Accommodations

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Embassy Suites
Price: $128 single/double (includes breakfast and evening reception)
Location: 2601 Canyon Blvd., Boulder
Group Rate Cut-Off: Friday, December 29, 2023
Parking: $15 daily self park

Hilton Garden Inn
Price: $109 single/double
Location: 2601 Canyon Blvd., Boulder
Group Rate Cut-Off:Friday, December 29, 2023
Parking: $15 daily self park

Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder
Price: $179 single/double (includes breakfast)
Location: 2550 Canyon Blvd, Boulder
Group Rate Cut-Off: Friday, December 29, 2023
Parking: $20 daily self park

Meals

Pre-purchased Box Meals
Box meals for lunches are available for pre-purchase with registration Wednesday - Friday for an additional $19 per box meal.  Limited number of box meals will be available to purchase at on-site registration.

(Note for Students: Lunch will be provided for student travel awardees and student paper finalists on Thursday, January 12, so those students should not purchase a box meal for that day.)

Violet Peak
Rustandy Wing - Business Cafe: Monday-Friday (1/8-1/12), 8:00-14:00
North Engineering Lobby: Wednesday-Friday (1/10-1/12), 8:00-15:00

Violet Peak offers everything from coffee and espresso to smoothies and sandwiches.

Local Restaurants
Basemar Shopping Center Restuarants
Boulder Restaurants

Parking

Parking permits are available for purchase online for $20. Please follow the instructions below to purchase your permit:

1. Go to our Parking Services website: CU PARKING SERVICES

2. Select Online Services (top right corner of web page)

3. Select Purchase Event Parking

4. Select Event Type - (Conferences)

5. Select the Event you are attending: 01.09-01.12.24 USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting

6. Enter Voucher Code ( NRSM3206 ) and Click

7. Select the Permit Type ($5, Per Day permit will pop up) with Location Lot 436

8. Select the Location Lot 436 (should display correct location/lot already, just click on it)

9. Add your Vehicle Information (click add vehicle button to add information) Check Out Be sure to Add your Email.

   NOTE: It is recommended if renting a vehicle wait to purchase parking permit until you have the actual license plate information. Be sure to enter your plate information correctly to avoid citation. Permits do not need to be printed, your license plate is your permit.

50th Anniversary Banquet Dinner

The 50th Anniversary Banquet Dinner (cash bar) will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel (2601 Canyon Blvd., Boulder) on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 6:30-9:00. The cost of the banquet dinner is included in the registration fee. Please be prepared to show a government ID/passport and wear conference badge in order to consume alcohol. The legal age to drink in Colorado is 21.

Guests banquet tickets can be pre-purchased for $50 through registration.

Internet

Personal Laptop or Phone Internet Access

UCB Guest wireless allows campus guests quick and easy access to the Internet. Guests simply choose UCB Guest Wireless SSID, open a web browser, and agree to Terms and Conditions of Use in order to and are immediately be able to browse the Internet. After 24 hours, guests are required to once again accept the Terms and Conditions of Use.

UCB Guest wireless only provides general Internet use. Guests cannot access CU Boulder resources that require on-campus connections, such as Library resources and other protected servers and services that are provided strictly for CU Boulder affiliated students, faculty and staff members.

Note: Whenever sensitive data is transmitted wirelessly, a VPN should be used for secure data transmission

To connect:

1. Select UCB Guest as your wireless network.

2. Open a web browser and go to www.colorado.edu. You will be automatically redirected to a registration page

3. Review the Guest Wireless Policy.

4. Click on the Agree button.

5. You are now free to use UCB Guest Wireless for basic Internet activity for 24 hours.

6. Re-registration is required every 24 hours.

Guest Wireless Ports
All common web and VPN traffic is available through UCB Guest Wireless; however, some applications will not be able to connect due to the necessary port not being open on UCB Guest Wireless network. The following ports are available:

