Thank you to all of you who have for registered for the ACHA 2014 Annual Meeting in San Antonio! We’d like to share with you some information that may be helpful during your time in San Antonio.

Please note that the Marriott Rivercenter (RC) is the host hotel; while most events will be held in the Rivercenter, some will be held just across the street in the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel (RW). All event locations are included in the Final Program.

Upon arrival, pick up your registration materials at the “Badge Pick-Up Booth,” located in the Rivercenter Third Floor Foyer. You’ll need your badge to attend sessions and other events at the meeting. Your materials will include:

• Final Program, including room locations and floor plans (Want a sneak preview? Download a copy of the same program you’ll receive on site here)
• Name badge and holder
• Any tickets you purchased (Awards and Fellows Celebration dinner, lunch vouchers, pre-conference workshops)
• ACHA raffle ticket (there will be tumbler in the Exhibit Hall for these starting on Thursday)
• Instructions for the Online CE and Session Evaluation process
• A lanyard for your badge holder
  

Onsite Registration Hours:

Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28:  7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, May 29: 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Friday, May 30: 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Saturday, June 1: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM


If you are interested looking for ways to get involved in ACHA or find ways to collaborate with other in college health, consider attending these meetings:

• Section Meetings (12:00 PM – 1:15 PM, Wednesday, May 28): Connect with colleagues within your area of expertise. There are nine different sections, categorized by discipline. Learn about current section projects and plans for the future.
  

• Affiliate Meetings (12:00 PM – 1:15 PM, Thursday, May 29): Meet with other attendees from your region! ACHA regional affiliates help members forge strong partnerships with colleagues on the state or regional level.
  

• Committee/Coalition/Task Force Meetings (see Final Program for dates/times): ACHA's committees, task forces, and coalitions address a diverse range of exciting issues pertinent both to ACHA and to the health of college students. Your thoughts on pressing college health issues are always welcome, so come and share them with us!
  

Want to meet other attendees? Come to the Diversity Reception on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the RW-River Terrace! Enjoy appetizers while networking with your colleagues at this reception co-hosted by the Coalition of Allies for LGBT Health and the Ethnic Diversity Coalition. We’re planning a fun and informal atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy getting to know your colleagues!

Online CE and Session Evaluations: Following the meeting we’ll email you a link to the Online CE and Session Evaluation site. You’ll need to indicate the type of credit you’re requesting and evaluate each session you attended. Once completed, you’ll be able to print your CE certificate. Detailed instructions will be included in your meeting materials.

Poster Sessions: Spend some time between general sessions learning about the innovative research and programs being conducted around the country. Poster presenters will be available to answer questions, share handouts, and provide contact information. We think you'll enjoy checking out these informal, graphics-based presentations!

Is this your first time attending the annual meeting, or are you a new member of ACHA? If so, please plan to attend the Newcomer’s Orientation on Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM, in RW-Salons A-C. At the orientation you’ll learn about ACHA’s programs and services and how to get the most from the annual meeting. You’ll also meet ACHA’s officers and other colleagues. Section chairs will be available to introduce activities within your specialty. We'll be giving away prizes to a few lucky attendees!

Also of note are these featured events.

Don't forget to check out these programming updates! Updates include session cancellations and room changes as well as the addition of a new session, The White House Task Force to Protect Students Against Sexual Assault: Its Impact on College Health Services.

A few other things to know before you come:

• Check out abstracts of the sessions and posters before you arrive: Workshop and General Session Abstracts [pdf] and Poster Abstracts [pdf]

• We are hosting several free wellness events, including yoga and line dancing and Zumba classes, to keep our attendees feeling their best! Wellness events are listed here and in the Final Program.

• Convention hotels like the Marriott tend to be on the chilly side, so please pack a sweater.

• Cash concessions will be available Wednesday-Friday from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (in the Second Floor Atrium on Wednesday and Thursday and in the Exhibit Hall on Friday). If you purchased lunch vouchers they will be provided in your registration packet. Lots of other dining options are located in and around the hotel.

• If you are attending the Dorosin Memorial Lecture on Friday, May 30 at 12:00 pm, please feel free to bring your lunch with you! The lecture will be held in the Riverwalk Hotel – Alamo Ballroom. Cash concessions are available in the Rivercenter in the Exhibit Hall.

• Friday is School Spirit Day – wear something with your institution’s name, colors, or logo!

