<HTML><BODY><DIV>Hi Everyone,<br>
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GradFest will take place on Saturday, Feb 27, 2010--times are still being finalized, but it will likely start around 9:00am. There will also be a few events the night before, including a reception at the Botanic Gardens and a students-only dinner, to welcome the prospective students. I'll provide additional details about GradFest during the EEOBGSA meeting on January 15.<br>
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The committee is looking for speakers to fill the slots during GradFest. Talks will last 15 minutes (12 for the talk, 3 for questions). If you'd like to give a talk, please let me know as soon as possible. The committee especially encourages those who have not yet given a talk to present at this year's event. <br>
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We are also soliciting posters for a short poster session during lunch of the event. If you have a completed poster that you'd like to present, please let me know. <br>
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As an enticement, EEOBGSA will be sponsoring a fantastic prize for the best talk and/or poster!<br>
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Regards,<br>
Brian</DIV></BODY></HTML>