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University of Kansas
Considered one of the most beautiful in the nation, KU's main campus occupies 1,000 acres on and around historic Mount Oread in Lawrence, a community of more than 88,000 in the forested hills of eastern Kansas.
The University of Kansas has more than 29,000 students, 2,100 faculty members and 14 major academic divisions. KU is a focal point for numerous academic, cultural and recreational activities. Its beloved mascot, the Jayhawk, is a familiar image all over the city. Jayhawk Boulevard curves through the heart of KU's campus. Sixteen buildings, in styles from collegiate Gothic to modern brick, stand along its tree-lined, half-mile arc, five of which are named on the National Register of Historic Places. These buildings contain world-class museums, classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, cafeterias, a library and a chapel.
Poet Walt Whitman said of the view from KU's hill:
"Stretching out on its own unbounded scale, unconfined...Combining the real and ideal, and beautiful as dreams."
Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence has a small-town friendly atmosphere with many of the attractions of the big city. Lawrence has a reputation for attracting up-and-coming musical groups to play in its small theatres. The city is also known for its artsy downtown with its bustling tree-lined streets overflowing with small specialty shops, galleries, coffeehouses and restaurants that cater to students. The jazz, classical, rock, hip-hop and sidewalk music scene is renowned. Lawrence was ranked top 15 “Best Small Art Towns in America” and one of a “Dozen Distinctive Destinations,” for historic preservation, and the KU Lied Center’s badge as a “Top 10 U.S. University Presenter” for the performing arts.
Hotel Information
The Holiday Inn Holidome
200 McDonald Dr, Lawrence, KS
Reservations (785) 841-7077
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The Holiday Inn Holidome is the conference host hotel. A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the conference rate of $99.00 per night for a double room (tax not included). Please make room reservations directly with the hotel by March 6, 2008 to guarantee the conference rate. For reservations call (785) 841-7077 and be sure to mention “Midwest Asian American Student Union Conference”. The Holiday Inn Holidome is also where the Saturday Night Banquet will be held, so you will not need to drive to the banquet!
Additional Hotels
Baymont Inn
740 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS
(785) 838-4242
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Best Western
2309 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66047
Reservations (785) 843-9100
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Econo Lodge Inn
2222 West 6th, Lawrence, KS 66049
Reservations (785) 842-7030
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The Eldridge Hotel
701 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044
Reservations (785) 749-5011
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
1 Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS 66044
Reservations (785) 841-2700
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Quality Inn
801 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS
Reservations (785) 842-5100
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Transportation
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is about 20 minutes away from downtown Kansas City and is about 50 minutes away from Lawrence, Kansas. Airport car rental, car parking and hotel + flight packages are available. Visit their website at: http://www.kansas-city-mci.com/
Lawrence Amtrak Station (LRC)
413 East 7th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Train Line: Southwest Chief
Visit their website at: http://www.amtrak.com/
Driving Directions to Kansas Union on campus
From Kansas City International Airport
Head SW on Int'l Circle toward Amsterdam Circle. Continue straight onto LP Cookingham Dr (there are signs for Airport Exit) Take I-29 South via the ramp to Kansas City. Take exit 9B to merge onto MO-152 West toward Topeka. Take exit onto I-435 South toward Topeka for about 11 miles. Take I-70 West toward Topeka (Partial toll road) for about 25 miles. Take exit 202 or West Lawrence. Merge onto S McDonald Dr. Take the US-59 South ramp. Go straight and merge onto S Iowa St. Turn left on W 15th Street towards campus. Turn left on Naismith Drive (4 way stop). Turn right on top of the hill at Crescent Rd. Take slight right past the circle drive onto Jayhawk Boulevard. Drive through Jayhawk Blvd and Kansas Union will be on your left.
From St. Louis
Take I-70 West towards Kansas City for about 247 miles. Slight left at I-670 West/I-70 ALT West for about 4 miles. Merge onto I-70 West and continue for about 35 miles. Take exit 202 or West Lawrence. Merge onto S McDonald Dr. Take the US-59 South ramp. Go straight and merge onto S Iowa St. Turn left on W 15th Street towards campus. Turn left on Naismith Drive (4 way stop). Turn right on top of the hill at Crescent Rd. Take slight right past the circle drive onto Jayhawk Boulevard. Drive through Jayhawk Blvd and Kansas Union will be on your left.
From Urbana
Take I-57 South toward Memphis and continue for about 80 miles. Take slight right onto I-70 West towards St Louis and continue for about 77 miles. Continue on I-290 West for about 30 miles. Take exit 20A onto I-70 West toward Kansas City for about 230 miles. Continue directions from St. Louis.
From Wichita
Take I-35 North towards Kansas City for about 77 miles. Continue on I-335 North for about 50 miles. Continue on I-470 East for 7 miles. Merge onto I-70 East and continue for about 18 miles. Take exit 202 or West Lawrence. Merge onto S McDonald Dr. Take the US-59 South ramp. Go straight and merge onto S Iowa St. Turn left on W 15th Street towards campus. Turn left on Naismith Drive (4 way stop). Turn right on top of the hill at Crescent Rd. Take slight right past the circle drive onto Jayhawk Boulevard. Drive through Jayhawk Blvd and Kansas Union will be on your left.
From Chicago
Take Eisenhower Expy West/I-290 West. Continue on I-88 West (Partial toll road) for about 140 miles. Take I-80 West towards Des Moines for about 179 miles. Continue on 1-35 South for 186 miles. Take exit 8B to I-29 North toward MCI Airport. Take exit 3B on left to I-635 South toward Kansas. Merge onto I-70 West toward Topeka (Partial toll road) for about 33 miles. Take exit 202 or West Lawrence. Merge onto S McDonald Dr. Take the US-59 South ramp. Go straight and merge onto S Iowa St. Turn left on W 15th Street towards campus. Turn left on Naismith Drive (4 way stop). Turn right on top of the hill at Crescent Rd. Take slight right past the circle drive onto Jayhawk Boulevard. Drive through Jayhawk Blvd and Kansas Union will be on your left.
Dining
Lawrence has a large selection of restaurants to choose from. Everything from American, Asian, Burgers, Bar and Grill’s, BBQ, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Greek, Italian, Latin American, Mexican, Japanese, Spanish, Ethiopian, Middle-Eastern, Steakhouses, Pizza, Bakeries, Breweries, Breakfast, Coffee and Tea, Deli’s, and much more! You'll find places that meet every taste and budget from chain fast food to fine dining.
Visit this website for more information: http://www.lawrence.com/restaurants/search/
Parking
Parking Information: Oread Ave.
Parking is available in the Parking Garage adjacent to the Kansas Union and Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center on Oread Avenue. This Garage is accessible from both Mississippi Street and Oread Avenue. Please note: parking is free on Saturday and Sunday, but a permit is needed for Friday parking. If you will be arriving to the conference on Friday, you’ll need a parking permit which can be obtained on the registration website. Please visit the Conference Registration page for more information.
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