Fees and Registration
Fees
- Participant on or before September 1, 2009 — $394
- Participant after September 1, 2009 — $449
- Student Rate — $359
- One Day Rate on or before September 1, 2009 — $249
- One Day Rate after September 1, 2009 — $299
- One Day Student Rate — $199
Choose from:
- Monday (includes conference sessions, materials, refreshment break and reception)
- Tuesday (includes conference sessions, materials, breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, and reception)
- Wednesday (includes conference sessions, materials, breakfast, refreshment break, and boxed lunch.)
Optional Guest Registration
- Monday Reception at Sanford Stadium — $54
- The Community Reception (Rock Eagle 4-H Center) — $54
- The International Reception (Cine Barcafecinema) — $54
- The Local Reception (Terrapin Beer Company) — $54
- One year subscription to the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement
(Reflects a 20% discount. Four issues per calendar year.) — $48*
*As a conference attendee I would like to purchase a one-year subscription to the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement at a 20% discount ($48 rather than the usual $60). This one-year subscription will be for four issues of the Journal in calendar year 2010.
Registration
Register for this event online.
Call either 1-800-884-1381 or (706) 542-2134 to register by telephone. Please mention you saw this web page.
Download a registration form and FAX it to the number on the form or mail it to the address below. You need a copy of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this application form.
Mail the form to:
National Outreach Scholarship Conference (#63972)
Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-3603
Payment of Fees
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education accepts payments for registration by cash (on-site), check (payable to the University of Georgia), and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).
Reception Information
Monday, September 28, 2009
Dinner Reception Between the Hedges
SkyClub, Sanford Stadium
High over the legendary field of Sanford Stadium, the fifth largest stadium in the country at a capacity of 92,746, enjoy the best of southern regional cuisine while mingling with some of the brightest and most passionate members of the outreach and engagement community
Sanford Stadium
Filled on Saturdays to its 92,746 capacity, Sanford Stadium has long been one of the country's most beautiful and electrifying arenas for college football. Georgia's average home attendance has ranked among the nation's top 10 for 23 consecutive seasons and among the top seven for 21 of the past 24 years.
Sanford Stadium is widely known as the greatest spectator stadium in the South and surrounded by its famous hedges, Georgia's home field is one of the legendary facilities in college football.
It even attained world status in 1996 when the home of the Bulldogs hosted the soccer competition of the Centennial Olympic Games — seen by more than 3 billion people around the world via television.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Guests will have the choice of attending one of the following three receptions:
 The Community Reception
Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, Georgia
This reception will focus on the relationship between university resources and community resources in outreach and engagement efforts. Before reaching Rock Eagle, a short drive through Madison, Georgia, will take guests back in time. The City of Madison was founded in 1809. Before the Civil War, it was the richest and most aristocratic town on the stage coach route that ran from Charleston, S.C. to New Orleans. Many of the cotton plantation owners, who lived out in the county, built town houses in Madison. During the Civil War, Madison was spared General Sherman's torch. The reason is lore of legend. Some say Sherman saw the town and deemed it "too beautiful to burn." Others say Madison's U.S. Senator Joshua Hill was an acquaintance of Sherman's and rode out to the edge of town and made a deal that his troops would be housed and fed it they didn't burn the town. Somewhere in between lays the truth.
After leaving Madison, a 10-mile drive through dairy country will bring us to Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Located on more than 1,400 acres of forest land, Rock Eagle 4-H Center is named for the Rock Eagle Mound — a stone effigy shaped like a prone bird. Measuring eight-feet high at the breast and consisting entirely of milky quartz rocks, it was probably built about 2,000 years ago by Native Americans. At Rock Eagle, we will tour cabins, a brand new dining facility, meeting space and, of course, the famous rock eagle. These facilities are used many times per year by students from organizations throughout the state as they engage in various learning opportunities. We will finish the tour with dinner beside the 110-acre lake at the heart of Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
 The International Reception
CINÉ Art-House Theater
The reception will be held at Ciné — a European-style art-house theater in downtown Athens. Ciné screens the latest independent and international films, documentaries, festival discoveries, and classic movies.
This reception will showcase student and faculty engagement in a global context through slide shows, movie clips, and conversation. Participants will enjoy international-themed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails; and fine arts performances by UGA international student groups, and by UGA's steel drum band http://www.uga.edu/music/steel/.
The Local Reception
Terrapin Beer Co.
