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Badges
Each participant should obtain a badge at the registration desk prior to attending any of the
sessions.
Messages
There will be a message board near the registration desk. Messages can be left at the Westmark
Fairbanks Hotel and Convention Center?s main desk, phone 907-456-7722.
Food Service
Continental Breakfast: Continental breakfast will be available on September 22-24 from
7:30 -8:30am in the Westmark Gold Room.
Coffee and Beverage Service: Coffee and beverage service will be available in the meeting rooms (Gold
Room West, Gold Room Middle and Gold Room East) during the morning and afternoon breaks.
Lunches: Lunches will be provided on September 22-23 at an additional cost.
Inquire at Registration Desk
The hotel features a 24-hour business center with personal computers, printers, a fax machine, and
individual guest room voice-mail so you won?t miss any important contacts.
Poster Sessions - Rampart Room
Posters will be on display throughout the day on September 23-24 in the Rampart Room, located
adjacent to the Gold Room. Authors will be present to discuss their material during the assigned poster
sessions time of 1:00-2:00pm each day. Posters will change daily and will be displayed concordant
with the sessions for the day. Please note that many of the posters will be located inside rooms
where oral presentations are given, so you will need to view them either during breaks or during the
assigned poster time. Please remember to bring the necessary supplies to hang and present your
poster. Posters may be put up on the boards on the morning of your session between 7:30-8:30am.
Posters must be removed by 8:00pm each day.
Audio/Visual Equipment
A computer projector for PowerPoint presentations, a 35-mm slide projector, an overhead projector, and
a pc laptop will be provided upon request. Please email Lovro Vlacic at
lovro@giseis.alaska.edu if you
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Accommodations and Ground Transportation
A block of rooms have been reserved for AAAS participants at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and
Conference Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservation.
The Westmark Fairbanks Hotel will provide transportation from the Fairbanks International Airport
to the conference being held at the hotel. You may contact the hotel upon arrival, and they will provide
shuttle service to and from the airport free of charge.
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel
www.westmarkhotels.com
813 Noble Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-456-7722 (v)
907-451-7478 (f)
$65 single/double + 8% bed tax. Reservations must be received by 15 August. Reference code
?AAAS Conference? for group rate. Reservations: 800-544-0970. Reservations received after 15
August are subject to current availability and rates.
Dining
Adjacent to the lobby, the famous Bear?n Seal Grill
& Bar features American and Alaskan cuisine, casual table side service and the finest selection of
spirits, beers and ales in the city. Enjoy a meal, or simply relax with friends or associates. For those
who would like to venture out and explore the city, there are cozy restaurants within walking distance.
You haven?t fully experienced Alaska unless you?ve been to Fairbanks.
Climate and Dress
September is normally a time of cool weather in Fairbanks with brilliant fall colors. Be sure to bring
warm clothing, especially a good jacket and comfortable footwear. Snow can occur at this time of
year, so layering is the dress for success look in Fairbanks. You can add or remove what you need,
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