Guide to NCUR 2019 for KSU students, faculty and staff

There is plenty for all KSU students, faculty and staff to experience at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research that will start tomorrow, April 11 and run through Saturday, April 13. (The only part of the conference reserved for registered attendees is the food.)

Here’s just a sample – download the NCUR 2019 mobile app for full descriptions and schedule information. You can customize your schedule on the mobile app. You can find the schedule of sessions on the mobile app as well as on the NCUR web site and in the conference program. 

Stay connected socially throughout the conference by following NCUR 2019 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Use the hashtag #NCUR2019 when posting to any of the social media channels. 

OwlTV streams information on TVs around campus and will post relevant conference happenings throughout the event.

Conference and research presentations:

• Plenary speakers
• Oral presentations
• Poster presentations
• Visual arts presentations
• Performing arts presentations

Professional development activities:

• Career Fair (free for KSU students)
• Graduate Fair (nearly 100 participating programs) @Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center
  • Thursday, April 11, 10:45 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday, April 12, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Mentoring and Leadership Sessions
• Special Interest Sessions
• Open Houses and Receptions

Special events (please note – extra costs are associated to attend some activities):

• Wednesday Night KSU Student Composers Recital
• Thursday Night Theater and Dinner
• Friday Night Atlanta Braves game at SunTrust Park - Ticket deadline today, 4/10 until 11:59PM
• Saturday Excursions
  
  • The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Explore the City
  • Nature Tour
  • Flower Tour
  • Bike Tour

You can also visit: https://ncur.kennesaw.edu for more information.

NCUR Volunteers

You will receive an NCUR volunteer badge that you can use during the conference days to receive exclusive discounts at restaurants around the Kennesaw area and at The Battery at SunTrust Park.  For more information about NCUR volunteering, please visit: https://ncur.kennesaw.edu/volunteer.php.

KSU Classes during NCUR 2019

Classes at KSU are redirected during conference days so that KSU community members can participate in conference events; students, please contact your instructors for specific information about class schedules.

Parking

NCUR 2019 participants who drive to campus will park offsite and be shuttled to campus.

Regular parking for KSU students, staff, and faculty will be unaffected by the conference. Please make sure you park in the appropriate designated parking areas on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Transportation Shuttles

The Big Owl Bus will run as usual during the conference. For the latest real-time arrival information, download the Big Owl Bus Tracker from the App store or Google Play.  You can also track the Big Owl Bus online. 

Additionally, there will be complimentary shuttle service on campus going to all NCUR-designated hotels. Please see the NCUR 2019 mobile app for more details.