ART HIST 3V03 Begins Next Week!

Hello everyone,

Well, it all begins next week! So here we go...

The course text is on order. This year I am using Evelyn Welch's Art in Renaissance Italy (Oxford University Press, 2000). I am also putting together an itinerary booklet which we will use to take us through the key sites and works during the lectures before we depart. The booklet will be available next week and we'll begin using it on Monday. I will be making this available to you in electronic format. More on this to follow...

When we meet on Monday evening (April 30th) I'll be discussing the final deposits. A collection will follow later in the week.

Make sure that you have your passports handy. We only have four weeks left until departure!!

Flights Booked!

I have just finalized the bookings for all flights and they are now paid in full! Please note that I still need info from some of you. If you have not yet provided me with your name EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT please do so ASAP. This information is required by Air Transat and our travel agent.

Please also note that because there are variances in the costs for those with special flights and / or accommodations the final deposits will take some time to calculate. I do not expect to post the remaining balances for the last deposits until April 24th. A collection of the final deposits will take place shortly after that time.

REGISTERING ON SOLAR: UPDATE (Monday April 2nd)

Some of you have reported continuing problems with course registration on SOLAR. If you are still experiencing difficulties please contact Jackie Osterman or Darlene Hayward at Academic Advising (Humanities). Seat holds have been placed for all students who have paid the the first two deposits and completed the study trip application forms (on the 3V03 SOTA page).

IMPORTANT: Registering on SOLAR

Hello everyone. A number of you have contacted me about difficulties with registration on SOLAR. Please note that seat holds have been placed for all who have filled out the application forms and paid the first deposits. The system is now beginning to accept registrations for 3V03 however the seat holds have not fully opened up at this time. If you are experiencing difficulties with SOLAR please be patient. The seat holds may take another day or two to open up completely. If you experience further difficulties after Friday please contact me.

INFO UPDATE (March 21, 2012)

I am now in the process of finalizing bookings for sites in Italy and we are now getting close to the collection time for the third and final deposit. Before I can confirm the amount for the last deposit I will need to shore up the last few budget details with my coordinator Vincenzo. Once we have completed this I will notify you of the final deposit amount. In the meantime there are several things that I would draw to your attention:

1. I will need a confirmation ASAP of your full name exactly as it appears on your passport. I will need this information for the airline. Note that it is essential that the information match your passport identification EXACTLY. 

2. I will also require (along with the info above) a confirmation of your date of birth.

3.  If you have any food allergies or medical issues that may require attention during our time away please let me know ASAP.

4. If you have not yet submitted your second deposit please do so ASAP. If there are concerns regarding delivery please contact me by email or facebook.

Cheers!

REMINDER: MEETING TOMORROW

Just a reminder regarding tomorrow's meeting scheduled for 1:30-2:30 in TSH 321. Please make every effort to attend if you can. We will be going over some important information regarding accommodations, meals, flights, etc. Note that I will also be collecting your second deposits ($1000 CAN) at this time.

If you cannot make it to this meeting please be aware that a second session has been scheduled for Thursday March 8 from 12:00-1;00 in TSH 321.

See you there!

MEETINGS NEXT WEEK & 2nd DEPOSITS!!

Hello everyone. Please note that I have scheduled two meetings for next week to discuss details of the study trip and to go over important information related to accommodations, travel, etc. If you are attending the course your attendance is vital. Please check the following dates and select one that works best with your schedule. If you simply can't make either of these meetings please contact me at my email address. The meetings are each scheduled as follows:

Tuesday March 6, 1:30-2:30 pm. (meeting will take place in TSH 321)
Thursday March 8, 12:00-1:00 pm. (meeting will take place in TSH 321)

Note that I will be collecting the second deposit of $1000.00 CAN at these times so please bring your cheque or money order.

Please make every effort to attend one of these sessions.

See you there!