AOCS Phospholipid Division
Newsletter February 2008AOCS ANNUAL MEETING SPECIAL
AOCS 2008 Annual Meeting in Seattle May 18-21, Discounted Registration Available Through February 29
AOCS is planning an excellent 99th Annual Meeting and Expo, offering participants a full technical program and many networking events. Here are some key division events to take note of:
- Sunday, May 18, 1:00-2:30 p.m.: Board Meeting
- (Time to be determined): Roundtable Discussion
- Monday, May 19, 12:00-2:00 p.m.: Luncheon ($35 early / $45 standard)
The current draft of the technical program is online. Updates and other conference information can be found at the official Annual Meeting webpage, including Hot Topic Symposia, short courses, and a complete schedule. Check back; the website will be continuously updated as new information becomes available.
Register by February 29 to receive a discount. Remember to sign up for the division luncheon when registering. Click here for registration information.
Dates to Remember
- February 29: Last day to get special discounts through online registration
- April 11: Deadline to receive special hotel rates
- April 11: Early registration deadline
- May 9: Last day for advanced registration
- May 18-21: 99th AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
Please share this information with your colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle. Click here for the Seattle visitor's guide.
AOCS Offers Expanded Career Center
The AOCS career center delivers opportunities for advancement at any stage in your professional development.
AOCS and JobTarget have partnered to create a new full-service online career center. The career center focuses on assisting job seekers in the fats and oils industry and can be found on the AOCS website at http://www.aocs.org/member/jobcent.
AOCS knows how hard it is for employers to find top quality professionals, and for job seekers to find the right employer. Our career center connects member and non-member professionals in their search to find the optimal career fit.
The career center includes a Job Alert system that notifies you by email of new job opportunities that match your search criteria and an Anonymous Résumé Bank feature that enables you to list your experience and qualifications in a protected environment. The anonymous posting option allows you to stay connected to the employment market while maintaining full control of your confidential information. In return, employers have the option to pay only for the résumés that are appropriate for their job opportunity with the Pay-Per-Résumé feature.
For all your career needs and resources, visit us at http://www.aocs.org/member/jobcent.
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