Open Spaces: S.I. in the Rockies
The Graduate Student Research Collective (GSRC) at the University of Colorado-Boulder is proud to announce that the 2005 Couch-Stone Winter Symposium will take place on February 11 and 12.
Conference Theme
The theme of this year's meeting is "Open Spaces: S.I. in the Rockies." Over 41,000 acres of Open Space parks surround the mountain town of Boulder, Colorado. With breathtaking landscapes of mountains and prairies, these open spaces are freely accessible to the public and used for myriad purposes. We envision the Couch-Stone Symposium as a similar space. The Symposium provides an open forum for researchers working in a variety of symbolic interactionist traditions. Following our theme of "Open Spaces," there are no thematic limitations imposed on submissions.
Weather in Boulder
Boulder has over 300 sunny days and an average of 83.1 inches of snow per year.
During the month of February, the average temperature in Boulder ranges from 23 - 48 degrees Fahrenheit. The average snowfall in February is 11.1 inches. Check here for current weather in Boulder.
What You Should Know About Altitude
Boulder is 5,363 feet above sea level. Please be aware that significant changes in altitude can cause some people to experience altitude sickness, which is caused by lower levels of oxygen. Susceptibility to altitude sickness is not dependent on age, sex, or physical condition. The most common form of altitude sickness is acute mountain sickness, which affects 20-30% of visitors to Colorado. The occurrence A.M.S. is related to altitude, speed of ascent, physical exertion and prior acclimatization. Symptoms include headache, nausea, weakness, vomiting, and trouble sleeping. Symptoms usually go away on their own by the fourth day at high altitude. People with severe symptoms should see a doctor.
To help minimize the effects of altitude sickness, we recommend that you:
1) Drink plenty of water. Start hydrating 2-3 days before you travel, and continue throughout your stay in Boulder.
2) Limit strenuous exercise when you reach Boulder.
3) Avoid or decrease alcohol consumption. It is much easier to become dehydrated here.
4) You may also want to use sunscreen with an SPF rating of at least 15.
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