CHECKING IN AT CSTI

When you arrive on campus for CSTI, look for signs that will direct you to Registration in the Gray Campus Center - Rooms B, C and D. All participants must go there first to receive a registration packet containing all the information you’ll need to participate throughout the weekend.

Registration will be open each day during the hours listed below. Those registered for on-campus lodging will also receive their dorm assignments at registration. If you will arrive after registration closes, see below to the late-arrivals for lodgers section. 

Thursday, August 2 ...….…...... 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, August 3 ........................ 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 4 .......…........ 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 5 ....................  8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Each day starts at 9:00 a.m. with the morning plenary at the outdoor Cerf Auditorium. Workshops run each day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a two-hour break for lunch. Additional activities take place throughout the weekend, including lunch-time and evening events and presentation. Refer to your on-site registration packet for details.

All participants should have now received a participant packet with an invoice in the mail. If you requested us to bill your organization, that information will be listed under your balance due on the bottom right hand corner of your invoice and your organization will be sent an invoice with your total.

If you are paying your balance, please send a check and copy of your invoice to Western States Center/CSTI, PO Box 40305, Portland, OR 97240. You may also securely pay your bill with a credit card here. 

If you must cancel your registration, please contact Amanda McBeth at 503.228.8866 x109 by July 30th. Participants who cancel after the deadline or simply do not show up at CSTI will be billed for the full tuition and lodging amount. To avoid these fees you may have another member from your organization take your place and attend the workshops you signed up for.

The Reed College cafeteria offers a wide range of options to meet your dietary needs. Lunch is included each day you attend a workshop, and we offer an extra long break so you will have a chance to network with other attendees and participate in various lunch-time meetings.  Breakfast and dinner is included for participants lodging on campus. Your participant name-tag will be needed to go through the cafeteria.

If you registered for lodging, the nights you are scheduled for are listed on your invoice. All rooms are single occupancy dorm rooms with a shared bath unless otherwise requested. Bedding and towels are included, however, you may wish to bring an alarm clock. A flashlight can be convenient when strolling around campus after dark and it can get cool in the evenings so layers are recommended. The dorms and many of the classrooms at Reed College do not have air conditioning, so be prepared for some hot days. If you have particular needs or concerns around lodging or if you need to make any changes to your lodging request, please contact Amanda right away. For those that prefer to lodge off-campus, a list of accommodations is available on Reed's website at http://web.reed.edu/apply/accommodations.html.

A $50 room key deposit upon check-in is required for each key issued, and that payment may be made with check, cash or credit card. Don't worry...we don't process the payment unless the key is lost. Your organization may put all their participant deposits on one check or credit card. 

If possible, plan to arrive on campus during registration hours. If you expect to be arriving outside the hours above, please contact Amanda McBeth at 503.228.8866 x109 by Tuesday, July 31st  in order to make arrangements to have your dorm key left for you at Greywood Campus Information & Safety. You will still need to go to registration the following morning to pick up your participant packet. 

Quality childcare from experienced, bi-lingual providers is available during workshop hours with prior registration. We are unable to accommodate walk-in childcare requests. Our providers involve the children in recreational activities, such as games, songs, painting, crafts and outdoor activities while maintaining an environment that reflects the culture of the Center and those of the children. Childcare costs $10/day per child, and child lodging is $30 a night and includes all meals and snacks. If you need to make childcare reservations, please contact Amanda McBeth at 503.228.8866 x109.

Don’t be shy; Go ahead and register for the first annual CSTI Talent Show! We’re still accepting a range of acts for this year’s line-up taking place on Friday night, August 3. Participants will have 3-5 minutes to perform and a panel of judges will choose the winners, complete with prizes and a trophy.  To register or for more information, contact RuthAlice Anderson at 503.228.8866 x107 or rutha@wscpdx.org by July 30th.

USEFUL LINKS:

Getting to Reed
http://www.reed.edu/apply/gettingtoreed.html

Tri-Met trip planner
www.trimet.org
*Plan your trip to Reed on public transit! Just type in “Portland Airport” or another starting location, and “Reed College” as your destination to get the best routes and times.

Map of Campus
http://web.reed.edu/facilities_and_grounds/reedcampusmap.html
*Registration is at the Gray Campus Center

CSTI Banquet and Dance Party
Saturday Evening, 6:00 p.m.
Get to know your fellow organizers and activists over delicious food, inspiring words and Latin Grooves

Keynote Address by Mallika Dutt
We are pleased to have Mallika Dutt, founder and executive director of Breakthrough, share her insights on how we can build a stronger, more inclusive progressive movement in the United States. Breakthrough is an international human rights organization that uses media and popular culture to promote values of dignity, equality and justice. Breakthrough works through offices in India and the United States and addresses a range of issues including gender-based discrimination, HIV/AIDS, immigrant rights and racial justice. Mallika has authored several articles and manuals on human rights and serves on the boards of several social justice groups.