Information to “Know Before You Go (KBYG)”

The Penn State SETI Symposium at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is right around the corner!  Here is some important information to “Know Before You Go!”

Location Information: The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
Address: 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803
Phone: 1-800-233-7505

Check In/General Info: Registration check-in opens at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 18.  Please stop at Registration Desk II to pick up your conference materials.

WIFI: Free WIFI is available onsite. No password required, click and agree to terms and conditions once prompted.

Welcome Reception: Be sure to stop by The Senate Suites and Terrace (The Penn Stater) on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for hors dourves and refreshments.

Symposium Banquet: Please join us for an off-site banquet at Axemann Brewery (2042 Axemann Rd Suite 125, Bellefonte, PA 16823) on Wednesday, June 21 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Transportation will be provided.

Meals & Break Service:

  • Refreshment breaks: Refreshments breaks will be available daily (Monday – Thursday) at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the break station outside of Presidents Hall.
  • Lunch: Lunch will be served daily (Monday – Thursday) at 11:45 AM in The Gardens Restaurant
  • Posters: Posters will be available to view in President’s Hall. Please utilize the refreshment break to check out posters

Agenda: Click here to view the full agenda

Slack: We have a Slack workspace to continue conversations beyond the meeting sessions (e.g. questions we don’t have time for, or potential collaborations): join here. This will also be the recommended way for virtual attendees to ask and answer questions about posters.

Excursions

3:45: Van leaves for downtown dropoff
          Return through CATA buses or car any time
4:15: Van leaves for creamery
          Departs at 5:30 with stops at Brewery, Spikes, and Penn Stater
5:30: Van leaves for Happy Valley Brewery for Astro on Tap
          Two return vans to Penn Stater at 7:30 and 8:30
6:00: Van leaves for Spikes baseball game
          Return van to Penn Stater at 9:30 or game end

Maps

Menus

Lunch and break service will be provided buffet style.

Sunday Reception At The Penn Stater Menu:

  • Diaplayed Items
    • International cheese display of aged and ripened cheeses from around the world
    • Grilled and roasted vegetable display of seasonal vegetables, including zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, and squash
    • Nine layer dip with pita chips and fried flour and corn tortilla chips
  • Hors D’Oeuvers
    • Spicy paneer tikka* skewers with bell peppers and cucumber- mint raita
    • Spanish style sliced sirloin with Boursin and chimichurri on grilled toast

    Banquet Dinner at Axemann Brewery Menu: 

    • Station 1 – Hors D’Oeuvres Platters
      • Mango Salsa with Tostada Triangles
      • Tomato & Basil Bruschetta with thin sliced baguette
      • Asparagus/Asiago Pastry
      • Marinated Mushrooms with Bamboo Picks
    • Station 2 – Hot Hors D’Oeuvres
      • Coconut Shrimp
      • Hearty Italian Meatballs
      • Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Station 3 – Mains
      • Shawarma Chicken with grilled vegetables, cucumber relish & tzatziki topping
      • Sesame Poached Salmon with sesame asparagus
      • Mixed Greens w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette
      • Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad
    • Station 4 – Sweets
      • Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies
      • Assorted Dessert Bar Quarters
      • House-Made Coconut Macaroons
      • Fresh Cut Fruit