UMACRAO Conference 2013: Something for Everyone!

Registration is now open for the 80th Annual UMACRAO Conference!

• When: October 27-29, 2013
• Where: Cedar Rapids, Iowa!

JUST THE FACTS

·         Register online: Go to: http://www.umacrao.com/ Choose Conferences, Conference Registration 2013 Conference fee: $150.

·         Late registration fees apply after October 11, 2013. No refunds after October 22, 2013.

·         Hotel: The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. (http://www.thehotelatkirkwood.com/) Deadline is Oct. 6.  Make sure you mention UMACRAO when you make your reservation. Conference rate is $109 (single) and $119 (double).

·         Alternative hotel is Country Inn and Suites: http://www.countryinns.com/cedar-rapids-hotel-ia-52404/iacrair

 Professionals from institutions in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota as well as Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and northwestern Ontario will share strategies, techniques, and discussion about issues in higher education. Sessions and vendors will be addressing “Something for Everyone!”

 

Conference Highlights!

 

• At least 14 vendors will be on site to provide the latest innovations in products for higher education institutions.

• Iowa native Eric Stoller will provide closing remarks on Tuesday morning. He frequently gives keynotes on how administrators can use social media strategically and is a proponent for teaching students about digital identity development.
 
• Get your Guidebook App - an online app where you can view the conference schedule and session details!

• UMACRAO attendees will have an opportunity to support this year’s special project Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, a nonprofit group that provides trips for veterans to the Washington D.C. memorial, particularly WWII and Korean War veterans.

submitted by Char Hulsebus/Jason Clapp Local Arrangements Co-chairs