BOTANY 2008, University of British Columbia, July 26 - 30

Have you registered yet? If not, and you want to be there, do so now - www.2008.botanyconference.org/ Early bird registration ends June 28^th.

On-campus accommodations are still available, but going fast.... Reserve yours now - www.2008.botanyconference.org/Housing/index.php.

In addition, we have arranged for special conference rates at nearby hotels. Check out the options - www.2008.botanyconference.org/Housing/Hotels3.php

Need a roommate to share expenses? Add your name to our list - www.2008.botanyconference.org/Students/roommate.php

Reserve your seat on the bus for one of the great Field Trips - www.2008.botanyconference.org/FieldTrips/index.php

Or plan to participate in several of the great workshops - http://2008.botanyconference.org/engine/search/index.php?func=ataglance&program=forum
- A new workshop has just been added - http://2008.botanyconference.org/engine/search/index.php?func=detail&aid=1103

Botany 2008 is family friendly. Sign up for a tour of the Vancouver Area - http://new.venuewest.com/botany08t.aspx and check out options for the kids - www.2008.botanyconference.org/Info/IdeasforKids.php

Students: Sign up to be a Conference Volunteer and earn back your Early Registration fee - http://www.2008.botanyconference.org/Students/. Deadline for signing up is June 30^th. And remember, the student luncheon is on Moday! If you forgot to sign-up (or can't afford the $5), please please email wdahl@botany.org to add your name to the list. We are not trying to make this a costly event, just ensure we have the right number of people for ordering purposes.

Remember, you can create your own custom schedule for the conference. Please use the Botany Conference "custom schedule" function to plan the conference experience, including all the sessions, meetings, events you want to attend. Then print/download your schedule before coming to the conference.

1. Go to the conference program webs site - http://2008.botanyconference.org/engine/search/
2. Login using the "Login" button at the bottom of the menu bar on the left.
3. Go to the talk/event/meeting you'd like to attend.
4. Check the "Add to your schedule" box.
5. View/Print your schedule by clicking on the "Custom Schedule" button in the middle of the menu bar.

You will also find the Botany 2008 "Conference at a Glance" as a PDF file - www.2008.botanyconference.org/Info/WeekatGlance.pdf. Please feel free to download a copy.

Botany 2008 will be an amazing week of science, education, social events, and renewing friendships and conversations with Botanists from all over the world!

We're looking forward to the best Botany conference yet!

Plan now for Botany 2008 - University of British Columbia www.2008.botanyconference.org Get your passport ready!!

Johanne, Bill & The Conference Team
Botanical Society of America

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Mission: The Botanical Society of America exists to promote botany, the field of basic science dealing with the study and inquiry into the form, function, development, diversity, reproduction, evolution, and uses of plants and their interactions within the biosphere.