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International Conference on Social Science Research December 10-12, 2006 · Marriott Hotel, Vancouver Canada
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Comments from Previous Attendees: "I particularly enjoyed the interdisciplinary nature of the meeting, and that it draws so many international scholars - it provides a wonderful perspective." "The quality of the food was the best that I have experienced at a professional meeting." "I appreciated the many opportunities to network with other researchers - at meals, during receptions and during sessions." "The conference ran very smoothly." "The meeting was professionally helpful, but it was also a lot of fun. Make sure you send me information about the next meeting."
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11/28/06
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Internat'l Conference on Social Science Research. This interdisciplinary conference will draw together faculty members, research scientists, and professionals from the social sciences, and provide them with the opportunity to interact with colleagues from the same field and from other, related fields. Cross-disciplinary submissions are particularly encouraged as is participation by international scholars. The disciplines represented include:
Vancouver, BC, Canada. Because it is on the west coast, the weather is mild. Vancouver is a remarkable combination of urban chic with the beauties of nature never more than a few steps away. Key things to see while visiting Vancouver include the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which is a walking bridge suspended 450 feet across and 230 feed above the Capilano River. Cross over to Treetops Adventure and walk from one magnificent Douglas fir to another via a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet above the forest floor. If you like heights and nature even more, you can visit Grouse Mountain and escape from city streets to snowy slopes in just 15 minutes. Let the Skyride whisk you on a one mile aerial journey to The Peak of Vancouver, where you can experience a outdoor adventures including: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, and more. From art galleries, to the Aquarium, to the Botanical Garden, to the first authentic classical Chinese Garden built outside of China, there are many things to do. Marriott Hotel. The Marriott Pinnacle Downtown is a Four Diamond property. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, near Stanley Park, museums and Vancouver's best restaurants, it has an inviting atmosphere with high quality service, the Show Case Restaurant and Bar, as well as wireless internet service and a health club. The hotel is located at 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. For reservations,.call 1-800-228-9290. Registering for the meeting. Like most academic conference, everyone who attends or presents must register. The prices are discounted for graduate students and if you stay in the conference hotel. The rates are also lower if you register early. Registration includes two breakfasts, two lunches and a reception. The registration form is available on the right. The Centre for Policy and Practice is an independent organization that supports research and its application to real world questions. This work is inter-disciplinary in nature. The Director of the Centre is William Morgan. Though a political scientist by training, most of his research is interdisciplinary in orientation. Will received the Points of Light Award from the Points of Light Foundation, and was also recognized by the Fund for Social Entrepreneurs at Youth Serve America. Most recently, he was named a Fellow at the John Glenn Institute. |
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