EER Attendee Information for Friday

Tomorrow may be the last day of the Rendezvous, but robust topics and learning opportunities abound! Before you begin Friday's morning workshop, please take a moment to consult the program for afternoon options, including teaching demos, round table discussions, the Friday poster session, and the Town Hall + Ice Cream Social.

Afternoon Options

• Teaching Demos (1:30-3:00 pm), Bruininks 131B - If you are looking for ways to support student learning and engagement, check out Friday's teaching demos.
• Round Table Discussions (1:30-2:45pm), Coffman Memorial Union Mississippi Room - Round table discussions are designed as informal, small group discussions around a particular topic, moderated by a colleague with experience and expertise in the topic. Check out Friday's round table topics.
• Poster Session (3:00-4:00 pm): All Rendezvous participants are invited to the Friday poster session, being held from 3:00-4:00pm at the Recreation and Wellness Center Beacon Room. Presenters will hang their posters by 1pm (the hall will be open to presenters beginning at 8am), and the Poster Hall will be open throughout the day.
• Town Hall and Ice Cream Social (4:30 - 5:45 pm), Coffman Memorial Union Mississippi Room

Presenting at the Rendezvous?

Please review the Presenter Guidelines web page regarding format guidelines and for information on how to upload a digital copy of your presentations and materials. If you are presenting a poster, please bring it with you. If you are leading a teaching demo, please bring any materials you may need.

Rendezvous Exhibitors

We would again like to extend a sincere thank you to the Exhibitors of this year's Rendezvous: UNAVCO and Leeman Geophysical Consulting & Instrumentation. Please visit the Exhibitors page to view more information about these organizations. Check out UNAVCO by the registration area!

NAGT Ad Hoc Section Committee: Request to Review and Exchange Ideas about Proposed Changes

The NAGT ad hoc committee on NAGT section organization would like to receive your input about proposed section boundaries and names. (Acrobat (PDF) 649kB Jul13 22) Please review the Jamboard slide with the proposed map provisions and submit feedback; you can also scan the QR code in the PDF provided above with your cell phone.

CEU Credit Opportunity

Interested in receiving Continuing Education Unit credit(s) for participation at the Rendezvous? Complete the end of workshop evaluations and attendance sign-in sheets. Send your request to NAGT's Executive Office at nagtservice@nagt.org.

Support participation in future Rendezvous!

Help an educator attend the Rendezvous by making a donation to the NAGT Professional Development Fund during this year's Rendezvous (July 10 - July 15).

• Donate any amount: you'll be entered into a drawing for an NAGT cap, hoodie, tote, or mug*⁺
• Donate $50 or more: receive an NAGT water bottle*

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*While supplies last. ⁺No purchase necessary.

Accessibility and Accommodations

The Earth Educators' Rendezvous is committed to providing universal access to our programming and supporting accommodation requests to the best of our ability, including both disability accommodations as well as other circumstances. Some of the resources available are listed on the Participant Information Page; if you need additional support, please see staff at the registration table to request assistance with accommodations that are available that can support your needs.

Building Access

Some buildings on the University of Minnesota Campus may be locked during portions of the Rendezvous program.

• Participants staying at Yudof: Participants who are staying at on-campus lodging (Yudof Hall) will receive key cards that will give them access to those buildings.
• Rendezvous staff: Rendezvous staff will be available to let participants into buildings when necessary.
• Assist a fellow educator: Hold the door for your fellow Rendezvous attendees if you encounter a locked door!
• Help line: If you are unable to get into a building and none of the above options are available to you, call 507-222-5339. You will be connected with a Rendezvous staff member who will be able to assist you.

Connect Via Social Media and our Digital Message Board

• Message Board
  • Looking to share a ride to and from the airport? New to the Rendezvous and looking for lunch/dinner companions? Do you want to follow up with folks following discussions started in your workshop or poster session? Please utilize our digital message board to continue the conversations and networking.
• Twitter
  • Learn something you want to share? Know of something that you think other participants should know about? Send a tweet to @nagtgeo and include the hashtag #EarthER22.
• Facebook
  • The Rendezvous will also be sharing images and posts of interesting things happening via the NAGT Facebook page. Be sure to "Like" NAGT so you'll get these updates as well.