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Things to know Registration Information and Floor Plans. The Registration Desk for Evaluation 2005 is located on the Concourse Level of the Sheraton Centre. The Registration Desk should be your first stop during the conference. It is where you will receive your name badge and conference materials, where you can return with questions or concerns at any time during the conference, and where any last minute changes to the program are posted. There are conference programs available at the desk with abstracts for each session for your perusal. It is also where you can drop off donations for the Silent Auction, or check the message board.
Professional Development workshops that precede and follow the conference are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. As such, we ask that you indicate your first and second choice preferences on your registration form. All other sessions held during the conference are open to all registered attendees. You may attend any session by arriving at the appropriate room before the session begins. We make every effort to ensure that the room size is adequate for the attendance; however, occasionally, a session's seating will fill. If there is a session that is of the highest priority for you, we encourage you to arrive at the beginning of the break. Ambassadors who have attended previous CES or AEA conferences will be on hand to answer questions about the conference process and to help attendees make the most of the conference. Several ambassadors from the Toronto area will also be available to provide information about local restaurants and sights. First time attending either a CES or AEA conference? As a first time attendee, there are a few sessions that you should try not to miss. These include the Orientation session held on Wednesday from 6:10 pm to 6:40 pm where CES and AEA veterans will tell you how to make the most of the conference and obtain an understanding of both organizations and what they have to offer. That same evening, the Reception includes Information Tables where you can connect with representatives from CES and AEA, as well as their Chapters and affiliates, in order to learn more about programs, services, and ways to get involved. The Career Center and Recruitment Fair. Find a position, consultant, or employee and review resumes, bios, job announcements and requests for proposals at the Evaluation 2005 Career Center. Career Center services are offered at no charge to conference attendees. Those who wish to have a resume or job posted, and who did not submit it in advance electronically, should drop it off as early as possible on Thursday once the Career Center opens. The Career Center is located adjacent to the Vide Office on the Lower Concourse level at the Sheraton Centre. Are you looking for a new job in the evaluation field and want to interview with prospective employers? Are you a consultant trying to seek out new business prospects? Are you an advanced graduate student or new evaluation professional wanting to learn more information about internship and fellowship opportunities? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, you might be interested in participating in the Recruitment Fair taking place at the Evaluation 2005 Conference Career Center from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, the 28th. You may sign up for a 30-minute informational interview during the Recruitment Fair with any one of our participating employers when the Career Center opens on Thursday, the 27th, at 7:00 am. To sign up and learn more about the Recruitment Fair, please talk with a Career Center staff member. Conference T-Shirt Memento. Want a special memento of Evaluation 2005? Custom designed 100% cotton jersey conference T-shirts are available. If you purchased a T-shirt when you pre-registered, or you would like to place an order, proceed to the CES Ontario Chapter table located in the registration area. Pre/Post Conference and Partner Activities . We hope that many of you will use this opportunity to take some vacation time and allow yourself the opportunity to explore some of the attractions around the city of Toronto. Toronto is home to more than 100 cultures, with numerous vibrant communities and countless opportunities for excitement, adventure, cultural exploration, and relaxation. Visiting Toronto allows you to explore many different cultures and communities – consider it a world tour within a city. All you need to fully experience all that Toronto has to offer is a hearty appetite, an adventurous spirit, a love of culture, a sense of humour, and an inquisitive nature. Toronto is a mosaic of neighbourhoods – each with it's own personality. To discover these communities, you may want to consider visiting Greektown, Little Italy, Chinatown, Little Poland, Portugal Village, Little India, Koreatown, or the Gay Village. Other areas of the city offer interesting boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, such as Harbourfront, Old Town (with the Distillery District and St. Lawrence's Market), upscale Bloor-Yorkville, and funky Queen Street West. For a variety of multicultural shops and great bargains, visit Kensington Market. If you crave artistic or historical outings, check out the Art Gallery of Ontario or the Royal Ontario Museum. The Hockey Hall of Fame and the tour at the Rogers Centre (previously known as the SkyDome) are ideal for the sports enthusiasts in the crowd. For a thought-provoking experience, visit Gunther von Hagens' BodyWorlds2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies at the Ontario Science Centre. If the weather is not ideal, spend some time in Toronto's underground city (the PATH), 27 kilometers of shops and restaurants, right underneath the Financial District. Finally, don't forget to visit the CN Tower, the World's highest building. Following are two recommended activities. You can find additional information on these and other tours outside of Toronto at www.torontotours.com.
These are only a few of your options during your stay in Toronto. For information on additional attractions, visit the information desk during the conference. Toronto Tourism also provides a wealth of information and an on-line events calendar. Check it out and sign up for activities or go to the "Toronto Tours" desk at the Sheraton Hotel. Special Activities Organized by the Local Arrangements Committee
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Questions? Before the event, contact the conference secretariat with any question or concern. We are ready to assist with your registration or answer any inquiry you may have about the conference or membership. On site, you can find staff and volunteers at the registration desk to assist with check-in, directions, and last minute details.
To register for the Conference, access the Registration page. This site is maintained by the CES. The AEA maintains its own Conference site. |