• Visit the resource tables located in the Meeting Registration Area for literature, posters, or extra speaker handouts. Items on the table are free for the taking.

• Visit the message boards in the Meeting Registration Area for employment opportunities, messages left by/for other attendees, and information on section socials.

We encourage you to download the ACHA 2014 Meeting App. Most of the information included in the Final Program is included in the app, and with the app you'll receive notifications about any sessions changes, have the ability to message other app users, create an agenda with notifications, and more!

We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio!

ACHA announces the availability of a completely redesigned mobile app for the 2014 Annual Meeting. Follow these simple steps in order to take full advantage of the new features, including messaging, interactive maps, custom scheduling, and more!

1. Scan the QR code, visit ddut.ch/ACHA2014, or go to the app store and search ACHA 2014.

2. Create your profile. Enter your email address, name, title, and institution to create your profile. This will allow other app users to find and connect with you. You also have the option to upload a picture for your profile.

3. Adjust your settings. For Apple users: from your profile, click the gear wheel and choose settings. For Android users:  from your profile, click your app settings (either in the top right corner or on the bottom near the home button) and choose settings. From here you can turn on private messaging*, push notifications, and adjust other settings.

4. Build your own custom schedule through the Agenda tab on the app menu. Bookmarked sessions will appear in your personal agenda. 

5. Connect with other attendees. You can find other attendees on the app using the App Users menu item. If you are looking for an attendee who has chosen not to use the app, you can find them under the Full Attendee List**. 

6. Post updates and photos and check-in to sessions to earn points and badges. Users with the most points will be displayed on the Leaderboard, while badges can be found in your attendee profile. 

Some areas of the app are still being uploaded with final conference content, so if you don't find what you're looking for, check back soon!

*If you enable private messaging, you are allowing all other app users (including exhibitors) to send you a message via the email address you entered when you created your profile. However, they will not be able to see your email address unless you choose to respond. 

**The Full Attendee List does not provide any contact information and not all attendees will be currently using the mobile app. For an up-to-date list of app users, see the App Users menu item.

At this year’s Annual Meeting, we’re offering a variety of activities designed to enhance your sense of well-being. These activities provide a chance to challenge your physical and emotional self in the same way you stretch your intellectual muscles during educational sessions.

So take a break from classroom learning and don’t be afraid to try something new!


Line Dancing

Tuesday, May 27
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Thursday, May 29
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Room: RC — 2nd Floor Atrium

Learn some fun and simple line dance moves in this beginner’s level class! Line dancing is a great way to exercise both your body and your mind, all while improving your coordination. You don’t need a partner, and there is a style for everyone in this class! Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes. Towels will be provided.
 

Walk Your Way to Fitness — in Fifteen Minutes!


Thursday, May 29
9:30 am – 10:00 am
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Friday, May 30
9:30 am – 10:00 am
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Room: RC — Conference Rooms 13 and 14

Even the busiest person can achieve fitness! This brief and fun walking workout will reenergize you between sessions, so join your colleagues and stretch out those leg muscles.

 

Seated Chair Massage

Thursday, May 29
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, May 30
11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Room: RC — Grand Ballroom (Exhibit Hall)

An on-site professional masseuse will administer this highly effective technique that provides an immediate sense of tranquility. Chair massage helps decrease stress symptoms, fatigue, muscle tightness, and tension in the neck, arms, and shoulders. (First come, first served.)



Sunrise Yoga

Thursday, May 29
6:00 am – 7:00 am

Room: RC — Conference Rooms 13 and 14

Yoga can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility and reduce stress and tension. This basic yoga class is suitable for all levels. The instructor will show modifications for poses as needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and bring your yoga mat if you have one. Towels will be provided.
 

Boot Camp for All Levels

Friday, May 30
6:00 am – 7:00 am

Room: RC — Conference Rooms 13 and 14

This class combines cardio, strength, and agility training in one fun workout! Suitable for all levels, this workout is great for those looking to break a sweat and start the day off right. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes, and bring your yoga mat if you have one. Towels will be provided.

 

Zumba®

Friday, May 30
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Room: RC — 2nd Floor Atrium

Ditch the workout and join this Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party! Come check out the Zumba® phenomenon that’s moving millions of people towards joy and heath! Participants should dress for exercise and have comfortable shoes. All fitness levels are welcome. Towels will be provided.