Registration and Events Information

1998 Spring Meeting
Boston, Massachusetts
May 26-29 1998
(Tuesday through Friday)

• Social Activities and Business Meetings
• Section and Union Events
• Lectures
• Special Events
• Workshops for Teachers
• Attention Undergraduates!
• Meeting Services
• Poster Presentation Guidelines
• Oral Presentation Guidelines
• Registration Information
• Hotel Accommodations
• Student Housing at Boston University
• Travel Services Information
• For More Information

Ice Breaker Reception

Monday, May 25
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Ballroom B, Hynes Convention Center

Complimentary Refreshments

Tuesday-Friday
9:30-10:30 A.M.
2:30-3:30 P.M.
Exhibit Hall C, Hynes Convention Center

Honors Ceremony, Reception, and Banquet

Wednesday, May 27
5:30 P.M. Ceremony
Salon E
Reception immediately following Ceremony
7:30 P.M. Banquet
Salon F
Boston Marriott Hotel
Join in and pay tribute to the 1998 AGU medalists and fellows.
$ 40 per person (ticketed event)

AGU Council Meeting

Thursday, May 28
5:30 P.M.
Immediately followed by the AGU Annual Business Meeting America North, Westin Hotel

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Section Luncheons

Tuesday, May 26
12:00-1:30 P.M.
Boston Marriott Hotel
$ 20 per person (ticketed event)

• Atmospheric Sciences (Salons H-K)
• Hydrology (Salon G)
• Space Physics and Aeronomy (Salon F)
  

Section Reception

Tuesday, May 26
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Salons H-K, Boston Marriott Hotel

• Ocean Sciences
  

Section Receptions

Tuesday, May 26
6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Boston Marriott Hotel

• Geodesy, Seismology, and Tectonophysics (Joint) (Salon F)
• Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism (Salons A-D)
• Planetology, and Volcanology, Geochemistry, and Petrology (Joint)(Salon E)
  

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Tuesday, May 26

Langbein Lecture, "Land Ice on Earth: A Beginning of a Global Synthesis" presentation by Mark F. Meier (H21D), 10:30 A.M., Room 210. Mark Meier has spent forty years at the forefront of understanding glacial processes. He is an INSTAAR Fellow and Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences at the University of Colorado. Previously, he has held positions at the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Washington and Dartmouth College. His current research focuses on (1) glacier dynamics, especially the relation between the rate of sliding on the bed and the basal water system, (2) iceberg calving, and (3) the relation between changes in land ice and global sea level, both at the present and that to be expected with a future "greenhouse" warming of the atmosphere. Other research interests include use of scaling techniques to infer global glacier distributions of area and thickness; geophysical impacts on Earth of ice growth and wastage; snow, glacier, and mountain hydrology; the response of glaciers to climate change; and remote sensing of ice and snow. He has received numerous awards for his research including the 1996 AGU Horton Medal.

Birch Lecture, "The Plate Tectonic Approximation: Plate Nonrigidity and Diffuse Plate Boundaries" presentation by Richard G. Gordon (T22C), 5:10 P.M., Room 210. While an immense research effort over the last 30-40 years has established the central tenets and assumptions of Plate Tectonics, a number of critical paradoxes remain, principally involving the nonrigidity of plate interiors and the widths of continental and oceanic plate boundaries. Rich Gordon has been at the center of those studies attempting to map and understand plate kinematics and intraplate deformations, most notably in the central Indian ocean. The Birch lecture will focus on the data and interpretations defining the distribution and rates of intraplate deformation within continental cratonic and oceanic settings, and the implications of these deformations to the development of diffuse plate boundaries, plate fragmentation, and the working "rules" of Plate Tectonics. The Birch Lecture is an hour-long invited lecture at the Spring Meeting in honor of Francis Birch, a pioneer in the study of heat flow in the Earth and physical properties of rocks and minerals.

Daly Lecture, "Variations in Mantle Temperature and Composition: Inferences From Ocean Ridge Basalts" presentation by Charles H. Langmuir (V22C), 4:00 P.M., Room 102.

Nicolet Lecture, "The Energetics of Ionospheres" presentation byAndrew F. Nagy (SA22C), 5:00 P.M., Room 312. The prestigious Nicolet lecture will be given by Dr. Andrew Nagy from the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences of the University of Michigan. Dr. Nagy will trace the history of Aeronomy and ionospheric sciences from their inception, describe where the discipline now stands, and list the major unresolved issues that need to be addressed.

