Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and should include a statement of qualifications, resume, copies of transcripts, and contact information for three references. The fall issue of InterCoast , an international journal of coastal management published by the Coastal Resources Center, University of Rhode Island, will focus on recent natural disasters affecting coastal areas and hazard mitigation techniques to protect these regions from future disasters. The editors are currently soliciting articles of 750-1500 words. The California Earthquake Safety Foundation is seeking nominations for the year 2000 Alfred E. Alquist Award for Achievements in Earthquake Safety. Awards are given in such areas as basic and applied research, education, volunteer services, and program implementation.
Awards are open to any individuals or groups active in promoting earthquake safety.
3240 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028. Each day, the meeting will open with a thought-provoking issues paper that will serve as a basis for discussion. Papers will be transmitted ahead of time to persons who pre-register. Registration is available at the PERI Web site listed above. In the previous DR we incorrectly listed a Web resource.