The Wisconsin Geographical Society Annual Meeting

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Friday and Saturday,
October 23-24, 2009
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS

All meeting attendees are invited to present papers or posters.  Abstracts must not exceed 250 words and must follow the AAG Annual Meeting guidelines (see http://www.aag.org/annualmeetings/2010/papers.htm#instructions for details).  Please note that your abstract must be ready for print, as it will be printed in the Meeting Program as received.  Send abstracts as email attachments (in Microsoft Word or RTF format) to Lisa Theo ltheo@uwsp.edu by October 1, 2009.  Document files should be named as follows:  lastname_firstname.  in the subject line of your email, please put:  WGS 2009 Abstract."

PAPER AND POSTER COMPETITIONS

The best undergraduate paper and poster, and graduate paper and poster submitted at this year's meeting will each receive a $100 cash prize.  Paper will also be eligible for submission to The Wisconsin Geographer.  students who wish to be considered for these awards should check the appropriate box on their registration form.  Winners will be announced at the Saturday luncheon.  Papers and posters will be judged according to originality, quality, and significance.  Both qualitative and quantitative papers and posters are encouraged.

Deadline for submission of Abstracts is October 1, 2009.

GEOGRAPHY BOWL - NEW THIS YEAR!

Gather your students and get ready for fun!  After the keynote address on Friday, compete for cash and prizes at the Geography Bowl.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


Friday, October 23, 2009

   1:30pm -  4:00pm   ArcGIS Explorer 900 Workshop
  2:00pm -   4:00pm    Central Waters Brewery Tour
  4:00pm -   5:00pm    Business Meeting
  5:00pm -   6:30pm    Reception and Poster Session
  6:30pm -   8:00pm    Banquet and Keynote Speaker
  8:00pm -                     Geography Bowl

Saturday, October 24, 2009

  8:00am -   9:00am    Breakfast and Keynote Speaker
  9:15am - 10:15am    Paper Sessions
10:30am -11:30am     Paper Sessions
      Noon -   1:00pm    Awards Lunch
  1:30pm-    3:30pm    ArcGIS Explorer 900 Workshop
  1:00pm-    5:00pm    Paddle and Portage Field Trip
  1:00pm-    5:30pm    Mounds and Towns Field Trip

ACCOMMODATIONS

Country Inn & Suites
301 Division Street North
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-345-7000

Rates:  $70  Use the code "Geography" to get the special rate.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations will be assessed a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given after October 9, 2009. Substitutions can be made at anytime, but no shows will be responsible for the full conference fee.