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Social Events

CHI '95 is more than just the leading technical forum for the HCI profession. The conference also provides excellent opportunities for meeting new people and renewing friendships with colleagues from around the world.

Conference Reception

Wednesday, May 10, 7:30 to10:30 pm

The Conference Reception will take place at the Denver Museum of Natural History on Wednesday evening, May 10. The museum features more than 90 world-class wildlife exhibits and a hall dedicated to native North American artifacts and displays. The Rocky Mountains dominate the horizon, with many peaks over 14,000 feet. Sample delicious international and regional foods that reflect both the Colorado area as well as some of the geographical areas displayed in the museum. Enjoy your favorite beverage as you listen to the rhythms of nearby musicians. Meet a colleague on one of the lovely atrium bridges for a quiet visit while enjoying a cup of coffee and a gourmet dessert.

The Denver Museum of Natural History is a 15-minute ride by shuttle bus from the downtown area hotels. The CHI '95 conference will providebusing to and from the museum from each of the conference hotels on a regular schedule. Enjoy a pleasant evening, relaxing with your CHI '95 colleagues in this unique setting.

Additional reception tickets may be purchased for $50 from CHI '95 Registration in Hall A of the Colorado Convention Center or at the museum on Wednesday evening.

Fun Run

Wednesday, May 10, 7:15 am

Begin your day with glimpses of snowcapped mountain peaks bathed in the soft light of sunrise! The traditional CHI Fun Run will cover about 3 miles through downtown Denver. Come alone or bring a team. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including most creative running attire, and fastest among females, males, and participants over 50 years of age. Runners, joggers, walkers, and other participants should convene at 7:00 am in the Brown Palace Hotel lobby. Join us for an energetic start to the day. Don't forget this is the first "mile-high CHI" so plan to pace yourself for the high altitude.

Heart of the Conference

Previous CHI conference participants requested more opportunities to meet colleagues. In response, CHI '95 presents the "Heart of the Conference." Located in the center of Hall A, the Heart of the Conference will contain comfortable meeting areas, coffee and snack areas, and the message board. Surrounding this central gathering place will be the Exhibits, Interactive Posters and Social Action Posters, Interactive Experience, and Informal Videos. It's the perfect location to meet with old or new friends or just to relax between sessions.
Keith Instone / instone@acm.org / 94-12-25