Social Events, Activities, and Business Meetings
All prices below are in U.S. Dollars. Tickets can now be purchased on site at the convention centre, level 600.
Business Meetings and Receptions
Sunday, 24 May
Open Forum on AGU's Governance
(AGU members are welcome to attend)
Metro Toronto Convention Center
1845h–2030h, Room 801A
Monday, 25 May
Near Surface Geophysics Luncheon
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801B
1230h – 1400h
Atmospheric Sciences, Biogeosciences and Hydrology (Joint) Reception
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801A
1830h – 2000h
Geodesy, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism, Ocean Sciences, Seismology, Tectonophysics, and Volcanology, Geochemistry and Petrology (Joint) Reception
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, Hall F
1830h – 2000h
Wednesday, 27 May
AGU Council Meeting
Westin Harbour Castle, Pier 4
1830h–2000h
Social Events
Saturday, 23 May
Icebreaker
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 700
1800h – 1930h
A ticket is required; the event is free
Sunday, 24 May
Toronto Harbour and Island Dinner Cruise aboard the Stella Borealis
[website]
1900h (Boarding)
1930h (Departure)
$52.00
Monday, 25 May
Student Breakfast
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801A
0700h – 0800h
SOLD OUT
GAC Awards Luncheon
The Logan Medal, The Hutchison Medal, The Ambrose Medal, and The Neale Medal will be presented. The Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences "Best Paper" Award will be also presented.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801A
1230h – 1400h
$25.00
Near Surface Geophysics Luncheon
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801B
1230h – 1400h
$25.00
Space Physics and Aeronomy and Planetary Sciences Joint Reception
The Rosewater Supper Club
19 Toronto Street
1930h – 2200h
$60.00
Tuesday, 26 May
MAC Awards Luncheon
The Young Scientist Award, the Peacock Medal, the Hawley Medal, and the Berry Medal will be presented.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801A
1230h – 1400h
$25.00
AGU Honors Ceremony
A tribute to the 2009 AGU Fellows and 2009 Awardees
The Westin Harbour Castle
Frontenac Room
19:00h
A ticket is required; the event is free
(A brief reception follows for those attending the ceremony)
AGU Honors Banquet
The Westin Harbour Castle
Harbour Ballroom
(immediately following the Ceremony and Reception)
$55.00
Wednesday, 27 May
Mineral Deposits Division (GAC) Award Luncheon
The Derry and Gross Medals will be presented.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801A
1230h – 1400h
$25.00
CGU Awards Reception
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801B Foyer
1830h – 2100h
Regular: $35.00
Student: $15.00
CGU Awards Ceremony
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Level 800, 801B
1930h – 2030h
free
Short Courses
Friday, 22 May – Saturday, 23 May
* Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry in the Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of Toronto, Koffler Institute Bldg, Room KP-108, 569 Spadina Avenue (end of Bancroft Ave)
Duration: Two days, pre-meeting
Member: $420.00
Nonmember: $475.00
Student Member: $250.00
Student Nonmember: $295.00
* Registration for this short course is being processed directly by the Mineralogical Association of Canada (MAC). Follow the links to 2009 short courses. Rates above are in Canadian Dollars. Note: It is not mandatory to register for the meeting to attend this short course.
Field Trips
Wednesday, 20 May – Friday, 22 May
Meteorite Impact, Ore Deposits and Regional Geology
Duration: Three days, pre-meeting
Regular: $320.00
Student: $160.00
Thursday, 21 May – Saturday, 23 May
Rocks, Structures and Tectonic Scenarios: Introduction to the Grenville Province of Ontario
Duration: Three days, pre-meeting
$320.00
Saturday, 23 May
Niagara Rocks, Building Stones, War and Wine
Duration: One day, pre-meeting
$160.00
Thursday, 28 May
Sedimentology of the Paris and Galt Moraines and Hydrogeological Implications
Duration: One day, post-meeting
$80.00
Workshops
Saturday, 23 May
HuBLE Interpretation Workshop: New Insights into the Deep Structure and Dynamics of the Hudson Bay Region, Canada
University of Toronto, Earth Sciences Center, Dept. of Geology, 22 Russell St.
Duration: One day, pre-meeting
Member: $20.00
Nonmember: $36.00
Student Member: $12.00
Student Nonmember: $20.00
Monday, 25 May
Earth Science Teaching: Issues and Practices
University of Toronto, Earth Sciences Center, Dept. of Geology, 22 Russell St.
Duration: One day
Member: $20.00
Nonmember: $36.00
Student Member: $12.00
Student Nonmember: $20.00
Teacher: free