Complex Systems Summer School 2018-Logistics

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Campus Location

You will be housed and most lectures will take place at Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)

Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508

Directions to campus and campus map here.

Campus Security - 505-577-1660

Emergency Number (anywhere in the U.S.) 911

Flights to Santa Fe or Albuquerque

You can book a flight to Santa Fe Airport (SAF) or to Albuquerque Airport (ABQ). ABQ is usually less expensive but not always.

If you are traveling far, you may want to arrive on Saturday. You can stay at an inexpensive hotel near the airport and catch a shuttle to Santa Fe on Sunday morning. If you are traveling from sea level, a night at 5,500 feet can be helpful for adjusting to high altitude before coming to Santa Fe which is at 7,000 feet.

Sandia Shuttle (ABQ to Santa Fe locations)
Roadrunner Shuttle (SAF to Santa Fe hotels)

Sunday, June 10th

If you are riding the Sandia Shuttle from the Albuquerque airport ask the driver to drop you off at the 599 RailRunner Station. We will run a free shuttle service from 11 am to 5 pm from this stop to IAIA. If your shuttle arrives outside these times, you will need to order a LYFT or an UBER from this stop to get to IAIA. It would be wise to share a ride with other CSSS students on your Sandia Shuttle.

There is no longer a regular taxi service in Santa Fe. There is New Mexico Black Car Service but it is a bit more upscale and can be pricey. You can get a quote using their site.

New Option - a student just told me that they were able to use this service without a smartphone. ReddAp They have a phone number to order a cab, so no smartphone app is required.

Program Start

Dorms become available to students Sunday, June 10, 2018.

Sunday, June 10, 2018 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M CHECK-IN

On-site check-in for the Summer School will be from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 at the IAIA Residence Center (Number 7 on the campus map). CSSS staff will have a table set up and will greet you. First you will check-in with SFI staff to receive information about SFI and the summer school. Then you will got to a second table staffed by IAIA staff where you will receive your dorm assignment, dorm key, electronic access card, identification card, and information about IAIA facilities. IAIA campus info.

If you are driving your personal vehicle to the summer school, you will be able to park for free on the IAIA campus. There is parking available directly adjacent to the Residence Center. Please find the next available space.

Lunch on Arrival Day
Lunch will be served in the cafeteria from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

ARRIVAL DAY PICNIC DINNER GRILLOUT
June 10, 2018 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. will take place outdoors on the Dance Circle of the campus ([Number 11 of the campus map).

Late Arrivals
If you are unable to arrive during the check-in period, you will need to check in and get your room key from the Housing Staff at IAIA. They are located near the front doors of the residence hall.

The office will be open that evening until 10PM to help you. After 10 PM, the staff will make sure that your keys are with Security. Call them at 505-577-1660. They will give you keys and help you get into the dorms. If your international phone is not working, knock on Security's door which is located next to the front doors.

Please let the Housing Coordinator, Leslie (JR) Romero, know if you are running late. Email is preferred: LESLIE.ROMERO@iaia.edu. If you can't email, please call 505-428-5820. Note: if you get your keys from security, then you will need to stop by the housing office on Monday to check in and to sign their paperwork.

Any other trouble, text Carla or use Whatsapp. I don't want to post my cell number, but I sent it in a group email on June 6, subject line: 2018 CSSS - see you soon!

Monday Lectures Begin

Lectures start at 9:00 a.m. each day in the Commons located on the 2nd floor of the Center for Lifelong Education (CLE) building. (Number 4 on the campus map). Be on time each day.

MONDAY WELCOME DINNER
June 11, 2018 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in downtown Santa Fe. This event is still being planned. More information coming soon.
Schedule (subject to change):
Board Shuttles: 4:30 p.m. (be on time)
Shuttles Leave for Musem - 4:45 p.m.
Arrive at Museum: 5:30 p.m.
Tour Museum & Shop in Gift Shop: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Socialize / Cocktails: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Board Shuttles: 8:00 p.m.
Shuttles Leave for IAIA: 8:15 p.m.
Arrive at IAIA: 8:45 p.m.

2018 CSSS T-shirt

It is a tradition that summer school students select an image for their CSSS t-shirt by voting on designs submitted by fellow students. This will happen at the beginning of summer school.

When you register, you will be asked to select your t-shirt size. Please use this chart to help you select the correct size.

CSSS t-shirt size chart

Accommodations

HOUSING/MEALS:
CSSS participants will be assigned dormitory rooms at:

Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
(505) 424-2325

Housing at IAIA is based on rooms with single and double occupancy, depending on availability. Some students will have to share rooms. Thanks for being flexible.

Clean sheets and towels are provided, as well as a pillow and blanket. Bedding and towels will be exchanged at the halfway point of summer school. We suggest that you bring a clock and anything else you might need for your personal comfort.

NOTE:

For safety and contractual reasons you may NOT have overnight guests in the dormitories. We can recommend local hotels or other accommodations for your guests. IAIA does not allow smoking inside any of the buildings.

If you are locked out of your room, please contact Campus Security by calling 505.577.1660. They will send someone to let you in.

Three meals a day are served in the cafeteria, located in Building 3 on the map, Monday through Saturday. Two meals are served on Sunday. All meals are included in your room and board; you will be issued an electronic swipe card that you must present upon entry to the dining hall. The nearest restaurants are about eight miles away.

