2019 UMHC - Logistics

Information About Travel, Lodging, Parking, and Event Details
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Parking

Thursday, April 4th & Friday, April 5th:

Campus parking will be available in Lot 29.  Parking passes will be emailed to registered attendees prior to the event, or can be picked up at the check-in table.  For those staying in the Cobblestone Inn downtown, we recommend just walking from the hotel rather than driving, as the distance is roughly the same.   

Saturday, April 6th:

Parking on campus lots and streets are open to attendees on Saturday, April 6th. 

Lodging and Directions 

Room Blocks have been set up at the following hotels. Please call the hotels directly for reservations and mention the UW-STOUT HONORS CONFERENCE to secure the reduced room rate.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites at UW-Stout Downtown Menomonie - Within walking distance to UW-Stout Campus

$89 USD, per night, April 4-6th, 2019. Rate valid through March 4th, 2019.

Super 8 Menomonie - Approx 1.5 miles from UW-Stout Campus

$65 USD, per night, April 4-6th, 2019. Rate valid through March 4th, 2019.

AmericInn Menomonie - Approx 2 miles from UW-Stout Campus

Rates starting at $95, April 4-6th, 2019. Rate valid through March 4th, 2019.

Menomonie Area Lodging:
For a listing of other area lodging, please see Menomonie Chamber of Commerce

Maps and Directions:
To find your way around UW-Stout, please see Maps and Directions

Conference Fees

Faculty Early Bird Registration fee through March 8: $85.00 per person
Student Early Bird Registration fee through March 8: $75.00 per person
Faculty Registration fee March 9-April 4: $95.00 per person
Student Registration fee March 9-April 4: $85.00 per person
Pre-order Conference T-shirt (optional)
$15 per shirt
Limited Edition Conference T-Shirt designed by Honors College senior Emily Wyland
Limited Edition Conference T-Shirt designed by Honors College senior Emily Wyland

Refunds

All cancellation notices must be received in writing (email is acceptable). A full refund will be granted through March 22nd, less a $15.00 processing fee. No refunds can made on or after March 23. Substitutions may be made anytime prior to the start of the program.

Accessibility/Special Needs

If you need disability-related accommodations or have any special needs for this program, please notify the UW-Stout Honors College by March 15.

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UW-Stout student conference coordinator Allison Rigotti is ready to welcome you to campus!
Tentative Schedule

Tentative Schedule at a Glance:

Thursday, April 4th, 2019

3:00-5:00 Check-in / Menomonie City-as-Text

5:00-6:00 Arrive/Tours

6:00-8:00 Opening Welcome & Dinner (Great Hall)

8:00-10:00 Student Activities/Faculty Social

Friday, April 5th, 2019

8:30-12:00 Sessions 1-3 

12:00-1:00 Lunch 

1:00-1:30 State Caucuses

1:45-2:45 Session 4

3:00-4:15 Poster Session/Idea Exchange (Ballrooms)

4:30-5:30 Sessions 5

5:30-7:00 Dinner (Great Hall)

7:30-9:30 Theater Performance

Saturday, April 6th, 2019

8:00-9:00 UMHC Executive Meeting

9:00-10:00 Session 6

10:15-11:15 Session 7

11:30-12:30 Closing Session/Conference Wrap Up

Program Changes and Cancellations

The conference reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers or to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each registrant if a program is canceled. If a program is not held for any reason, the University's liability is limited to the refund of the program fee.