Second Language Acquisition in the 21st Century
The University Capitol Conference Center, University of Iowa (UI)
Co-hosted by University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison)
Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, 2009
Click here to go to Iowa City's Website.
Conference Site:
UCC center is on the 2nd floor of the Old Capital Mall, in Iowa City. The Address of the Old Capitol Mall is: 201 S Clinton St, Iowa city, IA. The "Google Maps" link above will take you directly to it.
Transportation Info.
In order to fly to Iowa City, you can use the Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids), or the Quad City International Airport in Moline, which is one hour away from Iowa City. Click here for the driving directions.
Transportation from the Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids)
Airport Shuttle Service:
They charge $36.00 (one way) and $72 (round trip), prices subject to change. They are located within the airport, and it is recommended that you make a reservation ahead of time by calling 1-800-725-8460. They will take you anywhere in Iowa City.
Rental Cars:
- Avis (1-800-331-1212)
- Hertz (1-800-654-3131)
- National (1-800-328-4567)
- Enterprise (319-366-5522)
Accommodations
Please note: If your proposal is accepted, we might be able to arrange alternative accomodations. Email us if you have any questions.
HOTELS IN THE AREA
- Iowa House Hotel (within walking distance) 121 Iowa Memorial Union N. Madison & W. Jefferson Streets Iowa City, Iowa. Phone: (319) 335-3513
- Days Inn Coralville (need shuttle or taxi). The hotel offers a discounted rate ($39.95 per night) with proof of attendance to the conference.
205 2nd Street SW, Coralville, IA 52241, US
Phone: 319-354-4400 * Fax: 319-354-4400 * e-mail: daysinncoralville@hotmail.com - Sheraton Iowa City Hotel 210 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa. Phone: (319) 337-4058 Fax (319) 337-9045
- Heartland Inn (need shuttle or taxi) 87 2nd Street Coralville, Iowa. Phone: (319) 351-8132 Toll Free (800) 334-3277 code "GRAD"