We, the undersigned, in the interest of all potential student attendants of Anthrocon 2006, request that the event be rescheduled until after June. The currently scheduled dates of June 15-18 will prevent a large majority of student artists from attending in 2006, due to the fact that most finals and exams take place during or very near these dates.

We understand the magnitude of a rescheduling, and do not take the matter lightly, however, in the interest of both Anthrocon and the mentioned group of attendants, such action would be advantageous to all who is involved. The great, and not to be underestimated drop in attendance numbers that will result in the current scheduling, will not only hurt those who will not be able to make it, but Anthrocon as a whole. Much less funding will be provided, considering the great number of those who will not be registering. We understand, also, that the new and earlier scheduled dates are as a result of problems with availability regarding the new location (the David L. Lawrence Convention Center of Pittsburgh, PA).

We are in hopes that a rescheduling, and temporary relocating (if necessary) will be taken into consideration.