AATSEEL '97 conference info

[Jerry Ervin]

Dear SEELANGers,

The AATSEEL '97 brochures are coming off the press today and will be mailed
out next week.  The registration form will be included therein.  Meanwhile,
here's a preview:

Saturday, December 27
        AATSEEL Program Committee (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
        Conference Registration (4-8 p.m.)
        AATSEEL Executive Council (2-5 p.m.)
        AWSS Interviewing workshop (7-9 p.m.)
Sunday, December 28
        Conference Registration (7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.)
        Conference panels
        Exhibits (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
        ACTR Board Meeting
Monday, December 29
        Slava Breakfast (7:15-10 a.m.)
        Conference Registration (7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.)
        Conference panels
        Exhibits (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
        AATSEEL Business Meeting
        Vision 20/20 General Session
        ACTR General Membership Meeting
        AATSEEL President's Reception and Awards Recognitions
Tuesday, December 30
        AATSEEL Executive Council (7-10 a.m.)
        Conference panels
        Exhibits (9 a.m.-1 p.m.)
        Exhibitors' free book raffle (1:30-2:30 p.m.)

*  Over 100 panels will offer hundreds of papers and presentations on
language, literature, linguistics, technology and pedagogy.
*  Some 600-700 of the most active and professional scholars in Slavic from
the USA, Canada, and a number of other countries will attend.
*  Gratis interviewing facilities will be available.  Please contact the
Executive Director for reservations.
* The exhibit hall will be packed with companies offering the newest and
best in scholarly books, textbooks, audiovisual aids, study abroad and
summer intensive programs, and more.
*  The hotel facilities are superb!  The Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre,
where AATSEEL met in 1993, is located in downtown Toronto.  It overlooks
the exquisite 19th century Holy Trinity Church and offers covered access to
the huge indoor Eaton Centre shopping complex.  All guest rooms have
individual climate control, color television, voice mail, and other
amenities.  The Concierge Level offers a private lounge, complimentary
continental breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres.  All meeting and
exhibit facilities are on one level.  Dining facilities include an atrium
restaurant, a formal dining room, and a sports bar.  (There is also a
variety of eating facilities-from fast food to gourmet dining-in the Eaton
Centre.)  Finally, the Marriott offers a heated indoor swimming pool and a
complete health club.
*  Toronto is a lovely city, with lots to see and do.
*  The rate of exchange makes Toronto a real bargain:  with the 30%
advantage in changing US to Canadian dollars, room rates are actually lower
than those of AATSEEL '96.  Other costs (food, local transportation) are
similarly attractive.

Housing:  Please call the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre (416/597-9200) or
Marriott reservations (toll-free 1-800-228-9290).  Conference rates start
at $109 Canadian (under $80 U.S.) single/double.

Transportation:
        By car:  As you approach Toronto, take Queen Elizabeth Way/Gardiner
Expressway (highway 2) east.  Take York/Bay Street exit.  Go north on Bay
Street.  Mariott is on the right, just south of Dundas Street.  Underground
parking at $14 Can./night ($18 Can./night valet) is available at the hotel.
        By bus:  The bus terminal is within walking distance of the hotel.
        By train:  The train station is about a $6 Can. cab ride from the
hotel.
        By air:  For special fares call American Airlines (1-800-433-1790)
or Canadian Airlines (1-800-665-5554).  Cite Star File #02D7AJ.  From the
Toronto airport the Airport Express Bus ($12.50 Can.) takes you directly to
the hotel.

Identification:  Non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport to enter Canada.
U.S. citizens need proof of citizenship (e.g., passport, birth certificate
with photo I.D., or naturalization certificate).  Visas may be required.
Check with closest Canadian consulate for details.

OTHER COSTS AND DEADLINES:  Conference registration is distinct from
membership.  Attendees must be 1997 AATSEEL members (see registration form)
to register.  Registration for graduate students and unemployed members is
$25.  For others, preregistration is $50 until 1 December 1997, $60
thereafter.  Preregistration by November 1 is essential for presenters who
wish to have their names appear in the official, printed conference
program.  A $10 handling fee is assessed for canceled registrations.

PLANNING TO DROP IN ON MLA?  Please be advised of the following MLA policy:
 "All [MLA] convention particpants-members and nonmembers-must pay
registration fees.  Registrants receive badges, which entitle convention
attendees to gain admittance to meetings, the job informnation center, and
the exhibit hall.  Registration fees are as follows: before 7 December
regular members, $75; graduate student and emeritus members, $30;
nonmembers, $100; graduate student and emeritus nonmembers, $45; unemployed
members and   members employed less than full time, $50.  Registration fees
after 7 December are as follows: regular members: $100; graduate student
and emeritus members, $30; nonmembers, $120; graduate student and emeritus
nonmembers, $45; unemployed members and members employed less than full
time, $50."

Gerard L. Ervin
Executive Director, AATSEEL
1933 N. Fountain Park Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85715 USA
phone/fax:  520/885-2663
email:  76703.2063 at compuserve.com