Politics of Care Conference Logistics
Conference Logistics
Venues, Parking, and Shuttles
The Politics of Conference will take place at several venues at UC Santa Cruz. Click here for the full conference program.
Campus Visitor Parking Permits: Be sure to follow campus rules for parking restrictions and permits. For parking information, go to the Transportation and Parking Service (TAPS) website or the parking office near the main entrance to campus. A valid UCSC permit is required to park in all non-ParkMobile parking spaces on campus. Visitors may purchase a temporary 1-Day permit from the Main Entrance Kiosk located on Coolidge Drive, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A map of both locations is available here.
- One-Day temporary permits cost $10.00. Visitors who want to purchase temporary permits for more than one day (for up to a maximum of seven consecutive days) must do so at the TAPS Sales Office in the H Barn. Sales Office hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
- ParkMobile: Hourly and daily parking options are available in several locations via ParkMobile. Are you new to ParkMobile? Get started with these 3 steps:
- Download the ParkMobile App on the Google Play or Apple App Store and set-up your profile with license plate and payment information.
- Enter the ParkMobile zone number.
- Select parking duration (daily or hourly rate as applicable).
WEDNESDAY, May 17 we will be at the UCSC Womxn’s Center located at the Cardiff House near the base of campus.
THURSDAY, May 18 we will be at multiple locations on the UC Santa Cruz campus including the UCSC Historic Cowell Ranch Hay Barn, with breakout rooms in the Humanities buildings and the Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room located in the Baytree Building. The undergraduate poster session and reception will be at the Graduate Student Commons.
- Parking: Parking on campus can be very challenging so we strongly recommend using the campus shuttles. For a list of all the TAPS shuttle schedules click here. If you need to drive and park on campus please park in lot 122 and lot 116 near the campus entrance and then take the UCSC shuttle up to the Humanities and Baytree Building (please do not park in the neighborhoods on Ranch View Road).
FRIDAY, May 19 we will be back at the UCSC Womxn’s Center located at the Cardiff House near the base of campus. For a list of all the TAPS shuttle schedules click here.
Accessibility/Mobility Accommodations
If you anticipate needing accommodations for getting to the different venue locations or if you have questions about physical access, please contact us in advance of the program. Accommodations can be provided upon request. Please email elcentrograd@ucsc.edu.
COVID Protocols
This event will follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure a safe gathering. In the spirit of solidarity for the health and safety of everyone involved in the Politics of Care Conference, we ask all participants to adhere to the following COVID-19 policies and recommendations:
- If you are showing symptoms or feeling unwell, please do not attend conference sessions or activities.
- High-quality face coverings (KN-95, N-95, surgical) are encouraged during all indoor sessions, except when actively presenting. We can provide masks to conference attendees if needed.
- We encourage conference attendees to be up to date with vaccinations and booster shots, in consultation with your healthcare provider.
- Before you arrive at the conference, testing is strongly recommended, regardless of vaccination status.
Hotels
We have discounted rates at:
- Hyatt Place at 407 Broadway Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Conference guests can book online here using the UCSC corporate rate code: 98258 or by calling Hyatt reservations at 1-800-886-2041 and asking for the UCSC corporate rate, which can be as low as $129.00 USD plus tax per night. Discounted rates are based on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Hampton Inn at 1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Conference guests can book online here to get the UCSC rate or by calling 831-359-2509 and asking for the UCSC corporate rate, which can be as low as $159.00 USD plus tax per night. Discounted rates are based on availability and are not guaranteed.
Other hotels near campus include: Dream Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Best Western Plus All Suites Inn, Mission Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Hostel & Cottages. We don’t have negotiated discounted group rates at these hotels, but you can ask if they offer a UCSC rate.
Airports
The San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 40 miles from the UC Santa Cruz campus. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 75 miles from campus.
Airport shuttle options to Santa Cruz:
- Uber/Lyft (most affordable option)
- Early Bird Airport Shuttle (831) 462-3933
- Santa Cruz Shuttle (831) 421-9883
Area Attractions
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Questions?
If you have any questions about conference logistics, travel, etc. please contact the El Centro Team at UC Santa Cruz at elcentrograd@ucsc.edu.
