The Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech, in cooperation with our sister departments at Radford University, The College of William and Mary, and James Madison University, and the Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is pleased to host the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of GSA in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA, at the Inn and Conference Center at Virginia Tech. Blacksburg is about 40 miles west-southwest of Roanoke and 150 miles north of Charlotte. It is located near the boundary of the Valley and Ridge geologic province to the west and the Blue Ridge to the east, conveniently close a wide range of geologic features. There is excellent access by highway, and the Roanoke Regional Airport (with service by USAirways, United and Delta airlines) is about 45 minutes from Blacksburg by car. Our meeting is at that magical time of Appalachian Spring when the mountains of southwestern Virginia are at their best. Please join us for an exciting meeting!