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80th Annual Conference and Meeting 

 The Riverfront Commemorative Park in Corvallis, OR

 

We’ll See You Soon!

The 80th Annual Conference and Meeting is just days away! We are so excited to share what we have lined up for all of you this year – and we mean all of you! With more than 550 registrations, and a few still signing up, we’re set to have the largest gathering in OPHA history.

The conference is this Monday and Tuesday, October 7 and 8, on the OSU campus in beautiful Corvallis, Oregon.  Here are all the details to make your conference experience the best it can be.

 

Coming to Corvallis

There will be sunshine on Monday with a high of 78 and cooler temperatures in the evening. We’ll continue to have nice weather on Tuesday with temperatures in the low 70’s. There’s lots to enjoy in Corvallis, especially in nice weather. Check out Visit Corvallis for ideas to enhance your stay.

 

Dress Code

Feel free to wear what is comfortable and expresses your individuality. Generally, attendees dress in a business casual style. Layers can be a great idea to keep you comfortable throughout the day.

Conference App

Be sure to download the Whova app on your phone to enhance your experience. With Whova you have easy access to the program agenda, can find and connect with other attendees, check out our sponsors and so much more. Once the app is on your phone, simply sign in using the email you registered with, make a password, search for the event, enter the invitation code: jwtlz8j38.

For technical support, you can reach out to Dana, [email protected]

 

The Johnson Lounge and library in the Alumni Center is reserved as a space and sensory room and is the location of the hatha yoga session on Tuesday morning.

 

Conference Venues

The conference is on the OSU campus at the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th street, and the CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th street, in Corvallis, Oregon. The venues are connected by a covered outdoor pathway. See a map of the venues, which is also available on Whova.


Your Place to Park

There is ample parking available just outside of our venue:

  • Parking garage: Located north of the Alumni Center at 26th Street and Washington Way (also accessible from SW Western boulevard).

  • Reser Stadium: Located directly across the street from the LaSells Stewart Center on 26th Street and Western Boulevard.

You can opt to purchase a parking permit in advance or pay from the machine onsite (there can be a line sometimes, so arrive a few minutes early if this is your route). Parking is $5-$7 per day. Learn more about visitor parking on the OSU campus.  

ADA parking is available in both the parking garage and at Reser Stadium.

 

It’s Cool to Carpool

Consider sharing a ride with a colleague or a new friend (networking opportunity alert) as you make your way to Corvallis. There are hundreds of us all headed to the same destination!

We’ve created an OPHA Conference Carpool feature on our website where attendees can add in their ride and/or look for a ride from various locations around the state. Thanks for considering our collective carbon footprint.

 

Health and Safety

Please be respectful of others and the fall season, which means illnesses are spreading. Wash hands regularly and practice good hygiene and etiquette. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at the registration desk. If you have any signs of illness, please stay home. 

 

Hatha Yoga

A hatha yoga session will be hosted by community health strategist/yoga instructor,  Bhagavati Mullock, on Tuesday, October 8 from 8-8:30 am in the Johnson Lounge in the Alumni Center. Bring your mat or use one provided. Hatha yoga is a slower paced form of yoga that aligns the  breath, body, and mind though breathing, yoga poses, and meditation.

 

Sensory Room

The Johnson Lounge in the Alumni Center is a designated sensory room during the conference to provide a space to breathe, relax and find some peace amidst an exciting and busy two days. Feel free to take time at any time in this space. Please refrain from hosting meetings, making calls, or typing vigorously on your laptop in this space. Quiet laptop and phone use is welcome.

 

Enjoy a nourishing grain and salad bowl, a dinner roll, and iced tea and lemonade on Monday.

Food for the Soul

Conferences are a long day, and good nutrition and delicious food make the experience enjoyable and give you the energy you need for listening, sharing, and networking. Here’s what awaits:

  • Each morning there will be fresh coffee and hot tea, along with Luna bars and whole fruit.

  • For lunch on Monday, head to the sunny outdoor walkway between Alumni and LaSells to pick up a healthy and delicious grain and salad bowl served with a dinner roll and butter. The bowls feature brown rice with quinoa, garbanzo beans, asparagus, roasted tomatoes, feta, and a chimichurri aioli, with options of roast chicken or tofu.
  • On Monday afternoon perk up your energy with a delicious bar, cookie, or brownie served outside the Poster Session. Yes, we used to go all out with a charcuterie! But many people reported still being full from lunch! We hope this special afternoon treat will satisfy you all.
  • Lunch on Tuesday will be served to you buffet style outside the Alumni Ballroom, where  can load up your plate and enjoy while participating in the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon. The savory menu features huli huli chicken, tofu coconut curry, stir fried seasonal vegetables, steamed jasmine rice, a mixed green salad, and dinner rolls.
  • Pitchers of cold and refreshing water will be available all day on both days, and lemonade and iced tea will be served along with both lunches and during the poster session.
  • Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free options are available according to preferences you shared while registering.

 

Accessibility

At OPHA, we protect and promote equity and inclusion and want to ensure all attendees have a safe, comfortable and accessible experience. We make accessibility a priority at our conference. Here is some helpful information:

  • Live captioning will be available during the keynote presentations, at the Awards Luncheon, and during Tuesday’s afternoon plenary panel.

  • We are intentionally spacing chairs apart at the venue where possible to improve the comfort and experience of all participants.

  • Non-binary single-stall restrooms are available in the Alumni building.

  • Spaces for wheelchair access is reserved in all rooms, we request all attendees to take care to leave these spaces reserved (and not for standing or moving chairs into).

  • Microphones are available in every room, please be sure to use a microphone when ever you are speaking or asking a question during the session.

If there is anything we can do to support your experience, please stop by our registration desk to let us know how we can help.

Lactation Room

The Alumni Center, VIP suite room 202 is designated as a lactation room. The room is upstairs, please look for the sign that designates the lactation room.