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Brewing and Malting Science Course Frequently Asked Questions |
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I've heard that I can donate beer to the course. Is this true?Yes! It is course tradition for students to supply beer for consumption during the course. Shipments should be sent to the Lowell Center following the labeling instructions below. Beer can be shipped at any time, and the Lowell Center will store it until the course begins. Typically students have supplied 2-3 cases per student. Students from outside the United States are urged to bring beer with them on the plane or have it shipped to the Lowell Center through a local distributor. If this is not possible, enlist your company's custom broker to ship the beer to your attention at the Lowell Center and bill shipping charges to your brewery, NOT MBAA or the university. The beer must be marked "NOT FOR RESALE." Ship to: Hold for: MBAA Brewing and Malting Science Course 11/02/08
What is included with tuition?Accommodations at the class site Overnight accommodations at the Lowell Center on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus are included with the tuition fee for the nights of November 2 through November 13 (arriving November 2, departing November 14, 2008). Check in begins at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Check out is 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008. Luggage can be stored at the front desk for those individuals whose transportation leaves later. Accommodation requests for early arrival or late departure should be made by contacting the Lowell Center directly at +1.608.256.2621 or lowell@ecc.uwex.edu. You are responsible for paying for any additional room nights. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plan to take the IBD exam on November 14 and need an extra room night, you must contact the Lowell Center to make arrangements. Two meals per day during instruction times Educational materials Tour Bedding/Towels/Laundry
What is not included in tuition?Transportation Parking Meals Outside of Class Time Special Interests
How do I get to the course?Transportation to and from Madison is at your own cost. Please keep in mind that Madison is served by Northwest, United, and several smaller commuter airlines. The airport serving Madison is the Dane County Regional Airport. The airport is 6 miles from the Lowell Center, and cab fare is estimated at $12.50. Driving directions to the Lowell Center are available at http://conferencing.uwex.edu/directions.cfm. For attendees who may be traveling into larger airports, the following are estimated distances: Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago, Illinois, 135 miles, 2.5-hour drive General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 87 miles, 1 hour 45-minute drive
When are the class times?Classes begin at scheduled times. As a courtesy to our instructors and other students, please adhere to the class schedule. Classes are held on the main level of the Lowell Center. Below is a very tentative course schedule. A more accurate course schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
What should I wear?Dress is comfortable (casual) for classroom attendance and business attire for the banquets.
I've heard that I should leave room in my luggage for take-home materials How much. space should I plan for?Definitely leave space in your luggage or bring an extra bag to bring home course materials. Course materials consist of two large three-ring binders. Shipping services are available off campus. Any shipping is at the student's expense.
Will there be smoking?The University of Wisconsin, Madison, facilities are all non-smoking. If you wish to smoke, you must do so in the appropriate areas outside. What's the weather like in Madison, Wisconsin?Weather in Wisconsin during the autumn and winter months can vary unexpectedly. The temperature may be anywhere from 24°F (-4°C) to 46°F (8°C). Be prepared for rain, sleet, snow, or shine. I want to bring spending money. What do you recommend?Be sure to bring U.S. currency with you in denominations of $5, $10, and $20 bills, as the Lowell Center, some cabs, and/or restaurants may not accept denominations larger than a $20 bill. Traveler's checks are acceptable and recommended in small denominations. I've planned to bring extra spending money. Will I be able to purchase MBAA Merchandise at the course?Definitely! There will be MBAA items available for purchase onsite as well as catalogs so you can submit your order, and, in most cases, have your products before you leave the course. I still have questions. Who can I contact?Beth Elliott |
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