Midwest Regional Conference - NAGPS

Date

Event Description

NAGPS Midwest Regional Conference
 
February 20-21st, 2010
Location: Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota
Welcome to the NAGPS Midwest Regional Conference webpage!
We are planning a great program and hope your students can join us to network, discuss issues important to graduate-professional students, learn about different areas of professional development, enjoy fun social events, and celebrate the difference our work makes! We will hold elections for the 2010-2011 Midwest committee and select the 2011 conference host--we encourage students interested in making a difference in the national and regional academic community, especially on graduate-professional student issues, to attend.
Please join our Facebook group for the Midwest Region to network with fellow attendees.
Registration:
The cost of the registration is $30 this year which helps to defray costs of room rentals and food. Please register before February 1st, 2010. Click here to go to the event registration page.


Transportation
Air:
The Minneapolis/St Paul Airport is an international airport just south of the city. This airport is a hub for Delta/Northwest. There are several shuttle services that will transport you from the airport to the hotel.
Super Shuttle rates about $16 from the airport to campus. You can book ahead at (http://www.supershuttle.com) Use Group/Discount code: TLZRP
There are also numerous taxi cabs at the airport to take you to your hotel. Please budget about $30-40 for the cab ride.
Car:
Minneapolis is located at the intersection of I-94 and I-35W. Minneapolis is approximately 6-7 hours drive from Chicago, 4 hours from Fargo, ND or 12 hours from Dayton, OH.
Lodging:
We have made arrangements with the Days Hotel Minneapolis, University of Minnesota for $69 + tax per night. Please call and say you are with the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly to obtain the current room rate.  Hurry!  Offer only good until rooms are filled. 
Days Inn Hotel Minneapolis, University of Minnesota 2407 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612-623-3999
The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from the University of Minnesota campus. Free off-street parking is available if you drive.
We encourage everyone to arrive Friday night so we can begin the sessions with full attendance on Saturday morning.
What to bring:
It is February and Minnesota so it will be cold! The key is to dress in layers. Though most of the time you will be indoors, if you plan to walk anywhere, you want to be comfortable. The average high is about 30 and at night is in the teens.
Conference Schedule:
Friday, February 19th:
Arrive and check-in at hotel.
7:00pm-Meet in lobby of hotel. We will walk to Dinkytown area near campus for dinner and drinks. Please note this meal is NOT covered by the conference registration fee.
Choices include: Loring Pasta Bar, Kitty Kat Club, Annies as well as others.
Saturday, February 20th:
All events take place in Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota.
8:30am-9:00am check at the 3rd Floor or Coffman Memorial Union, Mississippi Room .
9:00-11:15am
Welcome and outline of goals and objectives for NAGPS Midwest region
Mississippi Room 3rd Floor
(We will provide bagels and coffee for the morning, but feel free to take advantage of the free breakfast offered at the hotel as well.)
11:30-12:30pm
Keynote Speaker: Jorge Cham (Piled Higher and Deeper: http://www.phdcomics.com/) Coffman Theater
12:30-1:15pm
Lunch
1:30-5:15pm
Afternoon workshop sessions on career development, academic writing, finding funding, student life, student presentations, and more!
3rd Floor
5:30-8:30pm
Evening reception with food, live music, poster session, and Jorge Cham book signing
Campus Club, 4th Floor
Sunday, February 21st:
9:00am to 12:00pm
Business meeting NAGPS Midwest conference
Location Ford Hall
- Election for regional positions
- Delegation of tasks and duties
- Review of goals and objectives for the coming year and schedule of follow-up calls
We will provide bagels and coffee for the morning, but feel free to take advantage of the free breakfast offered at the hotel as well.
12:00pm
Adjourn
*Note: Check-out from the hotel is 11:00 am so please plan to bring your belongings with you to this meeting
 
Click here to go to the event registration page.