Come to the Terrapin Beer Company and learn about Outreach and Engagement at the local level. Enjoy presentations by local Athens celebrities, student groups and local entertainers as well. Located in the heart of Athens' industrial district, Terrapin Beer Co. is an award winning brewery committed to pushing the boundaries of brewing excellence and style. Owners John Cochran and Brian "Spike" Buckowski won the coveted award for best Pale Ale at the Great American Beer Festival in 2002 with Terrapin's flagship brew the Rye Pale Ale and the rest is history. Their 45,000 square foot facility is open to the public every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30 - 7:30 for tours, live music and tastings of the freshest beer on tap. Enjoy a dinner reception of local flavors at this reception.
Area Attractions
Earning recognition as one of America's "Top 25 Arts Destinations" by AmericanStyle magazine, Athens is a cultural hub for musicians, artists, writers and many more. Before you leave Athens, make sure you visit some of the area's top attractions:
- Tour many of the best sites in the Classic City by taking in the "We Let the Dogs Out" public art exhibit. Created by the Athens-Oconee Junior Woman's Club, this exhibit features 4-foot fiberglass "bulldawgs" that showcase the work of some of the most talented local artists. Be sure to check out "Caesar Dawgustus," "Bugga" and "Dawg Fan;" all are located in Downtown Athens.
- Be sure to walk under the University Of Georgia's landmark Arch, the gateway to the University of Georgia's historic North Campus. North Campus encompasses the original campus of the nation's first state-chartered university, and is home to Greek Revival architecture, historic buildings and beautiful gardens.
- Cited as an attraction by Ripley's Believe It or Not, The Tree that Owns Itself is a large white oak tree at the corner of Dearing and Finley Streets that does in fact, own itself, as deeded by Colonel W.H. Jackson in the late 1800s. The current tree is the son of the original tree, and it is one of Athens' favorite landmarks.
- Home to The B-52s, Pylon, R.E.M., and Widespread Panic, Athens is world-renowned for its thriving music scene: Rolling Stone Magazine named Athens the #1 College Music Scene in America and The New York Times calls Athens "Live Music Central." Stop by the 40 Watt club and the Georgia Theatre for a wide variety of musical acts that perform nightly.
- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a public educational facility operated under the auspices of the University of Georgia. The Garden is a public garden for enjoyment by the general public who find beauty, knowledge and solitude in a garden setting.
Located approximately three miles south of the University campus, it now encompasses more than 300 acres, much of which borders the Middle Oconee River. The Garden contains a number of speciality gardens, special collections, and a tropical conservatory which together feature a broad array of both native and exotic plant species. More than five miles of nature trails traverse the natural areas of the Garden where small populations of wildlife, particularly birds, can be observed.
These links might help you find some things to do while visiting Athens:
About Your Event
 The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, located on the beautiful, historic campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, provides educational conferences, courses, and programs for lifelong learners. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab — all under one roof. As a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, the Center brings the University's teaching, research, and service expertise to the people of Georgia and beyond! For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.
Special Needs
If you require special services or have dietary restrictions, contact Melanie Baer at 706-542-6638 or Melanie.Baer@georgiacenter.uga.edu at least five business days before your event.
Lodging at the Georgia Center Hotel
For your convenience, a block of rooms is being held for your event until 5:00 p.m. ET, September 2, 2009. Policies: (1) Tax Exemption — The State of Georgia only allows tax-exempt charges for a payment by a state-issued credit card or check or by a direct bill to a state agency (with a Georgia State Tax Exemption Certificate). (2) Lodging Cancellation — Cancel your reservation by 4:00 p.m. ET the day prior to your scheduled arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax. (3) Check-in is 4:00 p.m. ET; checkout is 11:00 a.m. ET. (4) At check-in, you must present your method of payment or a completed credit card authorization form (call 800-884-1381 for a copy, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET).
Travel Information
Athens, Georgia, is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. For directions and airport shuttle information, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/directions. A parking deck is located adjacent to the Center ($10 per night; vehicle height limit, 7 feet). Athens is served by Athens-Ben Epps Airport as well as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens. Scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car services are available between Hartsfield-Jackson and the Georgia Center.
Event Cancellation Policies
(1) A cancellation received by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before September 2, 2009, will be refunded, minus a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) To change or cancel your registration, call 800-884-1381, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. (3) If an event is cancelled for any reason, the Georgia Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.
University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel.
Program questions? Email: melanie.baer@georgiacenter.uga.edu
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