Registration and Symposium Reminder
Lessons from Continuity and Change in the Fourth
International Polar Year
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
4-7 March 2009
Deadline to Receive Negotiated Room Rate: Sunday, 15 February 2009
For further information, please go to:
http://institute.inra.org/ipy/
Or contact:
Fred Sica
Phone: 208-524-4800
Email: fsica [at] inra.org
The Inland Northwest Research Alliance (INRA) at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and The North Slope Science Initiative remind the
community of the upcoming symposium, "Lessons from Continuity and Change
in the Fourth International Polar Year," to be held 4-7 March 2009, in
Fairbanks, Alaska. Registration is now available at
http://institute.inra.org/ipy/.
Planned thematic sessions include:
- Coastal and Rural Communities: Vulnerabilities and Adaptations;
- Oil and Gas Development: Balancing Interests with Sustainability;
- The Future of Marine Ecosystems;
- Freshwater Systems: Hydrological Security in the Face of Rapid Change; and
- Local, Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge.
Special conference rates have been negotiated with various Fairbanks
hotels for lodging during the symposium. Symposium attendees are
responsible for their own lodging and expenses, and should contact
hotels directly. These room rates are available until Sunday, 15
February 2009. Details are below:
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
Phone: 907-456-7722
Price: $74.00 + Tax
Spring Hill Suites Marriott
Phone: 907-729-0654
Price: $75.00 + Tax
Pike's Waterfront Lodge (please reference "leader 272383")
Phone: 907-456-4400
Price: $70.00 + Tax
Princess Fairbanks Hotel
Phone: 907-455-5022
Price: $69.00 + Tax
Alpine Lodge
Phone: 907-328-6300
Price: $69.00 + Tax
Comfort Inn
Phone: 907-479-8080
Price: $69.00 + Tax
Super 8 Hotel
Phone: 907-451-8888
Price: $70.00 + tax
Six meals and the Opening Evening Reception are included in the
symposium registration fee. To register, please use the online
registration form available at: http://institute.inra.org/ipy/.
For further information, please contact:
Fred Sica
Director of Business and Research Development
Phone: 208-524-4800
Email: fsica [at] inra.org