The term, boulevard, evokes images of wide, tree-lined streets and a relaxed pace of life. This year the Great Plains Honors Council conference will be held at the Doubletree Hotel and Johnson County Community College, both located on College Boulevard in Overland Park, KS. While life on the boulevard is often hectic, our goal during this conference is to learn from each other in a supportive, stimulating environment and socialize and network in the ‘heart ‘of the Midwest. Participants will experience the rich diversity of the area through cultural and contextual activities and events.