<div dir="ltr">Jan. 23, 2015<div><br><div>Contact: Layne Johnson <span style="font-size:13px;color:rgb(85,85,85)"><</span><span style="font-size:13px;color:rgb(85,85,85)"><a href="mailto:ljohnson@duraspace.org">ljohnson@duraspace.org</a></span><span style="font-size:13px;color:rgb(85,85,85)">></span></div><div>Read it online: <a href="http://goo.gl/wdOwMf" target="_blank" style="font-size:13px"><span style="font-family:Arial">http://goo.gl/wdOwMf</span></a></div><div><br></div><div><b><font size="4">Announcing the 2015 VIVO Implementation Fest</font></b><br></div><div><br>We're excited to invite you to the 2015 VIVO implementation Fest (i-Fest) where it doesn't matter if you're a seasoned VIVO aficionado or someone who's just begun to learn about VIVO! There will be something of interest for everyone, and the i-Fest is a wonderful way to meet other people who are part of VIVO's open-source community. We're in the initial planning stages and have identified some exciting themes where you'll be able to learn things ranging from basic concepts about the VIVO-ISF ontology! to making VIVO work with other applications. We're hoping that you can join us in Portland, Oregon so mark your calendars now!<br><br><b>Registration: There is no registration fee, but you will need to register for the i-Fest. </b> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3SRGFHL">Please use this link to register</a>. Registration is on a first come, first served basis because the number of attendees that we can accommodate is limited.<br><br>We're looking forward to seeing you,</div><div>The VIVO i-Fest Planning Group<br><br><i>Dates </i><br><br>March 16-17, 2015 with optional working contribution sessions on March 18, 2015.<br><br><i>Venue</i><br><br>The 2015 VIVO Implementation Fest is being hosted by the <a href="http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/library/">Oregon Health and Science University Library</a> in Portland, Oregon. Set high on a hill above the city and reachable by tram, OHSU will be great venue for this event, not least because of the eclectic food and cultural attractions of Portland itself.<br><br><i>Program Themes</i><br><br>• The semantic foundations of VIVO and the VIVO-ISF ontology<br>• Understanding the VIVO application and how it’s typically used<br>• Learning how to deploy VIVO<br>• Data integration and interoperability with common research tools<br>• Using the VIVO-ISF ontology for data ingest and search within the VIVO application<br>• How to query for data to use in visualizations and other tools<br><br><i>Accommodations and Travel Information</i><br><br>• Fly into Portland International Airport (PDX), take Max Light Rail Service or taxi<br>• Recommended hotels are listed below and on the 2015 VIVO I-Fest Logistics page<br>• Tram up to OHSU for the meeting (or cab or bus)<br><br><i>Suggested Hotels</i><br><br><b>River’s Edge</b><br><br>• OHSU promotional rate of $133/nt is available<br>• <a href="http://www.riversedgehotel.com/">http://www.riversedgehotel.com/</a><br>• Convenient transportation to OHSU: Tram, cab<br>• Restaurant options nearby: Aquariva<br><br><b>Residence Inn </b><br><br>• rates start at $169/nt <br>• <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxri-residence-inn-portland-downtown-riverplace/">http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pdxri-residence-inn-portland-downtown-riverplace/</a><br>• Convenient transportation to OHSU: Tram, cab<br>• Restaurant options nearby: Harborside Restaurant and Pilsner Room, Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro, Three Degrees<br><br><b>Paramount Hotel</b><br><br>• rates start at $129/nt<br>• <a href="http://www.portlandparamount.com/">http://www.portlandparamount.com/</a><br>• Transportation to OHSU: Bus, cab, streetcar to tram<br>• Restaurant options nearby: Numerous downtown restaurants<br><br><b>Hotel Lucia</b><br><br>• rates start at $144/nt<br>• <a href="http://hotellucia.com/">http://hotellucia.com/</a><br>• Transportation to OHSU: Bus, cab, streetcar to tram<br>• Restaurant options nearby: Numerous downtown restaurants
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