SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE DUE N RTH: Next Generation Arctic Research & Leadership 11 th ACUNS Student Conference NOVEMBER 5-8, 2015 Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies Arctic Institute of North America & University of Calgary Contact Information: ACUNS 2015 Organising Committee acuns15@ucalgary.ca Arctic Institute of North America University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW, ES-1040 Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 http://arctic.ucalgary.ca Phone: 403-220-7515
Table of Contents An Invitation to Sponsors... 2 History of the ACUNS Student Conference... 2 Sponsorship Opportunities... 3 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities at a Glance... 3 Diamond Package...4 Platinum Package...4 Gold Package...4 Silver Package...4 Bronze Package...4 Additional Support...4 Venue and Format... 5 Thank You for Your Consideration... 6 1
An Invitation to Sponsors The Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS), the Arctic Institute of North America and the University of Calgary are pleased to host the 11th ACUNS Student Conference, 5-8 November 2015 at the University of Calgary. Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership will be an interdisciplinary, international conference gathering together young scholars working on all topics related to a better understanding of the circumpolar north. Conference goals are to engage students involved in research, education and leadership in northern and arctic regions to create a forum for the sharing of research and ideas, and to promote leadership capacity and new partnerships. We are committed to provide top-scholar students the opportunity to attend this conference and we know that your organization supports these goals. Through your sponsorship we can facilitate the continued engagement in northern research that is vital to Canada s future, ensure strong student involvement in the conference, and enable the transfer of student generated northern knowledge to a wide audience. ACUNS 2015 will empower early career scientists to rise to the challenge of addressing a changing north in a changing world. Be a part of ACUNS 2015 and help shape the future! History of the ACUNS Student Conference The ACUNS Student Conference was established in 2003 in order to increase awareness of northern research in Canada and elsewhere and to provide the opportunity for emerging northern scholars to gather from around the world. It is a regular event with a thematic focus and it is largely organized by a committee of graduate students from the host institution. ACUNS 2015 is organized by students at the University of Calgary for students from around the world. The conference provides a unique opportunity for young researchers to meet and exchange ideas with others who share similar academic interests in the north, be they in science, social science or the humanities. Organizing the ACUNS Conference provides students with an invaluable opportunity to develop skills that will carry them through their academic careers, to forge links with government, private sector and community stakeholders, and make new national and international connections that ultimately lead to new partnerships for knowledge creation, both within academe and beyond. 2
Sponsorship Opportunities Gain new exposure for your organization and demonstrate your commitment to northern science and the education of the next generation of northern scholars. We invite you to consider one of the many opportunities described below, or to suggest your own opportunity. 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities at a Glance Level Support For Benefits Diamond $10,000 Platinum $5,000+ Gold $3,000+ Silver $1,000+ Bronze $100+ Student Participation Poster Session Banquet Program/ Proceedings Publications Student Participation Icebreaker Reception Keynote Speaker Participation Coffee Breaks Translation Publications Publications Signage throughout the conference Full-page colour advertisement in the program 3 complimentary registrations Acknowledgement on the website and program Inclusion of organization s literature in delegate bag Signage throughout the conference Full-page colour advertisement in the program 2 complimentary registrations Acknowledgement on the website and in the program Inclusion of organization s literature in delegate bag Signage throughout the conference Half-page colour advertisement in the program 1 complimentary registration Acknowledgement on the website and in the program Signage at the Exhibit Hall Acknowledgement on the website and in the program Acknowledgement on the website and in the program 3
Diamond Package Diamond sponsors will support student travel awards, the poster sessions and the banquet. To encourage students to participate, travel awards will be offered to offset the costs of attending the conference. Through a competitive process, students will be selected to receive a travel award. Sponsors at this level directly support student financial needs for travel, accommodations, conference registration and banquet attendance. Diamond sponsorship will also support poster sessions that showcase student research and production of conference materials including the program and proceedings. Diamond sponsors will get signage throughout the conference, a fullpage colour advertisement in the program, three complimentary registrations, acknowledgement on the website and in the program, and inclusion of the organization s literature in the delegate bag. Platinum Package Platinum sponsors will support student participation and an opening icebreaker reception on 5 November 2015. The icebreaker reception will provide networking opportunities for the attendees and refreshments will be provided. Platinum level sponsors will get signage throughout the conference, full-page colour advertisement in the program, two complimentary conference registrations, acknowledgement on the website and in the program, and inclusion of your organization s literature in the delegate bag Gold Package Gold sponsors will support the travel of keynote speakers. A few invited keynote speakers will showcase different aspects of interdisciplinary northern research. By selecting the Gold package, a sponsor will receive signage throughout the conference, half-page colour advertisement in the program, one complimentary registration, and acknowledgement on the website and in the program. Silver Package Silver sponsors will support coffee breaks, French translation of conference documents, and publication of the conference program and proceedings. There will be two coffee breaks each day of the conference. Costs associated with the coffee breaks include all supplies to provide coffee and resources to rent table space. Silver sponsors receive signage at the Exhibit Hall, half-page colour advertisement in the program, and acknowledgement on the website and in the program. Bronze Package Bronze sponsors will support publication of the conference program and proceedings. Bronze sponsors will be acknowledged on the website and in the program. Additional Support The organizing committee appreciates any level of support you may be able to provide. Additional support may include in-kind and/or advertisement opportunities or other levels of donation. 4
Venue and Format ACUNS 2015 - Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership takes place 5-8 November at the MacEwan Conference and Event Centre at the University of Calgary. The Conference will offer students the opportunity to present their original research in oral presentation and poster formats, and will include invited plenary talks from leading scholars representing a variety of northern research areas. MacEwan Conference and Event Center University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Conveniently located on the grounds of the University of Calgary, MacEwan Conference and Event Centre offers exceptional value with inspired service. The space offers 11 meeting rooms, totalling over 40,000 square feet to offer an exceptional setting for up to 1000 guests. The conference facilities are versatile, spacious, and flexible and offer a pillar-free function space to host our conference. The venue features wireless high-speed Internet access, complete audio visual and production services, and both meeting and event space with natural light to provide an ideal space for the Annual Student Conference. 5
Thank You for Your Consideration As the Chair of the ACUNS 2015 Fundraising Committee, I would personally like to thank you for considering sponsorship of the Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership conference. The Fundraising Committee is pleased to provide to you, as a potential sponsor, any additional information that you might require in order to make the decision to support ACUNS 2015. Sponsoring the 11 th Annual Student Conference provides an opportunity to students who are committed to success, whether as future academics or future employees. It is a great chance to contribute to the sharing of knowledge and to raise awareness of the dynamic changes occurring in the north today. If you would like to make a donation to the ACUNS 2015 Conference, or become a Sponsor, please contact us at: Arctic Institute of North America, University of Calgary, Tel: 403 220 7515 Email: acuns15@ucalgary.ca Thank you for your consideration, Sarah Cole, Chair, ACUNS 2015 Fundraising Committee 6
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