Social Activities and Special Events
Sunday, 24 March
Town Hall Session: GSA Strategic Planning Initiative. 4–5 p.m. Konza Prairie Room. Please join GSA Executive Director Vicki McConnell for an update on GSA’s Strategic Planning. This is an opportunity to interact with leadership and ask questions about the future plans for GSA.
Welcome Reception, 5–7 p.m., Big Basin/Kaw Nation room
Enjoy light snacks and a complimentary beverage while connecting with your colleagues. Each participant receives a
coupon for one free beer or wine in their registration packet.
Monday, 25 March
GSA North-Central Section Management Board Meeting, 6:30–8 a.m., Big Blue River Office.
Session Chair Orientation, 7–7:15, Alcove Room.
GSA South-Central Section Management Board Meeting, 7–8 a.m., Little Apple Boardroom.
GSA Rocky Mountain Section Management Board Meeting, 7–8 a.m., Fort Riley Room.
Geology Club Meet-Up, 2–3 p.m., McDowell Room. Chat with other representatives about their activities, goals, and accomplishments.
Posters/Exhibits Reception, 4–5:45 p.m., Big Basin/Kaw Nation room
Enjoy light snacks and a complimentary beverage while visiting the poster/exhibit hall. Each participant receives a
coupon for one free beer or wine in the registration packet.
GSA North-Central Section All-Member Business Meeting, 5:45–6 p.m., Konza Prairie/Kings/Flint Hills Rooms.
Keynote Presentation, 6–7 p.m., Konza Prairie/Kings/Flint Hills room
Keynote presentation by Allyson K. Anderson Book, Executive Director of the American Geosciences Institute.
Join us on Monday, 25 March at 7 p.m. in The Antler room at Blue Moose Bar and Grill in Manhattan, KS (https://goo.gl/maps/Ait56HxoVrt) for an evening with MCNAGT members and officers. All are welcome! For questions regarding the event, please contact Section president, Aida Farough ().
If you would like to make a donation for appetizer funds please contact Section Secretary-Treasurer, Brendan Hanger (). Your help and support is greatly appreciated!
Tuesday, 26 March
Session Chair Orientation, 7–7:15, Alcove Room.
Thank-You Breakfast for GSA Campus Representatives, 7–8 a.m., Big Blue River office
Posters/Exhibits Reception, 4–5:45 p.m., Big Basin/Kaw Nation room
Enjoy light snacks and a complimentary beverage while visiting the poster/exhibit hall. Each participant receives a
coupon for one free beer or wine in the registration packet.
GSA South-Central and Rocky Mountain Sections Open Meeting, 5:45–6 p.m.,
Konza Prairie/Kings/Flint Hills rooms
Keynote Presentation, 6–7 p.m., Konza Prairie/Kings/Flint Hills rooms
Keynote Presentation by Robbie R. Gries, GSA President.
Wednesday, 27 March
Session Chair Orientation, 7–7:15, Alcove Room.
Student Awards Ceremony, 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Big Basin/Kaw Nation rooms
Find out which undergraduate and graduate students won awards for their oral or poster presentations!