Local Arrangements

Conference Location

Our conference hotel is the Knoxville Marriott. From the hotel web site:

On a hilltop overlooking the Tennessee River, the Knoxville Marriott is connected to the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and within walking distance of Knoxville's thriving business community. Next door is the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and a few feet beyond is the exciting riverfront including the Gateway Regional Visitors Center, Volunteer Marina, Regas Riverside Tavern and the Star of Knoxville Riverboat. The hotel is within one mile of the University of Tennessee and the historical district, 45 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and 20 minutes to the McGhee Tyson Airport.

Conference Dining Services

Breakfast, Lunch, and Refreshments

The conference fee includes continental breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday and refreshments during breaks, Monday afternoon through Friday morning.

Special accommodations and/or dietary requirements should be noted on the Conference registration form.

Knoxville and East Tennessee

Here are some links to sites that will help you explore Knoxville and the surrounding region.

On-Site Facilities

Messages

During the conference (May 17-21), telephone messages will be taken at the on-site CUG Conference Office (1-865) 637-1234

Faxes

A fax machine (1-865) 637-1193 is available at the CUG Conference Office for conference-related business.

E-mail and Personal Computers

An E-mail room will be equipped with a limited number of personal computers graciously provided by Apple. SSH will be available on all systems. There will be a laser printer on the LAN as well. One of the personal computers and the printer are designated for the use of speakers for last minute changes to presentations. You may also bring your laptop computer to the E-mail room and either connect to an Ethernet hub or use wireless LAN, 802.11b cards for access to the LAN and the Internet. Please note that you must provide wireless 801.11b cards and power supplies required for your laptop. The Ethernet hub accepts RJ-45 modular jacks. The E-mail room will not be available after noon on Friday.

Speaker Preparation

We invite speakers to use the personal computer and the printer in the E-mail room for last minute changes. We will provide video projectors in all technical and general session rooms. Please find time before sessions and during breaks to test your laptop connection to the video projectors. Please come to the Conference Office if you need assistance.

Business Services

A complete set of business support services is available at the hotel. There is also a Kinkos about a mile from the hotel at 1715 W. Cumberland Avenue. You can send documents to print at this store via the Kinko's web site.

Photocopying

A copy machine for making a limited number of copies is available in the Conference Office. If you plan to distribute copies of your presentation, please bring sufficient copies with you. You may also have copies made at the hotel business office for a charge.

Voltage

The United States operates on a 120V system; those traveling from outside the US may need an adaptor. Check the Voltage Valet for information on requirements and to find adapters.

Special Assistance

Any requests for special assistance during the Conference should be noted on the "Special Requirements" area of the registration form, or you may contact the Local Arrangements Committee.

Smoking Policy

There is no smoking allowed at the Conference.

Social Events

Cray Inc. Reception

Cray Inc. will host a reception on Tuesday evening in the Knoxville Marriott, Riverview Room. All conference participants and their guests are invited to attend.

CUG Chorus

For the last few years, some of our attendees have formed a CUG Chorus. It started a few years ago, with the adaptation of a clypso tune as "Thought I Heard my User Say" and have performed it together with other songs at CUG conferences. We are forming another group to sing at CUG 2004 and would love to have you join us. We have a lot of fun and perform for about 10 minutes. We rehearse the day before, sometimes the day we perform; typically at the Cray reception. Contact Bob Winget for more information.

CUG Night Out

On Wednesday, all attendees are invited to enjoy a night out organized by the Local Arrangements Committee. We will be walking across the street to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. We'll start with a casual dinner and cash bar in the rotunda, followed by access to all the fun exhibits in the museum. This includes the fully interactive exhibits in The Playground, so bring your sneakers!

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is a 32,000-square foot building that honors the past, celebrates the present and promotes the future of women's basketball.