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WELCOME TO THE ELECTRON CRYSALLOGRAPHY WORKSHOP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAVIS DAVIS CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 6TH TO AUGUST 11TH 2006
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION.
Workshop registration will take place in the lobby of the Dining Commons, Tercero Area from 4 pm onwards. After registration we have organized a welcome BBQ at Putah Creek Lodge from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. The venue is a short walk from the Tercero Area.
***For the workshop please bring along images (computer files, or negatives or prints) of crystallization trials, that you are having problems with, together with the conditions under which the trials were conducted. These pictures will be discussed and analyzed as part of the practical on day 1, to assist in troubleshooting.
REMINDER: COMPUTERS
If you bring your own portable computer to the workshop, running under Linux or Mac OSX (MacBook Pro dual-core Intels are almost as fast as the dual G5 desktop. The G4 Powerbook also works, just slower), then we can install the different software packages on your own computers and you can do the processing on your own machines. For OSX, the programs MRC, CCP4, Spider, Bsoft all work well. In order to run IPLT you need a Linux computer or partition. We also will have desktop computers in Davis during the workshop.
REMINDER: POSTERS
To encourage discussion we invite you to present a poster at the workshop. We have allocated 2 sessions for posters but we envisage that the posters will remain up for the entire week. The poster boards are ~ 8ft x 4ft, and should take two posters. Posters should therefore ideally be 4ft wide.
ACCOMMODATION: http://www.confhsg.ucdavis.edu/Accommodations.htm
We have reserved rooms through the UC Davis Conference Housing. (http://www.confhsg.ucdavis.edu). Check – in SUNDAY 6th AUGUST after 12:00 pm (noon) with checkout on SATURDAY 12th AUGUST at 12:00 pm (noon). Alternative check-in arrangements can be made if prior notice is given.
The standard single rooms are located in Lysle Leach Hall within the TERCERO AREA that is a five minutes walk to the workshop in the Life Sciences Building (LSA 1022) (http://www.city.davis.ca.us/gis/ChooseMap.cfm). The rooms are arranged in groups of four or five with a shared bathroom/shower area.
The rooms are clean and comfortable and are comparable to student residence hall accommodation. Fresh linen is provided at the start of your stay and each day clean towels will be available at the check-in desk. Cleaning services are not provided. Leach Hall also has laundry facilities, a TV lounge and small kitchen areas for your use.
Unfortunately there are no telephones or Internet connection in the rooms. Telephone messages can be left at the service desk and will be posted on the notice board. All attempts will be made to contact guests in the case of an emergency. The telephone number for Leach Hall is 530/752-2900. We will have wired and wireless Ethernet network in the seminar area.
If you have any questions the service desk within your area is staffed between the hours of 6:30 am –11:00 pm
DINING SERVICES (http://www.confhsg.ucdavis.edu/home-Dining.htm)
The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Times are as listed:
Breakfast 6.30 am – 8.30 am
Lunch 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
Dinner 4.45 pm – 6.30 pm
The buffet style meals are varied and should suit all tastes.
Lunch.
We have scheduled ~ one hour for lunch. You have 3 options:
Option 1 Returning to the Dining Commons at the Tercero Complex (5 mins walk).
Option 2 After breakfast chose a carry – out lunch to you take with you.
Option 3 Pre – bagged lunch is prepared by the staff at the Dining Commons and is delivered to LSA1022 (24 hr notice is required).
http://www.confhsg.ucdavis.edu/guide.htm
RECREATION
In addition to meals and accommodation the registration fee includes a free pass to the Activities and Recreation Centre (ARC) and the REC pool.
Activities and Recreation Centre (ARC) (http://stuaff.ucdavis.edu/rechall/)
Monday-Friday: 6:00am-10:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-9:00
REC POOL (http://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/recpool/index.html)
Location: Corner of Hutchison and La Rue
Summer Hours: June 19 - Sept 4
Rec Swim Hours
Weekdays: 12:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Weekends: 12:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Lap Swim Hours
Weekdays: 12:00 noon - 8:15 pm
Weekends: 12:00 noon - 7:45 pm
TRANSPORT
UC Davis is located 30 minutes from Sacramento International Airport (SFM) and 1.5 hours from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The Davis Airporter (http://www.davisairporter.com) can ferry you from either airport to the Tercero Area at a cost of $20.00 (from SFM) and $70.00 (from SFO) each way. A credit card number is required to reserve the shuttle from SFO.
The Destination address is Davis Conference Housing
Tercero Area
UC Davis
Davis, CA 95616
You will be dropped off at PARKING LOT 47 OR 48 which is a short walk to the check-in desk at the Dining Commons, Tercero Area.
Alternative transport is AMTRAK (Capitol Corridor Route)
(If that link does not work, try this: http://tinyurl.com/5b5zv).
Or the GREYHOUND BUS line (http://www.greyhound.com/)
Davis has been described as Òthe most bicycle friendly town in the world". Therefore it is of no surprise that the main mode of transport is the bicycle. You may rent bicycles on campus and in downtown Davis (http://www.confhsg.ucdavis.edu/guide.htm).
THE BANQUET
We will be holding a banquet on Friday 11th August. The venue and cost has not yet been finalized. More information will be given during the workshop.
THE WEATHER
Davis can be very hot with daytime temperatures over 100¡F. Bring plenty of sunscreen and cool clothes. Thankfully the nights are cooler.
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http://onlyinsanfrancisco.com/
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE WORKSHOP
BEN, HENNING AND RENA
