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LOCATION

BLOOMINGTON CAMPUS OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY

The 2005 Midwest NKS Conference will be held on the campus of Indiana University, located close to downtown Bloomington, Indiana, about 50 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana. To acquaint you with the scenic Bloomington campus, we invite you to take a virtual campus tour at: www.iub.edu/tour .

The IU Bloomington campus is a careful blend of traditional and modern architecture within a part-like environent. Made of locally quarried limestone, the University buildings add beauty and charm to the scenic campus. Bloomington offers the charm of a small town and the sophistication of a cultural capital with international caliber performance in opera, music and theater.

Local Time Zone

Bloomington is on Eastern Standard Time. At the time of the NKS Conference, Bloomington will be on same time as Chicago and one hour behind New York City.

Weather

Temperature in south-central Indiana at the end of October can be variable. We suggest that you bring layered clothing to adjust to seasonal changes. Local weather information is available through the National Weather Service at:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecasts/INZ062.php?warncounty=INC105&city=Bloomington

LODGING
  HOST HOTEL:
INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (IMU)

900 East 7 th Street

Bloomington , IN 47405
   

The Indiana Memorial Union operates as a hotel, a conference center and a student union. Conference sessions, most food and social activities will take place in the IMU.

   

Reservations

 
   
 

Phone: 800.209.8145 or 812.856.6381

  Fax: 812.855.3426
 

E-mail reservation requests: imuhotel@indiana.edu

 
Contact the hotel directly. Inform the reservation staff person that you are attending the Midwest NKS Conference . Unless you identify yourself as a conference participant, you may be unable to obtain a room.
 

We encourage you to make your reservations early as accommodations are often difficult to secure during this busy time of year. The NKS block of hotel rooms will be released to the general public on September 28 th .

    Rates  
  Hotel room rates are based on:
 
  Type of room (single or double)
  Weekday (Sun – Thurs) or weekend (Fri & Sat) check-in
 

The following are current representative room charges:

 
  Single, weekend room w/ one double bed $ 99.00
  Single, weekend room w/ one king size bed

139.00

  Double, weekend room w/ two double beds 129.00
  Double, weekend room w/ two queen beds 139.00
  Suite,weekend w/two double beds, parlor & bath 199.00
 

All rooms are subject to 11% tax.

   

Internet Access

  Hardwire and wireless internet access is available throughout the IMU.
BLOOMINGTON HOTELS
 

Bloomington has a number of locally owned hotels, bed and breakfasts as well as national and international hotel chains. Most accommodations are within easy driving distance of campus. Three facilities are within walking distance of campus:

Grant Street Inn. Locally owned; charming, 3 minute walk from the IMU; rates are comparable to the IMU

  800.328.4350
  812.334.2353
  www.grantstinn.com
 

 

Courtyard by Marriott. National chain; 12-15 walk from hotel to the IMU; rates are comparable with the IMU

  800.321.2211
  812.335.8000
  www.bloomingtonin.areaguides.net/lodging/courtyard-bloomington-in-17235.html
 

 

College Motor Inn. Locally owned motel; rooms are small, but nicely decorated; all rooms have been recently renovated; economical

877.409.5611 (toll free)
812.336.6881

Information about other area accommodations is available at: www.visitbloomington.com

  MEALS
 

Food events included in your registration fee include:

  Friday, October 28th
   

Opening Reception including beer, wine, soft drinks and heavy appetizers

 

Saturday, October 29th

   

Continental Breakfast

   

Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks

   

Lunch

 

Sunday, October 30th

   

Coffee service

   

Mid-morning Buffet Brunch

 

Dining in Bloomington

There are many pleasant pubs, restaurants and coffee houses located a short walking distance from campus.

Kirkwood Avenue is a main street leading from campus to downtown Bloomington. Along Kirkwood you will find many casual eating options.

4th Street is renowned for its unusual and unusually large selection of ethnic restaurants – Indian Italian, Moroccan, Thai, Burmese, Mexican and Korean. Located between 4 th and Kirkwood is one of only two restaurants in the US featuring authentic Tibetan cuisine.

Downtown Bloomington – in and around the Courthouse Square there are a variety of eating establishments ranging from a California style coffee shop to sports bars to cafes to a long standing Greek restaurant – many offer outdoor seating.

A comprehensive Bloomington Dining Guide will be provided at the conference registration check-in.