38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology

There are 750 beds available in the campus residence halls; all rooms are accessed by key card. The dorms are 8 years old, clean, and functional. There are a variety of floor plan options, including Single Suites (one single bed with private bath), Double Suites with private single bedrooms (each with single bed and 1 private bath), Quad Suites with private single bedrooms (each with single bed, 2 private baths and a common area between each set of bedrooms and bath areas), and Quad Suites with double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Quad suites are suitable for families or groups of students. Linens and towels are provided and can be exchanged for fresh ones at any time. Each bedroom is equipped with a private telephone with voicemail, alarm clock, and Ethernet connection. You will need to bring your own Ethernet cable.

Each suite is equipped with a coffee maker, cups, and coffee supplies. Irons are available from the front desk. Refrigerators can be rented for approximately $15/week. On each floor, rooms are clustered on one of two wings forming small living groups. Each residence hall features common area lounges for socializing, laundry and computer facilities, and a service desk that is staffed 24 hours/day. Lodging cost is $25 - 35/day/person. All dorms are handicapped accessible with elevators.

Lodging for most delegates will be on campus in student housing. Photo by Kelli Hoover.

It is a 2-minute walk from the dorms to the Housing Commons where there is a convenience store (The Bear Necessities) and full-service meals (The Creekside Eatery) at a very reasonable price (buffet style). Meal cards or a la carte meals can be purchased directly from the Creekside Eatery. Tickets will be available for purchase at on-site registration for a buffet lunch to be served in the vicinity of the scientific venue (Lucy Cuddy Center) on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (full-day scientific programs). Residents also have access to the "PowerHouse" Cardio-Fitness Center and computer lab (fully equipped with Mac and PC computers, internet access and business software).

There is no limit on how many days/weeks you can stay in campus housing prior to the conference start date of August 7. After the conference, however, campus housing will close on August 14 to prepare for the start of the fall semester. For questions regarding campus housing, contact David Smith (daves@uaa.alaska.edu) at UAA.

Alternative Hotel Housing: If you wish to stay in a hotel, you are responsible for booking through the hotel directly. 50 rooms have been reserved among 3 midtown hotels, each about a 10 minute drive from campus, providing free airport shuttle service. The Hampton Inn’s rate is $189/night single or double, (907-550-7000 or 1-800-HAMPTON). The rate for single/double rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites is $229/night (907-729-7000 or 1-800-HILTONS). A less expensive option is the Aspen Extended Stay Suites located on 34th St. in midtown Anchorage (built in 2004). Rates are from $95/night, 4 night minimum; lowest rates available through http://www.tripadvisor.com, but there is no daily maid service at the extended stay hotels. For those who wish to be located downtown in more luxurious accommodations (about 15 minutes away by car), Anchorage has the Marriott, Captain Cook, and Sheraton hotels. Summer is peak time in Alaska and hotel rates are high, although you may be able to get a lower rate than we negotiated if you book early using internet hotel consolidators (Travelocity, Hotels.com, Expedia, etc.). Anyone wishing to rent a car can park on campus during the summer for free.