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Computer Tips
Connectivity at the University of Colorado with a Work-Issued Laptop
It has been our experience that conference attendees who plan to use a work-issued laptop to connect to the Internet while attending a conference at the University of Colorado in Boulder frequently have some challenges not encountered by attendees who are using personal laptops.
To help facilitate a smooth registration on our campus, we would like to encourage you to work with your IT department prior to arriving on campus to ensure that the computer you are bringing is configured to join a public network.
- Make sure you are using your operating system’s firewall.
- Make sure that the TCIP/IP Properties of you Internet connection (wired or wireless) are set to:
- Obtain an IP Address Automatically
- Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically
- Remove any WINS addresses
- In your browser options remove any proxy server settings (Depending how it was configured you may need an administrative password or admin permission to remove this) and never dial a connection is set.
- If your IT Department has any questions, please have them call our Help Desk at 303-492-1291 for assistance.
Transportation
Air Travel:
Denver International Airport (DIA) www.flydenver.com
Airlines Serving DIA www.flydenver.com/flights/airlines.asp
Ground Transportation at DIA:
RTD skyRide
The RTD skyRide service provides bus transportation between DIA and the University of Colorado campus in Boulder for a fee of $12 one way. The skyRide drivers are not able to provide change, so you must present exact payment in cash at the time of boarding. For Route AB schedules and further information, please go to the skyRide webpage at http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide_SubHome.shtml .
Boulder Super Shuttle
The National Organic Symposium has contracted with Boulder Super Shuttle (303-227-0000 or http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?GC=MLCCW for reservations) to provide door-to-door service from Denver International Airport to Boulder hotels and UC-Boulder. The Shuttle departs DIA at 10 minutes past the hour from 6:10 AM - 12:10 AM for Boulder, seven days/week and the trip takes approximately 90 minutes. The fare is approximately $25.00 per person each way or $46 round trip. Upon arrival at DIA, take the train from the gate areas to the terminal and proceed up the escalators to Level 5 / Baggage Claim. Claim your luggage, and then proceed directly to the SuperShuttle Boulder counter (open daily 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) across from the water feature under the Ground Transportation signs. Our counter staff will direct you to the appropriate shuttle loading area on Island 5. You must make an advance reservation or check in by 11:00 PM to guarantee space on the 12:10 AM shuttle. SuperShuttle does have 24-hour service, when the counter is closed call 303-444-0808 for dispatch or make an advance reservation. Wait times will vary.
NOTE: reservations are strongly recommended but not required for departure from DIA; however, you must check in at the SuperShuttle counter at DIA on baggage claim level, DOOR 504 LANE 5 - TERMINAL WEST [seating is guaranteed ONLY by checking in at the DIA counter]. Reservations are required for return to DIA from Boulder locations.
Rental vehicles are available from major rental car companies at DIA (see http://www.flydenver.com/gt/rental.asp). Boulder is 60-80 minutes by freeway from Denver International Airport (DIA), depending on weather and traffic.
Train and Motor Coach Travel:
Denver has four AMTRAK passenger trains daily and is a major hub for interstate motor coach travel.
Amtrak www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Greyhound www.greyhound.com
Local Information
Boulder www.bouldercoloradousa.com
Denver www.denver.org
Ft. Collins www.ftcollins.com
University of Colorado at Boulder www.colorado.edu
Accommodations
Hotels:
The properties listed below have a block of rooms held for NOS 2009 and offer a special rate to conference attendees. Shuttles will run several times daily between these hotels and the UC-Boulder campus. Early reservations are recommended.
St. Julien (rates approx. $210)
900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302
Phone 720-406-9696
For reservations call 877-303-0900 toll free or the main line and mention group code NOS 2009.
Millenium (rates approx $139/169, with limited availability government rates of $105/115)
1345 28th St., Boulder, CO 80302
Phone 303-443-3850
For government reservations
For non-government reservations
Roadway Inn and Suites Boulder Broker Inn (rates approx. $99)
555 30th St., Boulder, CO 80303
Phone 303-449-1752
For reservations call the main line, mention group code NOS.
Best Western Boulder Inn (rates approx. $114/124)
770 28th St., Boulder, CO 80303
Phone 303-449-3800
For reservations, call main line or toll-free reservation line 800-780-7234, or online at the web address above (under the reserve a room tab).
Use group code NOS.
Activities
The University Recreation Center is available for your use for a fee of $5.00 per day with your conference card.
In addition to the scheduled mixers, poster sessions, and banquet, a variety of organized activities and excursions will be available for symposium participants and guests. Please see tour descriptions below.
Click here to register for activities.
Tour Information
Banjo Billy’s Bus Tour
Tues. 6/9/09 and Wed. 6/10/09 2-3:30 PM $15
This 80 minute, PG-13 funky guided tour of downtown Boulder, "The Hill" and Chautauqua is filled with ghost, history and crime stories. Ride a saddle, sit in a lazy boy, this ain't no typical bus. www.banjobilly.com
Celestial Seasonings & Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art
Sun. 6/7/09 1-6 PM $15
A tour of Celestial Seasoning is a Sensational Experience! The 45 minute tour includes a walk through the Art Gallery, samplings at the Tea Sampling Bar, a walk through the Factory where 8 million tea bags are produced daily and an experience in the famous Mint Room (sure to clear your sinuses). Conclude your visit with a stop in the Celestial Tea Shop & Emporium, where you will find all kinds of teas, apparel, gifts and collectibles. www.celestialseasonings.com
Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art has housed a magnificent private collection of American Western art - majestic landscapes, wildlife, American cowboys and Native American original paintings and bronze sculpture since 1950. Enjoy the walking tour and browsing through the gift shop. Many of these works of art are the inspiration for the Leanin’ Tree line of greeting cards. www.leanintree.com/museum.html
Chautauqua Park Hike
Mon. 6/8/09, Tues. 6/9/09, or Wed. 6/10/09 1-4 PM $0
The city of Boulder began preserving wild lands over 100 years ago! In 1898 Boulder citizens approved a bond issue to purchase 80 acres of land to be used as a "Chautauqua." Over the next twenty-two years Flagstaff Mountain, Bear Mountain, Royal Arch, and Green Mountain were added to the early protected land system. Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium was built in 1898. Chautauqua Ranger Cottage built in 1987. There are a variety of trails beginning at the Ranger Station and traveling below the Flatirons. Open Space & Mtn Parks Trails & Recreation.
Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado
Must be 21 years of age and have identification.
Mon. 6/8/09 1-6 PM $25
Come see and taste traditional brewing in the Rocky Mountains! Since 1873 Coors brewing has thrived on a legacy of quality, innovation and customer service. The tour includes a 30 minute walk through our malting, brewing and packaging processes, sampling of Coors fine products in our hospitality lounge and shopping in the Coors & Co. gift shop. Beer samples are limited in quantity and available only to those 21 years and older with proper ID. The visit takes about 90 minutes.
Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado
Wed. 6/10/09 2-5 PM $7.50
With seating for 210 in its star theatre, Fiske Planetarium is the largest facility of its kind between Chicago and Los Angeles. The planetarium is equipped with a Zeiss Model VI star projector and an automated projection control system that operates hundreds of projectors. Fiske is also home to one of three “Science on a Sphere” (developed by NOAA) that shows Earth and other planetary bodies from the viewpoint of orbiting spacecraft. In addition the planetarium serves as a teaching facility for astronomy and other classes. http://fiske.colorado.edu/
5K Fun Run
Tues. 6/9/09 5:45-8:15 AM $7.50
Location and course TBD.
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