All the answers
Intro: Hello, and welcome to this year’s annual Western Regional Honors Council Conference. We are delighted to have you able to attend, and we are looking forward to meeting you. Many of you may have questions pertaining to the structure and other externalities which may arise from this year’s conference, and this page is here to answer what most of you may be thinking!
Q #1) When will registration open?
It is now open! Just click on Register Now!
Q #2) Will there be a conference program agenda/schedule/itinerary?
Absolutely! We have a tentative schedule up in conference details
Q #3) What day will I be presenting?
All presentations will take place on Saturday, April 9, 2022.
Q #4) Can family and friends attend the conference?
Most certainly! We would be delighted to have you bring your friends and loved ones to our conference. However, keep in mind that everyone needs to register accordingly.
Q #5) Are posters being provided for the poster presentations?
Q #6) Where should I park at UNM?
Saturday parking is free at C lot.
Sunday parking is free at T lot at the corner of Lomas and University.
Information can be found at UNM Parking and Transportation Services (UNM PATS). We recommend parking in one of the parking garages on campus (Cornell and Yale Parking Garages) or other open daily rate lots. You will have to pay an hourly rate for your lot at a toll booth, and rates can be found in the UNM PATS website.
Q #7) What technology is available in the room where I will be presenting?
If you have prepared your presentation via a multimedia interface, such as PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides, etc., you may either:
1. Bring your own laptop with the appropriate compatibility (for instance, if you need a hookup to our projectors, please ensure that your computer either has an HDMI port, or you bring a dongle which allows HDMI connections)
2. Bring along a USB flash drive that contains your presentation, and we can be sure to provide you the appropriate hardware to have your presentation appear stellar!
We will provide accouterments to hang all posters. Your posters should meet the guidelines set forth in the Call for Papers.
Q #8) How do I sign-up to participate in the Meow Wolf Trip?
You must register for the Friday excursion when you register for the conference. There are 50 spots available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Q #9) Is there a shuttle transportation from the airport?
Please see transportation information.
Q #10) What is the theme of this year’s conference?
This year, the UNM Honors WRHC planning committee has decided on the theme of “Revolutions, Constellations, and the Dawning of New Paradigms.” We encourage your creativity at the conference, while concurrently seeing how these three words speak to you.
Q #11) What is our registration fee?
The conference registration fees are the following:
Early Registration Students: $160 Now Open!
Early Registration Faculty/ Staff: $180 Now Open!
Regular Registration Students: $180 March 7th.
Regular Registration Faculty/ Staff: $200 March 7th.
Registration Closes April 1st.
On-Site Registration: April 8th only.
Scribendi Reception for Faculty ONLY: $20 add-on
Scribendi Reception for Students Only: $10 add-on
Meow Wolf Trip: SOLD OUT!
Refund Policy: If you register and cannot attend due to COVID-19 related reasons (such as getting a positive result, state law restrictions, school rules changing, etc.), a 100% refund will be issued to you. The information must be provided by April 7, 2022. No refunds will be issued after this date or for non-attendance.
**COVID Questions**
Q #12) What are the COVID rules for the conference?
Due to the conference's request, we have decided masks are required to be worn on conference sites (indoors only). However, UNM has lifted the mask mandate. You will not be asked to wear a mask elsewhere.
Q #13) Where can I stay for the conference?
There are a set number of rooms blocked for WRHC participants at Hotel Andaluz. More info can be found via this LINK
Other options can be located HERE
