* Please first try e-mail to reach the workshop contacts. *
Elaine Wolff, Program Director with the UIUC Conferences and Institutes service, is your best contact for issues related to using the web-based application and registration forms, housing, transportation, payment options, and questions about local area services and resources:
Elaine Wolff
Phone: 217-333-2880
Fax: 217-333-9561
wolff1@uiuc.edu
For other questions, please contact workshop+laketahoe@ks.uiuc.edu,
so that your question can be directed to the
TCBG member best able to respond. If
a matter is particularly urgent, contact David Brandon, Manager, TCBG:
David Brandon
Phone: 217-265-6480
Fax: 217-244-6078
Q: Does the workshop provide any financial aid?
A: Unfortunately we are unable to provide any financial assistance.
Q: What is covered in the registration fee?
A: Shared housing (two people per room) is included in the registration fee;
other rooms may raise your costs, and have to be arranged on your own with the
resort. Workshop material and instructions will be provided for free.
Q: I am not sure whether I could legally stay in the US for the workshop
without a visa, or if this is not the case, what visa I would need. Do you know
what the current regulations are and can you sponsor my visa application?
A: Please check all US entry-related matters on your end, as different countries
have different immigration agreements with the US. We are not able to help with
the entry process to the US. As of October 26, 2004, there are some changes that
international travelers to the U.S. should be aware of. For the latest
information about obtaining visas, visit the web site:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
Q: Which airport should I fly into? What are other transportation
options?
A: The Reno/Tahoe International Airport
(airport code RNO) is the closest airport to Granlibakken. Airport Shuttle
Service: Granlibakken offers its own shuttle service to and from the
Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Seven day advance reservations and pre-payment
are required. Call (800) 543-3221 for details.
Q: Can I stay longer before/after the workshop?
A: We only provide housing between 5/22-5/27, checkout is morning
of 5/28. You have to arrange with the
Granlibakken Conference Center
by yourself if you would like to stay longer.
Q: How does the pairing of room-mates work and would people know who they
would share rooms with before arrival?
A: Pairing will be mostly done at check-in time. Participants will not be
notified in advance.
Q: Where can I eat?
A: The resort has a page that describes
dining at
Granlibakken.
Q: Am I registered as a UIUC student for the workshop?
A: No. The workshop participants are not legally registered as students at UIUC.
Attending the workshop is comparable to participation in any conference or a
professional meeting and does not establish any formal association with UIUC.
Q: Will I have internet access at the
Granlibakken Conference Center?
A: High speed access is available in rooms.
