And If You're a Student...

Beyond Borders offers lots of opportunities for you to network, exchange ideas, learn, and grow. You’re welcome at all events, but be sure to take advantage of the following – designed with you in mind:

NEW! Students and New Archives Professionals Roundtable

Approved by the SAA Council in January 2012, SNAP exists to “advocate for students, interns, new professionals, earlycareer project archivists, and archivists who are still looking for their first professional jobs.” Join SNAP for the group’s inaugural meeting on Wednesday, August 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm (Sapphire OP).


Yuma Building, 631 5th Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter; a former brothel, built 1882 (Cristela Garcia-Spitz)

Student Poster Presentations

Join your student colleagues in the Expo Hall to view their poster presentations, ask questions, share your ideas, and network. (Thursday, August 9, 5:30 – 7:30 pm; and Friday, August 10, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm) (Indigo A-C)

Alumni Mixers

Enhance your conference experience with this chance to mix and mingle informally with alumni from your education institution. The schedule will be posted on the conference website as plans are made; for a complete list of mixers, see the Onsite Program or click here. (Friday, August 10, 7:30 – 9:00 pm)

Student Paper Presentations

Support your student colleagues as they discuss their work at this special “Graduate Student Archivists Paper Session” (#502) on Saturday, August 11, 8:00 – 9:30 am.

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