This is a soft launch of our new website, meaning that we are trying it out for functionality. We know that many entries, especially concerning former fellows, trustees and Forbes Lecturers are still missing. At this point we are not asking for corrections, except if you should have pictures that are missing. http://beta.pendari.com/grass/years gives you an idea of what we have in terms of group pictures and pictures of individuals. If you have one of those missing pics, please send it to “info at grassdoundation dot org”.
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