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ARCS Update Issue 23 ARCS 2017 Vancouver Conference Details and Deadlines

December 6, 2016 | ARCS News

ARCS 2017 Vancouver Conference Details and Deadlines

The ARCS 2017 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to open the call for conference proposals for our 2017 Biennial Conference, taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada, November 3 – 5, 2017.   Session proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found on our website. 

Important dates to note:

  • February 27, 2017: Deadline for submitting session proposals. 
  • March 20, 2017: Online Registration will open. 
  • March 20, 2017: Attendees may begin to make hotel reservations.  
  • March 20, 2017:  Travel Award Stipend applications will be available on our website.
  • May 12, 2017: Travel Award Stipend applications due.
  • September 4, 2017: Deadline for requesting VISA letters from ARCS. More information will be posted in early June 2017.
  • October 2, 2017: Registration closes. 

Please remember to check that your passport is up to date and valid for travel to Canada through November of 2017.  For more information on travel requirements to Canada, please visit the Government of Canada’s travel website

Questions about the ARCS 2017 Conference? 
E-mail arcs4all@gmail.com and use subject line "ARCS 2017 Conference".   

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