AMS Sectional Meeting
2009 Fall Eastern Sectional Meeting
State College, PA, October 24-25, 2009
Accommodations
Participants should make their own arrangements directly with a hotel of their choice. Special rates have been negotiated at the hotels listed below. Participants should state that they will be attending the PSU-AMS Eastern Sectional Meeting at Pennsylvania State University. All rooms will be on a space available basis after the deadline given. The AMS is not responsible for rate changes or for the quality of the accommodations chosen. Because the Penn State area is a popular destination in the fall, participants should make reservations as early as possible.
Days Inn, 240 South Pugh St., 814-238-8454 (fax 814-237-1607); Reference Group Code CGAMSS for the $87 single occupancy (plus 8.5% tax); approximately one block from the meeting site. Deadline is September 23, 2009.
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=...
Quality Inn (formerly Motel 6 as of May 2009), 1274 North Atherton St., 814-234-1600 (fax 814-234-6665); Reference Group Confirmation #222819 for the $85 single/double occupancy (plus 8.5% tax); approximately 5 blocks from the meeting site. Deadline is September 23, 2009.
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=4101
Ramada Inn, 1450 South Atherton St. (Business Route 322), 814-238-3001 (fax: 814-237-1527); $85 single/double occupancy (plus 8.5% tax); approximately 2 miles from the meeting site. Deadline is October 23, 2009.
http://www.ramadasc.com/
Sleep Inn, 111 Village Drive, 814-235-1020 (fax: 814-235-1388); Reference AMS”09” for the $65 single/double occupancy (plus 8.5% tax); approximately 3 blocks from the meeting site. Deadline is October 9, 2009.
http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-state_college-pennsylvania-PA421
Atherton Hotel, 125 South Atherton St. (Business Route 322), 814-231-2100 (fax: 814-237-1130); $90 single/double occupancy (plus 8.5% tax); approximately ½ mile from the meeting site. Deadline is September 23, 2009.
http://www.athertonhotel.net/
Hampton Inn, 1101 East College Av., 814-231-1590 (fax: 814-238-7320); Reference AMS for the $88 single/double occupancy (plus 8.5% tax); approximately ½ mile from the meeting site. Deadline is September 25, 2009.
http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SCECLHX
Food Service and Local Information
Several restaurants are located within walking distance.
HUB (ground floor)
http://www.hfs.psu.edu/unionstreet/
Café Laura
http://www.cafelaura.psu.edu/
For a restaurant guide around State College and Penn State, see http://www.statecollege.com/dining/index.php
Also see the page maintained by the math department at http://www.math.psu.edu
Maps
Campus Map
http://www.campusmaps.psu.edu/print/
Downtown Map
http://www.statecollegecentral.com/comm/maps/downtown.htm
Other Activities
AMS Book Sale: Examine the newest titles from AMS. Most books will be available at a special 50% discount offered only at meetings. Complimentary coffee will be served courtesy of AMS Membership
Services.
Parking
Parking is free on campus on the weekends, except in posted "24-hour restricted lots'". For a map, see:
http://www.transportation.psu.edu/parking/visitor/kiosk.shtml
Downtown parking garages
http://www.downtownstatecollege.com/parking.html
Registration and Meeting Information
Registration will take place in the lobby of Thomas Building from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Sessions will take place in Thomas Building.
Registration fees: (payable on-site only) $30/AMS members; $45 nonmembers; $10 emeritus members, students, or unemployed mathematicians. Fees are payable by cash, check. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
Computer Labs
Computer labs are available at 103 and 105 McAllister to check email and access the internet. The rooms are open from 8:00am-5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. More details provided at the time of registration.
Banquet
There will be a banquet Saturday, October 24, 2009, at the Days Inn, 240 S. Pugh Street, from 6:30pm-9:00pm.
The buffet includes:
Create your own salad station with mixed seasonal greens assorted fresh garden vegetables, mixed olives and assorted cheeses with home style croutons and choice of dressings, grilled marinated strip steak with sautéed wild mushrooms and natural reduction, oven baked chicken breast with parmesan cream, stuffed flounder with crab laced white wine cream, freshly prepared seasonal vegetables and accompaniments, select artisan style rolls and breads, coffee (regular and decaf), tea, iced tea, chocolate cake and New York cheesecake.
