Do I bring my laptop or a USB-port memory stick for powerpoint presentations?

We prefer USB-port memory sticks, but we can accommodate any standard format. If you are planning to plug in your laptop, please remember to bring your own VGA and audio cables.

Where will the conference take place?

Campus Map with Landmarks and Parking Under "Resources" Tab

The conference will take place on the University of Alberta campus at the Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC). Please see the campus map (under the 'Resources' section of our website) for further directions.

When will the conference begin on Friday, and when will it end on Sunday?

The conference will begin on Friday, March 23rd, 2007 at 6pm. It will end on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 at 6pm.

Where will the Artists' Gala take place?

The Artists' Gala will take place at the Banquet Room in the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 – 87th Avenue NW. The Jubilee is located west of the University Hospital and south of the Butterdome (Van Vliet Physical Fitness Centre). The event is scheduled to begin at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Complementary snacks will be served, and there will be a cash bar.

How do I register? How much does registration cost?

The registration form can be found on our website under 'Registration.' Print out the form and mail it to the address provided. The cost of registration for the full weekend, including the Artists' Gala on Saturday evening, is $30.00. A cheque for this amount can be made out to the University of Alberta and mailed along with your registration form. If at all possible, please register in advance, as this makes it easier for us to anticipate the amount of food and drink required for the event.

Is a day rate available for non-presenters?

Yes. Non-presenters can pay a drop-in day rate for $10.00 a day. Non-presenters can also purchase tickets for the Artists' Gala at $10.00 per person. This day rate can be paid at the door.

Do you have billets for out of town guests?

Yes, we have a limited number of billets. Please contact Laura Schechter at [lms3(at)ualberta.ca] for further information.

How do I get from the Edmonton International Airport to my hotel and/or the University of Alberta?

You can take the Sky Shuttle bus service from the airport to your hotel (the shuttle stops at most major hotels, including Campus Towers, which is right on the University of Alberta Campus). You can find out more about the Sky Shuttle on our website under 'Resources' (City of Edmonton; Edmonton Airport Sky Shuttle).

Are you publishing conference proceedings? How can I get my conference paper included?

We are planning two forms of publication. We will publish the conference papers of all interested presenters on our permanent, open-access conference proceedings website. If you would like your paper to be included in this on-line venue, please bring both a hard copy and an electronic version to the conference. You do not need to submit your paper in advance. Please use an accepted scholarly format (MLA is preferred) for your paper.

We will also publish an edited collection of full-length scholarly essays stemming from the conference. From the conference papers submitted for on-line publication, the editors will choose approximately 12-14 papers to be worked up into full-length scholarly articles. The selection process will be based on the quality of submissions, as well as their thematic continuity with other selected papers. If your paper is selected, we will contact you to discuss the publication process and details.

How long should my conference presentation be?

Each panel has three presenters, each of whom will have twenty minutes to deliver their conference paper. Sessions will run for one and a half hours (90 minutes), with one hour (60 minutes) for all three presentations and a half-hour (30 minutes) remaining for questions from the audience. Please make sure to time your presentation in advance so that it fits within these guidelines.