Latino Summit Details
Summit Location
All conference sessions and meals will be held on the main campus of the University of New Mexico. President Schmidly will host opening day events (June 5th) at the University House and all proceeding events will be held in the Student Union Building conference facilities. Shuttle service will be provided between the Albuquerque Hilton and the campus.
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Summit Registration
Early registration is highly recommended, as space is limited. Registration is available is now. Click here to register.
This summit is by invitation only and space is limited. Please register online by May 30, 2008. Phone registrations will not be accepted
Registration Fees
All registration fees will be applied to subsidizing the cost of the summit. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
- Registration Fee: $195.00
Spouse or Guest Fees:
- Spouse or guest fee: $75.00
Spouse or Guest Program
Daytrip to Santa Fe
Friday, June 6, 2008
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
We will start the day off in Santa Fe with an orientation of the city and a historical walking tour. Highlights will be: Walking tour through downtown Santa Fe, St. Francis Cathedral, Old Santa Fe Trail, Lunch at the La Fonda Hotel and shopping in the charming downtown plaza.
Santa Fe has a rich heritage of varied cultures that have existed together since 1598. Santa Fe's unique architecture, holidays and its traditions are a vivid legacy of the history and interactions between the Native Americans. Spanish Colonial and Territorial cultures. Santa Fe is the fourth largest "art mecca" in the world. Participants will have many opportunities to view the millions of dollars of artwork with visitations to the numerous museums and galleries.
Includes:
- Transportation (using UNM shuttle or Herrera School Bus)
- Lunch at La Fonda
- Guided walking tour
Support for Attendance
Participants will be asked to pay for registration, travel and lodging expenses.
Cancellations
Cancellations are non-refundable. Funds from cancellations will provide additional support for invited participants without the means to pay. If you find that you are unable to attend please notify us and do not send a substitute in your place.
Meals
- A heavy hor'dourves reception is provided on Thursday, June 5th.
- Continental breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner are provided on Friday, June 6th.
- Continental breakfast is provided on Saturday, June 7th.
Lodging
Official Hotel Site: Hilton Albuquerque
- 1901 University Blvd. NE
- Albuquerque, NM 87102
- (505) 884-2500
- (505) 880-1196 - FAX
Hotel Location
The Hilton Albuquerque is located in the University area of the city; 5 miles north of the airport, 4 miles east of historic Old Town, and 3 miles west of popular shopping malls.
Lodging/Hotel Reservations
Reservations will be telephoned directly to Hotel Reservation Dept. by the cut off dates of May 14, 2008, 12:00 a.m. Please contact the hotel directly at 505-884-2500 (Please ask for Joann King) or 800-274-6835, preferably between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Reservations may also be sent via facsimile at 505-880-1196 or via email by clicking here.
To receive the preferred rate of $82.00 plus state and local taxes, which are currently 12.875%, individuals must identify themselves with UNM Policy Summit on Latino on Higher Education. Rates cannot be changed at the time of check in or check out for guests who fail to identify their affiliations at the time the reservations is requested. The rate of $82 plus taxes will be honored 2 days prior to June 5-7, 2008 and two days after the Summit dates.
Transportation
Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) is approximately 5 miles south of the UNM campus. You are responsible for making your own travel arrangements.
Other Details
Packing for Albuquerque Weather
Albuquerque is quite warm in June with temperatures averaging 91 for the high and 58 for the low.