An ill-founded rumor has apparently circulated via the
 Research Administration Discussion Group about the Special
 Competition for the National Conversation on American
 Pluralism and Identity.  I would like to correct the
 mistaken impression that the Nov. 24 application deadline
 has been cancelled.  The November 24 application deadline is
 a valid deadline for the final round of this competition.
 The program is not being "abandoned" as suggested in an
 article in the latest Chronicle of Higher Education, but
 this is the final deadline for a year-long Special
 Competition, as previously advertised.  If there are any
 further questions, please call Virginia Field or myself
 at 202-606-8272.  Or you can reach me by e-mail
 at xxxxxx@neh.fed.us.   Thank you.

 Note: this message was posted by a colleague; I am not a
 member of this discussion group.

 Bonnie Gould
 Program Officer
 Division of Public Programs
          National Endowment for the Humanities