Update on the WD-CAG meeting in Prince George

March 4, 2015

Dear Colleagues,

As you may be aware, UNBC faculty will be on strike as of Thursday March 5, 2015. The timing of this is unfortunate as final preparations are underway for the upcoming WD-CAG conference on March 13-14. Those planning to attend are advised that communication with conference organizers will be impossible for the duration of the strike.

Negotiations between faculty and administration are scheduled for the remainder of this week, and we are hopeful of a successful resolution in this time frame. If the strike continues past the weekend, however, our ability to host the conference will be severely undermined. In light of this, the Organizing Committee at UNBC has determined that, if the UNBC strike is not resolved by Monday March 9th at 4:00pm (Pacific Daylight Time), we will have to cancel the conference. In this case, notification will be sent via the Division’s email list-serve by Tom Waldichuk (Thompson Rivers University), the WD-CAG President. Please note that, should we have to cancel the meeting, full refunds will be issued to those registered at that time for the conference and banquet.

Finally, I would ask for everyone’s patience and understanding during this difficult and uncertain time at UNBC. If we receive news of a settlement between now and the end of the weekend, I will be sure to let everyone know right away.

Best wishes,
Neil Hanlon, PhD
Geography Program & WDCAG 2015 Organizing Committee Chair
University of Northern British Columbia

Contact Information

Neil Hanlon, neil.hanlon@unbc.ca