Logistics & FAQs

The Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning (DCUTL) organizers are dedicated to providing a safe conference experience for everyone, that is free of discrimination, harassment and violence.

In-person Sessions

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The 2024 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning in-person event will take place at the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, on Wednesday, May 1, on the Dalhousie Campus. 

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
6100 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 30-40 minutes from the conference venue to hotels of choice. Visit the airport Parking and Transportation site for more information on getting from the airport to the conference venue.

    Casino Taxi
    902-429-6666
    https://www.casinotaxi.ca

    Uber
    https://www.uber.com/global/en/sign-inion

    Consider sustainable transportation options such as transit (the nearest stop is University Avenue after Summer Street on routes 90, 135-138, 158, 159, 161, 165, 168A, 168B; download HFXGo)

  • Please bring your confirmation (either on your phone or printed). We also recommend you bring something to take notes with, and a water bottle.

  • The Rowe Management Building is located on the Studley Campus, of Dalhousie University. Please visit the Campus Map parking site to locate the nearest parking lot.

    Accessible and individual reserved parking spaces require special permits and are not for general use. Ownership of a permit is not transferable. Only one permit per person allowed but more than one license plate may be added to an account for those who own more than one vehicle. Email parking@dal.ca for more information.

    Short-Term Parking
    Dalhousie is contracted with HotSpot for parking services. Individual license plates indicate whether or not you have paid for parking. This is called a VIRTUAL PERMIT.

    You must download the HotSpot App on your smartphone. Learn how on this webpage HotSpot Parking Transit Taxis Homepage (htsp.ca)

    Watch a video here HotSpot Parking at a Meter - YouTube

    If you do not have a smart phone and cannot access the HotSpot App you can still use coins at a limited number of meters on the Halifax campuses.

  • Lord Nelson Hotel and Suits
    1515 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2L2
    Phone: (902) 423-6331

    With an incomparable location overlooking the famous Public Gardens, the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites has been a beloved downtown Halifax landmark for over 90 years. It is approximately a 15-20 minute walk to the conference venue or a 10 minute drive during rush hour.

    The Westin Nova Scotian
    1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6
    Phone: (902) 421-1000

    The Westin Nova Scotian offers travelers a relaxing interlude as well as a central location to an array of restaurants, nightlife, and attractions. Located in the Halifax Seaport District. It is appoximately a 30 minute walk to the conference venue or a 15 minute drive during rush hour.

  • Dalhousie offers 2 wireless network access options to campus visitors:

    eduroam

    If you are visiting Dalhousie from another eduroam-affiliated institution, you can use your own home institution’s wireless credentials to access Dalhousie’s eduroam wireless network.

    Set up eduroam at your home institution first to confirm it works.

    Contact your home institution for any help or support for setting up or accessing eduroam (no matter what institution you are visiting).

    There is no guarantee that eduroam will provide the same access to resources as your home or other visited institution's wireless networks.

    Guest accounts
    If you are not affiliated with an eduroam institution, and you require wireless access during your stay, you can request they create a guest account by emailing clt@dal.ca. We can then provide you with a username and password to connect to Dalhousie’s wireless network.

    Learn more about access wifi on the Dalhousie Campus.

  • Light snacks, refreshments, and a lunch will be provided during the May 1, in-person event. The Dalhousie Student Union Building next to the Rowe Management Building, has options for purchasing food.

  • Yes, the keynote will be recorded. We will be sending a link to the video to conference registrants shortly after the conference concludes.

  • Download the Guide to Waste Management on Campus (PDF).

    Although disposable cups will be available, we encourage attendees to bring reusable water and coffee cups/bottles, in order to cut down waste.

Rowe Management Building Classroom

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Rowe Management Floor Plan

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Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building

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Online Sessions

Thursday, May 2, 2024

The 2024 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning online event will take place virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.

  • An interactive program, with links to the session rooms, will be made available to those who registered for the virtual event no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

    The links will also be available on the conference website on May 2. A password will be required, which will be provided to all registrant that paid for the May 2 virtual events.

  • Halifax is located in the Atlantic time zone. The May 2 (online) session page highlights the different Canadian time zones.

  • Microsoft Teams Meetings
    Meetings in Teams include audio, video, and screen sharing. They're one of the key ways to collaborate in Teams. And you don't need to be a member of an organization (or even have a Teams account!) to join a Teams meeting.

  • No, you do not have to install any software to access the sessions, although downloading Microsoft teams may provide you with a higher quality experience. Information on accessing session platforms:

    Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting

  • Closed captioning is available on all platforms. Please note that these captions are automatically generated, so may not be completely accurate.  If you require further accessibility, please contact Closed captioning is available on all platforms. Please note that these captions are automatically generated, so may not be completely accurate.  If you require further accessibility, please contact clt@dal.ca.clt@dal.ca.

  • Links to each session will be provided on the schedule.

  • Dalhousie ITS Services will be available at 902-494-HELP or support@dal.ca.

  • If you would like to ask a question, please do so in the chat, and the session moderator will either answer it or flag it for the presenter. You can access the chat by clicking the speech bubble found either in the top right, or the bottom/center of your screen.

  • If you would like to activate closed captioning click the icon with three dots, and select “Turn on live captions”. Please note that these captions are automatically generated, so may not be completely accurate.

Accessibility

Creating an accessible and optimal learning environment is paramount for the CLT: please email us at clt@dal.ca to let us know if you anticipate any barriers we will need to remove in the learning environment, or if there is anything in particular you feel we should know that will best facilitate your learning experience. The information you share will be kept confidential. Additionally, please reach out to us with any questions you might have. We ask that participants be respectful of those with significant allergies and avoid wearing perfume, aftershave, cologne, and highly scented hairspray, soaps, lotions, and shampoos.

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Dalhousie Accessibility map

  • To find Accessible and All-Gender washrooms across all four Dalhousie Campuses please visit the Dalhousie Washroom Map. All-Gender washrooms are identified by a yellow toilet symbol and the Accessible washrooms are identified by the blue accessible symbol. Here you will also locate accessible building entrances and the floor level where the washrooms are located.

    A full list of All-Gender washrooms can also be viewed on the Dal Mobile app. To find them, open the app, tap the building icon (🏛️) at the bottom of your screen, then tap the tile labelled “Campus Maps”. The category of “All-Gender Washrooms” is marked with a red “ⓘ” symbol. If you tap on a particular washroom’s address, you will be taken to your phone’s Maps app and will get exact directions from your current location.

  • The Rowe Management Building is located on the Studley Campus, of Dalhousie University. Please visit the Campus Map parking site to locate the nearest parking lot.

    Accessible and individual reserved parking spaces require special permits and are not for general use. Ownership of a permit is not transferable. Only one permit per person allowed but more than one license plate may be added to an account for those who own more than one vehicle. Email parking@dal.ca for more information.

  • The conference takes place on the main floor of the Rowe Management Building, with the entrance being suitable for wheelchair access.

  • The Session rooms have tiered seating, if you have mobility issues, we can arrange alternative seating. Please contact clt@dal.ca.

  • If you have food and beverage sensitivities and/or allergies, please indicate at time of registration. If it was missed at time of registration, please email clt@dal.ca.

  • Yes, printed copies of the May 1 first events will be available at the registration desk.

  • If you would like to activate closed captioning click the icon with three dots, and select “Turn on live captions”. Please note that these captions are automatically generated, so may not be completely accurate.