Facility/Lodging

CONFERENCE FACILITY

CSI East will be held at the University of Richmond, 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA http://www.richmond.edu/visit/index.html The Conference Registration/Check-In will occur in Tyler Haynes Commons (#4 on the campus map).

LODGING

Rooms are being held at:

The Westin Richmond*
6631 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: (804) 282-8444

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1993&EM=VTY_WI_1993_RICHMOND_PROP_OVERVIEW

Room Rate: $105 (The room block is guaranteed through Wednesday July 8, 2009 After that date, room and rate will be subject to availability)

Make Reservations under “University of Richmond, CSI East”

• The Westin is just over 3 miles from campus. (A short, convenient drive.)
• If you don’t have a car, there is a free shuttle service to campus.
• Parking at the hotel: Free parking is available on the hotel premises.

*Please note that this is a brand new facility offering many amenities.

PARKING ON CAMPUS
On-campus parking will be arranged closer to the conference.

DIRECTIONS/MAPS/TRANSPORATION

University of Richmond Map (downloadable PDF found here)

For directions, go to http://www.richmond.edu/visit/directions/index.html
Directions to and from the University of Richmond and the Westin Richmond will be available prior to arrival.

DIRECTIONS

Visiting by Car:

From the East (including Richmond International Airport):
From I-64
Merge onto I-95 N toward Washington. Take exit 79. Stay to the left to merge onto I-195 S, the Downtown Expressway. Continue on I-195 S for approximately two miles. Take the Cary St./VA-147 Exit. Bear right on the ramp to turn right onto Cary Street. Continue straight on Cary for approximately two miles and pass the intersection of Three Chopt Road. At the bottom of the hill, bear right at the intersection onto River Road. Continue straight for approximately .75 mile and make the second right onto College Road. Continue straight for approximately one mile, going past the lake and the Robins Center arena. Turn right at the University of Richmond sign onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

From the north:
From I-95
Take exit 79. Stay to the left to merge onto I-195 S, the Downtown Expressway. Continue on I-195 S for approximately two miles. Take the Cary St./VA-147 Exit. Bear right on the ramp to turn right onto Cary Street. Continue straight on Cary for approximately two miles and pass the intersection of Three Chopt Road. At the bottom of the hill, bear right at the intersection onto River Road. Continue straight for approximately .75 mile and make the second right onto College Road. Continue straight for approximately one mile, going past the lake and the Robins Center arena. Turn right at the University of Richmond sign onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

From the West:
From I-64
Take Exit 183/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fourth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

From US 60 (Midlothian Turnpike)
Turn left on State Route 147 (Huguenot Road) and continue approximately eight miles to Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Towana Road (approximately .5 mile after turning onto Three Chopt). Make a left into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

From the South:
I-85 to/or I-95
Take Exit 79 off I-95 north to I-64 west, continue west on I-64. Take Exit 183-A/Glenside Drive south. Continue south on Glenside Drive to the fifth traffic light (Three Chopt Road). Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

Visiting by Plane:
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is located seven miles northeast of the city of Richmond and approximately 19 miles from campus. Taxi and rental car service are available.

Directions from the Airport:
Depart the airport via I-64 west. Merge onto I-95 N toward Washington. Take exit 79. Stay to the left to merge onto I-195 S, the Downtown Expressway. Continue on I-195 S for approximately two miles. Take the Cary St./VA-147 Exit. Bear right on the ramp to turn right onto Cary Street. Continue straight on Cary for approximately two miles and pass the intersection of Three Chopt Road. At the bottom of the hill, bear right at the intersection onto River Road. Continue straight for approximately .75 mile and make the second right onto College Road. Continue straight for approximately one mile, going past the lake and the Robins Center arena. Turn right at the University of Richmond sign onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

Visiting by Train:
Amtrak serves the University of Richmond via its Staples Mill Road station (RVR), which is located approximately 5 miles northeast of campus. Taxi and rental car service (Avis: 804-270-0888) to campus is available.

Directions from the Train Station:
Depart the station via Staples Mill Road/US-33 east (a left turn from the parking lot). Turn right onto VA-356 west/Glenside Drive. Continue to follow VA-356 west/Glenside Drive (approximately 2.8 miles) until the intersection with Three Chopt Road. Turn left on Three Chopt. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

Visiting by Bus:
Greyhound serves the Richmond area through its North Boulevard station located approximately 6 miles northeast of campus. Taxi service to campus is available at the station.

Directions from the Bus Station:
Depart the station by taking a right on Boulevard. Continue for 2.6 miles until the intersection with Monument Avenue. Turn right onto Monument Avenue and proceed until Monument Avenue dead-ends at the intersection with Glenside Drive/Horsepen Road. Turn left. At the first light, turn left on Three Chopt Road. Continue straight for .8 mile. Turn right onto Boatwright Drive (approximately .5 mile after the traffic signal). At the bottom of the hill, make a left onto Campus Drive. Make the first right into the Gateway Entrance of campus.

TRANSPORTATION
For information on transportation, visit: http://www.richmond.edu/visit/directions/transport.html

WHERE TO EAT
Breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee and are available at the conference site. There are many local dining options; a list will be provided when you arrive. In the meantime, please visit: http://www.richmond.edu/richmond/restaurants/index.html for local options.