BOS10 Conference

Detailed Schedule

Below you will find the preliminary conference schedule, please click here to download a grid schedule in PDF format.

Wednesday, July 14

Time	Event	Location
All day	Early Arrival Lodging Information	International Village
1:00 – 6:00 PM	Early Arrival Registration	International Village Lobby
6:00PM – 12:00 AM	Late Arrival Registration	International Village Lobby

Thursday, July 15

Time	Event	Location
	Breakfast	On own
9:00 – 6:00 PM	Registration	International Village Lobby
	Tote Bags	Sponsor: TOEFL
	T-shirts	Sponsor: Alloy Education
	Note Pads	Sponsor: University of Guelph
	Pens	Sponsor: World Travelers, Inc
	Hand Sanitizer	Sponsor: Zinch, Inc
	Mints	Sponsor: Wittenberg University
	Lanyards and Name badges	Sponsor: Linden Educational Services
	Paper Clips	Sponsor: International Education Research Foundation
	Luggage Tags Sponsor	Sponsor: University of Calgary
	Water Bottles Sponsor	Sponsor: Webster University
9:00 - 12:30 PM	OACAC Board Meeting	International Village Lower Level
	Lunch	On own
3:30 – 4:30 PM	Conference First Timers Meeting Be greeted by OACAC members who have “been there, done that and got the t-shirts to prove it.” In addition to meeting other attendees, you will be given some insider secrets to help you get the most out of the conference. Sponsor: Illinois Institute of Technology	Curry Student Center Ballroom
5:00 – 6:00 PM	Opening Session	Blackman Auditorium
	Bridget Herrera, OACAC President	Welcome and Announcements
	Joseph Aoun, President, Northeastern University	Welcome from Northeastern University
	Joyce Smith, Chief Executive Officer, NACAC Board of Directors	Welcome from NACAC
6:00 – 8:00 PM	Welcome Reception With style and flare we'll kick-off the 17th Annual Conference as our host, Northeastern University, extends a warm welcome! New this year, enjoy a signature cocktail sponsored by our good friends at Council of International Schools (CIS), whose continued support is greatly appreciated. Sponsor: Northeastern University Signature Cocktail: Council of International Schools (CIS)	Curry Student Center West Addition
6:00 – 12:00 AM	Late Registration	International Village
	Dinner If you’re still hungry after the reception, don't be shy! At the reception, ask people if they have dinner plans. If they don't, make a plan. If they do, the odds are good that they'll say, "Join us!" One of the many people from the area can provide restaurant suggestions.	On own
10:00 – 12:00 AM	Late Night Hospitality Help us celebrate a match made at OACAC as David Zutautas (University of Toronto) and Rosa Moreno (Independent Counselor-Venezuela) host a wedding reception. Old friends and new are invited! Help us congratulate David and Rosa on their 'admission' into the 'institution' of marriage! Sponsors: Rosa Moreno-Zutautas and David Zutautas	International Village Dining Hall, Bamboo Garden

Friday, July 16

Time	Event	Location
7:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast	International Village Dining Hall
8:30 – 9:30 AM	College Fair Sponsor: i-studentgroup	Matthews Arena
9:30 – 10:00 AM	Refreshment Break	Matthews Arena
10:00 – 11:15 AM	High School Fair Sponsor: i-studentgroup	Matthews Arena
11:30 – 1:00 PM	Lunch	Matthews Arena and Centennial Common
1:15 – 2:30 PM	Educational Session 1 Sponsor: Air Concepts, USA	Behrakis and Shillman
2:30 – 3:00 PM	Refreshment Break Sponsor:Savannah College of Art and Design Sponsor: CollegeWeekLive	Centennial Common
3:00 – 4:15 PM	Educational Session 2	Behrakis and Shillman
5:00 PM	Buses depart for Babson College	International Village
6:00 – 7:00 PM	Cocktails Conference attendees are encouraged to enjoy the summer evening. Please explore the Reynolds Student Center, the Sorenson Center for the Arts and Barefoot Park. Student-guided tours will also be available for interested guests. Sponsor: The College Board	Babson College
7:00 – 9:00 PM	Dinner Attendees will experience a traditional New England clambake, complete with lobsters, while dining under a tent on Babson's athletic fields. A vegetarian buffet will be available as well. Sponsor: Babson College	Babson College
9:00 PM	Buses return to Northeastern
10:00 – 12:00 AM	OACAC's Annual Dodgeball Tournament The annual OACAC Dodgeball Tournament. Come and take part in our traditional tournament, sponsored by the Toronto universities. Take part, watch from the sidelines and cheer on your favorites - either way you are guaranteed a great time! Sponsors:Toronto Area University Tour	Solomon Court
10:00 – 12:00 AM	Late Night Hospitality Hospitality and networking! After dinner, have a glass of wine, beer or soft drink and meet your old friends or make some new ones at our late night hospitality areas. Or you can enjoy the dodgeball tournament with a snack and a drink! Sponsor: The University of Montana	Solomon Court, International Village Dining Hall and Bamboo Garden

Saturday, July 17

Time	Event	Location
7:00 – 9:00 AM	Breakfast	International Village Dining Hall
8:00 – 8:45 AM	NCAA Special interest Group Meeting Join Rosa Moreno, who serves on NACAC's NCAA Advisory Committee, in a discussion about concerns you may have regarding international student athletes and the NCAA. Grab some breakfast from the dining hall and join in the discussion!	International Village Lower Level
9:00 – 10:15 AM	Educational Session 3 Sponsor: US Educational Group	Behrakis and Shillman
10:15 – 10:45 AM	Refreshment Break	Centennial Commons
10:45 – 12:00 PM	Educational Session 4 Sponsor: Landmark College	Behrakis and Shillman
12:15 – 1:45 PM	Lunch	Centennial Commons
2:00 – 3:15 PM	Educational Session 5	Behrakis and Shillman
3:30 – 4:15 PM	General Membership & Business Meeting	West Village F Room 20
4:15 – 5:00 PM	2011 Conference Planning Meeting	West Village F Room 10
6:30 PM	Buses depart for New England Aquarium	International Village
7:00 – 9:30 PM	Closing Gala The New England Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year, and a major public education resource. Enjoy the evening along Boston’s harbor or check out the exhibits inside. The entire aquarium is ours so make the most of the different exhibits and taste some delicious New England cuisine. Sponsors: IELTS International, Long Island University – Brooklyn Campus, Summer Discovery, Wren and Fida International, and the Boston Area International Counselor Tour (BAICT)	New England Aquarium
9:30 – 10:00 PM	Buses return to Northeastern
10:00 – 1:00 AM	Late Night Hospitality Saturday night is a great night to explore Boston as you will already be downtown for the Closing Gala. Boston's best locations are only a short walk away including; Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, the North End and more. Or come back to campus for karaoke. Not in the mood to sing then check out our DJ Lou, offering a set of tunes to get you up and in the mood for dancing. If you are looking for a quieter place to chat you can also hang out with friends in our Bamboo Garden. Sponsor: DJ Lou from Lasell College	International Village Dining Hall, Bamboo Garden

Sunday, July 18

Time	Event	Location
7:00 – 2:00 PM	Continental Breakfast	International Village Lobby
7:00 – 2:00 PM	Check out	International Village Lobby
10:00 - 2:00 PM	OACAC Board Meeting	International Village Lower Level