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Show Author's Meeting All invited speakers and poster presenters are asked to meet with Robert Hershler of the Smithsonian Institution on Thursday at 12: 30 pm in the Ballroom to discuss publication proceedures and deadlines. Thursday. Sept. 18 Museum of Natural History Reception/ Stephen Trimble Lecture The shuttle bus will leave from University Park Hotel at 6: 45 pm. The Museum reception will take place from 7- 8 pm, followed by a lecture/ slide presentation by Stephen Trimble titled " Water in the Desert: Photographing Wetlands in the Sagebrush Ocean" in the Museum library from 8- 9pm. Trimble will share images from the surprising oases in this desert: drying Pleistocene seas, marshes, hot springs, and mountain streams. He will tell stories from his field work, describe his approach as a photographer to this vast landscape, and interweave natural history throughout. Trimble, author of The Sagebrush Ocean: A Natural History of the Great Basin, was awarded the Sierra Club's 1991 Ansel Adams Award for his photographs of the Great Basin. Friday. September 19 Field Trip Agenda: 7: 30 am Continental Breakfast at hotel 8: 00 am Depart from hotel Field Trip ( see Field Guide section) Includes lunch 5: 00 pm Dinner at Diamond Lil's ( Prime rib) 7: 00 pm Return to hotel CONFERENCE CONTACTS Conference Chair: Don Currey Conference Coordinator: Linda Williams Registration Coordinator: Jacqueline Brakey IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergency Medical/ Fire/ Police Off Campus 911 On Campus 9- 911 or 585- 2677 University Hospital Operator 591- 2121 University Park Hotel Main Desk 585- 1000 University Conferences Office 581- 5 809 Campus Bookstore 581- 6326 SMOKING POLICY In accordance with the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act, smoking is not permitted in any public building. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our conference environment clean and smoke free. ALTITUDE AWARENESS: Information For Visitors Not Accustomed to High Altitude Utah's Wasatch Mountains are among the most beautiful in America, and we hope you enjoy your visit. Some of the features that make the high country so attractive may cause problems unless you recognize and know how to prevent them. Once you arrive, take it easy for the first day. You may also need to drink more water than usual, and reduce- alcohol, caffeine and salty foods. Above all, listen to your body. If you begin to feel dizzy or light headed, please inform any of the hosting committee so they may assist you. |
