*** Apologies for any cross-postings or multiple copies received ***<br><br>Hello Everyone, <br><br>
I am really looking forward to welcoming everyone to Kitchener-Waterloo for the 2012 CATR/ACRT Conference in just a few short weeks. I wanted to let everyone know that the conference schedule has been finalized and posted on the CATR/ACRT website at: <a href="http://www.catr-acrt.ca/?page_id=11" target="_blank">http://www.catr-acrt.ca/?page_id=11</a> - The conference schedule will also be printed in the forthcoming CATR/ACRT spring newsletter.<br>
<br>I've got a few announcements I'd like to share with you:<br><br>- I would like to draw your attention to the The Robert <span>Lawrence</span>
Prize, which was established in 1995 by CATR/ACRT to honour the memory
and contribution of a valued member and friend. The prize recognizes the
research of an emerging scholar who has presented an outstanding paper
at the Association's yearly conference. The award of $200.00 is
supported by the generous donations of Mrs Robert G. <span>Lawrence</span>. The award is open to graduate students and emerging scholars who have
recently completed their PhD (within the five years) and who are presenting any kind of a research paper on a panel at the annual CATR/ACRT conference.<br> <br>
If you are eligible and would like to be considered for the award, you MUST contact Reina Green at <a href="mailto:reina.green@msvu.ca" target="_blank">reina.green@msvu.ca</a> by Friday, May 18th, to ensure that members of the adjudication committee are present at your paper. Immediately following the conference, you will need to forward a copy of your presentation to Reina Green by email attachment. The criteria for the award include the depth and detail of the paper as well as the quality of its presentation.<br>
<br>- Online registration is still open for the CATR trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival on Saturday May 26th to see either <i>42nd Street</i> or <i>Cymbeline</i>. Please register online to ensure your tickets are reserved. Payments can be made online or in person during the conference. Please use the following link to register: <a href="https://fedcan-association.ca/event/en/32/27" target="_blank">https://fedcan-association.ca/event/en/32/27</a><br>
<br>- On a related note, please make sure you register with both CATR and Congress. CATR Memberships are available at: <a href="https://www.fedcan-association.ca/catr-acrt" target="_blank">https://www.fedcan-association.ca/catr-acrt</a> - Congress registrations are available at: <a href="http://congress2012.ca/attend/registration/" target="_blank">http://congress2012.ca/attend/registration/</a> - CATR banquet tickets can be purchased when registering through the Congress website. If you've already registered but would like to add a banquet ticket, please email me at <a href="mailto:kuling@gmail.com" target="_blank">kuling@gmail.com</a> to reserve your seat.<br>
<br>If anyone has any questions about anything related to the conference over the next weeks please feel free to contact me.<br><a href="mailto:kuling@gmail.com" target="_blank"></a>
<br>Many thanks,<br>
<br>
<span>Peter Kuling</span><br>
<br>
Chair, CATR/ACRT 2012 Conference Planning Committee<br>
Department of Communication Studies<br>
Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West,<br>Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5<br>
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Tel: <a href="tel:519-884-0710%20ext%202627" value="+15198840710" target="_blank">519-884-0710 ext 2627</a><br>
Fax: <a href="tel:647-344-6198" value="+16473446198" target="_blank">647-344-6198</a>