Instructions for preparing your poster

Format: Powerpoint. Be sure to select a font size that is appropriate for reading at arms distance (14-18).

Size: 36"W x 36"H maximum. Select Page Setup from the powerpoint menu and choose 'custom', enter selected size. Somewhat smaller sizes are OK but be sure that everything is visible from about 4 feet back.

Printing: Posters will be printed by A&A printing in Queen Anne. Please follow the instructions below to have your poster printed. Once printed, all posters will be delivered to Laurie Mendes in OMH for pickup.

NOTE: If you submit your poster by Thursday, 6 May all printing costs will be covered by the conference.
Payment for posters printed after this date is the responsibility of the authors and may not arrive on time.

 

How to submit your poster for printing:

  1. Prepare your poster in PowerPoint format. Be sure to use the sizing restrictions and instructions shown above. Smaller posters are fine, but those larger than 36" x 36" are the financial responsibility of the authors.
  2. Convert your file to PDF and ensure that all images and fonts look appropriate.
  3. Title your poster file SPU_Erickson_(your last name)
  4. FTP upload your poster to the following address:
    1. Use your browser to visit: //www.box.net/login
    2. When asked to login use:
      • Email/username: aaguest
      • Password: upload
    3. Click on upload new files (or upload in the upper right corner) and browse to locate the file on your computer.
    4. Click the upload button to transfer the file
    5. Click 'Add Comment', then click on the Add Comment box and note: SPU Erickson Conference. This notifies the company that you have sent a file.
    6. Once complete, please email mendes@spu.edu and let her know that you have submitted a file for the Erickson conference.

 

Instructions for speakers

Talks will be 12 min with 3 minutes allowed for questions. Presentations should be prepared as PowerPoint slides and brought to the conference site on a CD or USB drive. Please show up 20 min prior to the conference start to load your slides onto the computer.