Private College Scholars at the Capitol - Information for Student Presenters and Faculty Advisors
Poster Session: Posters will be on display from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upon arrival at the Capitol, please check-in with one of the members of the Organizing Committee. A committee member will be available to assist you in getting set up. Your poster must be fully mounted on its easel by 10:45 a.m. and you should remain with your poster until 1 p.m.
Dress: We want everyone to look professional, but not uncomfortable or formal. Please no jeans, tennis shoes, or baseball caps.
Posters: Remember to bring your poster!
Easels: Easels will be provided.
Backpacks and stuff: Please do not bring books or other belongings into the Capitol. There is no place to store them. Keep purses and valuables with you or do not bring them at all. Turn off your cell phone!
Photography: During the poster session, as your hometown legislator comes by, ask if you may have your picture taken with him/her. Then flag down one of the photographers, who will introduce themselves to you at the beginning of the day. Help the photographers out by wearing a nametag that we provide. You are welcome to bring your own camera.
Parking: Plan to arrive at the Capitol before 10:00 a.m. The easiest parking is on the Orange level of the parking ramp behind the Centennial Office Building.
Bring about $5—in quarters—for the meters: From there, you can enter the Capitol tunnel system from the Judicial building, which is just across the street from the Centennial ramp, or walk outside and enter the front steps of the Capitol building.
More information, a map, and answers to frequently asked questions about the Capitol may be found at: www.house.leg.state.mn.us
Lunch: Immediately following the poster session, please join us for lunch at an Irish pub called The Liffey, located less than ½ mile from the Capitol (and across from the Xcel Center). The food is superb and is served buffet style so if you need to “eat and run” you can do so. Ideally, most of us will be able to “eat and chat.” Mentors and advisors should attend as well.
Cost: included in your registration fee.
Address: 175 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102.
Directions can be found at http://www.theliffey.com/LIFFEYDIRECTIONS.html and will also be available at the poster session.
Lunch parking: Bring about $10, in any denomination, for ramp parking near the Liffey.
Schedule for the Day:
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Student/faculty meetings with legislators (arranged by students)
10:45 a.m: Meet at rotunda with posters and easels up. Name tags will be available.
11:00 a.m: Private Colleges Scholars at the Capitol Poster Session
1:00 p.m: Lunch at The Liffey (cost included in your registration fee)
175 WEST 7TH STREET - SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
2:15 p.m: Depart for home
Questions? Call Dixie Shafer at 612-330-1447 or email shafer@augsburg.edu
