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Conference Information
Every October, SESP holds an annual conference open to its members and their sponsored guests (to keep the size of the conferences small, each SESP member is limited to bringing only one guest per meeting). Each annual conference is hosted by one or more academic institutions within the same geographic area, and the meeting site varies from year to year depending upon where the host institutions are located. The 2010 SESP conference is sponsored by the University of Minnesota and will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 7-9th, with preconferences during the day on the 7th, an opening reception on the evening of the 7th, and a closing reception on the evening of the 9th at the Weisman Art Museum on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Preconferences There are three preconferences being held in conjunction with the SESP meeting this year (detailed programs will be posted in July of 2010): Organizers: Groups Preconference Organizers: Person Memory Interest Group Preconference Organizers:
Hotel Information
 Parking is available onsite for $19 per day, or $28 per day for valet parking. For Questions Regarding the Conference, Contact:
Heather Dorr or Emily Strong Downtown Dining Options Deliciously diverse and always evolving, the Minneapolis dining scene packs a flavorful punch. Restaurants vary from family-style home cooking, candlelit dining rooms, outdoor cafes, and intimate little snack bars. Check out the following sites for a variety of dining and nightlife options:
Airport Information The Twin Cities are served by Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Please contact your local travel agency for airline reservations. Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport has nonstop flights from London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and other major cities. Ground Transportation Information on airport-to-hotel ground transportation is available on the airport web site. Here are some ground transportation options:
Weather Information Minneapolis is a beautiful area to visit in the fall. The average high temperature in October is 62°F and the average low temperature is 42°F. 5K Doughnut Run Please join Traci Mann and Maryhope Howland Saturday morning for a leisurely jog along part of a route that Runners World magazine called "one of the most beautiful 5Ks anywhere." We'll zigzag over the Mississippi River on a couple of our favorite bridges (not THAT one!) and point out a few interesting local spots. We'll end up at the Mill City Farmer's Market, just in time to buy some Indian spiced mini-doughnuts from the beloved Chef Shack truck. The doughnuts were named one of 12 favorite farmer's market foods by Saveur Magazine and are the only U.S. food that made the list. Email mann@umn.edu if you're planning to come so we can update you if anything changes (but this is Minnesota, so inclement weather will not stop us). To take part, please meet us at the SESP registration desk on the Atrium level of the Marriott at 7:00 am.
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