2023 Event Details

Date: November 10-12, 2023
Location: WSU Pullman Campus, WA.

Cost

The registration fee is $75. This fee covers transportation from pick-up locations to WSU and back, lodging for 2 nights, meals, t-shirts, conference materials, and swag. The registration fee allows for more students to participate in the conference. It costs WSU $300 per student to put on the conference. When you get accepted into the conference, you get a discount of $225 off the total cost. $75 is the only cost each student will have to pay to participate and have an enjoyable experience.

Pick-up Locations

  • Seattle: Parking lot of Nordstrom next to Bahama Breeze at the West Field (formerly South Center) Shopping Center at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, November 10 for a 7:00 a.m. departure.
  • Yakima: Pick-up at the parking lot of the Bi-Mart store at 8:50 am on Friday, November 10 for an 9:20 a.m. departure.
  • Pasco: Pick-up at the parking lot of Pasco High School at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 10 for a 11:00 a.m. departure.
  • Wenatchee: Pick-up at the parking lot of Eastmont High School, Wenatchee (955 3rd St NE, East Wenatchee, WA 98802) at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 10 for an 10:00 a.m. departure.
  • Moses Lake: Pick up at the Ernie's Truck/Fuel Stop at 10:30am on Friday, November 12 for a 11:00 am departure.
  • Othello: Pick up at the parking lot of Othello High School parking lot at 10:00 am on Friday, November 12 for a 10:30 am departure.

The pickup times are estimated times. So, we would recommend being in the stops a little before the mentioned times.

Chaperones Information:

  • Seattle:
  • Francisco Ochoa - ochoafra003@gmail.com         
  • Victor Valadez - victor.va0124@gmail.com
  • Martin Navarette - m.navarrete-contrer@wsu.edu
  • Pasco:
  • Michael Jaramio - mich04505@gmail.com
  • Wenatchee:
  • Jessica Garibay - jessica.garibay@cvch.org
  • Lizeth Lincona - licona@wahluke.net

 

Advisor Contact info: 2067569919

Lodging

Students should be aware they will most likely be housed four in a Double Queen room. This is due to budget constraints. Rooming assignments will be determined at the time of check-in.  All participants are allowed to choose a roommate with the understanding that we will do our best to accommodate those needs, but that there is no guarantee. Private rooms are not available at the hotel.

Due to the ongoing Natural Gas Outage in Pullman the hotels will not have hot water or clean sheets in the bedrooms.

Therefore, we request that students bring the following for the weekend:

  • Clean Towel
  • Blankets/Sleeping bags.
  • Pillows
  • Extra warm clothes

We hope you understand our unforeseen circumstances and can accommodate.

Food

If you have dietary needs, please let us know in your registration information, so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Packing

You will receive a confirmation letter once you are approved with additional information, and here are some suggestions:

What to Bring

Lunch for Friday, personal hygiene products (shampoo, deodorant, soap, etc. - some will be available at the hotels), comfortable and warm clothing/shoes, water bottle, alarm clock, snacks for the bus ride and during the weekend, attire for the banquet (semi-formal or business), a small backpack, sleeping bag (if desired).

What Not to Bring

Electronics (IPods, PSPs, etc.) that might be stolen or broken, weapons, drugs, alcohol, a bad attitude.

In attending the Conference, participants should be prepared to:

  • Attend and participate in each session of the Conference, understanding that participation can mean listening, sharing viewpoints, fully participating in the experiential activities or supporting those who do.
  • Refrain from using alcohol or other drugs while at the conference. This will result in immediate dismissal from the conference at their own expense.
  • Take responsibility for their own learning.
  • Agree to ask questions if they don't understand, participate even if they have done an activity before, and challenge themselves to step out of their "comfort zone."
  • Respect individual differences and the dignity of all people.
  • Keep an open mind and strive to learn a new perspective on the world.
  • Not leave the Conference property without permission from a University Official.
  • Respect the conference property and treat it accordingly.
  • Engage others in the lifelong learning process after the conclusion of the Conference.
  • Do a lot of walking around campus