Wednesday, May 27

Charney Lecture, "Chemistry, Radiation and Climate: What Are the Connections?" presentation by James G. Anderson (A31D), 8:30 A.M., Room 210. The Charney Lecture, presented this year by Prof. James G. Anderson, of Harvard University, highlights some of the non-linear linkages in chemistry, radiation, dynamics and climate that are coupled within the Earth system. Examples of these connections will include discussions of ozone thinning over mid-latitudes of the northern hemisphere, the effects of subsonic aircraft and proposed supersonic aircraft on ozone, mechanisms controlling water vapor in the lower stratosphere, and the photochemical production of ozone in the mid-upper troposphere. Recent advances in these topics will be considered in the context of reviewing key "lessons learned" over the past decade. This review will provide a foundation for discussion of new directions in Earth system research.

Thursday, May 28

Cox Lecture, "Is It Worth Modifying the Geocentric Axial Dipole Model of the Time-Averaged Paleomagnetic Field?" presentation by Dennis V. Kent (GP42B), 4:00 P.M., Room 112. Dr. Kent has been a major contributor to the field of paleomagnetism over the past several decades. He will speak about the evidence for the deviation of the geomagnetic field from a dipolar geometry, one of the basic underlying assumptions of paleomagnetism. Dr. Kent's work in this area is a fitting subject for a Cox Lecture since Allan Cox examined this topic almost twenty five years ago.

Section Lecture
Tuesday, May 26

Rachel Carson Lecture, "Relating Structure and Function in Marine Ecosystems" presentation by Sallie W. Chisholm (OS22C), 4:00 P.M., Room 106. The 1998 Spring Meeting includes the debut of a new named lecture series, named in honor of Rachel Carson. In keeping with Rachel Carson's work, the theme of the Carson Lecture is cutting-edge ocean science, especially that science relevant to societal concerns. Sallie W. Chisholm, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Biology, at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is the first Carson Lecture speaker. Chisholm's lecture will stress the unique roles that different organisms play in regulating biogeochemical cycles in marine systems and on a global scale.

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NSF-GEO Town Meeting
Thursday, May 28
5:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
Hynes Convention Center
Room 208
The focus of the GEO Town Meeting will be to gather community input into the long-range plan that the Directorate for Geosciences is developing to address the infrastructure and facilities needs for the next five years.
The primary speakers will be Dr. Robert Corell, Assistant Director for Geosciences, and Dr. G. Michael Purdy, Division Director for Ocean Sciences, as the person within the Directorate responsible for the long-range plan. Representatives from the other two GEO divisions (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences) will also be in attendance.

Mars: Search for Evidence of Past Climates
Thursday, May 28
7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Hynes Convention Center
Room 112
Raymond E. Arvidson, Interdisciplinary Scientist, Mars Global Surveyor, will provide a 10-minute overview of the Mars Surveyor Program, focusing on plans for the 2001 rover mission and the objective of sampling ancient sedimentary rocks that may have preserved evidence of warm wet conditions, organic compounds, and microbial life. Michael C. Malin, Mars Orbiter Camera Principal Investigator, will then discuss results from recent high resolution Mars Global Surveyor MOC images that provide unprecedented insights into the extent to which ancient terrains have been modified by erosion and deposition and thus the likelihood that ancient rocks indicative of past climatic conditions are exposed on the surface. Questions will be taken for 10 to 20 minutes.

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NAGT-NSF Workshop on Innovative and Effective Techniques for Teaching Geoscience
Saturday, May 30
8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Boston Marriott Hotel
Vermont Room
This workshop, sponsored by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and funded partially by NSF, is designed to give participants specific strategies for more effective teaching, emphasizing innovative techniques for more actively engaging students in the classroom, lab, and field. The workshop is aimed toward those currently holding faculty positions and toward graduate students interested in teaching careers. The workshop is free, but space is limited to 40 registered participants. Register by contacting Heather Macdonald, Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187, Phone: +1-757-221-2443, E-mail: rhmacd@facstaff.wm.edu. Registration deadline is May 8, 1998.

