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VRA 2024 will be held October 8–10, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, MN. Visit the conference website for more information!

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Thank you to our generous sponsors!
JSTOR (ITHAKA) — Platinum Sponsor
Clarivate — Gold Sponsor
vrcHost — Bronze Sponsor
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Tuesday, October 8
 

11:00am CDT

Coffee + Snack Break
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Refuel and connect with colleagues in between sessions!

Beverages: regular and decaf coffee, tea, assorted sodas
Snacks: assorted Kind bars, fresh whole fruit

This event is sponsored by Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate

Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

3:00pm CDT

Coffee Break
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Grab a drink and connect with colleagues in between sessions!

Beverages: regular and decaf coffee, tea, assorted sodas
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

3:00pm CDT

Mentorship Meetup
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Each year our association has many members who are attending their first or second conference. Even with user-friendly conference programs a newcomer may have questions or need advice. The Annual Conference Mentor Program matches a seasoned conference-attendee (mentor) with such a first-timer. This is a fun and collegial program that has had much success and positive feedback. Both mentors and mentees have found the program greatly enhances their conference experience.

You may request a conference mentor or volunteer as a mentor when you register for the conference, or contact the Membership Committee’s Mentor Coordinator.
Speaker & Moderator
JM
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

4:30pm CDT

Welcome Reception
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Turquoise Room
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Turquoise Room
  Social

6:30pm CDT

Dine Arounds
Tuesday October 8, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Option 1:
Hell's Kitchen [Sign up at Registration Desk]
Employee-owned American cuisine, with vegetarian options and live music — 8 minute walk from hotel
Address:
80 South 9th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-4700
Reservation Info:
Tuesday, October 8 @6:30 pm
up to 20 people
Separate checks requested

Option 2: 
The Market at Malcom Yards [Sign up at Registration Desk]
Explore Minneapolis's food hall scene! Dining options from Asian to vegan, plus self-service beer in a trendy industrial food court — short train ride from hotel
Address:
501 30th Avenue SE
Minneapolis MN, 55414
Reservation Info:
The Market at Malcom Yards does not take reservations, but the food hall can easily accommodate large groups.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
  Social
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

11:00am CDT

Coffee + Snack Break
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Refuel and connect with colleagues in between sessions!

Beverages: regular and decaf coffee, tea, assorted sodas
Snacks: assorted chips and crackers, fresh whole fruit

This event is sponsored by JSTOR (ITHAKA).

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

3:00pm CDT

Coffee Break
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Grab a drink and connect with colleagues in between sessions!

Beverages: regular and decaf coffee, tea, assorted sodas
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

7:00pm CDT

Members' Night Out
Wednesday October 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
All are invited to a night of fun and games out on the town, hosted by the Membership Committee!

Location to be announced soon!
Wednesday October 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
  Social
 
Thursday, October 10
 

11:00am CDT

Coffee + Snack Break
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Refuel and connect with colleagues in between sessions!

Beverages: regular and decaf coffee, tea, assorted sodas
Snacks: assorted Kind bars, fresh whole fruit
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

3:00pm CDT

Coffee Break
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Plymouth Pre-Function Area
  Social

5:00pm CDT

Night out at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Thursday October 10, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Connect, create, kick back! Meet at Mia is a new series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique food and drink (for purchase). No registration or secret handshake required.

Attendees are responsible for transportation to and from Mia.
Thursday October 10, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Minneapolis Institute of Art
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