2011 DSNA Biennial Meeting McGill University

DSNA Montreal Program Update - 7 June 2011

The updated 2011 DSNA Biennial Meeting draft program schedule can be found here: 

Program Schedule (.doc)  and  Program Schedule (.pdf)

DSNA Montreal is Just a Few Days Away!

“We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to the conference and la belle ville de Montréal!”

Here are some Practical Travel Reminders: 

If you are coming from the airport, it’s cheapest to take a city or a Voyageur bus downtown and take a taxi to the hotel from there.  Hotel address is 3625 Avenue du Parc, just south of Ave des Pins.  For people going first to the Concordia Residence, the address is 1185 St Mathieu, corner of Boulevard René Levesque.

If you are travelling far distances or crossing borders, it’s probably better to make copy handouts in Montreal –  two photocopy places are very close.

From the United States, make sure you are travelling with a valid passport.

Be prepared for hot weather, though the hotel is air-conditioned.

U.S. money is widely accepted (at a discount), but Euros and British pounds are best changed at a bank.

We will try to accommodate special requests that we know about ahead of time.

For any last minute questions, please contact conference organizer Lise Winer.

After Monday, 6 June, all conference business will be handled in Montreal--the DSNA office will close for the rest of the week.

 

DSNA Program Updated - 5 June 2011

The updated ( 5 June) 2011 DSNA Biennial Meeting draft program schedule can be found here: 

Program Booklet (.doc) and  Program Booklet  (.pdf)

DSNA Montreal Program Update

The updated 2011 DSNA Biennial Meeting draft program schedule can be found here: 

Program Schedule Update 05/02/11 (.doc) or  Program Schedule Update 05/02/11 (.pdf)

DSNA Montreal 2011 Lodging Update

As of now, the New Residence Hotel has no more rooms available at the conference rate.  If you have not yet made arrangements for accommodations, please read this carefully and act quickly!  We are offering two choices:  Option 1:  Concordia University downtown residence, which is a manageable bus or taxi ride from the conference venue; or Option 2: a list of hotels (also a manageable ride away) which should still have double rooms available.

Option 1:  Concordia University Summer Residence:   http://vpservices.concordia.ca/summerhousing/greynunsresidence/

•        We have booked a block of 25 single rooms (i.e. one single bed), reserved for the nights of June 8-11 inclusive (check-out on June 12). Guests can, however, book up to two nights earlier or two later, as they wish.

•        A single room includes the following: single bed with linens and towel, desk, wardrobe, local phone, wired internet access, fridge and sink. Washroom facilities are shared, but there are private showers and toilet stalls within.

•        The nightly rates are as follows: Until and including June 8: $49 + tax ($55.82). June 9-12 inclusive: $69 + tax ($78.61). The average daily rate for a 4-night stay from June 8-12 is thus $64 + tax/night.

•        To reserve, guests must follow the link below. Where it says “Company/Group/Promo Code,” they must enter “DSNA60811” to ensure availability. They then select their dates, enter their information, and they will receive instant confirmation.

•        Link: https://www.bookonthenet.net/west/RKEres/EresMain.aspx?url=ConcordiaSummerAccommodation&inn_alias=0000009534

•        The historic building is located at 1185 rue St-Mathieu, two blocks from Metro Station Guy-Concordia (St-Mathieu exit) on the Green Line. Our check in time is 16:00 and checkout is 11:00.

•        If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know! We look forward to hosting the DSNA guests.

Mr. Jordan Jenkins, Coordinator, Summer Accommodations,  (514) 848-2424 x 8000 or [email protected]

 

Option 2: Various Hotels, for people wanting to book a double room.

The following hotels are listed as “McGill Official Hotels” and are reachable via the following websites.  Be sure to give them the associated McGill number when inquiring about reservations.  There is no guarantee on availability or price, but these will probably still have some double rooms (i.e. one room, one double bed or two double beds) and bathroom.

•       Residence Inn, Marriott Centre-Ville/Downtown, www.residenceinn.com/yulti<http://www.residenceinn.com/yulti>,  205 Peel St, 514 982-6064, 888-999-9494,  McGill number 8081

•       Chateau Versailles, 1659 Sherbrooke St. West, 514 933-8111, 888-933-8111, www.versailleshotels.com<http://www.versailleshotels.com>  McGill number 8091

•       Le Meridien Versailles-Montreal, 1808 Sherbrooke St W,  514 933-8111, 888-933-8111, www.versailleshotels.com<http://www.versailleshotels.com>  McGill number 8091

•       Delta Montreal, 475 President Kennedy Ave., 514 286-1986, 877-286-1986  www.deltamontreal.com<http://www.deltamontreal.com>, McGill number 7422

•       Holiday Inn, 420 Sherbrooke St West, 514 842-6111, 800-387-3042  www.rosdevhotels.com<http://www.rosdevhotels.com> McGill number 8177

DSNA Montreal Program Update

The updated 2011 DSNA Biennial Meeting draft program schedule can be found here:  Program Schedule Update 04/20/11 (.doc) or Program Schedule Update 04/20/11 (.pdf)

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DSNA 2011 Montreal Registration NOW OPEN!

