Cal-IPC Symposia

2008 Symposium

Bell Memorial Union, California State University - Chico, October 2-4, 2008

Abstracts due July 1!

Join us for the 17th annual Cal-IPC Symposium at CSU Chico, October 2-4, 2008! A pre-Symposium Wildland Weeds Field Course on Revegetation Techniques will be held October 1, 2008.

The Cal-IPC Symposium brings together nearly 400 weed workers each year to discuss the latest information in wildland weed research and control techniques. In addition, this year our invited sessions will address the future of wildland weed management. What issues will confront weed workers in the next century? What new initiatives will help us do our job? How can we apply lessons from the past?

Part of the future includes training the next generation of researchers and managers. To address this need, the 2008 Symposium will include new activities especially geared towards students, recent graduates, and anyone planning their next career move. Enter the Student Paper and Poster Contest, attend our career panel, then talk to panel participants in the career discussion group.

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Call for Papers and Posters

Click here for information on presenting at the 2008 Symposium. Abstracts are due July 1. Students: Enter your research in our first-ever Student Paper and Poster Contest!

Sponsorship and Exhibits

Each year, diverse organizations support the conference and Cal-IPC by becoming Symposium sponsors. Four levels of sponsorship are available. All 2008 sponsors receive a 2009 institutional membership in Cal-IPC, recognition in the Symposium packet and Cal-IPC News, at least one free admission to the Symposium, plus other benefits based on level of Sponsorship. Visit the sponsorship page.

Registration

Registration will open in June. Discounts will be available for students and volunteers and all attendees receive a 2009 membership. Visit the registration page.

Attendee Information

See the Attendees Page for directions to Chico and lodging information. More info...

Revegetation Techniques Field Course

The 2008 Symposium will mark the debut of Cal-IPC's new revegetation course on Wednesday, October 1. Cost: $125 if attending Symposium, $145 if not. Visit the Field Course page.

Award Nominations

Each year, Cal-IPC honors members for exceptional achievements. Nominations are due August 1. See the Awards page for a description of each award, past winners, and instructions for submitting nominations.

 

Special Events

• Photo Exhibit: Submit your photos of weeds or weed workers for our Photo Exhibit. Entries will be displayed at the Symposium and attendees will vote for Best in Show. Read photo contest instructions (pdf).
• Raffle: The Symposium will once again feature the fabulous Cal-IPC raffle and auction. We are seeking your donations of useful, pretty, or simply creative items. Books, tools, art, gift certificates - anything a weed worker could want is fair game. Items may be sent to the Cal-IPC office or brought to the Symposium. Please contact Tanya Meyer at meyer@yolorcd.org if you have something to donate.
• Field Trips: Saturday field trips will visit Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, local creek restoration projects, Peace Valley in the Sutter Buttes, and Lassen Volcanic National Park. See the Preliminary Program (link above) for details.

Student Activities

Students and recent graduates, take advantage of special activities to help you advance your career!

• Present your research in our Student Paper and Poster Contest.
• Attend the Career Panel to learn about opportunities in academia, nonprofits, agencies, consulting, and more.
• Search the Job Board for available positions.

"Greening" the Symposium

Our members have asked how Cal-IPC works to reduce the Symposium's impact on the environment. Here's what we're doing this year, and how you can help:

• Carpools - Use our online carpool board to find shared rides to Chico.
• Recycling - We will work with the conference center to reduce waste and provide recycling receptacles.
• Symposium Proceedings - Symposium Proceedings will be distributed online as a free pdf, rather than on paper.
• Name badge recycling - A box will be placed near the registration table at the end of the Symposium for collecting nametags to be reused next year.
• Coffee mugs - We encourage attendees to bring their own travel mugs to reduce use of disposable cups.
• Carbon offets - If you are concerned about the carbon emissions created by your travel to the Symposium, please visit the EPA's Personal Emissions Calculator to determine your "carbon footprint." Then donate to the organization of your choice, such as Terrapass or the Pacific Forest Trust.

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