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Message and Information Center

Public Information

If you are presenting research that could be of interest to the general public, you can contact the public information office at your institution or agency in advance of the meeting for help in writing a news release. For more information about planning news conferences or other public information activities, contact: Harvey Leifert, Public Information Manger, AGU, 2000 Florida Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009, Phone: +1-202-462-6900, ext. 381,
Fax: +1-202-328-0566, E-mail: hleifert@agu.org

Job Center

Employers: Need to fill a position? Take advantage of AGU's Job Center service. Register at the center and post your positions. You can also review hundreds of resumes, free of charge.

Job Candidates: Looking for a new position? Come to the Job Center daily and view the job postings. Bring five copies of your resume for review by potential employers. All job candidates must be registered for the meeting.

In addition, the following career opportunities will also be available:

• Graduate Forum: Earth and space science department representatives will recruit students for their graduate school programs in the Hynes Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C, Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

• Geoscience Career Fair: Representatives of a select group of employers from industrial areas will be present to interact with students Thursday, May 28, from 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. in Exhibit Hall C of the Hynes Convention Center.

Child Care

For more information on how to register for child care at the Spring Meeting, contact KiddieCorp by phone at +1-619-455-1718 or by e-mail at kiddie@millennianet.com. Advance reservations are required. Preregistration deadline is May 5, 1998.

Child care services are a contractual agreement between each individual and the child care company. AGU assumes no responsibility for the services rendered.

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Accessibility for Registrants with Disabilities

Exhibits

Exhibits will be open Tuesday through Thursday, May 26-28, 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Only the AGU Booth will be open Friday, May 29, 8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. The AGU Booth will sell books, journals, maps, memberships, gift items, and memorabilia.

Exhibitors: AGU offers you the opportunity to present your geophysical instruments, computer software and hardware, equipment, books, and educational, research, association, and government programs as an exhibitor at the 1998 Spring Meeting. The exhibit booth fee includes complimentary meeting registration(s), abstract volume(s), and program(s). For additional information please contact Karol Snyder, Advertising/Exhibits Manager, Phone: +1-202-939-3205, E-mail: exhibits@agu.org.

Exhibitors Registered as of March 29, 1998:
Academia Book Exhibits
Academic Press
Air Force Research Lab
American Association of Petroleum Geologists American Astronomical Society/SPD
American Geophysical Union
American Meteorological Society
ASC Scientific
Cambridge University Press
Center for Monitoring Research
Elsevier Science
The Geochemical Society
The Geological Society of America
The Great Atlantic Trading Company, Ltd.
High Performance Systems, Inc.
Howard Minerals
The Johns Hopkins University
The MathWorks, Inc.
Mineralogical Society of America
NASA/EOSDIS
NASA/Global Change Master Directory
NASA/GSFC/DAAC
National Research Council
National Science Foundation
Naval Research Laboratory
Research Systems, Inc.
Southwest Research Institute
Union of Concerned Scientists
VG Elemental
Yankee Environmental Systems, Inc.

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• With submission of your abstract to the 1998 Spring Meeting, you agreed to present your paper on the day, time, and in the mode of presentation assigned by the Program Committee. You have been assigned to a POSTER session at the time listed on your acceptance letter; this cannot be changed.

• Schedule times given in the abstract volume are subject to change without prior notice. Check the At-Meeting Program and the Addendum for any program changes.

• Place the title of your paper prominently at the top of the poster board to allow viewers to identify your paper easily. Indicate 1) the presentation number of the abstract, 2) title, and 3) author(s) names. Highlight the authors' names and address information, in case the viewer is interested in contacting them for more information.

• Prepare all diagrams or charts neatly and legibly beforehand, in a size sufficient to be read at a distance of 5 feet. Type should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) high. Use creativity by using different font sizes and styles, perhaps even color. Double-space all text. Use different colors or textures for each line or bar contained in your graph or chart.

• Organize the paper on the posterboard so that it is clear, orderly, and self explanatory. You have complete freedom in displaying your information in figures, tables, text, photographs, etc. The presentation must cover the same material as the abstract. Label different elements as 1, 2, 3, or A, B, C. This will make it easier for a viewer to easily follow your display.

• Include the background of your research, followed by results and conclusions. A successful poster presentation depends on how well you convey information to an interested audience.

• Poster sessions will be held in Exhibit Hall C of the Hynes Convention Center.

• To locate your assigned posterboard, look for the board with your paper number on it. A diagram will be posted at the AGU Facilities Desk, and staff will be available to direct you to your posterboard.

• All posters should be placed on the posterboards between 0730h-0830h on the day of your presentation. Posters must remain up the entire day. Posters must be removed between 1700h-1800h. Posters remaining after 1800h will be removed by AGU. AGU will not be responsible for posters and materials left on poster boards after the stated hours.

