Application deadline extended to FEBRUARY 18, 2005!
The Southern California Chapter of ARLIS/NA is currently inviting
applications for its annual travel award. Newly-named the Judith A.
Hoffberg Travel Award, the award honors the Chapter’s founder Judith A.
Hoffberg. This year $400 will be awarded to support and encourage
involvement in ARLIS activities by helping to defray the costs of attending
the 2005 ARLIS National Conference in Houston.
Letters of applications are due February 18, 2005 and the winner will be
notified at least 6 weeks prior to the conference.
Eligibility:
1.) Membership. Applicants must be members in good standing of both
ARLIS/NA and the Southern California Chapter
2.) Financial need. Only applicants who receive partial or no institutional
funds towards conference attendance will be considered
Selection will be weighted toward those applicants who best fulfill the
following guidelines:
1.) Are attending the ARLIS National Conference for the first time, and/or
2.) Are actively participating in the conference in such roles as speaker,
moderator, recorder, workshop attendee, etc.
Conditions of the award:
1.) Award winner must commit to some level of conference participation such
as workshop attendee, speaker, recorder, local arrangements volunteer, etc.
2.) Award winner must submit a written conference report for publication in
the Chapter newsletter, Canvas. This report will include an account of the
recipient’s personal conference experiences and how the award contributed
to his/her professional development.
To apply for the award:
Please email letters of application to chapter chair Nancy Norris by
February 18, 2005, briefly outlining your reasons for attending the
conference as well as a short biographical statement listing employment
history, educational background, and professional activities. Please
include your email address so that we may notify the winner. Winners must
confirm in writing that they are able to meet the requirement of conference
attendance.
The award will be presented during the Chapter meeting, Monday, April 4th.
Visit the chapter Web site at http://www.arlis-sc.org/
Nancy Norris
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