| National
McNair Scholars Research Conference
and Graduate School Fair
October
2-3, 2009
University of Delaware
Location
The
conference will be held at the University of Delaware in Newark,
Delaware (click
here for directions). Newark is located
midway between New York City and Washington, D.C., about three miles
from Interstate 95. Philadelphia International Airport is about
40 miles from the campus, and Baltimore Washington International
Airport is approximately 70 miles from the conference site. Click
here for information on attractions
in the region.
Parking
Free parking for conference participants is provided in lots adjacent
to John M. Clayton Hall. All registered conference participants
will receive a conference parking pass with their confirmation materials.
Please park only in the lots designated for John M. Clayton Hall
conference participants. Do not park in the Marriott Courtyard
parking lot (next door to Clayton Hall) unless you are a hotel guest.
Otherwise, your car may be towed. This parking lot is strictly for
hotel guests.
Transportation
The conference itself does not provide transportation between hotels
and the conference site. Conference participants are responsible
for making these transportation arrangements. Transportation is
provided between the conference site and any conference special
event locations.
Accommodations
Courtyard Newark--University of Delaware
400 Pencader Way, Newark, DE 19716
Voice: 302/737-0900; fax: 302/737-0990
Located on
the University of Delaware’s Laird Campus, off Route 896
North/New London Road, adjacent to the Clayton Hall Conference
Center. Guest rooms include dual line speaker telephone with data
port and voice mail, high-speed Internet access, remote control
cable TV, individual climate control, iron, ironing board, complimentary
daily newspaper, in-room coffee, and hair dryer. Special features
include an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and a restaurant
with breakfast buffet and dinner service. Click
here for more information about this hotel.
Rate is $147/night
for single/double occupancy; reserve by Tuesday, September 1,
2009. Guests may make reservations by calling 302/737-0900.
When making reservations, please ask for the UD McNair Scholars
participant rate.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1201 Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713
Tel.: 302/737-2700; fax: 302/451-3939
Located 15
minutes from the campus with easy access to and from I-95 and
all major roads, this hotel features 120 rooms and suites (all
interior corridors), ample free parking, fax services available
and complimentary local telephone calls. All rooms include coffee
maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, and wireless Internet.
Our suites offer a living area with pull-out sofa, wet bar, mini-fridge/freezer
and microwave. Enjoy the expanded continental breakfast including
hot selections, indoor pool and jacuzzi, fitness center, and outdoor
patio. The property also offers a business center, suite shoppe,
same day dry cleaning service and on-site laundry. Click
here for more information about this hotel.
Rate is $99.99/night
for single/double occupancy. Guests may make reservations by calling
302/737-2700. When making reservations, please ask for the
Mcnair Scholars Conference participant rate.
Sleep Inn
630 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19713
Tel.: 302/453-1700; fax: 302/453-1710
Located on
Rt. 896/S. College Avenue, across the street from the University
of Delaware Stadium. Complimentary continental breakfast, cable
TV with HBO, fitness center, free passes for indoor pool within
walking distance. Click
here for more information about this hotel.
Rate is $84/night
for single/double occupancy; reserve by Thursday, September 24,
2009. Guests may make reservations by calling
302/453-1700. When making reservations, please ask for the
McNair Scholars Conference participant rate.
For
More Information about the Conference
Please contact Ruth Hurst
Phone: 302/831-8837 • E-mail: rhurst@udel.edu
For
More Information about the Program
Please contact McNair Scholars Program
Phone: 302/831-4396 |