• Place your poster on the side of the posterboard that is marked with your paper number. Dimensions of the useable work area are: 4 feet high by 6 feet high, less the one-inch frame. The background color of the board is cork.

• You are required to be present at your board for at least one hour during your scheduled presentation time. Presenters of A.M. sessions should be present between 0900h-1100h; presenters of P.M. sessions should be present between 1400h-1600h. Leave a message on your board detailing the hours you plan to be at your presentation. After the session, leave a note on your posterboard as to where you can be reached, in case someone wishes to discuss your research further.

• Audio-visual (AV) equipment is available to enhance your poster presentation. You may request either a VHS video cassette player or a personal computer (IBM-compatible or Macintosh). AGU will provide this equipment to you for a fee of $60 when your order is received by April 30, 1998. Equipment may be used only during your active session time (A.M. or P.M.) and not for the entire day.

• To place your order, complete the enclosed AV order form enclosed with your acceptance letter, and send to AGU with payment by April 30, 1998. Even if you already indicated your desire for such equipment on your abstract, you must complete the order form and send payment for this equipment.

• If you plan to bring your own computer, you still must complete the AV order form to request an electrical outlet or table. There is no charge for this equipment when ordered by April 30, 1998. Orders placed on-site are subject to availability and will incur a fee.

• A limited number of internet connections will be available. Indicate your request for internet access on the enclosed AV order form. There is no charge for an internet connection, with the rental of a PC. The fee for internet access is $60 if you bring your own computer. Orders must be placed by April 30, 1998. On-site orders for internet are not available.

• The AGU Facilities Desk will be located in Exhibit Hall C in the Hynes Convention Center. AGU staff will be available to assist you.

• Pushpins, tape, and scissors will be available. Additional supplies may be available, however, if you have special needs for your poster presentation, we suggest you bring those supplies with you to the meeting.

• Questions about AV equipment should be directed to the AGU Facilities Desk.

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• With submission of your abstract to the 1998 Spring Meeting, you agreed to present your paper on the day, time, and in the mode of presentation assigned by the Program Committee. You have been assigned to an ORAL session at the time listed on your acceptance letter; this cannot be changed.

• Schedule times given in the abstract volume are subject to change without prior notice. Check the At-Meeting Program and the Addendum for any program changes.

• Contributed papers will have 10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for the discussion and changeover time; some invited papers will have 15 minutes for presentation. Session presiders will hold you to this time.

• Cover the same material as reported in the abstract.

• Write your talk in advance so that your ideas are logically organized and your points clear. At the very least, write a detailed outline of your presentation. Cover only the few essential main points, and leave the details for your publication.

• Rehearse. If possible, give your talk to one or more colleagues, and ask them for suggestions for improvement. If the talk runs longer than the allotted time, eliminate the least essential material and rehearse again.

• Give an opening statement to acquaint the audience with the nature and purpose of the study.

• Speak slowly and clearly. Word choice should be simple: Use active words, short sentences. Words should reinforce visual material.

• Out of consideration for the other speakers and the audience stay within your allotted time. This is essential to ensure adequate time for questions and discussion and adherence to schedule.

• Use the public address system and speak into the microphone toward the audience at all times. When using the lavalier microphone clipped to your lapel, if you turn your head away from the microphone it may be difficult for the audience to hear you. If you need to see what is being shown on the screen, have pictures or copies at the speaker's rostrum.

• Slides and viewgraphs must be well designed, simple, and readable by everyone in the audience. It is worthwhile to use professional preparation services, if available.

• Use as few slides and viewgraphs as are really needed and can be discussed in the time allotted. As a general rule, one for each 1 or 2 minutes of presentation is all that will be effective.

• Devote each slide and viewgraph to a single fact, idea, or finding. Illustrate major points or trends, not detailed data. Do not show long or complicated formulas or equations. Each slide should remain on the screen at least 20 seconds.

• Use the absolute minimum number of words in title, subtitles, and captions. Remember that standard abbreviations are acceptable.

• Use bold characters. Do not use fancy serifs. A rule of thumb for the minimum height of readable lettering (size) is 3 millimeters on finished slides. Do not make slides from illustrations or tables that were prepared for publication. They are rarely satisfactory. A good way to test your material is to stand away 1 foot for every inch of original copy width. If you can't read it from that distance, then your audience will not be able to read it either when it is projected.

