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About Tucson... | |||||
We're excited to
welcome you to Tucson, Arizona's second largest city. We hope you'll enjoy
the city's rich cultural heritage and hospitality. The conference resort
has graciously extended the conference room rate to be available from
November 4, 2005 until November 16, 2005. We hope you'll take advantage
of this and spend a little extra time exploring Tucson and southern Arizona.
Below are links to a few of the most exiting attractions in the Sonoran
Desert. Arizona-Sonora
Desert Museum:
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history
museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create the
natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert Region so realistically you find
yourself eye-to-eye with mountain lions, prairie dogs, Gila monsters,
and more. Within the Museum grounds, you will see more than 300 animal
species and 1,200 kinds of plants. There are almost 2 miles of paths traversing
21 acres of beautiful desert. Kartchner
Caverns: The Kartchner Caverns story is one of amazing discoveries...both
past and present. Stand where the discoverers first entered the cave.
Marvel at the strange and colorful formations. Learn about cave inhabitants,
both ancient and living. As scientific studies continue, discoveries are
yet to be made. Kitt
Peak Observatory:
Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) supports the most diverse collection
of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared
astronomy and daytime study of the Sun. Founded in 1958, KPNO operates
three major nighttime telescopes, shares site responsibilities with the
National Solar Observatory and hosts the facilities of consortia which
operate 19 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. Kitt Peak is located
56 miles southwest of Tucson, AZ, and has a visitor center open daily
to the public. University
of Arizona:
One of this conference's host institutions, the University of Arizona
is a research extensive university of approximately 34,000 students. Founded
in 1885, the University offers degree programs through 17 colleges and
10 schools, and competes in the NCAA's PAC-10 conference. Be sure to visit
the University during the Night
on the Town. Pima
Community College: Our other host institution is Pima Community College.
As of Fall 2002, Pima Community College ranks as the eighth-largest multi-campus
community college in the nation. For 2003/04, the College offers more
than 5,500 active courses in 62 distinct program areas leading to associate
of arts, associate of business, associate of science, associate of general
studies, associate of applied arts and associate of applied science degrees
and basic, advanced and technical certificates. |
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