Web: 80/tcp, 443/tcp
Email:
Secure SMTP – 587/tcp
Secure IMAP – 993/tcp
Secure POP – 995/tcp
SSH – 22/tcp
FTP – 20/tcp, 21/tcp
VPN
(PPTP) – 1723/tcp
(IKE) – 500/tcp & udp
(IPSEC) – 4500/tcp & udp, 10000/tcp & udp
(GRE) – protocol 47
(ESP) - protocol 50
(AH) - protocol  51

Eduroam
The eduroam service is an international secure federated access service, allowing for members of participating institutions to access a secure wireless network when on the CU Boulder campus. Campus visitors from institutions participating in eduroam can simply select eduroam from their operating system Wi-Fi options and connect to eduroam using their institution's credentials. If you experience any issues with eduroam while visiting CU Boulder, please contact your home institution's service desk.
Campus visitors not from a participating institution should use the UCB Guest wireless service.

IT Service Center Assistance
303-735-4357 (5-HELP) or OITHelp@colorado.edu
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

FOR COMPUTER LAB 252 ONLY INTERNET ACCESS
For use on computers in computer Lab 252 for internet access only go to the USNC-URSI NRSM registration area located in the lobby for information.

Sustainability

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) has a long history of global leadership in sustainability. From being the first university to establish a recycling program, to being the first university to rank “gold” through the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS), CU-Boulder has been a leader in climate and energy research, interdisciplinary environmental studies programs and in engaging in "green" practices on campus for more than half a century. We invite you to be a part of the CU sustainability initiatives and participate in one or more of these green practices:

Purchase carbon offsets for your air travel:

The conference organizers are committed to making this conference a sustainable event.  CU Conference Services has collaborated with the Environmental Center at the University of Colorado Boulder to allow conference attendees to purchase carbon-offset credits. 

The purchase of carbon offsets represents a reduction in emissions from a specific energy project to offset those created by air/auto travel to attend the conference.  These carbon emission reduction projects would not be possible without the financial resources that the purchase provides.  Recent projects include landfill methane capture for use as fuel for a local brick factory in Oklahoma; coal bed methane capture, new trucking efficiencies, and rooftop solar water heater installation on affordable housing in Colorado.  For more information on the University’s carbon offset program, please visit the Environmental Center Website.  These carbon offsets are available for purchase at an additional cost, based on attendee travel, on the conference registration form.

Bring a travel coffee mug and a re-fillable water bottle for use while at CU Boulder.

Look for the compost and recycling bins provided for your use at the zero-waste breaks during the Conference.

Transportation

AIRPORT & LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

All major airlines have flights into Denver International Airport (Airport code DEN, locally called DIA). A variety of surface transportation is available from DIA to Boulder.

The Regional Transportation District SkyRide (RTD city bus route “AB”) is the least expensive and travels to Boulder via Denver and U.S. 36. Travel time is approximately 90 minutes. Once in Boulder, exit at the Boulder terminal and take a taxi or city bus to your hotel.  RTD Bus Schedule.

Eight Black Airport Shuttle is a locally owned and operated shuttle service that focuses on resource sustainability and minimizing environmental impact. It is recommended that you make a reservation online via the following website for outgoing service from DIA to Boulder: Eight Black Airport Shuttle.

SuperShuttle provides transport from the airport to most local hotels: SuperShuttle Reservations.

Rental cars are available at the airport. We do suggest making advance reservations. Boulder is located 26 miles northwest of Denver via U.S. 36. If you decide to take a taxi from the airport, be sure to agree upon the fare with the driver prior to departure from the airport.

Shuttles will not be provided from hotels to the university.   

