The 7th ACUNS Student Conference on Northern Studies
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
24-26 October 2003
This second call for papers extends the closing date for abstract
submissions to 1 April 2003.
For more information please see the conference website:
http://scns.onware.ca
The 7th Student Conference on Northern Studies will be an international
forum held at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada October 24 -
26, 2003. The conference, Breaking the Ice: Transcending Borders
through Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Research, will showcase
student research with a northern scope and welcomes interdisciplinary
inquiries.
Hosted by the Canadian Circumpolar Institute, University of Alberta.
Organized by the Circumpolar Students Association of the University of
Alberta. Sponsored by the Association of Canadian Universities for
Northern Studies, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Canadian Polar
Commission, and the University of Alberta.
Call for Papers
We invite college, senior undergraduate and graduate students in any
discipline to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations on all
aspects of northern research or polar studies. In keeping with the
conference theme, papers with an interdisciplinary focus will receive
priority consideration. However, all papers with a Northern scope are
welcome.
Please submit abstracts electronically at: http://scns.onware.ca
Abstracts should be no more than 250 words. The first deadline for
submission of abstracts is 1 April 2003. Please indicate whether
abstract is for an oral or poster presentation. Applicants will be
informed by 1 May 2003 as to status of their submission. The following
formats are requested:
Plenary Sessions: 15 minute oral presentation followed by 5 minute
discussion period.
Poster Session: featuring displays and informal presentations. Standard
poster size is 1 meter x 1 meter (40ä x 40ä).
Conference Fees
-All-inclusive Registration; $80.00 CND (fees must be received by 1
September, 2003)
-All-inclusive Late Registration; $100.00 CND (fees received after 1
September, 2003)
-All-inclusive Late Registration; $120.00 CND (fees received after 1
September, 2003)
-Banquet Only; $35.00 CND (fees must be received by October 15, 2003)
All-inclusive fees include: Conference program of abstracts, Refreshment
breaks Wine & Cheese Reception, Banquet, Breakfasts and Lunches,
Conference Proceedings
Travel and accommodation subsidies will be available.
Please register electronically at: http://scns.onware.ca
For further information regarding the conference please contact
conference co-chairs Heather Castleden (heather.castleden [at] ualberta.ca)
or Audrey Giles (agiles [at] ualberta.ca) at Conference Headquarters:
7th Student Conference on Northern Studies
C/O: Canadian Circumpolar Institute
8625 - 112 Street
Suite 308 Campus Tower
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 0H1
(780) 492-1799