DSNA 2011 Montreal Registration is now OPEN!

DSNA Program Update - Session 12

Session 12: Technical Vocabulary in Dictionaries

Session Chair:

4:30  The place and role of terms in general bilingual dictionaries from the Middle Ages to the present – Amélie Josselin-Leray & Roda P. Roberts

5:00  Comparative inclusion and treatment of scientific and technical vocabulary in OALD3, OALD4, and OALD8 – Marjeta Vrbinc

5:30 Language engineering and lexicography, 1870-1930: A case for telegraphic codes – John McVey

  7:00   Banquet (President’s Address)

 

Welcome Letter - DSNA XVIII: Montreal

 
Dear Colleagues,

 It is my honor (and honour) to host the 18th biennial meeting of the Dictionary Society of North America this June, and a special pleasure to welcome all who attend the conference to McGill University and to the city of Montreal. Montreal is a very special place for all kinds of reasons, not least of which is the richesse of our linguistic ambiance! A great place to practice bonjour!

The conference venue is the McGill New Residence. A McGill University student residence during the academic year, it reverts to its original hotel status during the summer months. It is connected to an underground shopping centre that includes a photocopying service, dry-cleaners, a grocery store, a food court, a health club, and a variety of boutiques. We have arranged a special conference price for in-hotel accommodations; you must make your reservations directly with the hotel and mention the DSNA in order to get the conference price. We cannot ensure this discounted price any later than the end of April—be advised that the Montreal Grand Prix will be going on that weekend, and accommodations in the city will be heavily reserved in advance, so you should make your housing arrangements as early as possible. The conference site is handicapped-accessible, but if you have any special needs, please let me know. And of course, you are welcome to extend your stay to enjoy the wonderful features of the city of Montreal at your leisure.

 The hotel is located right next to Parc Mont-Royal, in the section of the city known as the Plateau, conveniently close to both downtown and le Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal). You can check out the Biodome, the Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Fine Arts, and many other attractions in the area. If you like shopping for clothing, home decor, or books in French and English; listening to any kind of music; or eating in a fabulous array of restos—this is definitely the place!

As you will see from the draft program, the conference will include 43 outstanding papers, on a wide variety of lexicographical subjects, by members old and new from around the world.

At the conference site, an “author’s table” will be available—if you have your own books that you wish to sell at the conference, bring copies and help take turns staffing the “In Our Write” table. Please let me know in advance if you are planning to do this. We are arranging for publisher’s exhibits, including a special selection of books from The Word, Montreal’s premier academic second-hand book store. In addition, we have scheduled a special exhibit of works of lexicographical interest and a Thursday afternoon reception sponsored by the Rare Books Collection of the McLennan Library.

The banquet, on Saturday night, requires a specifically designated payment for a specially designed event! There will be lexicographical entertainment, door prizes, and rather decent food. In fact, we can promise that the coffee (a.m.) and tea (p.m.) breaks will be reflective of the great ethnically diverse cuisine of this city, and specially designed to promote networking.

Registration forms, travel information, and a link to the hotel website can all be found on this site. If you are flying to the conference and have not yet made airline reservations, please note that your destination airport is Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport, in Dorval, Quebec (YUL). Whether you are flying, driving, or taking the train, US citizens should remember that a valid passport, passport card, or Enhanced Driver’s License is now required for travel to and from Canada. For more information about this, visit the website of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative at www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/index.html. Please do not hesitate to write with questions, comments, or concerns, to Lise Winer, the conference organizer, at [email protected] or to Lisa Berglund, DSNA Executive Secretary, at [email protected].

 Sincerely yours,

Lise Winer

DSNA 2011 Conference Payment Options

 

PayPal payments for DSNA 2011 in Montreal can be made by clicking below:

If you are paying by check or money order, please mail a hard copy of your registration form and payment to:  

Lisa Berglund, DSNA Executive Secretary

Buffalo State College

English Department, KH326

Buffalo, NY  14222

Fax: 716-878-5700
Email: [email protected]