Welcome Social – Sunday, December 6th

You are cordially invited to a Welcome Social on Sunday evening, December 6th starting at 6:30pm. Since this year’s conference is being held in the Land of Lincoln during the bicentennial celebration of President Lincoln’s birth, we thought it fitting to stage the event at the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Museum. Please join us for light hors d’oeuvres & drinks while you connect with colleagues and experience Lincoln’s story as never told before. Follow his life from rustic cabin to the Executive Mansion to the nation’s capital via exhibits, displays, artwork, special effects theaters, and more. This is one social you won’t want to miss! 

Abraham Lincoln Museum - http://www.alplm.org/home.html

Lincoln’s Bicentennial Celebration - http://www.lincoln200.net/

 

Continental Breakfast – Monday, December 7th

We will be kicking off the main conference sessions with a continental breakfast on Monday, December 7th from 7:30am until 9:00am at the Hilton Springfield. Breakfast will be served in the Mezzanine Area on the Mezzanine level and will include muffins, Danish, bagels, and fresh fruit as well as an oatmeal bar. Coffee, tea, and juice will be available as well. 

Janice Lee Fenske Memorial Award

Student Breakfast – Monday, December 7th

Up to 25 outstanding students majoring in fisheries or wildlife management will be selected, formally recognized for their achievements, and invited to attend an exclusive breakfast held during the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference in honor of the late Janice Lee Fenske. The breakfast will provide a unique opportunity for students to meet and closely network with many fish and wildlife leaders from around the region. For more information, see the Student Events button on the conference homepage. 

Student-Professional Mixer – Monday, December 7th

Students, come spend the evening mixing with representatives from state and federal natural resource agencies, private companies, non-profit/NGO, universities, and other natural resource-based employers and find out what’s available for summer employment, temp/permanent jobs, and graduate research opportunities in the fisheries and wildlife fields.   Snacks and beverages will be served.   For more information, see the Student Events button on the conference homepage.

Main Social – Tuesday, December 8th

You are cordially invited to the Main Social on Tuesday evening, December 8^th at the Hilton Springfield.  A sit-down dinner will be served starting at 6:00pm.  Following dinner, everyone will congregate in the Grand Ballroom on the Mezzanine level for more professional mixing and the ever-popular raffle.

Conference Breaks

A variety of breaks will be served each morning and afternoon during the conference at the Hilton Springfield.  All breaks will be served in the Prairie Room on the Mezzanine level.