Category Archives: Conference Information

Icebreaker bus shuttle schedule

The first shuttle to the Walker Icebreaker event will depart at 6:45 pm Friday.  Buses will load on the 11th Street entrance of the Hilton.  Later shuttles going to the Walker will continue until 8. Return service to the Hilton … Continue reading

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Welcome conference attendees!

As you are getting ready to join us for the 2nd Joint VRA + ARLIS/NA Conference in Minneapolis, you might still have questions about some things. The “About Minneapolis” link on the conference website will give you lots of information … Continue reading

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Conference transportation

The following is the information regarding transportation for workshops, tours, and special events. Workshops All workshops will be held off-site. Transportation is provided as part of your workshop fee, and has been arranged to get you to your workshop location … Continue reading

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Vegetarian options

During the conference a number of events will have food served. These include hearty hors d’eouvres at the Founders’ Fête and “Icebreaker” Welcome Party, and buffets for breakfast meetings and the joint VRA & ARLIS/NA lunch. The local planning commttee … Continue reading

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Lunchtime chat “Meet me in Minneapolis”

Mark your calendars for another upcoming Lunchtime Chat, presented by ARLIS/NA’s Professional Development – Education Subcommittee. Chat discussions will take place in a Meebo online chatroom and are free and open to all. To chat, go to http://www.arlisna.org/chats/index.html and follow … Continue reading

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Call for volunteers

Announcing volunteer opportunities for the 2nd Joint Conference of VRA + ARLIS/NA in Minneapolis! Please consider contributing to our conference by volunteering at the registration and information desk and the silent auction. Registration and Information Desk The registration and information … Continue reading

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First Time Attendees

Attending a conference for the first time can be a daunting experience.  You don’t really know what is going on, where you are supposed to be, or who you are going to hang out with.  Luckily the VRA and ARLIS … Continue reading

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Add a workshop, event or tour!

You’ve already registered for the 2011 VRA + ARLIS/NA Joint Conference.  But now, you’d like to add a tour or a workshop — can you still do this? Of course you can, and it’s easy.  All of our workshops, and … Continue reading

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Conference Networking & Mentoring Program

This just in — The ARLIS Conference Networking Program / VRA Conference Mentor Program deadline has been extended to March 7th! Thank you for registering for another conference! We hope you are looking forward to it as much as we are. As … Continue reading

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Send Us Your Questions

Do you have any questions about Minneapolis or the hotel that we haven’t answered on the blog?  Or maybe you have some questions about the conference itself.  Post your questions in the comments and we will do our best to … Continue reading

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