Dear Graphic Communicators:

You are cordially invited to the 80th IGAEA Conference to be held on the campus of Millersville University in Millersville, PA.

We are preparing an exciting conference for you. We have a participant program geared towards keeping up with technological changes as well as learning how to use evolving teaching techniques. You will become acquainted with new graphic communicators and renew old relationships. That is why I am certain that you will see that the advantages of the 80th IGAEA Conference in Millersville will be too great to miss!!!!

The 80th Conference, to be held July 31- August 4, 2005 on the campus of Millersville University, will be dedicated to “Graphic Communications: The Keystone of Technology”. In keeping with this theme, there will be technology updates, interactive presentations, and hands-on experiences. The Conference will bring together a diverse group of graphic communication teachers from all over the United States, educators who specialize in all educational levels: middle-school, high school, community college, vocational school, and university. In addition, attendees will include people who teach all areas of graphic communications, from traditional printing to web design and multimedia. You’ll also learn from the session presenters.

In addition to the professional development sessions, you’ll have time to enjoy many traditional IGAEA Conference fun-filled activities, including an ice cream social, a reception, and a banquet. You’ll also find time to network with your friends and colleagues, and as always your spouse and children are welcomed.

The IGAEA Conference is the ideal place for professional development for 2005. Complete your application form and submit it soon. You,and your students, will be glad you did! We thank our conference host Tom Bell and co-host Dennis Dougherty for making all of this possible.

We sincerely hope to see you all in Millersville.

Cynthia Gillispie-Johnson President, IGAEA

I would like to extend an invitation to you to visit Millersville University this summer to participate in the 80th Annual Conference of the IGAEA. We are excited to be hosting this year’s conference and have planned a number of events to make it a memorable experience. Millersville is located in Lancaster County in South Central Pennsylvania and is known for it’s strong work ethic and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

The Department of Industry and Technology offers degree programs in Industrial Technology (ITEC), Technology Education (EDTE) and Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH). Each program provides broad-based liberal arts, technical and professional preparation for a career that will be in demand during the twenty-first century. Emphasis is on the development of knowledge, skills and values that are needed for initial success and future adaptability in employment.

Make your plans now to attend the 80th IGAEA Conference at Millersville University. Lancaster County is a wonderful vacation destination with plenty of family oriented activities. From the sweetest place on earth, Hershey Park, to the battlefields of Gettysburg, and the historic sites of Philadelphia, South Central Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. The region has many attractions to satisfy the diverse interests of your family. Plan on bringing the whole family. We look forward to your visit this summer.

Tom Bell Conference Host

As chair of the Department of Industry & Technology, it is my pleasure to welcome you to participate in the IGAEA conference at Millersville University. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the University and the 75th Anniversary of the Department. During this time, we are celebrating our rich heritage of tradition and innovation.

Osburn Hall, which houses the Department, has been completely renovated and is ready for your conference. This building is centrally located within the academic sector of campus in close proximity to dining facilities, dormitories, and parking. Our two-story atrium is inviting, spacious, and enables easy access to the three building levels. The open architecture enables easy viewing of resources throughout the structure. Osburn Hall is organized according to the four technology clusters of communications, production, power and transportation, and occupational safety and environmental health. Each cluster includes classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices.

The Conference Planning Committee has been diligently planning for an exemplary conference. The planned program promises to continue the tradition of quality IGAEA conferences with a variety of professional development sessions on contemporary innovations and time for family oriented social activities. I think that you will learn from and enjoy your experiences on campus as well as the local culture and attractions. Best wishes for a memorable and rewarding conference. Perhaps, you will Find Your Future. Here.

Sincerely, Perry R. Gemmill, Ph.D.