The cost is $35.00/per person. This includes tax and gratuity.
If you wish to attend the banquet please send an email and your checks, payable to Penn State University, to Hope Shaffer by October 15, 2009. Reservations will not be taken after this date and no money for the banquet will be accepted on Saturday, October 24, 2009 or Sunday, October 25, 2009.
Hope Shaffer, Staff Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
Department of Mathematics
107A McAllister Building
University Park, PA 16802
shaffer@math.psu.edu
Travel
Pennsylvania State University at University Park is located approximately in the geographic center of the state, in the town of State College. All modes of public transportation and several major highways service the University, making it easily accessible from metropolitan areas.
Driving directions: University Park (State College) is readily accessible from both ends of the state via Interstate 80(I-80):
From New York City - George Washington Bridge to I-80 West. In PA, exit from I-80 (the Keystone Shortway) at Exit #161 (Bellefonte) and follow Route 220 South to State College exit #74.
From Philadelphia - Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to I-80. Take Exit #161 (Bellefonte) and follow Route 220 South to State College exit #74. -OR- Take Philadelphia Schuylkill Expressway to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, leave the Turnpike at Exit #247 (Harrisburg East), and follow I-283 to I-83 and proceed North on I-83 to the I-81 interchange. Then follow I-81 West to Route 322, 22 West Exit. Proceed West on Route 322 through Lewistown to State College Exit #74.
From Pittsburgh - Follow Route 22 East to Duncansville, I-99/Route 220 North to Route 322 East to Mt Nittany Expressway/State College Exit #73.-OR- Follow Route 22 East beyond Duncansville to Water Street, Route 45 East to Pine Grove Mills and Route 26 North to State College.
From Washington D.C. - Take Route 270 to Frederick then Route 70 to Breezewood - PA turnpike (Exit #161) - and go one Exit West to Bedford (Exit #146); Take I-99 North to Rt. 220 to Route 322 East to State College Exit #74 -OR- Take I-95 or the Baltimore-Washington Parkway to Baltimore, West loop I-695 to I-83 North. Continue on I-83 North to the I-81 interchange. Then follow I-81 West to Route 322, 22 Exit. Proceed West on Route 322 to Lewistown and State College.
From the West - Take I-80 to Exit #123 (Woodland) just East of Clearfield, then Route 322 East to State College. -OR- One may also Exit I-80 at Exit #161 (Bellefonte) and follow Route 220 South to State College Exit #74.
By bus: Trailways and Greyhound Lines connections are available to and from State College. The bus station is a couple of blocks from the meeting rooms on Penn State campus. Call Trailways at 814-238-7362, or Greyhound at 814-237-5865.
New York City Bus “Big Apple Express” complete details including the schedules and cost are available at www.transportation.psu.edu/psu2nyc
Airlines serve the State College area through the University Park Airport (State College, PA) located five miles from campus. The airport code is University Park Airport – (SCE)
Daily commercial flights to the University Park Airport are available through Atlantic Coast Airline, United Express, and US Air Express. Taxi, limousine, and rental car services are also available.
NORTHWEST AIRLINK 800 225-2525
Direct flights to Detroit Metro (DTW)
United Airlines 800 241-6522
Direct flights to Washington DC, Dulles Airport, (IAD)
US AIR-express800 428-4322
Direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburgh (PIT)
Car Rental Agencies:
AVIS 800 778-5519 237-9750
Hertz 800 654-3131 237-1728
National 800 227-7368 237-1771
Secure Parking:
Republic Parking System 814 237-1684
Shuttles, taxi, or limousine service to the Penn State Campus
Limousine or taxi service is available for all flights. The approximate cost from the airport to Penn State campus is $10-20, and airport to the Ramada Inn is around $17. Some hotels have shuttle service by calling the main number.
For taxi service call 814-353-6001 or 814-238-4901; limousine service is available by calling 814-353-6000.
Weather
The weather at Penn State during the end of October is typically cool with possible rain showers.
Questions
Hope Shaffer, Staff Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
Department of Mathematics
107A McAllister Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863 9017
Fax: (814) 865 6073
shaffer@math.psu.edu
References
http://www.visitpennstate.org/
http://www.downtownstatecollege.com/index.html
http://www.psu.edu/ur/visitors.html