Q: Will Dream Lab 2024 be in person or remote?
Predicting the future has been particularly tricky lately but, as of now, we are planning on hosting Dream Lab 2024 in person on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia … mostly. The East Asian Studies and Digital Humanities course will only be offered remotely.
Q: If Dream Lab 2024 is held in person, will there be additional precautions taken in light of the on-going pandemic?
Dream Lab organizers are paying very close attention to the public health situation and our first priority is the health and safety of participants and instructors. We will be following all protocols from the University of Pennsylvania regarding in-person gatherings including guidance on participant masking, proof of vaccination status, and symptom reporting. To see the university’s current public health guidance, click here: https://coronavirus.upenn.edu/content/public-health-guidance
Q: What housing options are available for Dream Lab participants?
In addition to the usual assortment of hotels and Airbnb options, we are happy to be working with Penn’s Conference Services to provide on-campus housing. We will have more details on this option by the time registration opens but on-campus housing is typically much more inexpensive than other options.
Q: What is the schedule for Dream Lab 2024?
Monday
9am Check in & Coffee
10am Welcome
10:45am Class time
Noon Lunch
1:30pm Class time
3pm Coffee Break
3:30pm-5pm Class time
5:15pm – Opening Keynote
6-7pm Reception
Tuesday
9am Coffee
10am – Class time
Noon Lunch
1:30pm Class time
3pm Coffee Break
3:30pm-5pm Class time
Wednesday
9am Coffee
10am – Class time
Noon Lunch
1:30pm Class time
3pm Coffee Break
3:30pm-5pm Class time
Thursday
9am Coffee
10am – Class time
Noon Lunch
1:30pm Class time
3pm Coffee Break
3:30pm – 5pm Show and Tell/Closing
Q: Will food be provided for participants at Dream Lab 2024?
No. In an effort to reduce the cost of attending Dream Lab, we will not provide catering as we have in the past. When we looked at the numbers, we realized the cost of catering per person was actually quite expensive and that these costs make up a significant chunk of the registration fee. Because there are dozens of dining options at a variety of price points within easy walking distance of Penn’s library (including grocery stores), we decided to let participants manage their own meals. We will provide coffee and snacks in the morning before classes start and mid-afternoon.
Q: Is there a Code of Conduct for Dream Lab 2024?
Yes, and we take it very seriously. You can read the entire statement here: https://web.sas.upenn.edu/dream-lab/codeofconduct/
Q: Who should I contact if I have a question or problem?
Contact your instructor first but you can always contact Stewart Varner via email at svarner@upenn.edu
Q: Will Dream Lab 2024 materials be made available to people who could not attend?
Each instructor is deciding what can and cannot be made available. Check back after Dream Lab is over for information abut how to access any materials that are made available.
