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<Title>Update on Title IX Training Stipend</Title>
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<Summary>For at least CAHSS, April 19 is targeted for payment of the $250 stipend.  Your school and department may vary.       The delay is attributed to collecting attendance info and aligning it payroll...</Summary>
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<Title>A Poll: We're Curious if You've Received Title IX stipend?</Title>
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<Summary>Just checking to see the rate of delivery on this stipend. </Summary>
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<Title>AFAC First Meeting of the Spring</Title>
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<Title>AFAC Meeting with Senior Administration</Title>
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<Title>AFAC End of Semester Gathering, Nov 30 at 5 pm</Title>
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<Title>Annual Health Benefits Fair: Wednesday, Oct. 10 11 am-1 pm</Title>
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