2015 ACMS Conference
Redeemer University College (Ancaster, ON, Canada)
May 27 – May 30, 2015
Conference Information
Invited Speakers
Pre-conference Professional Development WorkshopAre you preparing for promotion and tenure? Are you a graduate student contemplating your professional future? Are you an experience faculty member seeking to reinvigorate your scholarly work? Would you like to think more deeply about the connections between your discipline and your faith? Are you looking for a few days of quiet to work on a scholarly project? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the ACMS Pre-Conference Workshop is for you. Please visit Pre-conference Professional Development Workshop page for more information on the workshop, including a schedule. Conference SchedulePlease find the conference schedule here. ExcursionsOn Thursday afternoon, conference participants will have the option to take one of two excursions. Conference participants are requested to pay the appropriate fee at the same time as housing and meals, when contacting Redeemer Campus Services.
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Bertrand Russell Archives – http://www.mcmaster.ca/russdocs/russell.htm RegistrationRegistration is now open. Please go to the Online Registration page to register for the conference. Please note that, this year, the cost and sign-up for housing and food is separate from the conference registration fee and will occur directly with Redeemer University College. On-Campus AccommodationsAir conditioned four bedroom townhouse style accommodations with two shared bathrooms, a common sitting area and a kitchenette. If you have mobility issues, please request to be placed in a ground level bedroom. Ground level bedrooms are limited and will be on a request basis only, until units are filled. Each room has two single beds. Linens, one pillow, one blanket and daily towel service and complimentary hotel sized soap will be provided. Please note that blow driers, irons and toiletries such as shampoo and conditioner are not provided. Cooking is not permitted in the accommodations. WiFi is avialable for all guests.
Because of the challenges with conversion rates, you will be directed to call Redeemer University College campus services to complete the reservations for your lodging, meals, and excursion. Instructions appear on the Check Out page of the online registration form. A cancellation fee of $50.00 will be applied to all cancellations. To cancel your registration, please send request in writing to Darlene Komadan no later than May 16 to receive a refund. Any requests after May 16 will be on a consideration basis to quality for a partial refund. Off-Campus AccommodationsFor conference attenders who would like to stay off campus, we recommend: MealsPlease find the Schedule of Meals attached. Be sure to order the desired number of meals from Darlene Komadan (see contact information above) whether or not you opt for on- or off-campus accommodations. General InquiriesQuestions about excursions, food and accommodations, contact Darlene Komadan dkomadan [at] redeemer.ca or call toll free 1-877-779-0913 x4521 during 8:30-4:30 EST. Email correspondence is preferred. Questions about conference program: contact Kevin Vander Meulen – acms2015 [at] cs.redeemer.ca Directions to Redeemer University CollegeFor directions and a detailed map, please visit Directions. Redeemer University College WiFi on CampusRedeemer University College campus (including accommodations) has WiFi network available. Travel InformationRegistrants from outside of Canada should be aware that a passport is required both to enter Canada and to return home. When traveling by plane, the nearest airports to Redeemer University College are:
Airport Shuttle InformationFor ride sharing from the airports to Redeemer, conference participants are invited to use the Airport Aggregator. Otherwise, the following companies service nearby airports.
Weather in Ancaster, OntarioFor an accurate weather forecast visit: The Weather Network. Conference SponsorsThe ACMS conference organizers would like to thank the following sponsors: |