AOU/COS/SCO 2008 Meeting

Sponsored by the American Ornithologists' Union, the Cooper Ornithological Society and the Society of Canadian Ornithologists/Société des ornithologistes du Canada.

Key Dates

Registration
Regular: until 15 June 2008
Late: after 15 June 2008

Abstract Submission
Closed

PDX08 News Update

Over 750 abstracts were submitted to the meeting, stay tuned for posting of the scientific program within the next month.

Souvenir Shop Opens

We have some wonderful souvenirs of this 125th anniversary of North American Ornithology. The specially designed meeting logo and 125th anniversary poster are available in caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. Order on-line and specify designs, colors, sizes, etc. Delivery can be via post or at the meeting.

Please visit the souvenir page and order form at http://www.audubon.corvallis.or.us/tshirts.shtml.

Registration Open

The on-line registration system is open.

Meeting Circular Available

The meeting circular (pdf, 421k) is now available for download.

Silent Auction

AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!! We need donated items for a silent auction. Proceeds will fund student travel to future meetings. [more]

125th Anniversary of AOU

Founded in 1883, the American Ornithologists' Union is the oldest and largest organization in the New World devoted to the scientific study of birds. The 2008 meeting in Portland will mark the 125th anniversary of the AOU's founding

How Green is Our Meeting

The conference organizers have carefully considered the effects of meeting on our environment and selected the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower because it is a certified green property as well as selecting guidelines to minimize the environmental footprint of our meeting For more information, please see the "How Green is Our Meeting" section in the news and notes area of the web site.

For More Information

For more information, please contact the conference management office by e-mail at pdxbirds08@sgmeet.com or by phone at 1-254-776-3550.