Don't forget to register for the 2008 University of California Computing Services Conference to be held at UC Santa Barbara, July 20 through July 22. If you register by June 20, the fee is $215. After June 20, the fee is $265. You can register online at the UCSB Conference Services page.
2008 University of California Computing Services Conference (UCCSC)
Introduction
UCCSC is an annual event that offers staff throughout the UC system an opportunity to share knowledge about developing and operating campus IT services. This year's conference will be held at UC Santa Barbara, from July 20 through July 22.
Conference theme
This year's conference theme, "Now UC IT...", explores the life stages of IT services from conception through maturity to legacy status. In addition to the usual single-topic presentations, UCCSC 2008 will offer two new formats for sharing issues, insights, and expertise: panel discussions on a single service or topic, and seminars/tutorials on a particular technical issue or topic.
Inexpensive lodging available
Limited on-campus lodging is available at Santa Rosa Hall, a traditional two-story residence hall, for two nights, July 20 and 21. Lodging includes breakfast and lunch on July 21 and 22, linen service, and wireless Internet access. The cost for the two-night stay is $177.84 per person for a single room, or $139.67 per person for a double room.
Minimizing travel costs
Flying directly from the Bay Area to the Santa Barbara airport is quite expensive. However, you can reduce your travel cost by several hundred dollars by flying from the San Francisco or Oakland International Airports to the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank and then taking the Amtrak train to Santa Barbara. The Burbank Amtrak station is located at the airport. Visit the Amtrak website for details and train schedules about service between Burbank and Santa Barbara.
Additional information
For additional information about UCCSC 2008, please visit the UCCSC 2008 conference website, or contact Berkeley's UCCSC ambassador, Jon Conhaim,