FAQ info
Here's a link to a comprehensive FAQ
And the same information is reflected below.
4 Corners Computer Science Convening 2024 FAQ & General Information
When: June 23-26th, 2024
Please plan on June 23rd as a travel day, event starts at 4:30pm
Registration will be in Student Union Building 2nd Floor Ballroom
Where: Fort Lewis College: 1000 Rim Dr, Durango, CO 81301 Link to Google Maps
What: 4 Corners CS Convening Agenda linked here, event website linked here
How: use the Whova App to plan your schedule, connect with others and share resources.
Arrival information
Parking- there are lots near Animas & Bader Hall (for those staying there) as well as near the Student Union Building. There is no need to pay for parking, so avoid the metered parking
spots. All other spots near the residence halls are free and close to the Student Union Building and Animas & Bader Halls. Link to campus map
Sunday, June 23rd 1-4pm
ALL housing check in & keys will be in the Student Union Building by the information desk even if you are staying in another building. You are welcome to get settled in your suite and then go to registration. If you arrive after 4pm contact 970-919-0385 and someone will assist you with keys.
Registration is in the Student Union Building, 2nd floor Ballroom.
Sunday, June 23rd 4:30-8pm, welcome reception followed by dinner and activity in Ballroom of Student Union Building, 2nd floor
Public Transportation
Getting from/to the airport. It is recommended that you plan ahead!
Public transportation in Durango
What to bring
Laptop & charger
Toiletries
Light jacket for evenings
If driving, a fan for the room
Local Weather
Durango weather, Low 50s to Low 90s, daily
Link to National Weather Service forecast for the area
Health and Safety
To report a concern to the FLC police call (970)247-7123, use the Safe 2 Tell app, or if an emergency, 911.
Urgent Care
Durango Urgent Care - 2577 Main Ave - (970) 247-8382
Animas Urgent Care - 450 S Camino Del Rio #106 - (970) 385-2388
Security/Propping Doors
Our residence halls are locked 24/7 and you will need to use keys to access the building. Please do not prop doors open for your safety and others. Please do not let anyone in the building that is not part of your group. In case of an emergency, please call 911. If it is a non-emergency, please contact the duty phone or the campus police non-emergency number at 970-247-7491. There are blue lights located on campus that will connect you directly to the officer on duty.
Wildlife
Please do not feed any wildlife!
Conference Material - Session Information
Presentations and resources will be linked in our conference agenda
Cancel Conference Registration
Please email a 4 Corners CS committee member for any cancellations, in order to plan accordingly and admit waitlist individuals.
Wi-Fi Connection
To connect to FLC wi-fi please follow the directions below:
From your device’s available wireless network lists (windows) airport menu (Mac OS X) or wi-fi settings menu (smart devices or tablet) choose the wireless network “Guest”.
You will be given a warning that “you are connecting to the unsecure network ‘Guest’. Information sent is not encrypted and may be visible to others. Do you still want to connect?” Select CONNECT.
Fort Lewis College Access
Student Union Building, 2nd Floor Ballroom- most Meals, Welcome activities
3 Residence Halls - Bader A & B Halls, Cooper Hall, Animas Hall
Workshops - Noble Hall, Jones Hall
Food & Mealtimes
What meals are we providing? All plus snacks!!
Sunday, June 23rd Appetizers, (4:30-6pm) and Dinner (6-8pm)
Monday, June 24th- 3 meals on June 24th (Breakfast 7:30-8:30, Lunch 12-1, Dinner 6-8pm)
Tuesday, June 25th 3 meals plus snack break
Wednesday, June 26th, 2 meals (breakfast and boxed lunch)
Other options for food are in the Dining Hall in the Student Union Building
Mealtimes in the Dining Hall are standard unless different times are requested before your conference stay. Standard mealtimes are as follows: Breakfast: 8am to 9am, Lunch: 12pm to 1pm, Dinner: 5pm-6pm
Special dietary needs
Communicate with a conference liaison for any special dietary needs
Service Animals
Only service animals are allowed. Please notify a conference liaison if you are bringing a service animal.
https://wiki.fortlewis.edu/display/POL/Service+and+Support+Animals+on+Campus
Campus Housing
No smoking allowed: FLC is a smoke-free campus. Smoking, vamping, and the sale and use of tobacco products, vaping products, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in all College-owned and operated buildings and grounds.
Suggested Items to Bring
Fan: There is no AC in any of the residence halls and nor does FLC have fans to rent out. However, it is cool at night and we suggest opening windows at night to cool down the room and suite.
Toiletries (e.g. toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
Provided items from campus housing
Linens
Towels
Blankets
Laundry/ Housekeeping: Coin operated laundry is available in most residence halls. We do not provide housekeeping during your stay. Please, if you need cleaning products to clean up a spill, contact your conference liaison.
There is a $50.00 charge for each lost key, payable by Purchaser to the College. Keys not turned in to the Student Union and Event Services Office by checkout time shall be considered lost.
There is a $15.00 charge for each lost key card, payable by Purchaser to the College. Key cards not turned in to the Student Union and Event Services Office by checkout time shall be considered to be lost.
Conference Liaisons & Contact Information
Questions? Start by asking Paige, Janice, Angela or one of the 4 Corners Conference Committee members
Housing, food & logistics- Paige Prescott - paige@computersciencealliance.org
Marketing & Communications- Angela Marquez - ayazzie@arizona.edu
Schedule, presenters, workshops- Janice Mak - janice.mak@asu.edu
24 hour Fort Lewis College helpline, including housing and key needs 970-919-0385
Lainey Severson - She, Her, Hers | Event And Conference Services Coordinator | Fort Lewis College | Student Union And Event Services
Office: 970-247-6254
Email: ebseverson@fortlewis.edu
Can answer questions regarding: FLC Rules, Regulations and Accommodations