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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear ATHEN Family,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy New Year!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As we step into 2025, we are excited to share some updates about the ATHEN list. This January, we are beginning the process of transitioning the list to a new framework designed to enhance functionality and provide additional features for
our community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The first phase of this transition involves purging historical data from the ATHEN list that is more than two years old. Rest assured, this valuable archive has been securely preserved and will be reintroduced under the new system.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our friends at the University of Washington for their generous support and partnership throughout this journey. Their assistance has been instrumental, and we are deeply appreciative of their contributions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will keep you informed every step of the way as we make progress. These are exciting times, and we can’t wait to bring you a more robust and capable platform for collaboration.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for being part of this vibrant community.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
Jeff Bishop<br>
President, ATHEN<o:p></o:p></p>
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