General & Travel Information

Airport

T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) provides service to nine commercial airlines. The airport is eight miles from The Westin Providence.

Transportation

For information on transportation to and around Providence, visit the Providence Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site.

The Westin Providence provides driving directions from several locations. Parking at the hotel is $26.

What to Wear

Conference dress is business casual. Tuesday’s off-site event is business casual. Pack a light sweater or jacket; hotel meeting rooms tend to be chilly. For the Healthy Campus Fun Run/Walk, workout/exercise wear and athletic shoes are recommended.

Program Accessibility

CUPA-HR seeks to accommodate all people with disabilities at the conference. Please indicate your needs on the registration form or call (800) 753-3823 to speak with a World Ventures Tour and Travel staff member to discuss your needs.

Recertification

Your contact hours at CUPA-HR's Eastern Region Conference 2009 may be accepted for recertification by other organizations. Be sure to keep appropriate materials, especially a copy of the final program, to document your attendance. A contact-hours sheet will be provided for your convenience. Complete and submit it to the association that provided your certification. CUPA-HR does not keep a copy. If you have any questions, contact your certifying organization.

For more ways to justify your attendance at this year's conference, view our Conference Justification Tips.

Nonsmoking Policy

In accordance with CUPA-HR policy, smoking is prohibited at all CUPA-HR regional conference functions.

Time and Weather

Providence is on Eastern Time. Average April temperatures for Providence are a high of 58° and a low of 39°.