Grooving
with the Governors: Student / BOG Reception
When:
Saturday, 28 June, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Lake Superior JK
Open to all students.
An
opportunity for students to meet and mingle with the SCB Board
of Governors in a relaxed setting. Come chat with Board members
about SCB, the 2003 meeting, even how to find a job when you graduate.
This student-only event will be held before the formal opening
reception. A complimentary beverage coupon will be included in
students' registration packets. The perfect way to kick off an
exciting meeting!
A
Taste of Things to Come - Welcome Reception and Opening Remarks
When:
Saturday, 28 June, 6:00 pm
Where: Lake Superior JK
Open to all registered participants.
Join
us in kicking off the 17th Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation
Biology. Get a preview of the meeting highlights and an overview
of what the city of Duluth has to offer. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
When:
Saturday, 28 June, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Meet at the City Side entrance to the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center.
Open to all registered participants and their guests.
Some
of Duluth's finest galleries are hosting an exclusive "after-hours"
SCB gallery hop that will feature artwork with conservation and
freshwater themes. Galleries are within walking distance of the
meeting facility but trolley service will be available during
this special event. The conservation biology and freshwater shows
will be available for viewing throughout the week of the conference
and the month of July.
Horizon
Series Blue by Sharon Meyer Postance
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Photo: Lizzard's Art Gallery and Framing
Reflection
and Renewal: Music of Minnesota Musicians
Willowgreen
- Photo: Willowgreen
When:
Sunday, 29 June, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Auditorium
Open to all registered participants and their guests.
Featuring
some of the area¹s best musicians, Sunday evening¹s
concert will energize and charm listeners with a variety of ethnic
music. The Third Generation, a family band opening the concert,
has arranged traditional folk and dance music brought to Minnesota
by their Finnish ancestors. Their instrumentation captures the
sounds of many old Finn Halls with accordion, violin, guitar,
bass, and banjo. A versatile ensemble, their performance will
feature traditional Swedish and Finnish fiddling music, a mixture
of songs (also with piano), as well as toe tapping polkas.
The
second performer, Lyz Jaakola, will focus on her Anishinabe Indian
heritage in this evening¹s program. She combines traditional
and contemporary tribal elements, issues, and humor in a unique
blend that is sure to be appealing.
Closing
the program will be the popular Celtic group, Willowgreen. This
engaging group combines broad artistry with an entertaining style.
They play traditional and contemporary music from Ireland, Newfoundland,
and Scotland along with original music written in the Celtic style.
Jigs and reels on hammered dulcimer, button box and whistle as
well as slow airs and solo pieces on the Gaelic harp will bring
this concert to a rousing and heartfelt conclusion.
When:
Monday, 30 June, 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Where: Lake Superior JK
Open to all registered participants.
What
better time to network with others who share your area of interest
than over lunch? All meeting participants are invited, and a cornucopia
of topics will be offered - just check the list for the topic
that interests you the most. The list will also be posted on the
Bulletin Board near the registration desk and at the door of the
meeting room. Then pick up your pre-purchased lunch or grab your
order to go from one of the area restaurants, and join in one
of the discussions.
Re-connect
with old friends and colleagues from the University of Minnesota
Duluth while enjoying a tasty treat! Alumni, as well as current
students, are invited to come and share their UMD experiences
with others.
When:
Monday, 30 June, and Tuesday, 1 July, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Lake Superior JK
Open to all registered participants.
Mix
and mingle with the authors of the poster presentations. Authors
for odd numbered posters are scheduled on Monday; authors for
even numbered posters on Tuesday. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.
When:
Monday, 30 June, 9:30 pm - 12:00 midnight
Where: Vista
Star
Ticket required for admittance.
Join
us on board the Vista Star yacht for an evening cruise on Lake
Superior, including live music by the Uncolas, dancing and a cash
bar. The Vista Star is docked outside the Harbor Side entrance
to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, near the Minnesota
Slip Bridge, and will depart promptly at 9:30 pm.
When:
Tuesday, 1 July, 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Where: Chester Creek
Open to all interested participants.
It's
time to organize a statewide Minnesota chapter of SCB! An Interim
Steering Committee has been appointed to re-start the Minnesota
Chapter of SCB, and they need your help. Participate in this exciting
opportunity by shaping the chapter's vision statement, developing
immediate goals for the standing committees, organizing the upcoming
chapter elections, and strategizing initiatives for the most pressing
statewide conservation issues.
When:
Wednesday, 2 July, 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Where: Lake Superior JK
Open to all students (see attendance requirement below).
Students,
bring your lunch and come share your impressions about SCB and
its role in the field of conservation biology with the SCB Board
of Governors. The Board is genuinely interested in hearing the
thoughts and concerns of students, so don't be shy! To attend
this lunch, students must also attend one of the following: the
SCB Members meeting (Tuesday afternoon) or one of the SCB Section
meetings (Monday evening).
When:
Wednesday, 2 July, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Lake Superior JK
Ticket required for admittance.
Unwind
from the meeting and celebrate with us! The evening will kick
off with a social hour and entertainment provided by the Randy
Lee Ensemble, followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. Join
us in honoring the recipients of the 2003 Society for Conservation
Biology Awards and the Student Presentation Award.
See
the Student Information Table and Message Board in the Registration
Area.
Students
- feeling the need to wind down from the day's events (or perhaps
kick start the day with some much-needed exercise)? Come down
to the registration area and check out the many activities that
other students are organizing: bird watching, running in Canal
Park, checking out local music venues, and much more. If there's
something you really want to do while you're in town, but don't
see it scheduled, organize it yourself with the help of the student
information table assistant.
