ALCPG11 - Linear Collider Workshop of the Americas

The 2011 Linear Collider Workshop of the Americas will meet at the University of Oregon, Eugene, on March 19-23 in the Erb Memorial Union.

Web Page
The workshop web site will be updated to reflect the latest state of planning and the program: http://physics.uoregon.edu/~lc/alcpg11/

Conference Venue
The workshop will be held in the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) on the campus of the University of Oregon, Eugene. For more information see the campus map:
Interactive campus map

Registration Fees and Deadlines
The registration fee for the workshop is $425. The companion charge for registration and participation in the social events is $95. All registration fees must be paid in USD.

Please register by Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Registration fees will increase to $485 after this date.

Check-In
There will be an early check-in on Friday, March 18 in the atrium of Willamette Hall (across 13th Street from the EMU) from 17:00 to 20:00. Check-in will resume at 07:30 on Saturday, March 19 in the EMU at the registration desk. The registration desk is also your main point where you can get help at any time. It is located on the 2nd floor of the EMU, near the Ballroom.

Accommodations
Refer to the workshop web page for recommended accommodations:
http://physics.uoregon.edu/~lc/alcpg11/accomm.html

Computing
There will be internet access on campus for workshop registrants. You will receive information on how to connect to the wireless network, along with your user name and password, in your registration packet. In addition a limited number of PCs with internet connections will be provided.

Scientific Program
The timetable, room assignment, and agenda for the plenary and parallel sessions can be found at: http://ilcagenda.linearcollider.org/conferenceDisplay.py?confId=4572

Format of Presentations
Talks must be uploaded (in pdf format) on the conference indico agenda server at least 24 hrs before the session. For more information about the agenda server speakers should contact their session chairpersons.

Getting to Eugene and the University of Oregon
Travel information to Eugene and the UO campus can be found on the ALCPG11 web page. The direct link is: http://admissions.uoregon.edu/visit/howto.htm
Parking on campus is restricted, generally. Information about parking on campus can be found at
http://safetyweb.uoregon.edu/

Public Transportation
Public transportation in Eugene is well-developed for a mid-size city. Details on the public transportation system (LTD) and a trip planning tool may be found online at http://www.ltd.org/. Elaine Wigget has a limited number of transit passes at the registration desk.

Social Events
Information about the social events is available on the ALCPG11 web page. The direct link is: social.html

Local Area Information
Information on the Eugene area can be found at: http://www.uoregon.edu/eugene-and-local-area

Student Rec Center
Workshop attendees will be given access to the Student Rec Center (SRC) by showing a workshop badge. Participants can purchase a guest pass for the usual fee of $6.00/day. With the workshop badge you will be admitted without a sponsor. The link to the hours of the SRC during Spring Break is: http://uorec.uoregon.edu/rec_facility/hours/e_spring_break_hours.html

Climate
The weather in Eugene in mid March is wet and mild. Average maximum temperature is around 57^oF (14^oC) and average minimum temperature around 37^oF (3^oC). The average rainfall is 5.8 inches for the month of March.

Emergencies
The phone number for medical, police, and fire related emergencies is 911.

We look forward to seeing all of you in Eugene for the workshop. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
    E-mail: alcpg11 @ uoregon.edu
    Fax: +1 541-346-4898

Jim Brau
Chair, Local Organizing Committee