Conference Location
The conference will be held on The University of Iowa campus at Medical Education and Research Facility (MERF) Room 1110A, located on Newton Road across from the Newton Road Parking Ramp. For more information and maps for Iowa City and The University of Iowa please visit http://www.uiowa.edu/homepage/visitors/index.html
Registration
The registration fee of $220 for Fellows, $280 for Faculty and $400 for Corporate includes course material, Friday night reception and poster session and daily breaks. We do encourage early registration. On-line registration is available at
https://www.continuetolearn .uiowa.edu/conferencereg When you register, you must first “create an account” to proceed through the registration process.
Four ways to register:
Mail: The UI Center for Conferences, 116 International Center, Iowa City, IA 52242-1802
Phone: 1/800/551-9029 or 319/335-4141
Fax: 319/335-4039
Internet: https://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/conferencereg
Refund
If an applicant withdraws registration prior to the opening of the conference, the registration fee less a $40 cancellation fee will be refunded. No refunds will be made after the conference has convened.
Parking
Parking is available in the Newton Road Parking Ramp. The Standard Parking Rate ($.80 per hour) will be charged to conference participants if they show a Visitor Parking Waiver with their transaction ticket upon leaving the ramp. These waivers will be available at the conference registration desk when you pick up your conference materials. Without the waiver the rate is $2 per hour.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Iowa House at a conference rate of $74/79. Please call 319/335-3513 to reserve your room. When making your hotel reservations, you must indicate you are attending the Organization of the Synapse Conference. All rooms will be held in reserve until May 1, 2007. High-speed internet access is available to participants on request at the time you make your room reservations. Individuals are responsible for their own reservations.
Other area hotel information can be found at
http://www.iowacitycoralville .org/visitors_wheretostay.asp
Transportation
The Eastern Iowa Municipal Airport
(located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, airport code CID),
is served by Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta/Comair, Northwest and United Airlines. The Eastern Iowa Airport is located approximately 20 miles north of Iowa City. Shuttle service from the airport is available at a cost of approximately $28 one way and $51 round-trip. The Cedar Rapids Shuttle Service counter is located directly across from the baggage claim area. Reservations are not required for this service.
Taxis are also available for about the same cost.
Things to do in Iowa City
Within walking distance (3 blocks) of the Iowa House you will find The Old Capitol Cultural District and Downtown Iowa City. The tree-lined Pedestrian Plaza features locally-owned specialty stores, a variety of dining options, street vendors and regular entertainment. Enjoy a variety of art and cultural options throughout the year. The University of Iowa campus, intertwined with downtown, offers museums and other attractions.
While you are here the 20th Anniversary of Iowa Arts Festival is scheduled for June 1, 5pm –June 3, 10pm.
For more information about Iowa City and the surrounding area, please visit: http://www.iowacitycoralville .org/visitors.asp