2010 Conference Events Practitioners/Trainees
Questions & Answers (Transportation, Housing, Meals, Venue, Location)
In this section you’ll find answers to common questions.
FAQ
Questions
Chicago
- What attractions are in/near Chicago?
- My family is traveling with me. Can you recommend fun things for the children to do?
Housing On-Campus
- What is the cost of on-campus lodging, and how do I register for this lodging?
- I'm lodging on-campus, what time is check-in, and where is the lodging located?
- What amenities are provided with on-campus housing?
- I'm driving and lodging on-site. Where can I park, and how much will it cost?
- Can you tell me more information about the dormitory bathroom facilities?
- I'm bringing my laptop. Does the campus have WIFI?
Campus Information
- Are the resident and workshop rooms air conditioned?
- Will I have to walk far between workshop rooms?
- Where can I find directions to the campus?
- Where can I find a campus map?
- I'm bringing my laptop. Does the campus have WIFI?
Housing Off-Campus
Meals On-Campus
Meals Off-Campus
Transportation
Workshop Equipment
Answers
Chicago
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What attractions are in/near Chicago?
Chicago in the summer = MORE to do! Beaches, parks, concerts! Architecture, theatre, baseball! Restaurants, shopping, museums!
Spend LESS - Free events include the Grant Park Music Festival, Lake Michigan’s beaches and lakefront parks, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Millennium Park concerts, and Chicago Summer Dance. (http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en.html - official city of Chicago website)
Or Spend MORE!! - Magnificent Mile shopping, museums, nightlife and restaurants (make reservations.)
Rent bikes on the lakefront: www.bikechicago.com
Take an architecture tour: http://caf.architecture.org http://caf.architecture.org
Ravinia – summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (accessible by car or Metra.)
Theatre, baseball – get your tickets early!
http://www.chicagotraveler.com or http://www.chicago.comLoyola’s campus has its own CTA Red Line “L” stop, so we will have easy access to many of the city’s events and attractions. www.transitchicago.com
Check out the “L” maps before you decide if you would like to rent a car.
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My family is traveling with me. Can you recommend fun things for the children to do?
More Chicago Information: http://www.chicago.com
Even more Chicago Information: http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en.html
Twitter name: explorechicagoLink
Exploring Chicago
Housing On-Campus
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What is the cost of on-campus lodging, and how do I register for this lodging?
Low-cost on-campus housing and meal plans available for our conference attendees and any family members traveling with them. There is a $15, non-refundable, housing processing fee. Housing and meal plans should be purchased by 6/15/2010. After 6/15/2010, we cannot guarantee availability of housing on campus. Housing and meal plans must be purchased through registration by 7/15/10. Same-day purchase of a meal card is usually available from the University, but is limited to food available. Meals purchased on site will be subject to tax and cost more and than if meals are purchased through registration prior to the conference.
Single Room
$89/night. One occupant. Located in Regis Hall, the rooms have one extra long twin bed. Bathrooms are private, but adjacent to the room with a hallway entrance.Double Room
Roommate assigned $54/night per person. Two occupants. Located in either Regis or Simpson Hall. Room has two extra long twin beds. One roommate of same-gender assigned by FGNA.Double Room
Choose own roommate $108/night (pay for both roommates at once)
Two extra long twin beds. Name of roommate must be specified at time of registration. Bathrooms are either private or shared among 2-3 rooms. The bathroom is located near the dorm room with a hallway entrance. -
I'm lodging on-campus, what time is check-in, and where is the lodging located?
Check in is at Regis Hall. You may check in anytime after Noon on 7/22/10.
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What amenities are provided with on-campus housing?
All campus buildings and dorms are air-conditioned and non-smoking.
Provided: Towels, linens and pillows.
Lounges: Located on each floor.
Kitchens: None, except one in Simpson Hall where some double rooms may be located.
Consumption of Alcohol: Unless provided at a catered event, all alcohol consumption is limited to inside the dorm rooms.
For rent: Micro-fridges $25/day upon registration subject to availability
Bring your own: reading lamps, fans, alarm clocks, towels for use at the Sports Center.
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I'm driving and lodging on-site. Where can I park, and how much will it cost?
Parking is available in Parking Structure P1 at the corner of Sheridan and Winthrop (across from the Registration Desk in Regis Hall at a cost of $7/day. Parking passes, validated ticket or room cards may be programmed to have in and out privileges at the Parking Office. Visit the Parking Office inside the Parking Structure Parking on any day except Sunday, or pay at the parking kiosk in the parking structure.
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Can you tell me more information about the dormitory bathroom facilities?
Single dorm rooms have one bathroom, located on the same floor as the rooms. The bathrooms are single use style, with ability to be locked from the inside while in use. Although every effort will be made to house same-gender residents to share bathrooms, if opposite sex couples share a double room, the bathrooms they share will not be same-gender bathrooms. Because the bathrooms are located in the hall between dorm rooms, you may want to bring bathrobes and shower sandals.
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I'm bringing my laptop. Does the campus have WIFI?
There is a wireless network around campus available to conference registrants at check in. If you need to access the network with your computer, you will need a wireless card.
Campus Information
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Are the resident and workshop rooms air conditioned?
Yes. All residential, workshop and common rooms are air conditioned.
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Will I have to walk far between workshop rooms?
All of the workshops are held on the campus in buildings within a 1 - 15 minute walk from Regis Hall, where the Registration Table and all of the single rooms and most of the double rooms for conference housing are located. Meals are served in Simpson Hall, which is a one minute walk from Regis Hall.
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Where can I find directions to the campus?
See link for directions from the Loyola University Lake Shore Campus.
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Where can I find a campus map?
Get a printable Campus Map from the Loyola University Lake Shore Campus website
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Campus Information -
I'm bringing my laptop. Does the campus have WIFI?
There is a wireless network around campus that is available to conference registrants on campus. If you need to access the network with your computer, you need a wireless card.
Housing Off-Campus
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Are there hotels within walking distance of the campus?
Yes.
Meals On-Campus
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I'm commuting from off-campus. What are the meal possibilities on-site?
Meal cards are available for purchase from the University onsite and subject to availability.
Meals Off-Campus
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What restaurants are nearby?
Find out more:
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Restaurants
Transportation
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How do I get from the airport to Loyola Lake Shore Campus, and what's the cost?
You can get to Loyola’s Lakeshore campus from either Chicago airport using the CTA’s “L” (www.transitchicago.com), taxi, or airport shuttle. Please be aware that Loyola has three Chicago area campuses, and be sure to give your driver the Sheridan Road address.
From the airport to campus:
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Transportation
Workshop Equipment
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What equipment will I need for my workshop?
This year especially, all tables and other equipment used in the workshops will be in short supply. The majority of workshop rooms have carpeted floors. However, please consider bringing your mat or blanket. If you live close to the Loyola University campus, and have signed up for a workshop involving Functional Integration®, please consider bringing your own equipment to use in your workshop. If you have any equipment (especially tables) that you are able to loan for use at the conference, please notify the Conference Coordinator at: conference@feldenkraisguild.com