Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration & Symposium October 1-2, 1999 Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? INVITATION:   To former and current students, faculty and staff, and friends of the department: Dr. William R. Bryant, Head of the Department of Oceanography, cordially invites you and your spouse/guest to the department's Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration & Symposium: "Texas A&M Oceanography: Fifty Years of Excellence Serving the Scientific Community, the State, the Nation and the World." October 1-2, 1999 at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas     Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page SCHEDULE: Friday, October 1: 1 p.m. Registration. Hospitality Room, Memorial Student Center (MSC), Room 145. 2 p.m. Tours to Ocean Drilling Program, Offshore Technology Research Center (wave tank in operation), and campus. Meet in Hospitality Room. 6 p.m. Reception. Faculty Club, 11th Floor, Rudder Tower. 7 p.m. Anniversary Dinner: "Reminiscences." MSC, 212-224. Saturday, October 2: 8 a.m. Continental breakfast. Registration continues. Hospitality Room, Memorial Student Center (MSC), Room 145. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Symposium. MSC, Room 292. 9 a.m. Group tour departs to George Bush Presidential Library. Tickets: $3. Meet in Hospitality Room. Tour returns at 11:30 a.m. Noon. Luncheon and investiture of first Scherck Chair. Recognition of Scherck family members. Announcement of Oceanography Development Council and Oceanography Associates Program. MSC, Rooms 212-224. Evening. Informal reunions. Spend the evening with former colleagues. Locations and events to be announced. Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page REGISTRATION: Please RSVP by August 16. Note: We are creating an Oceanography Former Students Directory. Please e-mail us your address, phone, and e-mail, even if you are not attending. Three ways to register: Print a registration card (PDF) and mail it. You must have Adobe Reader to view the PDF. Download it free. Call Ms. Pat Swigert with the information below. toll-free: (877) 441-7688 local: (409) 845-7412 E-mail Ms. Pat Swigert (pat@ocean.tamu.edu) with the information below. Information needed for registration: Name: Spouse/Guest Name: Area code and Phone number: E-mail address: Mailing address: I/We plan to attend ___ I/We DO NOT plan to attend ___ Please indicate the number in your party who will attend these sessions: Friday, October 1 __ Tours to oceanography research locations. 2 p.m. __ Anniversary Celebration Dinner. 7 p.m. Saturday, October 2 __ Symposium. 8:30 a.m. to noon. __ Group tour to George Bush Presidential Library. 9 a.m. __ Luncheon and investiture of Scherck Chair. Noon. __ Informal reunions. Evening. Do you need a reserved parking space in Koldus parking garage? ___ yes ___ no   Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page PARKING: Campus parking is limited. If possible, please use your hotel's shuttle service to/from campus and the airport. When you register, indicate whether you will need a reserved space. Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel rooms are available at a group rate. All have shuttle services to /from the airport and campus. Please call the hotel and make your reservation. College Station Hilton & Conference Center 801 University Drive. 1-800-HILTONS. $70 single, $90 double. Group #13932 (U-OCEAN). Reservation deadline: Sept. 17. La Quinta Inn 607 Texas Avenue. 1-800-687-6667. $79 for 1-4 people per room. Group #539. Reservation deadline: Sept. 1. Manor House 2504 Texas Avenue South. 1-800-231-4100. $51 single, $56 double. Group #151634. Reservation deadline: Sept. 17. Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page CAMPUS MAP: Download and print a PDF [63K] or a jpg [635 K]. You must have Adobe Reader to view the PDF. Download it free. Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page QUESTIONS: When is the registration deadline? August 16, 1999 How do I register? You can register by mail, e-mail or phone. See Registration. Where on campus is the celebration/symposium? Most activities are in the Memorial Student Center. See the Schedule. All locations are labeled on the Campus Map. Are activities planned for those who do not wish to attend the symposium? We have planned a tour to the George Bush Presidential Library on Saturday. See the Schedule. Where will I park my car? Campus parking is limited, but you may reserve a space in Koldus parking garage. When you register, indicate whether you will need a reserved space. If possible, please use your hotel's shuttle service to/from campus and the airport. All hotels listed have shuttle services to /from the airport and campus. Who may I contact with other questions? Call Ms. Pat Swigert: toll-free (long distance only): (877) 441-7688 local: (409) 845-7412 e-mail: pat@ocean.tamu.edu   Invitation | Schedule | Registration | Parking | Hotel Information | Campus Map | Questions? Top of page www-ocean.tamu.edu/50years E-mail Pat Swigert with questions about the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration & Symposium.