ANNUAL TWS STUDENT CONCLAVE
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TWS Student Conclaves
TWS proudly supports up to eight regional student conclaves hosted by student chapters each year with a $1,000 grant for each conclave. The event provides college students with valuable hands-on training in wildlife management and conservation, and networking opportunities with wildlife professionals. Some activities include field trips, workshops (i.e., telemetry, trapping, chemical immobilization, mist-netting), field competitions, local tours, game-calling competitions, quiz bowls, banquets, photography contests, and guest speakers.
Student Conclave Schedule Example
Student Conclave Competition Examples
Conclave Quiz Bowl Instructions
TWS Student Conclave Grant Program Application and Instructions
TWS Northeast Student Conclave
The Green Mountain College Student Chapter of TWS will be hosting the 2018 TWS Northeast Student Conclave April 13-15, 2018 at the Common Ground Center in Starksboro, VT. Registration is open through March 14. Please contact Dr. Valorie Titus (valorie.titus@greenmtn.edu) for more information.
TWS North Central Student Conclave
The Iowa State University Student Chapter of TWS will be hosting the 2018 TWS North Central Student Conclave March 23-25, 2018 at the Des Moines Y Camp in Boone, Iowa. Registration is now open.
TWS Southeastern Student Conclave
The Louisiana State University Student Chapter of TWS will be hosting the 2018 TWS Southeastern Student Conclave March 24–27, 2018 in Baton Rouge, LA. More information is available here.
TWS Western Student Conclave
The 2018 TWS Western Student Conclave will be held March 28-31, 2018. More information will be added as it becomes available.
TWS Canadian Student Conclave
The University of Winnipeg Student Chapter of TWS will be hosting the 2018 TWS Canadian Student Conclave on March 15, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Meet with professionals and students from across Canada to learn about career opportunities in wildlife while playing “Human Bingo”. There will be snacks and fun prizes to be won! The event will be from 7-9pm at the Holiday Inn West, 2520 Portage Ave, Winnipeg. It’s free to attend and everyone is welcome. We will also be going on a trip to the Assiniboine Park Zoo during the day. If you’re interested in joining us please contact thewildlifesocietyuw@gmail.com for more information.
TWS Central Mountains and Plains Student Conclave*
The University of Wyoming Student Chapter of TWS will be co-hosting a joint TWS Central Mountains and Plains and Northwest Student Conclave March 9-18, 2018.
TWS Southwest Student Conclave*
A 2018 host has not yet been determined. More information will be added as it becomes available.
TWS Northwest Student Conclave*
The University of Idaho Student Chapter of TWS will be co-hosting a joint TWS Northwest and Central Mountains and Plains Student Conclave March 9-18, 2018.
*As of 2016, Student Chapters within the Central Mountains and Plains Section (CMPS), the Southwest Section, or the Northwest Section also have the option to host a TWS Conclave within that region. If interested in hosting a TWS CMPS Conclave, TWS Southwest Conclave, or a TWS Northwest Conclave contact Mariah Simmons at msimmons@wildlife.org. Please note, TWS Student Chapters are always welcome to attend whichever student conclave they’d like, even if it’s not located in their section.