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30th Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government
The Power of One
General Information | Career and Graduate/Professional School Fair | Bus Service Information | Conference Speakers | Conference Agenda | Step Show Information | Gospel Extravaganza Information
The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln is proud to host the 30th Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government. The conference will be February 15-18, 2007 and will celebrate the 30th Anniversary. To commemorate this special event, we are featuring recognized keynote speakers, invited host speakers, panel discussions, concurrent sessions, luncheons, receptions and a number of exciting activities.
Awards & Recognition | Proposals For Presentations, Panel Discussion and Workshops | Registration, Ticket and Payment Information | Hotel and Travel Information | Contact Information
Big XII Conference on Black Student Government Awards & Recognition
The Big XII Council on Black Student Government provides several scholarships for outstanding students and organizations that attend the Big XII Conference. We encourage you to explore the many different opportunities that are available to you as participants of the conference.
Please download the Attachment/Packet for information on the Big XII Conference on Black Student Government Awards & Recognition. Within this Attachment/Packet for 2007 will be information and directions for the following: Application Instructions, Applications, Mailing Information, Criteria for Eligibility, Description of Awards, and Deadlines for Entries and Notification. Please follow the directions in the Attachment/Packet. Note: award recipients will be announced at the conference and recipients must be in attendance to be eligible for a scholarship.
Proposals For Presentations, Panels and Workshops
Our theme for the Big XII 2007 is "The Power of One". Proposals for presentations, panel discussions and workshops will be accepted until November 17, 2006.
Concurrent session proposals (including workshops and panel discussions) are invited on a wide range of issues topics related to theme of this conference. Suggested topics include:
- Wake Up: Health Awareness
- Social Issues
- Community Involvement/Mentoring/Effectiveness
- Resume Writing/Networking: Making yourself accessible
- Healthy Relationships
- Getting Past the Bullshh…. (On a predominately white campus)
- Women Only….Demand What You Deserve…A Woman's Worth
- Men Only….Am I My Brothers Keeper
- Entrepreneur
- Quit Backsliding…. (Balancing Religion & College Life)
- Do You Have a Back-Up Plan?
- Black Fitness
- Importance of Voting (Political….What Do We Stand For?)
- Women in the Media (Videos, Commercials, Movies….etc.)
- What is Acceptable in the Business World…. Attire, Attitude
- Building Your Resume So You Can Get a Job the Day After Graduation
- How to Manage Your Finances
- Investment Strategies that Best Fit My Situation
- Planning Now for Retirement
- What Type of Loans Should I Refuse?
- How Do I Protect My Credit and My Identity?
- What is a Credit Score and How Does It Affect Me?
Submission Information
All proposals must include:
- Cover Sheet with:
- Title of proposed presentation or panel discussion
- Name(s) and title(s) of each presenter(s) or panelist
- Contact information: phone, fax, e-mail and mail address (i.e. whom should we contact?)
- Paragraph (50 words or fewer) describing the content of the session to be used on the conference website.
- Brief biographical sketch of each presenter/panelist (one-half page maximum for each person).
- Typed, double-spaced abstract of the presentation, 500-800 words in length, with only the proposed session title for identification purposes. Do not include the name(s) or title(s) of presenters within the title or abstract.
Proposals will be reviewed throughout the submission period.
Accepted proposals will be notified by December 15, 2006.
Submit all proposals and direct inquires to:
Ms. Morisha Howard (ms_howard05@hotmail.com), Ms. Ariel Cooper (acooper2005@yahoo.com), Ms. Ragean Hill (rrh@athletics.wisc.unl.edu)
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 9, 2007
NO ON SITE REGISTRATION :: YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER
Registration, Ticket and Payment Information
Registration Information
We are looking forward to your participation in this year's conference. Enrollment is limited. Please register early. The online registration form is designed for each individual participant. For your convenience, this form was designed so each of the delegation members can register themselves.
There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. You must be registered for the conference in advance in order to attend the conference.
