Important Conference Details

What to look forward to: The 2008 National Student Conference Agenda

Friday, November 7 - Rally in front of the Old Executive Office Building (3-4pm)

• Put pressure on the newly elected president and his administration by rallying in front of the transition team’s office. Click here for more information about the Rally and Lobbying your representatives.

Saturday, November 8 – Day 1 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel (8am–7pm)

• Attend brand new workshops and panels such as “Building Burma: Understanding the Layers of Conflict,” "The upSTANDer’s Guide to the Web 2.0,” and a “Journalists Speak Out” panel.
• Learn from student leaders in the anti-genocide movement, survivors of genocide, and experts on Darfur, Burma, and the DR Congo.

Sunday, November 9 - Day 2 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel (8am–3pm)

• Meet STAND’s National Student Leadership Team and learn how you can get involved.
• Hear about STAND’s exciting winter and spring initiatives for the 08-09 year, including STANDFast and the 100 Days campaign.
• Collaborate with students and adult activists from your region and plan for the spring semester.
• Participate in the Tents of Hope event on the National Mall (12-3pm).

CLICK HERE to see the full conference schedule!

How to secure your spot: Registration Fee

For All Students:

Please click here to go to the payment page to pay your registration fee online.

While we prefer for payments to be made online, checks are accepted. Please click here to download the check form that must be printed out, completed, and mailed in along with the $50 registration check.

Space is limited, so until we receive your online payment or check, we cannot guarantee your spot in the conference. Once we receive your payment, you will receive a confirmation email from STAND and your spot will be officially registered.

Please send your check form and NONREFUNDABLE $50 check, made payable to Genocide Intervention Network (STAND) to:

Genocide Intervention Network
ATTN: STAND NSC
1333 H St. NW, First Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005

Where to stay: Housing Information

For Students 18 years or over
College students have the option of having their housing arranged by STAND. College students who indicate on their registration form that would like to receive housing will be paired with a D.C. college student that has agreed to host STAND conference attendees for the weekend. Once assigned a student host, you are responsible for coordinating with that person on your arrival and departure times. If you decide to forgo this option, please take a look at our list of suggested hotels, or contact a friend in the area!

For Students under 18
STAND is currently unable to provide students under 18 with housing accommodations for the weekend.

Suggested Hotels
Click here to see a list of hotels, their locations, and contact information. L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, where the conference is taking place, is offering a special rate for conference attendees. Click here for more information about this.

Fundraising and Financial Aid

Fundraising
For a list of conference fundraising ideas for you and your chapter, please visit our Fundraising Tips. STAND is working with GI-NET’s development department on this as well, so check back soon for updates!

Financial Aid
Limited financial aid is available for those with extreme need. Click here to fill out a financial aid request form.

Where to go: Directions, Locations, and Travel

L’Enfant Plaza Hotel
Click here to find more information on the hotel’s location, how to get there, and its nearest metro stops.

480 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
Phone: (202) 484-1000

The hotel is located directly above the L’Enfant Plaza Metro stop, which is at the intersection of the blue, orange, green and yellow lines.

Travel Options
Click here to find information to help you find your way around while you are in Washington, DC! Follow the link to find metro maps, information on train and bus stations, and ways to get to and from DC airports.

Who to ask: Answers to Additional Questions

Got more questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!
Still have some unanswered questions? Feel free to email your Regional Outreach Coordinator or info@standnow.org to receive further explanations and answers.

Information for Parents
Need to reassure your parents? Check out STAND's Info for Parents page, or feel free to email any concerns to info@standnow.org.