• Table Preparation: Do not use more than three or four vertical columns; six to eight horizontal lines. Any more and the information will not be readable. Do not use ruled vertical or horizontal lines. They distract the eye and clutter the slide. Whenever possible, present data by bar charts or graphs instead of tables. Colored graphs are very effective.

• Graph Preparation: Generally, do not use more than one or two curves on one diagram; three to four as maximum but only if well separated. Label each curve; do not use symbols and legend. Do not show data points unless scatter is important.

• Color adds attractiveness, interest, and clarity to slide and viewgraph illustrations and should be used whenever possible. If you use color, remember that contrasting colors are easier to see.

• Use 2" x 2" paper or plastic mounted slides, designated for a 35mm slide projector. Be sure that they are clean and in good physical condition.

• Critically examine every slide and viewgraph, and try out the entire set under adverse light conditions before using them at a meeting. It is sometimes impossible to provide excellent light conditions at meetings.

• Mark a large positioning dot or make a notch in the lower left hand corner of each slide when it is laid flat so it may be read; rotate 180o for loading into a carousel. A notch makes it easy to see that all slides are in correct position in a tray. Number every slide in proper sequence, as you wish them shown. This is important, because slides may be dropped or become disarranged. Check your slides in a Slide Viewer prior to the start of your session.

• An introductory and concluding slide and viewgraph can much improve the focus of your talk.

• Each oral meeting room will be equipped with two 2" x 2" (35mm) slide projectors, two overhead (viewgraph) projectors, an electric pointer, and two screens. If you require additional equipment, a fee will apply. Please contact AGU's Meetings Department by April 30, 1998, at 1-202-462-6910, ext. 242, or by e-mail at: eterry@agu.org to receive information on audio-visual equipment for oral sessions or to place additional equipment orders.

• Slide viewers will be located in the Session Prep Area located in Exhibit Hall C of the Hynes Convention Center. Speakers may preview slides between 0730h-1800h Tuesday through Friday. Assemble your slides in one of the carousel trays provided for your convenience. In the session room, place the carousel (labeled with your name and sessions number) on the slide projector just prior to your presentation. After the presentation, you must remove the slides and leave the carousel tray on the projector cart or return it to the Session Prep Area.

• If you would like to preview your viewgraphs, you may use one of the overhead projectors set in a meeting room either before 0815h or during the lunch break from 1215h-1315h.

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Preregistration Deadline: April 24, 1998

Ordering of Spring Meeting Abstracts

• If you paid for the 1998 abstract volume with your membership renewal, it was mailed as a regular subscription.

• You can purchase a single copy of the Spring Meeting abstract volume if you include payment with your registration, for pick-up at the meeting ($15).

• Please note there will be no refunds for abstract volumes.

How to Register

Payment can be made by American Express, VISA, Mastercard, check (payable to AGU), postal money order, bank draft, or cash (U.S. dollars). Purchase orders will not be accepted for payment of registration.

On-Site Registration Hours

Monday, May 25
4:00-7:00 P.M.

Tuesday, May 26 to Thursday, May 28
7:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Friday, May 29
7:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M.

Guest Registration

Receipt

Cancellations

• You must send written notification of cancellations to AGU headquarters.

• The full registration fee will be refunded if written notification is received at AGU headquarters by May 15, 1998.

• Between May 15, 1998 and May 21, 1998, a $20.00 processing fee will be deducted from the amount paid.

• Refunds will not be processed after May 21, 1998.

• Notification to cancel tickets for events will not be honored unless received 96 hours prior to the event. The meeting facilities require AGU to place a final guarantee of attendance for each event at this time.

• There will be no refunds for abstract volumes.

Registration Rates

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To Make Reservations
The official housing deadline has now passed. All of AGU's official hotel blocks are sold out. Please contact one of the following reservation services for assistance in making hotel accommodations:

1. Accommodations Express, 1-800-444-7666
2. Boston Reservations, 1-800-754-7470
3. Citywide Reservations, 1-800-248-9121
4. Hotel Reservations Net, 1-800-964-6835
5. Meegan Reservations, 1-800-332-3026

Hotels
For all hotels listed, check-in time is 3:00 P.M. and check-out time is 12:00 P.M. Room rates do not include 12.45% state and local taxes.