Registration Cost Information
To register for the conference, please go to REGISTRATION
Early Bird Registration Fees - registration prior to January 19, 2007
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Big XII Member Registration Fee & Tickets | $135.00 |
| Big XII Member Registration Fee only | $110.00 |
| Non Big XII Member Registration Fee & Tickets | $145.00 |
| Non Big XII Member Registration Fee only | $120.00 |
| Council Delegate Registration Fee & Tickets | $125.00 |
| Council Delegate Registration Fee only | $90.00 |
| Advisor Registration Fee & Tickets | $145.00 |
| Advisor Registration Fee only | $120.00 |
Registration Fees after January 19, 2007
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Big XII Member Registration Fee & Tickets | $145.00 |
| Big XII Member Registration Fee only | $120.00 |
| Non Big XII Member Registration Fee & Tickets | $155.00 |
| Non Big XII Member Registration Fee only | $130.00 |
| Council Delegate Registration Fee & Tickets | $125.00 |
| Council Delegate Registration Fee only | $100.00 |
| Advisor Registration Fee & Tickets | $145.00 |
| Advisor Registration Fee only | $130.00 |
The registration fee will include the following:
- Conference materials
- T-Shirt
- Break refreshments
- Meals (except Thursday evening on your own)
And more...
| Tickets if purchased separate | Conference Participants at the door | Non Conference Participants at the door |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket for Gospel Extravaganza (Friday, February 16, 2007; 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm) - A Complimentary Ticket will be provided to those who have registered for the conference. | NA | $10.00 |
| Ticket for Conference Party 1 (Friday, February 16, 2007; 10:30 pm – until) | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Ticket for Big XII Step Show (Saturday, February 17, 2007; 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm) | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Ticket for Conference Party 2 (Saturday, February 17, 2007; 11:00 pm - until) | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Buy all 4 tickets package | $25.00 | NA |
We accept:
Visa
MasterCard
Corporate Checks
School Checks
Purchase Order
If, as a delegation contact, you choose to register all your members, you will need to individually register each participant, by following the directions online.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given if your attendance is not possible (substitutions are acceptable but must be pre-approved by Academic Conferences). The registration fee is only refundable if the conference is filled or canceled.
If you have questions concerning Registration or payment, please contact:
Academic Conference Planning & Management
Power of One Coordinator
Benton Hall PO# 886100
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0509
Phone: 402.472.9334
Fax: 402.472.9688
Email: conferences@unl.edu
I WANT TO REGISTER NOW
Hotel and Travel Information
Hotel Reservation
The official host hotel is Holiday Inn, Downtown in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. Guest rooms are available for participants at a special room rate or $79.00. To receive this rate, please indicate that you are attending the University of Nebraska Big XII Conference on Black Student Government to be held in February 2007. The availability of these rooms is on first come basis. Please use the Promotional Code of BIG if reserving on line for special rate.
Holiday Inn, Downtown
Phone: (402) 475-4011
Toll Free: (888) 465-4329
141 N. 9TH ST
Lincoln, NE 68508
http://www.holiday-inn.com/lincolnne
Promotion Code: BIG
Additional hotels:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Lincoln North
5353 N. 27th, Lincoln NE 68521
Reservations: (800) 456-4000 US Toll Free
Telephone: 402-476-5353 Fax: 402-476-5445
http://www.countryinns.com/
Microtel Lincoln
2505 Fairfield Street
68521 Lincoln
United States
Phone 1-402-4762591
Fax 1-402-4767502
http://www.microtelinn.com/
Ramada Limited North
4433 No 27th St.
27th St. & Superior St.
Lincoln, NE, 68521 US
402-476-2222
http://www.ramada.com
Cornhusker Super 8 Motel
Phone: (402) 467-4488
Toll Free: (800) 800-8000
2545 Cornhusker Hwy.
Lincoln, NE 68521
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/home
Promotion Code: BBSG
Holiday Inn Express
Phone: (402) 477-1100
Toll Free: (800) 301-0200
3939 N. 26th
Lincoln, NE 68521
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/lnkba
Promotion Code: BIG
Best Western Crown Inn
6501 N. 28th
(402) 438-4700
6501 N. 28th
Lincoln, NE 68521
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/nebraska/lincoln/best-western-crown-inn.html
Promotion Code: 51
Travel Information
Lincoln is easily accessible by air, rail, or automobile. Interstate 80 stretching from coast to coast traces its path right along the Lincoln city limits. This east-west accessibility is complemented by ease of access from the north or south via U.S. Highway 77 or Interstate 29 by way of Nebraska Highway 2.
