Edmonton weather in June – be prepared for anything!
Preconference: Cameron Library, room 3-10
CARL COPPUL Event: The Common
Conference: University Commons, room 2-350, Alfred Sorensen Community Hall
Reception: Art Gallery of Alberta
Watch out for the Canada Geese on campus! Can be aggressive if you give them the ‘evil eye’ or get too close!
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CARL COPPUL Event
- The Common on Tuesday, June 2nd
- Please register by Tuesday May 26th. Registration
- More details on the Program page
Reception
- Art Gallery of Alberta on Wednesday June 3rd
- Included with your registration (if selected when when registering)
- More details to follow
WiFi Access
Connect to eduroam
Connect to Guest@UA Wireless Network
Optional Tours
Bruce Peel Special Collections
- Wednesday, June 3rd, 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm
- Maximum of 10 participants; sign up will be at the registration table on Wednesday morning.
- This session introduces attendees to selected highlights from Bruce Peel Special Collections, featuring rare books and archival materials. Participants will gain an overview of the collection’s scope and significance, as well as the ways these materials support research and teaching.
- We encourage visitors to consult the Peel library’s website, especially the “Visit” tab, to learn more about the library, its collections, and its policies before arriving. If time permits for handling rare materials, attendees will be asked to wash their hands upon arrival.
Campus Tours
- Self-guided tour of the University of Alberta’s North Campus
- Virtual faculty and museum tours:
- Faculty of Science, including the Observatory
- University of Alberta Museum online exhibitions
- Classics Museum
Accommodations
Campus Tower Suite Hotel
- 5 minute walk to campus
- Use Group Attendee code: 5098087 (Rate: $179) or this reservation link
- Group rates held until May 3, 2026. Rooms are available for the date range May 30th to June 7th.
- 13 rooms available on group rate as of March 24th
Matrix Hotel
- 10 minute train ride to university campus
- Use Group attendee code: 0601BRIC (Rate: $179) or this reservation link
- Group rates held until May 1, 2026. Rooms are available for the date range June 1st to June 4th.
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
- 15 minute walk to university campus
- Use Group attendee code: 2606BIBLIO (Rate: $179) or this reservation link
- Group rates held until May 1, 2026. Rooms are available for the date range June 1st to June 4th.