Boulder local Buses: https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/bus

Car Rentals:          

·     eGo CarShare:  www.carshare.org 

·     Zipcar:  www.zipcar.com

Boulder B-Cycle (a community non-profit bike sharing system): www.boulder.bcycle.com/

City walking paths and maps: https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/boulder-walks-program

Venue

LOCATION OF MEETING

All scientific sessions will be held at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Engineering Center and the Mathematics Auditorium. Click here for the University Campus Map.
Download campus map finder on phone: https://www.campus-maps.com/cu-boulder/. The physical address for the Engineering Building is: 1111 Engineering Drive.

CAMPUS MAP and walking directions from parking lot

ECCR Classroom Wing Floor Plan & Mathematics Auditorium

WEATHER

Boulder’s weather in January is notorious for its unpredictability and can range from snow and freezing temperatures to mild, balmy weather with temperatures near 60°F (16°C). Normally, however, the weather is sunny and rather cool (40°F or 4°C) during the month, and there is little snow. Participants should bring appropriate clothing.

CAMPUS CLOSURES, EXTREME WEATHER, AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

Be in the know. Know what to do.
CU Conference Services is committed to keeping our guests notified with up-to-date and real-time information in the infrequent event of campus closures, extreme weather and other emergencies. CUCS accomplishes this goal by providing a Keyword to opt-in to our automated RAVE Alert System.  

Individuals simply text “CUCONFERENCE” to 67283. (Not case sensitive)

Individuals may end it by texting “STOP” at any time to 67283.  Alerts are sent straight to mobile devices via our text messaging service. 

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing timely warnings and/or emergency notifications for situations that represent a serious or continuing threat to the campus community and visiting guests.  If warranted, warnings may be followed by a clarification and/or instructional statement from CU Conference Services administration.

How to find additional information in an emergency

·       On your mobile device—Watch for text or e-mail alerts in the case of a campus closure or if there is a threat to personal safety.

·       On the web—Visit www.colorado.edu for detailed campus closure and emergency information and updates.

·       On the phone—Call the campus info line at 303-492-INFO (4636) for recorded information and updates relating to campus alerts.

·       By e-mail—Check your e-mail after an emergency for support and resource information.

·       On social media—Like CU Boulder on Facebook and follow @cuboulder and @cuboulderalerts on Twitter.

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

·     Campus and Off-Campus Emergencies                            911

·     CU Police Department (On-Campus, Non-Emergency)     303-492-6666

·     City of Boulder Police Department (Non-Emergency)        303-441-3333

·     Boulder Community Hospital                                            303-415-7000
4747 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

SMOKING

The University is a smoke-free environment; smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus. Electronic cigarettes are included in the smoking ban.

ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to excellence in all aspects of personal and academic life. We recognize that alcohol abuse and misuse is a significant impediment to achieving this excellence. Therefore, CU-Boulder permits only the responsible, legal consumption of alcohol. The university complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning alcohol and illegal drugs.

LAW RELATED TO ALCOHOL & DRUG USE

Persons under 21 years of age cannot legally possess or consume alcoholic beverages.  The furnishing of alcoholic beverages to underage persons is prohibited. Individuals who are of legal drinking age may possess and consume alcohol only in the privacy of their room with the door closed in their assigned residence hall room or at official conference catered events. Alcohol cannot be consumed or carried in open containers on any street, sidewalk, alley, automobile, or public area on campus. Any participant who consumes or possesses alcohol contrary to the above are subject to request for departing the premises and, upon request, shall leave the premises immediately.

The possession, use, sale, manufacturing, or distribution of Illegal ("Illegal" means unlawful under Colorado state law or federal law) drugs in the residence halls, including marijuana and drug paraphernalia including but not limited to pipes, hookahs, bongs, water pipes, etc. is not permitted. Marijuana remains a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substance Act and, accordingly, is Illegal.  Any participant who involves themselves in the use of possession of Illegal drugs are subject to the campus’s request to depart the premises and, upon request, shall leave the premises. A participant may also be subject to legal action.

Possession of firearms, explosives, fireworks, incendiary devices, ammunition, other weapons, or instruments designed to look like any of the above will result in the possible immediate removal from campus.