Spring Convergence 2015

April 24th-26th at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles

Convergence Logistics

Parking:

Friday @ LMU: Park in HANNON or DROLLINGER, as those are the closest lots to our events, but UHall is available for parking if those are full.

Saturday @ LMU: Please park in UNIVERSITY HALL parking garage on Saturday, as the other lots will be closed or full. Do not park in Hannon or Drollinger.

St. Monica Church

There is a big parking structure at the church. However we cannot leave our cars there on Satruday, any car left there on saturday may get towed(you can park on the streets or drive to LMU).

Campus Logistics

Friday Registration 4/24 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Pereira QuadSaturday Registration 4/25 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ UHall Flagpoles Info Station All Weekend @ Pereira Quad (except Sat morning - UHall Flagpoles) Volunteer Station All Weekend @ Pereira Quad (except Sat morning - UHall Flagpoles)

Program

We will be passing out the short versions of the program (4 pages) with the schedule and room numbers for all activities during registration BUT we will not be printing the full version in the link below.

Spring 2015 Convergence Program

Theme

Our theme for this convergence is Strengthening Connections: Thriving Together.

We are at the intersection of intertwining and complex social, environmental, and economic systems. By understanding how we shape these conditions we can explore new ideas and organizing models that disrupt and replace the status quo. This work will require that we cultivate strong mutualistic relationships with each other to ultimately ensure we collectively thrive and adapt to a changing planet.

Ours is a movement of transition to a lifestyle that frees us from unjust, unsustainable systems. Only by coming together can we build a more sustainable, just world.

Schedule

You can view the schedule for this years convergence here.

Registration

Your registration covers keynote speakers, workshops, caucuses, speaker panels, entertainment, two nights of housing, five delicious local meals, and an opportunity to network with students and professionals from across the state.

** Attendance is free for those accepted to facilitate workshops and caucuses.**

(All registration fees go to running this and future convergences)

Timeline
3/21- 4/10: Workshop, Break Outs, and Caucus Facilitator Applications, DUE April 10th at 11:59pm

3/30- 4/6: Early Bird Registration: Students $25, LMU and SMC students free, Community $35 *Registration closes April 6th at 11:59pm*

4/13: Workshop, Break Out, and Caucus Facilitators Selected and Notified

4/7- 4/22: Regular Registration- Students $30, LMU and SMC students free, Community $35. *Registration closes April 22nd at 11:59pm*

4/10: Need Based Financial Assistance App Due April 10th (Found on Registration Form) at 11:59pm

4/13: Need Based Financial Assistance Applicants notified of their status.

STEP 1: COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM

STEP 2: PAY REGISTRATION (if not applying for need-based financial assistance)

At the end of the registration form is an option to apply for NEED BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. It is essentially another form this length so please plan accordingly.

Carpooling

If you need to carpool or are willing to travel with others, please fill out this form.

Housing/Hosting

ATTENTION

We have a limited amount of housing available for the convergence and therefore are placing a cap on convergence housing. CSSC cannot guarantee housing to anyone who registers after 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 20. However, if you are an LA resident or venue and are willing to host CSSC students, please fill out this form. This form can be filled out up until April 24, the start of convergence.