About this event
Directors present an overall report of the Center's activities. Faculty present research proposals to members. They also give progress presentations for the research funded through the center. Students present posters describing the research. New proposals are voted on by the members. Visitors interested in membership are welcome if they are willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
All of the arrangements are ready for the upcoming members-only midyear workshop, the CHREC Midyear Workshop 2009 (CMW09), on June 2-3 in Roanoke, VA. The registration, hotel, and travel information is now posted on the CHREC Midyear Workshop 2009 Web Page for your convenience.
Dr. Athanas would like to emphasize that you do not need a rental car if you arrive via the Roanoke airport as there is a free shuttle to the Hotel Roanoke.
Also, a draft of the workshop agenda is available on the CHREC Midyear Workshop 2009 Web Page.
We ask that everyone planning to attend the workshop to please register ASAP (via the registration link at the top of the CHREC Midyear Workshop 2009 Web Page), please no later than May 15th. There is no registration fee and the form is very short.
The conference hotel, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center has extended its deadline for the special discounted block rate to this Friday, May 8th. Please make your hotel reservations by this Friday to receive the discounted rate. Please see the link below.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Updated 5/6/2009
A limited number of government rate rooms are available for $96 per night, single and $116 per night, double for federal and state employees. Room reservations may be made at https://secure.hilton.com/en/dt/res/choose_dates.jhtml;?ctyhocn=ROASWDT, or by calling (540) 985-5900. When reserving online, please be sure the Group/Convention Code "CH1" to receive the conference government rate. Upon arrival, you will be expected to produce a photo ID issued by your employer in order to qualify for this rate.
An additional block of conference rate rooms is also available for $134 per night, single and $154 per night, double. Room reservations may be made at https://secure.hilton.com/en/dt/res/choose_dates.jhtml;?ctyhocn=ROASWDT, or by calling (540) 985-5900. When reserving online, please be sure the Group/Convention Code "CH2" to receive the conference rate. Additionally, these rates are valid for a few days before and after the conference, in case you would like to extend your visit.