The spring is around the corner, and the San Francisco Conference is not far away, either. If you are planning your conference trip and schedule, consider coming to these sessions that we've prepared especially for you!
New Member and Graduate Student Orientation to ICA and the Conference
Time: Fri, May 25, 9-10:15 am
Location: Hilton Hotel/ Continental Ballroom 5
This session is designed for newcomers to ICA, though all members interested in learning more about the organization are welcome. The session will include: (a) a general overview of ICA as an organization; (b) an overview of the conference; and (c) opportunities for participation in ICA. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout the session. Each year we receive positive feedback about this session; even some acquainted conference goers claimed that they regretted not attending such an orientation earlier.
Graduate Student Reception
Time: Fri, May 25, 9-11 pm
Location: To be announced
At our annual Graduate Student Reception, we love to party! We'll continue our annual tradition of taking over a local nightclub and providing ICA graduate students with free drinks from a full bar. This is an occasion for relaxation and networking. Consider it a reward for your hardworking attending the conference. At our two most recent conferences in New York and Dresden, this event drew about 200 attendees each, and we have received very positive feedback. Faculty members and friends are welcome, as well. Thanks to Temple University (http://www.temple.edu/mmc) and Villanova University (http://www.villanova.edu) for their generous sponsorship of this event. Come, and have fun!
Student Lounge
Time: Thurs-Sat, all day
Location: A designated area out of the ballroom
We have asked the conference organizers to assign this area as the "Student Lounge." Besides the student reception during which you may network, we set this area so that students can sit and talk during the conference. If you want to relax between sessions, talk to a friend, discuss research work, or simply want to network with other graduate students, this is an area just for you! You may have planned your schedule already, but these events are, again, specifically tailored for student participants. Each year we have more attendants to these events. We are extending our invitation to you again this year; join us!
Coming Soon:
In our next column, we'll provide details about the student lounge and the graduate student reception. We'll also invite a local student to suggest on cheap but fun places/ events you should not miss in San Francisco. Tune in, please!
Call for Volunteers:
To facilitate the student events, we need your help. If you are interested in any of the student events, please contact Qi at qwang@villanova.edu or Rebecca at rhains@salemstate.edu.
