Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers
Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers
Final Program - American Society of Civil Engineers
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ADA Compliance: The Oakland Marriott City Center is barrier-free in<br />
compliance with the <strong>American</strong>s with Disabilities Act (ADA). While ASCE/Geo-<br />
Institute will make every effort to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> the physically challenged,<br />
accommodations cannot be guaranteed without prior notification<br />
Attendee Packets: The packet you receive at the on-site Registration Desk<br />
includes your name badge, the tickets for events you have ordered, PDH<br />
information, and general announcements.<br />
Badge Policy and Ribbons: Your name and badge is your admission<br />
to the Congress. Please wear your badge at all times while in the hotel. We<br />
recommend you remove your badge when leaving the hotel. Where tickets<br />
are required, please bring them with you as you will not be admitted without<br />
one. Ribbons are available at the Congress registration desk.<br />
Cancellations: Cancellation must have been received in writing at ASCE<br />
headquarters by March 5, to receive a refund <strong>of</strong> the registration fee. A $100<br />
processing fee is deducted from all refunds. Additional event tickets will be<br />
fully refunded if cancelled in writing by March 5. NO REFUNDS will be<br />
granted for cancellations received after March 5, 2012.<br />
Child Care: For those seeking child care services during the Geo-Congress,<br />
Bananas is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it referral and support agency serving Northern Alameda<br />
County including Oakland, CA. Bananas has been serving the Northern<br />
Alameda County for thirty-eight years and provides listings <strong>of</strong> “babysitters.”<br />
Babysitters have at least 2 references from former clients. For more<br />
information, contact Bananas at http://www.bananasinc.org/ or contact the<br />
referral number at 510-658-0381. The Geo-Institute <strong>of</strong> ASCE provides this<br />
listing for information only, and does not imply an endorsement <strong>of</strong> the services<br />
provided.<br />
Congress Attire: The dress code for the Congress is business casual (i.e.<br />
slacks, casual dresses). Meeting room temperatures will vary, so wear layered<br />
clothing to ensure your personal comfort. We also recommend attendees wear<br />
comfortable shoes.<br />
Congress Proceedings: To pick up your CD <strong>of</strong> the Conference<br />
Proceedings, present the ticket you received in your registration packet to<br />
a staff member at the Registration Desk. After the Conference, CDs may be<br />
ordered by calling 1-800-548-2723 (US) or 703-295-6300.<br />
Medical Emergencies: The Geo-Institute hopes that your visit to Oakland<br />
and the 2012 Geo-Congress will be free <strong>of</strong> medical incident. However, if you<br />
become ill at the Oakland Marriott City Center, please contact the Front Desk<br />
and tell them you have a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.<br />
The closest medical facility is:<br />
Alameda County Medical Center- Highland Hospital (3 miles away) 1411<br />
East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602<br />
No Smoking Policy: ASCE supports a “No Smoking” policy. Smoking is<br />
prohibited in the Oakland City Center and all venues hosting ASCE events.<br />
Registration Benefits<br />
Registration Categories<br />
FULL – Member, Non-Member, Speaker & Moderator<br />
Short Courses<br />
Separate ticket<br />
Welcome Reception<br />
Plenary Sessions<br />
Technical Sessions<br />
GENERAL iNfORmATiON<br />
Post-Congress Evaluations: An electronic evaluation will be sent out to<br />
all attendees immediately following the Congress. Please complete and return<br />
to ensure future conferences meet your expectations.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Hours (PDH): You may earn up to 32<br />
PDHs, which are nationally recognized units <strong>of</strong> record, by attending conference<br />
technical sessions. Please note that there are differences from state to state in<br />
continuing education requirements from pr<strong>of</strong>essional engineering licensure.<br />
Each state licensing board has the final authority to approve courses, credits,<br />
PDHs and other methods <strong>of</strong> earning credits in that state. ASCE does not keep<br />
a record <strong>of</strong> credits earned and strongly recommends that individuals keep their<br />
own records <strong>of</strong> credits earned. Submit your credits to the licensing board and<br />
regularly check for specific continuing education requirements in the jurisdictions<br />
that affect pr<strong>of</strong>essional engineering licensure and the ability to renew licensure.<br />
Certificates will be provided upon request at the conclusion <strong>of</strong> the Congress. For<br />
details on your state’s requirements, please go to www.ncees.org/licensure/<br />
licensing_boards.<br />
Recording Policy: Video or audio recording <strong>of</strong> any education session is<br />
strictly prohibited without prior written permission from both the Geo-Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
ASCE and the session presenter(s).<br />
Weather in Oakland, California – March: The average day<br />
temperature is 63˚F/17.2˚C and the evening temperature is 47˚F/8.3˚C.<br />
For more information about Oakland or the surrounding area, please visit the<br />
destination page on the Congress Website, www.geocongress2012.org.<br />
Registration Hours<br />
Saturday, March 24 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday, March 25 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.<br />
Monday, March 26 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, March 27 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, March 28 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.<br />
Thursday, March 29 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<br />
Release/Waiver<br />
Photograph Release: By submitting the Registration form, you<br />
acknowledged release <strong>of</strong> any photographs that may be incidentally taken <strong>of</strong><br />
you during these events by ASCE/Geo-Institute to be used for any purpose.<br />
Liability Waiver: By submitting the Registration form, you agreed and<br />
acknowledged that you are undertaking participation in ASCE/Geo-Institute<br />
events and activities at your own free and intentional act, and are fully aware<br />
possible physical injury might occur to you as a result <strong>of</strong> your participation.<br />
You gave this acknowledgement freely and knowingly that you are, as a result,<br />
able to participate in ASCE/Geo-Institute events, and do thereby assume<br />
responsibility for your own well-being. You also agreed not to allow any other<br />
individual to participate in your place.<br />
Lecturtes/Businees/SoA/<br />
SoP Presentations<br />
Exhibit Hall<br />
Student Days<br />
Lunch - Monday<br />
Diversity <strong>Program</strong> & Lunch<br />
– Monday<br />
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Students** � � � � � � � � � � � �<br />
Daily - Monday � � � � � � �<br />
Daily - Tuesday � � � � � �<br />
Daily – Wednesday & Thursday � � � � � �<br />
Guest � �<br />
Retiree � � � � � � � � � � �<br />
**Only students who pay $140 will receive a copy <strong>of</strong> the Proceedings.<br />
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Awards Lunch - Tuesday<br />
Lunch - Wednesday<br />
Networking Breaks<br />
Proceedings