Hi all The SPNHC 2025 program has been finalized and can be viewed from within the Oxford Abstracts conference platform (https://virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/#/event/74160/program - for registered attendees) through a web browser or the Oxford Abstracts app (search for Oxford Abstracts in the Apple or Google Store). The app allows you to create a personalized conference program and chat and interact with other attendees and vendors. We have also created a Google Sheets<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQjUQPkXTmduZccEl55X9y6BQsdBBijQ7AQBF49YExbl0UvDhOK-rPtXo6nkKCqOVk39SEI3cT_wHWH/pubhtml> and PDF view of the program (attached) available on the conference website. Kansas Memorial Union room venues can be found on this map<https://www.dgcoks.gov/sites/default/files/media/depts/emergency-management/pdf/ku-union-floor-map.pdf>. Additionally we have added information about our three exciting plenary speakers on the website: https://spnhc2025.ku.edu/plenary A couple of reminders: 1. Registration closes firmly April 30. Please register as soon as you are able so we can finalize numbers. Reminder: If you are a presenter (in-person or virtual) you must register for the conference. 1. Field trips and workshops are filling up fast but there are still spots available in some. Reminder: You can go back into your original registration and add these by logging in to your existing Oxford Abstracts account and selecting add-ons. The same is true for the banquet or T-shirts. Instructions here<https://help.oxfordabstracts.com/knowledge/how-to-add-add-ons>. 1. Deadline for accommodation reservations is April 24 (KU Housing - Stouffer Apartments), April 27 (SpringHill Suites, DoubleTree, and TownePlace), April 29 (Eldridge), and May 3 (Oread). After these dates, rooms at preferential rates will be released into general circulation. If you wish to room with other attendees in Stouffer Apartments, please fill out the Google Sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-daHQQ2bKoL4t314sVu6JzZc-PLEv-_hID5_0GtpIPk/edit?gid=0#gid=0>. Looking forward to hosting you all at the end of May in Lawrence, Kansas. SPNHC 2025 LOC A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V Andy Bentley Ichthyology Collection Manager University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561 USA Tel: (785) 864-3863<tel:%28785%29%20864-3863> Fax: (785) 864-5335<tel:%28785%29%20864-5335> Email: abentley@ku.edu<mailto:abentley@ku.edu> ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3093-1258 http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu<http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu/> A : A : A : }<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<(((_°>.,.,.,.}<)))_°> V V V