33rd AMATYC Annual Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 1-4, 2007

Conference Theme: Building a Better Tomorrow

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| Weather | See the Sights | Local Theaters | Job Board | Internet/ Email/ Communications | Professional_Networking/_Hospitality_Room |

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The beauty and sophistication of Minneapolis is augmented by its striking seasonal variety. Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Minneapolis as the air begins to get crisp and the seasonschange. In early November the average highs are near 50 and lows around 32. Don’t miss a stroll in the Riverfront District during fall where the colors are fantastic and the days linger into beautiful evenings.

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Interested in seeing the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area? Check out the Places to Visit in Minneapolis on the AMATYC website for a list of locations to visit including many outstanding theaters and museums. You will find links to their home pages on the website. Please check back frequently as we will try to keep the page as up to date as possible.

If you are interested in a tour, please stop by the hotel concierge desk. They will have all the information you need to make plans for you and your guests.

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With more than 100 theater venues and more theater seats per capita than any other U.S. city outside New York, the Minneapolis theater scene is booming. From cozy playhouses to majestic 3,000- seat theaters, more than 30 venues offer a wide selection of performance styles:

  • The State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres play host to Broadway productions.
  • Companies such as Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Hennepin Stages, Music Box Theatre and the Brave New Workshop provide an innovative and off-beat twist.

With the Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis boasts musical groups that are the envy of larger cities.

During the conference, Disney’s The Lion King will be performing at the Historic Orpheum Theatre. Check out the conference website for more information on what is playing when you are in Minneapolis and for links to the various theaters. Click here for a special offer for AMATYC attendees.

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  A job board and recruitment table will be located near the registration area. Bring copies of any job announcements from your college or personal resumés if you are seeking a job.
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The St. Croix Room in the Hyatt Regency Hotel will be equipped withcomputers with Internet access so that you can check your email. Entrance to this room will be through the Minnehaha Room, the Professional Networking/ Hospitality Room.

It is suggested that faculty who need to monitor web-based classes bring their own computer and complete this work in the comfort of their guest room.

Hours
Thursday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
and 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:45 am - 5:00 pm

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Meet new friends or visit with colleagues in the Hospitality Room located in the Minnehaha Room of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Enjoy a snack or beverage and relax with a puzzle or game or just listen to some music. Members of the Minneapolis Local Events Committee, offering a warm welcome, will be there to orient you to the city with information and maps to local attractions.

Members of the New Orleans Local Events Committee will be there with a“Touch of New Orleans” and with stories of recovery that will warm your soul. You can sign up to join others for dinner or to spend the evening at one of Minneapolis/ St. Paul’s many attractions. Get a group together and meet in the Hospitality room before you trek to the Mall of America! Connected to the Hospitality room is the room with computers to check your email.

Hours
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
and 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:45 am - 5:00 pm