Opening Ceremony and Welcoming Reception
There will be an opening ceremony starting at 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 18 in the conference hotel, during which there will be welcoming addresses, introductions of key personnel, an overview of activities during the week, and presentation of ICA Young Scientist Conference Attendance Grants. These activities will be followed by a lecture on New Orleans jazz music together with a musical performance by educator, historian, and bandleader Dr. Michael White and his Original Liberty Jazz Band, information on which may be found here.
Immediately following the Opening Ceremony there will be a Welcoming Reception at the Marriott at 6:00 PM with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, which is an opportunity to meet your colleagues and friends as well as Dr. White and his band members.