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Join us at the virtual Symposium in Gather.Town using this link https://bit.ly/UWFSymposium_2022.
The UWF Symposium is accessible in Gather.Town through Thursday, April 14 at 5:00 pm (CST).
Gather.Town Guide
Click the pop-out icon on the top right of the embedded document to download the Gather.Town Guide or share it with any attendees through google drive.
Get familiar with Gather.Town and do a live walk-through of the Gather.Town Demo using this link.
Learn how to interact with objects that glow
See how you can use private space to have private conversations or have one more pep talk with your presenting team.
Get familiar with how virtual posters are shown and how you can use the space and functions for live presentations!
Gather.Town Guide.pdfCreating your avatar to connect in Gather.Town
Step 1: Using Chrome or Firefox, click on the Gather.Town link provided to enter the space and confirm that you wish to enter (a specific link for the Symposium will be shared closer to the event date).
Step 2: Press "Allow" when Chrome or Firefox asks to use audio and video on the top left corner of your screen.
Step 3: Check to make sure the correct microphone and webcam devices are selected and working properly.
Step 4: Enter your UWF email address (xy123@students.uwf.edu) if prompted.
All presenters and volunteers will receive an identifier code before the Symposium so that you can easily identify your peer's avatars, along with your name. More information to come.
Step 5: Click on your avatar to change its appearance.
How To Interact
How To Interact
Follow: On the right side of the screen, a list of participants will appear. You can search the participants you’d like to interact with and press 'Follow' for a pathway to them.
Direct chat: click on a name you would like to chat with (group or directly).
Controls: Use your keyboard arrow keys or WASD to walk around the space. You will be automatically connected by video and audio when you are in close proximity to someone else in the space.
Mute: To mute your microphone, press the microphone icon on your video.
Interact: Walk up to a poster or object and press the 'X' key to interact with it.
Ghost Mode: Hold down the 'G' key to enter ghost mode, allowing you to move through the space without bumping into anyone.
Virtual Event Etiquette
Virtual Event Etiquette
-- Mute your mic audio whenever someone else is presenting.
-- Have the best audio and video quality possible, as well as a reliable internet connection.
-- Because there is a small delay with audio and video calls, wait a second before responding to someone in the call so that you do not cut them off mid-sentence.
-- Do not have extremely loud or distracting audio in the background while you are speaking.
-- Wear business casual attire or UWF apparel.
Accommodations and Code of Conduct
Accommodations and Code of Conduct
Important note for all attendees and presenters:
The University of West Florida and Office of Undergraduate Research are committed to maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment across all of our programs. who would like to request disability accommodations are requested to advise UWF by contacting the ADA Program Office at (850) 474-2694 or 711 (TTY). Guests and attendees can make that request and read all details here, Public Event Accommodations.
The University of West Florida is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning and to the development of ethically responsible individuals. University students and student organizations are expected to uphold appropriate standards of behavior and to respect the rights and privileges of others. All students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, and board of governors and university regulations, and policies. For access and a complete version click here, UWF Student Code of Conduct.
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