Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a TALK member to attend courses?
- Yes, TALK is an organization run by the members. The $10 yearly membership dues pay for marketing and a small honorarium for the speakers. Registration fees pay for the cost of registration, mailings, etc. There is an exception for some single events where non-members may attend for a slightly higher fee.
What if I find I will not be able to attend a course I have registered for?
- Members are entitled to a refund of course fees if withdrawal occurs before the “Please Register By” date. TALK membership fees will not be refunded.
- Summary of Cancellation Policy
Do I have to be a TALK member to attend a Philosophers’ Café?
- Philosophers’ Cafés are open to the public. You do not have to be a TALK member to attend. Pre-registration is not necessary for a Café and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a suggested minimum $2.00 donation for each Café.
May I register after the course “register by” date?
- Yes, you may register after that date. However, it is preferable to have members register earlier so that we know if we have enough people to run the course. Some courses fill up quickly so it is a good idea to register as early as you can.
Is there parking available on campus?
Parking is available on all Kwantlen campuses. The cost is $3.50 for four hours, which is all you need for most TALK programs, and $5.00 for all day. There is a Pay-By-Stall system in effect.
- Remember your stall number.
- Go to a Paystation located at main building entrances.
- Key in stall number; select time; then pay. Coin plus Visa and MasterCard are accepted at all Pay-by-Stall Paystations.
- Take receipt - no need to display on vehicle dash unless you leave and return to a different stall. The pass will be valid on all campuses for the day of purchase.
Parking is free for those who have a handicapped placard. Persons with mobility impairment and displaying a valid Disabled Persons’ Parking (SPARC) permit may park in any stall, except “Visitor”. You will NOT need to purchase a parking permit. (The Visitor stalls are near the Conference Centre at Surrey campus and just in front of the north entrance at Richmond campus. Avoid those, which are for short term parking only.) Abuse of SPARC Permit regulations is covered under the Motor Vehicle Act.
How can I get more information on the course content?
- Please call the Program Chair, Jean Garnett, at 604.277.1130.
Please note that there are elevators on each campus for those who have trouble with the stairs.
There is also a campus security escort service to get you safely to and from your vehicle.
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