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Hello all!
The conference planning for ACIS-West 2010 (Boise, Idaho) is really coming together. We’ve been excited to take on this challenge and are working hard to make sure your time is Boise is exhilarating and exciting.
Our keynote, Professor Christopher Murray, and our special guest, Trevor Joyce, are in line to attend. In addition, the Film Panel and Creative Writers’ Panel are set.
We are currently organizing the conference program and are making arrangements for the food that will be served at the conference. Regarding the food options, please fill out the survey below and return it via a reply e-mail as soon as possible to help us in this effort. A more comprehensive food reservation is forthcoming in the weeks leading up to the conference.
Stay abreast of all conference news and updates by checking our ACIS-West 2010 blog: http://aciswest2010.wordpress.com/.
The tentative schedule runs from 2pm on Friday, October 1 to 1pm on Sunday, October 3rd.
The conference will be hosted on the Boise State University campus:
1910 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725
Some social events may occur off-campus, but are within a short walking distance. Free shuttle service is available via the conference hotel (Residence Inn) for those desiring a ride to those locations.
Registration ($80)
Please find a Registration form in the post below this one. The registration fee for this conference is $80. The registration fee for students is $50. Please register by October 1st. Late registration will be $100.
The registration fee includes the Friday reception, Saturday lunch, and the Saturday reception/banquet.
Send the completed Registration form and the check (made payable to “ACIS-West”) to Jodi Chilson at the following address:
Jodi Chilson
Boise State University
Graduate College, MS-1110
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725
USA
Please remember, if you haven’t done so already, to join ACIS or otherwise update your membership dues in addition to the submission of the registration fees for this conference. You must be an ACIS member to present at the conference. The ACIS membership information and website are as follows: http://www.acisweb.com/members.php?type=join.
Conference Hotel (deadline for conference rate: 9/1/2010)
The conference hotel is the Residence Inn, which is located across the street within easy walking distance of the Boise State University campus.
Individual reservations: Each individual must make their own reservations by calling the hotel. They must identify themselves as a member of the Group (ACIS). All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
The deadline for reservations for this conference rate is September 1st.
Residence Inn
1401 South Lusk Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83706
Phone: 208-344-1200
Fax: 208-914-2984
Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/boiri-residence-inn-boise-west/
The conference rate is as follows: a Studio Suite is $79; a Penthouse Suite is $99.
The Penthouse Suite includes two full bedrooms, and thus can easily be shared for members interested in splitting accommodation costs.
Each suite includes a kitchenette and a living space.
The complementary breakfast is a buffet, rather than just a basic continental breakfast. Other accoutrements include:
- Free shuttle service: airport and local
- Free parking
- Complimentary daily newspaper (Idaho Statesman, USA Today, Wall Street Journal)
- SportsCourt and Fitness Facility
- Outdoor swimming pool and spas
Other Conference Information
Transportation. The free shuttle for the Residence Inn provides transportation from the airport to the hotel, and also provides local shuttle service. This includes transportation to and from the hotel to the Boise State University campus, and transportation to the reception/banquet, as well as any other local transportation needs.
In addition, the conference planners can arrange additional transportation if necessary.
Directions to Boise State University. As parking is limited and difficult on the university campus, we recommend parking for free at the conference hotel and using the shuttle service or walking to the conference events.
From the airport: The airport exits onto Vista Avenue. Follow Vista Avenue north. Vista Avenue will merge with South Federal Way and become South Capital Boulevard. Turn right onto University Drive. (To get to the conference hotel, you will turn left on University Drive instead.) The Boise State University campus will be visible. To get to the Student Union, where registration and the opening reception will occur, continue to follow University Drive. The Student Union will be on the left-hand side of the street.
From the East of Boise (coming from Mountain Home), take I-84 West to Exit 53, which is the airport exit. Turn right on Vista Avenue. Vista Avenue will merge with South Federal Way and become South Capital Boulevard. Turn right onto University Drive. (To get to the conference hotel, you will turn left on University Drive instead.) The Boise State University campus will be visible. To get to the Student Union, where registration and the opening reception will occur, continue to follow University Drive. The Student Union will be on the left-hand side of the street.
From the West of Boise (coming from Nampa), take I-84 East to Exit 53, which is the airport exit. Turn right on Vista Avenue. Vista Avenue will merge with South Federal Way and become South Capital Boulevard. Turn right onto University Drive. (To get to the conference hotel, you will turn left on University Drive instead.) The Boise State University campus will be visible. To get to the Student Union, where registration and the opening reception will occur, continue to follow University Drive. The Student Union will be on the left-hand side of the street.
Food Survey (deadline: ASAP)
As an informal food/people count, please respond via e-mail to Jodi Chilson (jodichilson@boisestate.edu) to the following as soon as is possible.
- Do you have any food preferences or allergies the planning committee should take into consideration when organizing meal opportunities for the conference? (for example, vegetarian, vegan, peanut allergies, etc)
- If the lunch on Saturday is a box lunch, what two (2) sandwich types would you consider preferable? Specify with a 1 as top priority, and 2 as second choice.Turkey, Ham, Beef, Chicken, Veggie, Mushroom, Eggplant, OtherIf Other, please provide a suggestion.
- If the lunch on Saturday is a catered event, what two (2) main course items would be of interest? Specify with a 1 as top priority, and 2 as second choice.Beef, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Pasta, Salad, Potato, OtherIf Other, please provide a suggestion.
- For our formal dinner on Saturday, what two (2) main course items would be of interest? Specify with a 1 as top priority, and 2 as second choice.Beef, Lamb, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Pasta, Salad, Potato, OtherIf Other, please provide a suggestion.
- Do you plan to have a guest for lunch or dinner? Please specify how many, including yourself, for either/both lunch or/and dinner.
Thank you!
Conclusion
We will be in touch soon with a draft of the conference program. We hope to hear from you all soon
Thank you for your time. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Best,
Jodi Chilson
This conference is sponsored in part by the Consul General of Ireland (San Francisco), the American Conference for Irish Studies, and various organizations, departments, and colleges at Boise State University (College of Arts and Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program, the Graduate College, the Communications department, and the English department).
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