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12 SportsTurf | November 2014 www.sportsturfonline.com Student ActivitieS St u d e n t s a re we l c o m e a n d encouraged to attend all con- ference events, including the student-only activities. Student Networking Session Wed., Jan. 14, 5:15 - 6:15 pm Student Educational Track - Earn Exam Points by Attending! thurs., Jan. 15, 8 - 10:45 am (See conference learning sessions) The Student Challenge Exam Demystified STMA Student Challenge Committee Members The Journey and Daily Life of an MLB Groundskeeper Derek Hurlburt - Pittsburgh Pirates Internships: How to Attract Interns and How to Land an Internship Doug Linde, Ph.D. - Delaware Valley College See the conference education sessions for more information on these and other educational opportunities. Students are encouraged to attend the Student Educational Track to earn additional points on the Student Challenge Exam. STMA Student Challenge neW tiMe! thurs., Jan. 15, 2 - 4:30 pm Participants receive FREE conference registration by compet- ing in the Challenge. Undergraduates from two- and four-year institutions are eligible to compete in teams of up to four people. Graduate students are not eligible. Win $4000 for your school! Preregistration is required and can only be completed online at stma.org. Student Luncheon Fri., Jan. 16, 12 - 1 pm Network with CSFMs and other industry professionals during the luncheon provided on the trade show floor. The winners of the Student Challenge will be announced following the lunch. Denver 2015 ConferenCe Program exhibitor List oPtionaL aCtiVities student ChaLLenge tues., Jan. 13 6:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Registration Open 7 am - 5 pm Full Day Seminar on Wheels 2:30 - 5 pm STMA Academy: 400+ level education (included in full conference price) 3:30 - 7:30 pm STMA Certification Exam 6 - 9 pm SAFe Night of Entertainment Wed., Jan. 14 7 - 8 am Continental Breakfast 7 am - 6:30 pm Registration Open 8 - 9:30 am Opening General Session 9:45 am - 12 pm Conference Education 12 - 2 pm Break 12 - 2 pm Women's Forum Lunch 2 - 5 pm Conference Education 5:15 - 6:15 pm Conference Networking Sessions 6:30 - 7 pm First-Timers Reception 7 - 10 pm Welcome Reception & Casino Night thurs., Jan. 15 6:45 - 7:45 am Certification Breakfast 7 - 8 am Continental Breakfast 7 am - 6 pm Registration Open 8 am - 10:45 am Conference Education & Student Track 11 am - 1:15 pm Annual Meeting & Lunch, Keynote Address 1:30 - 6 pm SAFE Silent Auction on the trade show floor 1:30 - 6:30 pm STMA Exhibition and Reception 2 - 4:30 pm Student Challenge NEW TIME! 2 - 6:00 pm Committee meetings on the trade show floor Fri., Jan. 16 7 - 8 am Continental Breakfast 7 - 8 am Past President's Breakfast 7 am - 12 pm Registration Open 8 - 10 am Conference Education 10 am - 12:30 pm Silent Auction on the trade show floor 10 am - 1 pm Exhibition Open with Lunch, Innovative Sessions 12 - 1 pm Student Luncheon 1 - 5 pm Half Day Seminar on Wheels 1:30 - 3 pm Conference Education 3 – 5 pm Chapter Officers Training (COTS) NEW TIME! 6:30 - 10 pm STMA Reception, Live Auction and Awards Banquet Sat., Jan. 17 8 am - 12 pm STMA Certification Exam 8 am - 1 pm ASBA Certification Exam Registration Hours tues., Jan. 13 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Wed., Jan. 14 7 am - 6:30 pm thurs., Jan. 15 7 am - 6 pm Fri., Jan. 16 7 am - 12 pm exposition Hours thurs., Jan. 15 1:30 - 6:30 pm (Dessert at 1:30 pm; Reception at 5 pm) Fri., Jan. 16 10 am - 1 pm (Lunch at 11:45 am) SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Full Conference Registration Just $375 (Register by Dec. 15. After Dec. 15: $450) Includes: All education sessions, plus pre-conference workshops Breakfasts and most lunches Receptions and Awards Banquet