Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:21:09 -0400 (EDT) From: Jacob Kogan To: mathstat_faculty@lists.umbc.edu Cc: kogan@umbc.edu Subject: new budget request news-appeal for help update Dear Colleagues, First, I thank to colleagues already provided their pledge. My goal is to drive the cost per person under $30. Unfortunately, even counting on an accurate estimate that came from Dave Gleason, the uncertainly with the copying makes this task very difficult. It is, however, clear that the more pledges I get, the easier the task will be. I urge all those who are on the border fence not to hesitate and to contribute-we, as a department, need transparency with the budget issue. I expect senior colleagues with proven record of leadership and untiring service to the Department to lead the effort. Best, Jacob ps. For your convenience all relevant documents are collected for your inspection at https://www.eduwww.us/~eduwwwus/ms/budget/index.htm as a service to the Department, completely free of charge. -- Jacob Kogan Math & Stat, UMBC, Baltimore, MD 21250 http://www.math.umbc.edu/~kogan/