WUSS 12 At A Glance

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Miriam Cisternas
Program Chair
Ovation Research Group

Marian Oshiro
Operations Chair
RAND

WUSS 12 AT A GLANCE

Come to WUSS 12 to sharpen your SAS skills and learn about the latest SAS 9.1 has to offer. Packed with presentations on a variety of topics and affordable pre- and post- seminars, WUSS 12 provides affordable options for learning and networking for all SAS Users.

CALENDAR

Contributed paper abstracts due May 16th, 2004
Online conference registration begins July 1, 2004
Final papers are due August 8th, 2004
Early conference registration ends September 1st, 2004
Regular conference registration ends October 1st, 2004
Conference begins October 13th, 2004

GET INVOLVED!

WUSS papers and activities are run entirely by people like YOU. There are several ways you can get involved:

Submit a paper in one of the many sections. All papers are eligible for Best Paper awards. More information can be found in the Call for Papers and Participation
Volunteer for one of the following tasks:

Session Coordinators - Attend a full morning or afternoon session in your favorite paper section. Assist the section chair with equipment, lighting, speaker introductions, and time keeping. (4 hrs.)

Hands-on Workshop Facilitators - Attend and evaluate the contributed and invited paper presentations in your favorite section to determine "Best Paper" winners. (5 - 8 hrs.)

Best Paper Judges - Attend and evaluate the contributed and invited paper presentations in your favorite section to determine "Best Paper" winners. (5 - 8 hrs.)

Registration/Information Desk Staff - Help conference attendees before and throughout the conference. Answer questions, give directions, and hand out conference materials. (4 hrs.)

Operations Support - Help with setup, tear-down, signs, catering, SAS Savvy - wherever help is needed! (4 hrs.)


	PASADENA

WUSS 12 is being held at the Hilton Pasadena, a charming hotel that offers spectacular views of the San Gabriel mountains. Spend a few days before or after the conference enjoying the attractions of the Pasadena area:

Visit numerous museums, gardens, and art galleries.
Step back in time by visiting the historic San Gabriel Mission District, where the Los Angeles region began more than 230 years ago.
Reach for the stars at the Mount Wilson Observatory.
Treat your taste buds at Pasadena's only winery, the Black Rock Wine Works.
View some of the more than 600 buildings in Pasadena that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Shop 'til you drop in Pasadena's acclaimed shopping and entertainment districts - Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, South Lake Avenue, and Paseo Colorado.

And remember - Los Angeles, Hollywood, Disneyland and sandy beaches less than an hour's drive away.

VISIBILITY OPPORTUNITIES

WUSS 12 marks the ninth year of our successful Corporate Sponsorship and vendor programs. To gain invaluable exposure for your company, contact:

Michael Sperling
email: sponsors@wuss.org