2015 ACMS Conference – Redeemer University College

 

2015 ACMS Conference
Redeemer University College (Ancaster, ON, Canada)

May 27 – May 30, 2015

 

Conference Information

 

Conference coordinator:
Kevin VanderMeulen (acms2015 [at] cs.redeemer.ca)

  • The conference begins with an evening meal and program on Wednesday, May 27th. The conference concludes with a worship service in the late morning on Saturday, May 30th.
  • This year, the ACMS will offer a pre-conference workshop from Monday, May 25th to noon on Wednesday, May 27th. The workshop will have two emphases: 1) Preparing for promotion and tenure; 2)Re-energizing scholarly work.
  • Call for papers: proposals for talks should be sent toacms2015@cs.redeemer.ca. The deadline has been extended from February 16th to March 16th. For detailed information on the call for papers, click here.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students receive a 50% discount off the registration fee, housing expenses and meal costs.

 

Invited Speakers

Annalisa Crannell
Franklin & Marshall CollegeTopics:

  • Math and Art: The Good, the Bad, and the Pretty
  • In the Shadow of Desargues
Matthew Dickerson
Middlebury CollegeTopics:

  • Can Computers Reason?
  • A Danger in Loving Abstractions

Pre-conference Professional Development Workshop

Are 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 Schedule

Please find the conference schedule here.

Excursions

On 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.

 

Excursion A – Niagara Falls (CAD $40 + tax)
12:00pm Bus arrives for pick up
12:30pm Departure for Niagara Falls
1:30-4:30pm Individuals on their own to take a tour of Niagara Falls
4:45pm Board bus back to Redeemer University College
6:00pm Arrive at Redeemer

Niagara Falla information: http://niagarafallstourism.com or http://www.infoniagara.com
Boat tour of Niagara Falls: http://www.niagaracruises.com

Excursion B – Bertrand Russell Archives and A Rocha local tour (CAD $25 + tax)
1:00pm Bus arrives for pick up
1:30pm Departure for McMaster University, Bertrand Russell Archives
1:30-3:00pm Two groups on a guided tour of the BRA
3:00pm Board bus
3:30-5:00pm A Rocha waterfront trail tour
5:00pm Board bus
5:15pm Stop at escarpment lookout (if time permits)
6:00pm Arrive at Redeemer

Bertrand Russell Archives – http://www.mcmaster.ca/russdocs/russell.htm
A Rocha – http://www.arocha.ca

Registration

Registration 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 Accommodations

Air 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.

Rates per night: Single CAD $50.00 + 13% HST tax
Double room with guest CAD $60.00 + 13% HST tax
Double shared CAD $30.00 + 13% HST tax

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 Accommodations

For conference attenders who would like to stay off campus, we recommend:
Courtyard Mariott.
1224 Upper James Street – Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3B1 (6.1 km/ 3.8 miles from Redeemer)
Call 1-800-Marriott to reserve a room
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yhmcy-courtyard-hamilton/

Meals

Please 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 Inquiries

Questions 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 College

For directions and a detailed map, please visit Directions.

Redeemer University College
777 Garner Road East
Ancaster, Ontario Canada L9K 1J4
www.redeemer.ca

WiFi on Campus

Redeemer University College campus (including accommodations) has WiFi network available.

Travel Information

Registrants 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:

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport – (approximately a one-hour drive to Redeemer) www.toronto-yyz.com
  • John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport – (approximately a 15 minute drive to Redeemer)www.flyhi.ca
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport – (approximately a one and a half to two hour drive to Redeemer)buffaloairport.com

Airport Shuttle Information

For 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, Ontario

For an accurate weather forecast visit: The Weather Network.

Conference Sponsors

The ACMS conference organizers would like to thank the following sponsors: