What’s upcoming, or…
…is that what’s coming up?
Our campus is buzzing with activity as the first trimester has just started. I know I have said this before, but every year the students look younger and more eager than I remember. Of course, the real problem is that I am getting older and think that I have seen it all before. The students never cease to amaze me, and an observation this year is that they all seem very enthusiastic and involved. Oh to be young again!
Speaking of being eager, I am sure that all of you are eager to attend some of the upcoming events we have planned for this year. The first to let you know about is the AAIR SIG Forum, which will kick off on Thursday 4 and conclude on Friday 5 July 2019 in Darwin. First also, because AAIR has never held any of its fora in Darwin. It’s very exciting for us to bring AAIR to the NT for this second time (Alice Springs in 2017), but first time in Darwin. Charles Darwin University has agreed to host the forum at its Waterfront Campus.
So, put your creative thinking caps on and start pondering what you can share with your colleagues. While the theme of the conference is still under consideration, you know that we will have streams covering our four special interest groups. So, pick up your pens, arm yourself with your keyboard, and start clacking the keys. We’d love to hear what you have to say.
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash
Networking opportunities will be served on a platter during the welcome reception on 3 July 2019, and again at the SIG Forum dinner the following night.
The AAIR Annual Forum will be held in Tasmania this year at Wrest Point on the waterfront in Hobart—it seems like waterfronts are featuring strongly in AAIR this year—and will be held from 11 to 13 November 2019. Planning is at the early stages, but you can ‘Wrest’ assured, the devil will be in the detail! It’s going to be an interesting forum this year. AAIR has only hosted one forum in Hobart in the history of the Association, which was back in 2004. The theme back then was ‘Better the DEVIL you know…’
So folks, mark your calendars and be sure to start making your plans, booking your flights, penning your presentations. Think about what you might present to your colleagues and fellow AAIRies. Be sure to check the Events page on our website for updates and more details.
Kathie Rabel
Acting AAIR President