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I heard about UWW from a friend. Exactly what is University Week for Women?
University Week for Women is an annual opportunity for women to their mind, body and spirit through a variety of classes on the campus of South Dakota State University. For 3 days, women attend seminars and workshops that address issues and interests relevant to them in an ever changing world.
In 1974, Fayola Muchow approached the President of SDSU, Dr. H.M. Briggs and Dr. Mary Frances Lyle, State Leader of Extension Home Economics with a dream she had for offering the opportunity for continuing education to the women of South Dakota, especially those in rural areas. With their support and Fayola’s leadership, a committee was formed to plan the first University Week for Women to be held in June, 1976. Today UWW continues to be a stimulus for life-long learning for women of all ages and backgrounds.
When is the conference?
Dates: Wednesday, July 9 through Friday, July 11, 2008
What time does University Week for
Women begin and end?
We start classes on the campus of South Dakota State University at
8:30 a.m. Classes are 90 minutes long. A beverage and light snack break is
provided at 10:00 a.m. with classes resuming at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served
in the Volstorff Ballroom of the Student Union at 12:30 p.m.. Classes resume at
1:30. A beverage and light snack break is provided at 3:00 p.m. On Wednesday
and Thursday another class offering starts at 3:30 and ends at 5:00.
How many people attend University Week
for Women?
Attendance in recent years has ranged from 175 to 200 participants.
How can I get on your mailing list for
next year?
Request a catalog
What is your e-mail address?
Lanida.Czekus@sdstate.edu
How do I contact your office by phone?
605-688-6988 or 1-866-827-3198
When will I receive your mailings?
A postcard announcing this year’s dates for UWW was mailed in the
fall (October or November) and our winter newsletter will be mailed in early
February to people on our mailing list. Look for the course catalog in
late
April.
When can I start registering for the
conference and campus housing?
You can register for classes starting May 12, 2008.
Registration forms are printed in the catalog and
online registration will be
available May 12, 2008 as well.
What is the cost to
attend?
Your registration fee for the full conference or
visitor day will include your noon meal(s) and breaks. Your name tag will
be your ticket into the luncheons.
| Full Conference | Visitor Day | Single Session | |
| On or Before June 12, 2008 | $135 | $65 | Not Available |
| After June 12, 2008 | $155 | $75 | $10/class |
This year, your housing fee will include your breakfasts - in Caldwell Hall. You can pick up your continental breakfast anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The time is yours to visit with friends or continue to prepare for your day of learning. If you are not staying in Caldwell Hall, we recommend you eat breakfast before you arrive on campus.
| Three Nights | Two Nights | One Night | |
| Double Room | $120 | $80 | $40 |
| Single Room | $135 | $90 | $45 |
What are your registration deadlines?
To receive the registration discount, your forms and payment must be
postmarked on or before June 18, 2008.
So that we have time to prepare your packet of materials, registrations are not accepted after June 20, 2008.
I can't afford to pay the fee. Do you
have any “scholarships”?
The Steering Committee is dedicated to making it possible for
everyone to attend University Week for Women. Thanks to fundraisers and
sponsoring organizations scholarships are available to cover the
registration fee. The deadline for you to be considered for a
scholarship is April 18, 2008. Scholarship recipients will be notified by
mid-May. Scholarships are based on economic, educational and social needs.
Download printable Scholarship application
Do I have to pay in full at the time
of registration?
Yes. Sorry, there is no deferred payment plan. Our system is not able
to accommodate partial payments.
What is your refund
procedure and deadline?
If a cancellation is received on or before June 12, 2008, fifty (50)
percent of the registration, housing fees and entertainment ticket price will be
returned to you. If the request is received after June 12, 2008, we are unable
to make refunds due to the housing, meal and entertainment guarantees.
Due to the time needed to process your registration and prepare your materials, we can not accept new registrations after June 20, 2008.
With the exception of scholarships, a registration is transferable in its entirety. Your substitute must take the same classes and stay on campus in your assigned room as indicated in your original registration.
Participants of UWW stay in Caldwell Hall, the newest suite-style building on the campus of SDSU. The residence hall is designed for two rooms to share a common bathroom for four occupants. Caldwell Hall is air-conditioned and will provide you with a comfortable, safe and attractive living environment located on the east side of campus.
Rooms are furnished with a bed, extra long twin mattresses, desk, chair, closet, dresser, mirror, wastebasket, and blinds in the window. Washer and dryers are available in all the halls and are coin operated.
See the accommodations at Caldwell Hall
How do I request a roommate?
Space is available on the housing form to make roommate preferences.
What are your housing deadlines?
So that we have time to make your room assignments, housing
applications will not be accepted after June 20, 2008.
I’m disabled–can you accommodate me in
the residence halls?
Yes, there are rooms in Caldwell Hall with ADA-type showers.
Caldwell also has an elevator to take you up to the second floor. When
registering for housing, please make a note of any accommodations you may need.
These accommodations are limited, so please contact us as soon as possible.
Can I get housing if I have submitted
a scholarship application?
Scholarships cover the cost of the registration and noon meals only,
not housing, travel, breakfast or any other costs.
Do you have information on local
hotels or motels? Restaurants?
See
what is available for hotels in Brookings
How can I purchase tickets to Prairie
Rep Theater?
You may purchase tickets to Prairie Rep Theater's production of "Seven
Brides for Seven Brothers" for Wednesday, July 9 on your Registration Form.
Tickets are reserved seating. Seat selection will be made at registration
when you arrive at UWW.
Transportation and Parking
Where can I park?
You may park in front of Caldwell hall for a short time to unload
your luggage if you are staying on campus. A large lot north of Caldwell Hall
or across the street to the east of Caldwell Hall are available for overnight
parking.
You will be given a visitor pass for parking when you pick up your registration packet. They will be available during registration desk hours.
Do not park in a reserved parking spot. Your vehicle will be ticketed and towed at your expense.
Where can I eat during the conference?
Noon meals are provided in your registration fees. The
committee carefully selects a menu to accommodate the group’s dietary
interests. A variety of restaurants are located close to campus.
See
what is available for dining in Brookings
I want to be on the UWW Steering
Committee. How do I get the information?
You may pick up and complete an application or
print the application here.
The committee sets policies, plans the program and operates the logistics of the conference. A member commits to a one year term, renewable annually. A committee member is expected to satisfactorily fulfill their responsibilities. A complete job description is available here.
I want to be a speaker. How do I
apply?
The conference does not have an official presenter application
process. Presenters are invited by the committee in the fall. Suggestions for
classes or presenters may be made to committee members for consideration.
Presenters receive a small honorarium and mileage up to $100 for their
time and expenses.
What should I wear?
Some participants prefer to wear dresses or skirts and blouses.
Others prefer to be casual and wear slacks or shorts. The choice is yours.
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
What will the weather be like?
The weather in July is often sunny and warm with occasional showers.
July's average high temperature is 83 with the average low temperature at 59.
July is the warmest month in South Dakota. Come prepared for changeable
weather and varying indoor room temperatures. You can
find an online weather forecast at
www.weather.com (use the zip code 57006).