Last year, ASPA doubled the amount of programming for new public service professionals at our annual conference. The turnout was beyond what we expected and attendees consistently ranked Summit programs in the good to excellent range. Based on the response, the ASPA Student and New Professional Summit will again be a prominent feature of our 2008 annual conference in Dallas, Texas (March 7-11).

To support your participation at the conference, we have reduced conference registration feeds for ASPA New Professionals to $245. That is $140 off the normal price. Click here to download a PDF of the conference registration brochure.

Workshops, panels and opportunities include:

• Taking charge of a new managerial assignment
• Q&A session with Dr. Blándina Cardenas, President of The University of Texas-Pan American and former Commissioner for Children, Youth and Families
• Ethics management
• Succeeding in a doctoral program
• Job search panel
• Resume reviews
• Networking receptions

Pre-registration for most Summit events is not required; however, seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Here is a detailed description of Saturday's schedule and Sunday's schedule. Remember, your special ASPA New Professional rate also gives you access to the other three days of the conference.

We hope to see you in Dallas.