The University of Oregon is pleased to host the “Engaging with Vietnam” conference,
from November 5-7, 2014
Registration
Registration is now open! Please click here to register. Below is a summary of registration deadlines and fees.
Regular Registration (through November 4, 2014)
Faculty Registrants: $125
Graduate Student Registrants: $100
On-Site Registration
Faculty Registrants: $140
Graduate Student Registrants: $120
On-site Registration and Panel Sessions will be held in the ERB Memorial Union (EMU) Ballroom located on the University of Oregon campus near the intersection of East 13th and University.
Registration includes the following: daily coffee service, two lunch buffets, the opening reception on November 5th and the conference banquet on November 6th.
Conference Program and Venue Information
Registration and opening reception will begin at 6:30 pm on November 5th in the Gerlinger Lounge, which is located on campus near the intersection of East 15th Avenue and University Street.
All panel sessions on November 6 and 7 will be held in the EMU Ballroom on the University of Oregon Campus, which is located at the intersection of 13th and University Street. The exact rooms for the panel sessions are noted on the program. Please click here for the most updated version.
To download a campus map, please open the attached PDF file: UO Map
Audio/Visual Equipment
Each room will have a laptop set up to a data projector for Powerpoint presentations. To make for smooth transitions in between speakers, we ask that you put your presentation on a flash drive and use the laptop in the room, if possible. If you need any additional equipment please send an email to apucilow@uoregon.edu.
Weather
We are hoping for mild weather during the conference, but weather in the Pacific Northwest can be very unpredictable in November. The average high temperatures for this time of year is 13°C (57°F), with lows around 5°C (41°F). There’s a moderate probability of rain showers, so it recommended to bring an umbrella.
Lodging
The Eugene Phoenix Inn will serve as the Conference Hotel. A block of rooms has been reserved, though depending on the number of participants, there may not be enough rooms for all conference attendees, so we have booked additional rooms at the Holiday Inn. Please see the links to each hotel for more details on their facilities. When making a reservation, please mention that you are with the Vietnam Studies group reservation. Please note the Group Reservation Deadline for each hotel. After that date, our reserved rooms will be released to the general public.
The Phoenix Inn (located near campus, about 7 blocks from the conference site)
850 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, 97403
Phone: (541) 344-0001
Email: Reservations704@phoenixinn.com
Special Conference Nightly Rate: $109 + tax (continental breakfast included)
Group Reservation Deadline: October 5, 2014
We have a smaller block of rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express, for overflow.
Holiday Inn Express (located near campus, about 12 blocks from the conference site)
2117 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, 97403
Phone : (541) 342-1243
Special Conference Nightly Rate: $109 + tax (continental breakfast included)
Group Reservation Deadline: October 5, 2014
Other Lodging Options
We do not have a special conference block at these hotels, but they are near campus and may have space if the conference hotel is booked.
Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast (located near campus, about 5 blocks from the conference site)
1910 University Street, Eugene, 97403
Phone: (541) 484-6755.
Nightly Rates starting at $115 + tax (full breakfast included)
The Campus Inn (located near campus, about 12 blocks from the conference site)
390 East Broadway, Eugene, 97403
Phone: (800) 888-6313 or (541) 343-3376
Email: eugene@campus-inn.com.
Nightly Rates starting at $91 + tax (continental breakfast included)
Air Travel
Eugene, Oregon, is serviced by the Eugene Airport (airport code EUG). Please note that this is a small airport with limited flights, so it is advised to book your tickets early.
An alternative airport, the Portland International Airport, is a 2 ½ hour drive from Eugene. Two shuttle companies offers service between the Portland International Airport and the University of Oregon. They are City 2 City Shuttle and the Hut Shuttle. Please click on their links to go to their websites for schedules and fares.
Airport-Eugene Transportation
The Phoenix Inn will provide complimentary transportation from the Eugene Airport between the hours of 7:00 am – 11:00 pm. Outside of those hours, it’s a $20 charge. Please note that reservations for the Phoenix Inn Shuttle are required, so you must make this request directly to the hotel by phone at: 1-541-344-0001 or by email at: Reservations704@phoenixinn.com.
If you don’t stay at the Phoenix Inn, or you arrive outside of these shuttle hours, you can take the OMNI Shuttle, located adjacent to baggage claim at the Airport, for shared ride door-to-door ground transportation from the airport to Eugene. Visit their website or call (800) 741-5097 for reservations or more information. One-way shuttle transportation to the UO campus will cost approximately $22 and will take around 25 minutes. Taxis are also available and cost approximately $30 each way.
For more information, please email Anna: apucilow@uoregon.edu