* - Hynes Convention Center

1. Boston Marriott Copley Place
SOLD OUT
110 Huntington Avenue
Phone: +1-617-236-8500
Rates: $129 single or double
Parking for hotel guests: $24 per day (valet)

2. Westin Copley Place
SOLD OUT
10 Huntington Avenue
Phone: +1-617-262-9600
Rates: $139 single, $159 double
Parking for hotel guests: $24 per day (valet only)

3. MidTown Hotel
SOLD OUT
220 Huntington Avenue
Phone: +1-617-262-1000
Rates: $114 single or double
Parking for hotel guests: One free parking place per guest room.

4. John Hancock Conference Center
SOLD OUT
40 Trinity Place
Phone: +1-617-572-7700
Rates: $120 single, $130 double (continental breakfast included)
Parking: John Hancock public parking garage across the street, $20 per day

5. Chandler Inn
SOLD OUT
26 Chandler at Berkeley
Phone: +1-617-482-3450
Rates: $102 single, $112 double
Parking: Public parking one block away at the corner of Warren and Berkeley, $16 per day

5. Back Bay Hilton
SOLD OUT
40 Dalton Street
Phone: +1-617-236-1100
Rates: $129 single, $149 double
Parking: $17 per day

Confirmation of Reservation

PLEASE NOTE: If you made your hotel reservation between March 10 and March 22 through the AGU Housing Bureau, we encourage you to contact your assigned hotel to confirm your reservation. If the hotel shows no record of your reservation, or if you have not received a confirmation notice, please contact AGU's housing bureau as soon as possible by calling 1-800-399-2282 or +1-617-923-8088, or Fax: +1-617-923-7737.

Changes/Cancellations/Refund Policy
Changes and cancellations must be made directly with your assigned hotel. Cancellations made after April 24, 1998, are eligible for a refund of your deposit, less a $15.50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 7 days prior to arrival. Please note: checking out of your hotel earlier than reserved may result in the loss of your deposit.

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AGU has blocked rooms at Boston University to offer a discount housing option for students. Accommodations will be located in Warren Towers, 700 Commonwealth Avenue, a non-air-conditioned dormitory. Bathroom facilities are shared (two main bathroom areas on each floor). No telephones or clocks are provided in the rooms. Pay phones are available for outgoing calls, and messages for incoming calls may be received at the Warren Towers front desk, +1-617-353-6109. The room rates are $42 per night for a single room, or $66 per night for a double room.

An optional meal plan is available for breakfast. Cafeteria style meals are served daily in the dining hall. Sunday brunch is served 11:30am-1:30pm and costs $7.50. Breakfast is served 7:00am-9:00am and costs $6.00. In addition, there are several fast food restaurants within walking distance of the dorm for your convenience.

Overnight parking is available to guests for a fee of approximately $10.00 per day. The parking lot is located approximately one block from the dorm, at 766 Commonwealth Avenue. Please indicate on your housing form (published in the January 27 issue of Eos) if you plan to drive and use the parking facilities.

Access to the Case Athletic Center is also available to guests for a fee of $5.00 per day.

Transportation to and from the Spring Meeting activities at the Hynes Convention Center is an easy two-stop ride on Boston's T-Line. Depart from the Boston University Central station and ride it to the Hynes Convention Center station. The Hynes station is located on Massachusetts Avenue between Newberry and Boylston Streets. The Convention Center is located on Boylston Street, just one block from the corner of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue. To return to Boston University, take the Green line "B" train to the Boston University Central stop. A one-way fare is approximately $0.85. Exact change and/or tokens are accepted by the conductor.

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Airline Discounts

To obtain these special discount fares, you or your travel agent must call the airline's Meeting and Convention Office at the number listed below and be sure to provide the airline's discount number.
UNITED AIRLINES
1-800-521-4041 (7:00 A.M.-12:00 A.M. EST)
Meeting ID #569RS
Make reservations at least 60 days before your travel date for greatest savings!

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
1-800-433-5368 (8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.)
ID# J5198
Make reservations by May 18, 1998 for greatest savings!

Insurance Coverage
Participants traveling from outside the U.S. may wish to purchase accident and medical insurance protection during their visit to Boston. Seabury and Smith, an association service organization, offers coverage through their Gateway USA program. Insurance must be purchased for a minimum of 15 days, up to a maximum of 60 days. Prices will vary depending upon the individual's age and choice of benefit package. For more information, please contact Seabury and Smith at +1-202-457-6842.

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