This work was of course done entirely by our graduate assistants, who not only supervise, edit, and create book postings on a daily basis, but have also created the database structure to archive this information. This would not be possible without their diligence and focus. Moreover, the majority of these students (actually, ALL of the students), could not even be here if it weren't for support from the LINGUIST List community like you. So please find it in your hearts to support our crew for all this hard work they put in to make LINGUIST List run better for everyone. Thanks from the LINGUIST List crew *********************************************** Please help us reach our target of $50,000. Even a small donation really does make a difference. So far we have raised $6,665, but we need to get $10,000 by Sat 15th March! To donate now using our secure web form, visit: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html For instructions on how to donate, or how to make a pledge now and pay later, see Message 3 in this issue or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Thank you for your support.Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>Dear Subscribers, It's strange the way life always tries to keep you on your toes. I remember that hardly a year ago, I grabbed my B.A. and said so long forever to Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University, just knowing that I would never return again. Oh, and I was stubborn about never returning, to the point that I refused to even look into graduate programs at EMU. No, I was going off to Europe for at least a year, and if I did return, it would most definitely not be to Michigan. And then, just as you have everything figured out, the world turns upside down and you are suddenly begging to be let into a graduate program at good old EMU. I don't know whether it was karma or luck (or even if it was bad or good), but somehow I was accepted into the linguistics program for Fall semester (after handing all of my paperwork in a month late, as any self-respecting Sicilian would do). I started the fall semester full of determination to win some poor faculty member over for an assistantship (since paying for the degree on my own would be next to impossible). Unfortunately, no one was buying it (that English Department's a tough bunch). But then, just as my resolve started to weaken, and I had begun putting applications in at local restaurants, I heard about the LINGUIST List and its endangered languages project, EMELD. I could hardly believe that a program like this would be housed at Eastern, or that they actually offered students assistantships. It seemed like a dream job, and I just knew that it would be the perfect opportunity for me. I set up an appointment with Helen thinking to myself that, if worse came to worse, tears and begging just might get me in. Fortunately, though, it never really had to come to that. They liked me; I liked them; and I suddenly became a "LINGUIST". And I love it (as nerdy as that may be). Through the LINGUIST List, I am able to be involved in projects and research that most graduate students could only dream about. I feel as though my work has a direct impact on someone somewhere in the world; and in the process I am still able to grow as an individual and explore new possibilities. From learning more about database design and XML markup to sending linguists their lost passwords, I feel as though I contribute and have the possibility to contribute to the linguistics field more and more everyday. I truly feel that LINGUIST List is one of the best opportunities any graduate student could have (which is evidenced by the fact that the majority of our department works here); and I am so grateful that I am one of the lucky few who are able to learn what they love, love what they do, and not have to spend the weekends waitressing to do it. Thank you so much for your support -- it is appreciated more than you can ever know. Marisa Ferrara Research Assistant LINGUIST List ******************************************************************* For detailed information on making a donation, please read the next message in this issue, or visit: http://linguistlist.org/donation.html Once again, thank you from all the LINGUIST List crew.Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
linguistlist.org>This year we hope to raise $50,000 to support the students who work on LINGUIST List and keep the list running. Thank you from all the crew for your support. The LINGUIST List is under the umbrella of Eastern Michigan University and as such can receive donations through the EMU Foundation, which is a registered 501(c) Non Profit organization. Our Federal Tax number is 38-6005986. These donations can be offset against your federal and sometimes your state tax return (U.S. tax payers only). For more information visit the IRS Web-Site, or contact your financial advisor. Many companies also offer a gift matching scheme, such that they will match any gift you make to a non-profit organization. Normally this entails your contacting your human resources department and sending us a form that the EMU Foundation fills in and returns to your employer. This is generally a simple administrative procedure that doubles the value of your gift to LINGUIST, without costing you an extra penny. Please take a moment to check if your company operates such a scheme. HOW TO DONATE You can make a contribution by selecting one of three convenient payment methods: secure credit card form, check, or wire transfer. You can also PLEDGE your support to LINGUIST and pay later, i.e. send in a check. Also, if you do not want to use a credit card, but wish to pay in a currency other than US Dollars, you can donate via our European bank account held in Switzerland. See below for details: SECURE CREDIT CARD FORM: http://linguistlist.org/donate.html CHECK: Please make checks payable to 'The LINGUIST List Editorial Support Fund'. The address is: The LINGUIST Editorial Support Fund Department of English Language and Literature 612 Pray Harrold Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti MI, 48197 U.S.A. WIRE TRANSFER: For details on how to transfer funds by wire, please contact LINGUIST at the address donateMail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue