7th
Annual WE LEARN (Net)Working
Gathering & Conference on Women and Literacy
University of Rhode Island, Feinstein Providence Campus
80 Washington Street, Shepard Building
Providence, RI
Complete Registration & Travel Packet in Word | in PDF
Registration Information | Hotels | Transportation | Directions to Campus | Parking Information
March 4, 2010 / Journeys to the Center: Spiritual Supports for Our Teaching and Learning / March 4 details & registration / Preparation Reading Packet
Many literacy and professional development organizations use their conference as a fundraiser to sustain their organizational work. For now, WE LEARN strives to offer a quality and financially accessible event for all participants at the most affordable price we can offer.
Being mindful of the current economic situation and tightening budgets, we have only slightly raised the rates to correspond with anticipated expenses. These are “break-even” rates and don’t quite subsidize ABE student participants. Your additional donation to the Student Scholarship Fund will be greatly appreciated.
Registration Fees include:
· ALL conference events
· Food: breakfast, lunch, & snacks on Friday and Saturday
· Friday evening reception for Women’s Perspectives Student Writing Celebration
*** Except where noted, these rates apply ONLY if registration is received by Feb. 26, 2010. ***
After Feb. 26, on-site per day rates will be applied.
|
MEMBER (Dues payment must be current. Please contact us if you’re not sure.) |
NON-MEMBER |
On-Site Per Day – ALL except ABE students |
$100.00 |
$150.00 |
ABE Students - On-Site Per Day $25.00
WE LEARN provides the following accommodations:
· The University space is wheelchair accessible, as are the hotels.
· Spanish Language translation on-site and materials (depending on need and availability, we may be able to provide other language translation)
· All meals include vegan and vegetarian alternatives. We also try to mark items with nuts. We are working with our vendors to supply healthier options.
· Large print materials available with request (please give us one-week notice).
· ASL Interpretation available with request (please give us 2-3 week advanced notice)
· We will attempt to meet any other accommodation requests with 2-3 week advanced notice.
Scholarships & Work Exchange
· For ABE students only, we can help with registration fees and some travel expenses. Individual students may apply directly or programs may register students in groups. These scholarships are made possible by donations to the Student Scholarship Fund in memory Elizabeth Morrish.
· For Americorp/VISTA volunteers, college or graduate students, & part-time teachers, we have a limited number of work exchange opportunities available. This will help offset registration fees ONLY.
Deadline Feb. 5, 2010
Do you have Talents to Share?? - Join the Fun!
In addition to formal presentations by invited speakers and workshops, we would like to invite ALL conference participants to join the (Net)Working in a variety of ways. As in the past years, we will provide art-making space.
ALSO, we want to encourage additional informal participation. We hope to provide designated spaces for poetry reading, music-making, body movement, skits or performance art and other forms of expression. We are also trying to arrange a showcase of talent on Friday evening following the Women’s Perspectives Student Writing Celebration.
If you’d like to participate in these activities, please check the appropriate boxes on the registration form and someone will contact you with more information.
The Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street / Providence, RI 02903
NOTE: WE LEARN will be using this hotel for hospitality. Students receiving travel/housing assistance will be offered shared rooms at this hotel.
· RATE: $102.00 Double Queen Rooms - plus applicable tax (13%)
· Guaranteed pricing to February 10, 2010 (after that, upon availability)
· Parking: The Hotel provides hotel guests Valet parking an overnight rate of $25.00. Attendees not staying overnight will be charged a $12.00 Valet parking fee per day.
· This hotel is in walking distance around the corner from conference site. No shuttle.
Reservations: 1-800-861-8990.
Group Name: WE LEARN (To insure receiving the special group rate)
To make reservations go to: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=410081&hotelID=6395
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
58 Weybosset Street / Providence, RI 02903
· RATE: $129.00 single – quad occupancy plus applicable tax (13%)
· Guaranteed pricing to February 4, 2010 (after that, upon availability)
· Parking: The hotel offers valet parking at a daily rate of $25 per car, per day.
· This hotel is in walking distance but Shuttle bus will take you to conference site.
Reservations: 401-608-3516
Group Name: We Learn Literacy / Group Code: LIT (To insure receiving the special group rate)
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/PVDWYHX-LIT-20100304/index.jhtml
For
additional hotels in the Providence area, visit:
http://hotel-guides.us/rhode-island/providence-ri-hotels.html
Shuttle from Airport to Hotels:
Airport Shuttle: 401-737-2868 / $12
each way
Plane:
Providence Airport (T. F. Green in Warwick) is located about 15 minutes from downtown Providence. A number of airlines service the area, including Southwest Airlines.
For more information, go to: http://www.pvdairport.com/main.aspx?sec_id=12
Train:
The train station is about a 20-minute
walk to the URI Campus location.
· Amtrak service is available to Providence
along the Northeast corridor.
· MBTA commuter rail operates daily from
Boston. For Providence Line schedule, go to: http://mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=PROVSTOU.
Bus:
Bonanza and Greyhound both service Providence, RI. The bus station will be a cab ride to downtown.
City Bus (RIPTA):
The Feinstein Providence Campus is a
short walk from Kennedy Plaza; the hub for all RIPTA buses to and from
downtown. Just walk two blocks up Washington Street behind City Hall. For fare
or route information, call 401-781-9400 (hearing impaired, 401-784-9524). The
RIPTA website also has a trip planner from various locations. Go
to: http://www.ripta.com/trips/trips.php
http://www.uri.edu/prov/aboutcampus/gettinghere/directions.html
Local Map - Click to enlarge
Parking in downtown Providence, especially during the week, can be a challenge. We recommend the use of carpooling or public transportation. We suggest that you use the public lot nearest the Convention Center. We are attempting to negotiate rates with local lots and will post the information on our website when available.
For questions or additional details, contact:
Mev Miller / 401-383-43374