The Midwest Chapter’s 73rd annual meeting will be held October 9-11, 2014 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The chapter last met in the Twin Cities in 1997, so we hope everyone will come to see what’s new since then!
The meeting will be headquartered at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Single and double rooms are available at the rate of $149 per night, plus tax. The meeting rate will be available three days before and after (subject to room availability) for those wishing to extend their stay. The hotel has recently undergone a complete makeover inspired by local Minnesota culture and its Scandinavian heritage. The lobby provides a large informal gathering area complete with fireplace. The hotel also contains the Prairie Kitchen & Bar (featuring locally grown and seasonal menu items), the Market (quick service food and drink), an expansive health club and pool. The hotel is located near Nicollet Mall shopping and dining district, close to Orchestra Hall (home of the Minnesota Orchestra) and other entertainment spots. Shuttle service connects the Mall with the world-famous Guthrie Theatre.
Thursday afternoon’s committee meetings will be held at the Hyatt. The opening session and reception will take place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, where we will be treated to an organ lecture-recital given by Raymond Johnston on the newly-restored Cathedral Organ (Foley-Baker 2012). The reception will feature light hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Friday’s sessions will take place at St. Olaf College, in nearby Northfield (transportation provided). In addition to program sessions, the business meeting and a poster session will round out the day. A buffet lunch is included. Friday evening has been left open for all to partake of the Cities’ rich variety of activities.
Finally, the Saturday program sessions will be held at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus Terence Murphy Hall Thornton Auditorium, a few blocks from the hotel.
The Twin Cities is served by various transportation options – the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Amtrak, and major bus services. Light rail service connects the airport with downtown (as well as the Mall of America). The new “Green Line” light rail opens this summer, connecting the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Watch for the Program Committee to issue a call for program session proposals. New this year: poster sessions!
We look forward to seeing everyone in the Cities in October!
--The Local Arrangements Committee
Mary Huismann (University of Minnesota), chair
Beth Christensen (St. Olaf College)
Catherine Lutz (University of St. Thomas)
Kristi Bergland (University of Minnesota)
Lynne Weber (Minnesota State University, Mankato)
The meeting will be headquartered at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Single and double rooms are available at the rate of $149 per night, plus tax. The meeting rate will be available three days before and after (subject to room availability) for those wishing to extend their stay. The hotel has recently undergone a complete makeover inspired by local Minnesota culture and its Scandinavian heritage. The lobby provides a large informal gathering area complete with fireplace. The hotel also contains the Prairie Kitchen & Bar (featuring locally grown and seasonal menu items), the Market (quick service food and drink), an expansive health club and pool. The hotel is located near Nicollet Mall shopping and dining district, close to Orchestra Hall (home of the Minnesota Orchestra) and other entertainment spots. Shuttle service connects the Mall with the world-famous Guthrie Theatre.
Thursday afternoon’s committee meetings will be held at the Hyatt. The opening session and reception will take place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, where we will be treated to an organ lecture-recital given by Raymond Johnston on the newly-restored Cathedral Organ (Foley-Baker 2012). The reception will feature light hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Friday’s sessions will take place at St. Olaf College, in nearby Northfield (transportation provided). In addition to program sessions, the business meeting and a poster session will round out the day. A buffet lunch is included. Friday evening has been left open for all to partake of the Cities’ rich variety of activities.
Finally, the Saturday program sessions will be held at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus Terence Murphy Hall Thornton Auditorium, a few blocks from the hotel.
The Twin Cities is served by various transportation options – the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Amtrak, and major bus services. Light rail service connects the airport with downtown (as well as the Mall of America). The new “Green Line” light rail opens this summer, connecting the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Watch for the Program Committee to issue a call for program session proposals. New this year: poster sessions!
We look forward to seeing everyone in the Cities in October!
--The Local Arrangements Committee
Mary Huismann (University of Minnesota), chair
Beth Christensen (St. Olaf College)
Catherine Lutz (University of St. Thomas)
Kristi Bergland (University of Minnesota)
Lynne Weber (Minnesota State University, Mankato)