Conference Info
From Karen Klove, UFVA Host Chair
January 10, 2010
Dear UFVA Members,
As 2010 conference host, I am pleased to invite you to the 64th annual conference of the University Film and Video Association at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Champlain between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Burlington is New England's destination lifestyle city and recent accolades for Burlington include:
The perfect small city; Number one dream town; #1 on list of 'Top Ten cities that have it all'; One of America's Top 10 college towns; Best Green Place to Live in America.
The conference will be held on Champlain College's main campus from Tuesday, August 10th through Saturday, August 14th. The annual Thursday night picnic will be held at Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center on Burlington's waterfront amidst aquariums filled with beautiful fish and ecological exhibits. Saturday night's banquet will be held in the IDX Student Life Center with extraordinary views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.
Champlain College is dedicating the whole of the campus to the conference. Our campus is compact and our panels and screenings will take place in the buildings surrounding our main quad. These buildings include Hauke Conference Center, IDX Student Life Center and S.D. Ireland Global Business and Technology Center.
Registration:
Conference registration will be available at http://www.regonline.com/ufva or through UFVA.org. The registration deadline is June 1, 2010. A $50 late fee will apply after June 1st.
Conference registration fee is $275 and includes Thursday's picnic and lunch for four days. The registration fee for sustaining/student/spouse/life member is $155
Membership in UFVA is necessary for conference participation. Join or renew your membership here. As usual, there will be world-class screenings, panels, script readings, and new media exhibits. Program proposals will be available at UFVA.org and are due by March 1, 2010.
Picnic
The traditional Thursday night picnic will be held at Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center. If you haven't had the chance to attend an Event at Echo, then this is your opportunity to experience Lake Champlain's splendor without getting wet. A ticket to the picnic is included with
each registration. Additional tickets for guests and families who will not otherwise be attending the conference can be purchased when you register for $50.
Membership Meeting
The annual membership meeting will be held Thursday afternoon. This is the one time each year when the membership meets in a formal session, with the board of directors, to discuss and vote on issues of concern to the organization. No other events will be scheduled during this time.
Golf
The annual UFVA golf tournament will be held at Kwiniaska Golf Club in Shelburne, Vermont on Friday morning. The winning foursome will receive the coveted Lipkin Cup at a special presentation at the banquet Saturday evening. The cost for greens fees and cart rentals is $60 and is in
addition to the cost of registration.
Basketball
The annual basketball game will be held in the IDX Student Life Center gym and the fee is $15.
Banquet
The Saturday evening banquet is a dressy casual affair and is the final event of the conference. It will take place in our IDX Student Life Center with beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the mountains beyond. The event will also include the traditional after dinner ceremonies and award presentations. The fee for the banquet is $60. Additional tickets for guests and families who will not otherwise be attending the conference may be purchased when you register.
Lodging:
Lodging will be fantastic this year. If you plan to stay on campus it couldn't be more convenient. Our residence halls are all on main campus and a fast and easy walk to every conference event that will be taking place. Each room comes fully furnished with complete linens and free wireless internet access. Doubles will be given on a first-come, first- served basis. After that, singles in four bedroom suites will be available. Be sure to note a preferred roommate on the registration form.
Lodging Costs:
Single occupancy, 5 nights, 4 breakfasts: $320 Main Street Suites
Double occupancy, 5 nights, 4 breakfasts: $260 Lakeview, Rowell or Hill Hall
Additional nights for early arrival: $45/night- no meals included
Family accommodations: inquire about our triple and quad rooms
If you prefer to stay off campus there are many options. However, summer in Vermont is a busy season and if you need to make hotel reservations you should do so as soon as possible.
Burlington International Airport (airport code BTV) services most major carriers, and is about four miles from downtown Burlington and Champlain College.
For more information about Burlington please visit www.vermont.org
Please check the UFVA website for conference updates and feel free to contact me with any questions.
We look forward to seeing everyone in August.
Sincerely,
Karen R. Klove MFA
UFVA Host Chair
Associate Professor
Program Director, Digital Filmmaking
Division of Communication and Creative Media
Champlain College
Burlington, VT 05401
802-651-5984
klove@champlain.edu