Reaching Lincoln by rail is achieved via Amtrak daily passenger service from Chicago or Denver. Passenger service includes dining, lounge, and sleeping cars.
Or search for detailed maps and driving instructions from your location to anywhere in Lincoln, Nebraska courtesy of MapQuest.
If you plan on flying to get to the conference, the two nearest airports are located in Lincoln and Omaha. If you arrive in Lincoln, you can use the Hotel(s) courtesy van service to get from the airport to the hotel. If you arrive in Omaha, you will need reserve space on a shuttle that transports passengers from the Omaha airport to/from the Lincoln hotels.
Airport Information
Lincoln, located in the southeastern part of Nebraska, is served by the Lincoln Airport and the Omaha Eppley Airfield (one hour drive, northeast of Lincoln).
|
Lincoln Airport 2400 West Adams Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68524 402-458-2400 http://www.lincolnairport.com |
|
|---|---|
| Airline Service | Van / Shuttle Service |
|
American Connection Reservations 800-433-7300 Arrivals / Departures 800-223-5436
Northwest Airlink (Northwest Airlines Minneapolis Hub service) Reservations 800-225-2525 United Express (United Airlines; Denver & Chicago Hub service) Reservations 800-241-6522 Arrivals / Departures 800-824-6200 |
Eppley Express 800-888-9793 http://www.eppleyexpress.com (from Omaha Eppley Airfield to Lincoln Airport only) Embassy Suite airport shuttle, Holiday Inn and Cornhusker Hotel. For hotel guests only, use courtesy phone in baggage claim area upon your arrival. |
| Car Rental | Taxis |
|
Avis 800-230-4898 Budget 800-527-0700 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368 |
Capital Cab 402-477-6074 Husker Cab 402-477-4111 |
|
Eppley Airfield 4501 Abbott Drive Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-422-6817 http://www.eppleyairfield.com |
|
|---|---|
| Airline Service | |
|
America West Airlines Reservations 800-247-5692 American Airlines Reservations 800-368-1955 Continental Airlines Reservations 800-525-0280 Delta Airlines Reservations 800-221-1212 Frontier Airlines Reservations 800-432-1359 |
Midwest Airlines Reservations 800-452-2022 Northwest Airlines Reservations 800-225-2525 Southwest Airlines Reservations 800-435-9792 United Airlines Reservations 800-241-6522 US Airways Express Reservations 800-428-4322 |
| Car Rental | Van / Shuttle Service |
|
Avis 800-831-2847
Budget 800-527-0700 Dollar 800-800-4000 Enterprise 800-325-8007 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368 Thrifty 800-367-2277 |
Eppley Express 800-888-9793 http://www.eppleyexpress.com |
Career and Graduate/Professional School Fairs
30th Annual Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government
Diversity Recruitment
What: Career and Graduate/Professional School Fairs
When: Friday, February 16, 2007, from 1:30 - 5:30 pm
Where: Holiday Inn Downtown Lincoln, 141 N 9th Street, 402-475-4011
Business & Industry $300
Government and Non-Profit Organizations $175
Graduate and Professional Schools $175
Note: Corporate sponsorship or donation of $2,500 and above, will entitle you to receive one free table.
Registration information will be available beginning November 1st.
If you have questions prior to, please contact jkirkland1@unl.edu or by phone 402-472-9315.
Contact Information
Proposals For Presentations, Panel Discussion and Workshops
Our theme for the Big XII 2007 is The Power of One. Proposals for presentations, panel discussions and workshops will be accepted until October 13, 2006. Proposals will be reviewed throughout the submission period. Accepted proposals will be notified by November 13, 2006. All presenters will be required to pre-register for the conference and will receive a discounted rate. Please direct your submission or inquires to:
Ragean Hill
Academic Advisor/Big XII Conference 2007
Fetzer Center
1440 Monroe St.
Madison, WI 53711
Telephone: 608-262-9131
Email: Email: rageanhill@hotmail.com
General Student, Vendor or Sponsor Information
For information about being a vendor or sponsor or other questions concerning the Big XII 2007 Power Of One Conference Please Contact:
Registration and Payment Information:
Academic Conference Planning & Management
Power of One Coordinator
Benton Hall PO# 886100
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0509
Phone: 402.472.9334
Fax: 402.472.9688
Email: conferences@unl.edu (please put "Big 12" in the subject line)
