Vol. XIII, Issue 3 - February 1996 - CUMREC '96 - May 5-8, 1996 - Vanderbilt University


CUMREC '96
In Tune With Technology...


CUMREC '96 Will be held May 58,1996 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville,Tennessee. Hosted by VanderbiltUniversity, this is the 41st annualconference of the College and UniversityComputer Users Association. In TuneWith Technology will be a leading edgeprogram to set the stage for sharing ideas,telling success stories, and gainingvaluable insights. You'll have theopportunity to talk informally withprofessionals from other colleges anduniversities, and meet with corporateexhibitors.

Opryland Hotel, located in the heart ofMusic City USA, will provide a spectacular backdrop for CUMREC '96.Known for warm southern hospitality, thehotel and comprehensive conventioncenter guarantee a memorable experience. Over 1,800 rooms, fine dining,shopping, and courteous service awaityour arrival for CUMREC '96. TheOpryland Hotel is famous for its Conser vatory (a two-acre indoor tropical garden), and Cascades (a two- acre plus water park with falls, foun tains, and "Dancing Waters.") Just minutes from the hotel, Opryland Theme Park will be open weekends in May.

Exciting entertainment is planned for theconference. The golf tournament will beplayed at the Springhouse Golf Club,home of the Bell South Senior Classic.The "Hot Country Nights" openingreception will feature a western saloonsetting complete with line dance instructors, while the Tennessee Juke Box bandplays the latest in country music. Enjoy aMonday night Cumberland River dinnercruise aboard the General JacksonShowboat. On Tuesday night you'll betreated to tine dining and dancing at the"Southern Elegance" banquet. A stringquartet and ice sculptures set the stage forelegant dining. You'll have every chanceto sample country music, Nashvillehistory, and plenty of southern hospitalityduring your stay!

Registration materials will be mailedin late February. Send in your conferenceregistration as soon as you receive it. Theearly registration date is April 5, 1996.

Opryland International Travel, theofficial travel agency for CUMREC '96,has negotiated discount airfares withseveral major airlines. Those bookingtheir flights through Opryland Interuational Travel will receive complimentaryshuttle transportation between the airportand hotel. Please call 1-800-677-9526 (8a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri, CST) and ask forthe CUMREC '96 desk (American StarFile 9556MB) to make your travelarrangements.

We look forward to serving as yourhosts for CUMREC '96.

Contributed by:CUMREC '96 Host Team
Vanderbilt University
cumrec96@uansv3.vanderbilt.edu