jxn@csun (Joachim Nave) (05/11/88)
ACM SIGUCCS User Services Conference XVI October 30 - November 2, 1988 Long Beach, CA Call for Participation In celebration of SIGUCCS' Twenty Fifth Anniversary, the Sixteenth ACM SIGUCCS User Services Conference will be held October 30 through November 2, 1988 at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, California. The theme of this year's conference is "Silver Anniversary -- Still Sailing." We will examine the achievements of the past and look into the computing crystal ball. You are invited to participate in any of the areas outlined below: 1) Present a paper 2) Participate in a panel 3) Organize a workshop 4) Lead a discussion group 5) Chair a BOF session ---------- To submit a paper for consideration send a 500 word abstract to: Kurt Webb, Program Committee Chair Computer Center California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA. 91330 or Via Bitnet: RETP010@CALSTATE Some suggested topics include: Evolution of user services Desktop publishing Art of system conversions Local area networks Campus information centers Student laboratories Faculty workstations Going beyond computing Supercomputers Notification of acceptance will be sent by June 6, 1988 and the final papers will be due June 27, 1988. ---------- Besides the usual attractions of Southern California the Local Arrangement Committee has scheduled a variety of after hours activities including a Halloween party and a 25th anniversary dinner and dance aboard the Queen Mary.