CAFETERIA MEAL SCHEDULE:

BREAKFAST (Monday - Saturday) Service 7:45 - 9:00 AM
LUNCH (Monday - Saturday) Service 12:30 - 1:30 PM
DINNER (Monday - Sunday) Service 6:00 - 7:00 PM
BRUNCH (Sundays) Service 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

NOTE: SERVICE times listed above is when food is served. The cafeteria will remain open an additional half hour at each meal for socializing. Food will not be served during the social half hour.

ALSO NOTE: - Saturday breakfast is a continental breakfast.

Food service plates, glasses, cups and flatware cannot be taken from the cafeteria. Thanks.

Due to policy and legal constraints, alcohol may not be consumed on the IAIA campus. Social nights in Santa Fe can be arranged with the help of CSSS staff.

Linen Exchange
Clean linen will be exchanged at the halfway point of summer school. Instructions:

• First floor will be on Monday, June 25 – please leave linens outside their room door no later than 10am.
  
• Second floor will be on Wed. June 27 - please leave linens outside their room door no later than 10am.
  

Laundry Facilities Available on Campus
Cost for one load of wash – $1.25
Cost for dryer – $1.25
Payment method - Coins (Quarters Only)
Laundry Detergent – You must buy your own. It is sold in many stores and at the IAIA Gift Shop.

MAIL:
Please have mail sent to:

Your Name
c/o Complex Systems Summer School
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)
83 Avan Nu Po Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508

Mail will be delivered to the CSSS Office at IAIA each weekday. The office is located behind the Commons (the room we will be meeting in for lectures).

TELEPHONES
There are no telephones provided on campus. Plan to bring your cell phone.

CELL PHONES
The Santa Fe Institute is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Because of the terrain, cell phone coverage may be spotty, inconsistent, or unavailable. IAIA is located in a more open area of Santa Fe and generally has good cell phone coverage.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES
All students staying on campus will have free access to IAIA's Performance Arts & Fitness Center using your IAIA ID/meal card. We plan to have the fitness center available each weekday from 7:00 - 8:30 AM and from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Weekend hours will be posted soon.

CENTER FOR LIFELONG EDUCATION (CLE) - We meet for lectures in the Commons on the 2nd floor. The facility is open daily, Sunday - Saturday, from 7:00 am - 9:00 pm. Call security if you need it opened for you. Thanks.

COMPUTER & INTERNET

The dorm rooms have WiFi. We are checking on the availability of Ethernet jacks. VOIP services such as Skype may encounter connection issues.

There is WiFi access across the IAIA campus. Internet access at the SFI main campus will be limited to guest access on local machines.

You must bring with you any power converters or plug adapters to plug your computer into the 120V outlets in the United States. We do not supply foreign power converters.

Additional Important Information

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION:

SFI Friday Campus Visits:
Fridays will be held exclusively at the Santa Fe Institute Cowan Campus, which is approximately 16 miles from IAIA. Shuttles will load at 8:00 a.m. and depart at 8:15 p.m. from the parking circle at IAIA.

Don't be late. It takes at least 40 minutes to travel from IAIA to SFI. The day at SFI will last until approximately 4:45 p.m. Shuttles will then depart from SFI at 5:00 p.m. to return to IAIA unless notified otherwise.

General Contact Info for Santa Fe Institute

Please note that SFI is closed on weekends

Car Rental: Car rental is available both in Santa Fe at your own cost. We have corporate rates with Enterprise - for more information, please contact SFI program staff. Since our arrangement with Enterprise doesn't cover insurance, we recommend that you accept supplemental coverage at the desk if your credit card or personal insurance policy does not cover rental car insurance. You must be 25 or older to rent a car.

Taxi: There is no taxi service in Santa Fe. For car-for-hire, use Uber or Lyft.

Local bus service: Santa Fe has a small public transportation system, Santa Fe Trails. For route and schedule information, see https://www.santafenm.gov/route_maps_and_schedules/.

HEALTH INSURANCE:
It is very important that you have health insurance coverage while attending the summer school. International participants are especially advised to make sure they have adequate coverage before entering the United States.

PROGRAM EXPECTIONS

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS:
We expect that all participants will comply with the following requirements: 1) attend all lectures for the full duration of the program; 2) participate fully in the intellectual development and write-up of a group project and fulfill all related assignments and deadlines; 3) complete all surveys administered by SFI related to the CSSS, including pre-program survey, all faculty evaluations, and a post-program survey. Participants who do not meet these requirements may be asked to leave the program at the discretion of the director.

Be sure to read the wiki section titled: PREPARATION

Program End

Friday, July 6, 2018
8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. CHECK-OUT
All dorm rooms must be vacated by 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 8th. Please return your key to CSSS staff at the table on the first floor of Petersen or to the switchboard. If you depart before 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, please make prior arrangements with CSSS staff and leave your key at the Switchboard. Lost keys or keys not turned in by 10:00 A.M. incur a $25 fee.

Participants staying for SFI Alumni Fiesta should not need to vacate their dorm room unless moving to another room for the weekend.

Should you have any questions about this material, feel free to contact Education at (505) 946-2724 or education@santafe.edu.