EAS 2007, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, August 6-10 2007

We hope that the following links will provide useful information about the Newark area:
(Scroll down for important notes)

Maps/Directions

• Close-up map of Clayton Hall
• UDel Maps home page
• Driving Directions

Lodging

• UDel Local Accomodations page
• View on-campus housing details
  double, single: Marriott Courtyard Hotel
  singles: George Read South
  couples: Christiana East Tower

Nearby Restaurants

• Restaurants in Newark by Google Maps

Area Attractions

• Fun things to do while you are in Delaware.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON MEALS AND HOUSING at EAS 2007

MEALS – You have choice at UD to take some/all your meals in the cafeteria convenient to our Clayton Hall facility or to walk/drive to eat somewhere outside the University.
On Campus - The Pencater Cafeteria is connected via AC tunnel to Clayton Hall. It features food stations so you can get salads, sandwiches, hot dishes, drinks, desserts, etc and you may eat as much as you wish. YOU NEED TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE.
Off Campus - Main Street, Newark is a short 5-10 minute walk and has a wide variety of dining establishments. Within 10 minutes driving distance you can find numerous national food chain/fast food establishments.See link above for locations
B-B-Q/Banquet
There is NO B-B-Q this year at EAS – we recommend the cafeteria for your Thursday night meal – the auction will follow in our common lobby gathering space after the meal (with refreshments and snacks).
The Friday Night BANQUET will feature our award ceremony and a special speaker with light program that will be of interest to all. It will be held in the banquet facility immediately adjacent to our conference lobby. There will be NO cafeteria dinner Friday.

HOUSING - You have a choice to stay in the adjacent dorms or the Marriott Hotel on campus or at a commercial motel off campus.
On Campus dorm rooms are air conditioned and linens are provided. Single room dorm has lounge with microwave and refrigerator for light meals/snacks and TVs. Couples dorm have stove/refrigerator (no cooking or eating utensils) and cable TV connection with private bath. There is a store in the dorm to purchase light foods. Dorm check in/out service available 24 hours. View rooms and dorm facilities via the links above.
Marriott Courtyard Hotel is immediately adjacent to the conference site. We have reserved a block of rooms at a lower price but reservations must be made 30 days in advance – ask for Bee Meeting rate. View the features of the Marriott at website www.udel.edu/hotel/ or tel 302 737-0900 for information/reservations.
Off-campus – Most nationally know motels have an inn within 5-15 minutes driving time of the conference center – we did not request room blocks. See the link above or individual chain sites for rates and information. (NOTE: Many motels offer complimentary breakfast.)

EAS will have an information desk available to assist/advise attendees.

Updated March 2007