2007 Annual Meeting, Social Events

ASIS&T 2007 Annual Meeting
Joining Research and Practice:
Social Computing and Information Science
October 19-24, 2007 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hyatt Regency
333 West Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 53203
Tel: (414) 276-1234

Social Events

Saturday, Oct. 20
5:00-7pm	Happy Hour at Historic Turner Restaurant 1034 North 4th Street (one block west and 1½ blocks north of the Hyatt) Sponsored by the School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Sunday, Oct. 21
11:30am-1pm	New Members and 1st Time Attendee’s Brunch New ASIS&T members and first-time attendees will receive special invitations to the Newcomer’s Brunch. Guests will get a preview of ASIS&T and its meetings and be able to make contacts at the start of the meeting to make the conference experience more enjoyable.
6:30-8pm	Welcome Reception Enjoy delicious hors d'oeurves and drinks with your colleagues as ASIS&T welcomes you to its 70th Annual Meeting! Each Special Interest Group and Chapter will be represented with their own table at the reception. This will be a great opportunity to find out what the SIGs are all about, what Chapter events may be happening in your local area, and a great way to become involved and make YOUR desires heard!
Monday, Oct. 22
6:30-8pm	Alumni Reception Academic institutions share the sponsorship for this informal opportunity to renew relationships with faculty, colleagues, classmates, staff and others.
8:00-9:30pm	International Reception Our special thank you recognizing those from other countries who help make the meeting a success. Meet the winner of the International Paper Competition and past winners who are at the conference. Contribute to the silent auction by bringing international items that can be sold. Give them to anyone from SIG III for the auction. All proceeds go to the SIG III InfoShare program to sponsor international members from developing countries."
Tuesday, Oct. 23
11:45am-2:15pm	Awards Luncheon Join us to celebrate the major accomplishments in the field of information science as ASIS&T bestows its prestigious Annual Awards at the Annual Luncheon. One ticket to the luncheon is included with all full conference registrations (including full conference student registrations); additional tickets may be purchased at ASIS&T registration).
8:00-9pm	SIG CON Come see the lighter side of ASIS&T! Don’t miss this opportunity to see ASIS&T members have fun with information science through parody and satire.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
6:00-8pm	President’s Reception Visit with friends - old and new - at this gala end-of-the-meeting reception. All registered meeting attendees are welcome. Live entertainment!