Symposium on Teaching and Learning
Indigenous Languages of Latin America
Travel and Accommodations
Dear STLILLA Participants:
Thanks to generous funding from the National Science Foundation's Documenting Endangered Languages Program, Latin American Studies Association (LASA)-Ford Foundation Special Projects, the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP), and university partners, we are able to offer travel funding for participants coming from Latin American institutions. We regret that we are unable to provide travel funding for participants from US, Canadian, and European institutions. However, some conference meals will be provided and there will be no conference registration fee.
We have also negotiated competitive conference rates at area hotels. When booking hotels, please be sure to request the "Notre Dame/Kellogg Institute STLILLA" rate as indicated in the attachment. These rooms will be held at these special rates until September 30.
If you were the person who submitted a panel proposal, it is your responsibility to act as the point person for that panel and pass this information along to the other panelists.
Lastly, you will also see that we have placed participants into tentative panels. Once we have confirmation from all participants, we will begin to work out a conference schedule.
Thank you very much for your patience with and participation in this process. We look forward to a successful conference and hope to see you in October!
Sincerely,
STLILLA organizing committee
Travel to the University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana, is approximately 90 miles east of Chicago. The surrounding community is South Bend, Indiana.
Air Travel
Flying into the South Bend Regional Airport: Flying into the South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) is the most convenient way to travel to Notre Dame. Airlines serving South Bend include Allegiant Air, Continental Connections, Delta, and United Express. Cab fare from the South Bend Regional Airport to Notre Dame is approximately $12.
Flying into Chicago Airports: Flying into Chicago O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) Airport can be a less expensive way to travel to Notre Dame. Bus transportation is available from both Chicago airports directly to the campus of Notre Dame. Train transportation is also available from Chicago to the South Bend Regional Airport. See the next sections for bus and train information.
Bus Travel
From Chicago Airports: Coach USA provides bus transportation from O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago directly to the Notre Dame campus. See http://www.coachusa.com/tristateunitedlimo/ for schedules.
From Midwestern Cities: If you are traveling in the Midwest, check for low fares from Megabus, which has stops in Chicago. You would then need to take the train or another bus to South Bend. Schedules and stations are available at http://www.megabus.com/us/.
From Cities across the Country: Greyhound stops at South Bend Regional Airport. Schedules and stations are available at http://www.greyhound.com
Train Travel
From Chicago’s Millennium Station to the South Bend Regional Airport: The South Shore Line commuter train travels from downtown Chicago to the South Bend Regional Airport and takes approximately 2 hours. One‐way fare is $10.95. Schedules for the South Shore Line are available at http://www.nictd.com/ or by calling (800) 356‐2079. To arrive at the downtown Chicago terminal of the South Shore Line (Millennium Station), take the Blue Line train from O’Hare Airport or the Orange Line train from Midway Airport (see below).
From Chicago O’Hare Airport to Millennium Station: Follow signs in the airport for trains to the city. In the station, follow the flashing yellow light to find a train that is loading passengers. Take the Blue Line to the Washington station. From that stop, walk one block north on Dearborn Street and 3 blocks east on Randolph Street to Millennium station, where you can board the South Shore Line to South Bend. The train ride from O’Hare to Millennium Station takes approximately 40 minutes and runs every 5‐10 minutes depending on the time of day. From Chicago’s Millennium Station, take the South Shore train to the South Bend Regional Airport (see above).
From Chicago Midway Airport to Millennium Station: Follow the signs in the airport for trains to the city. Board the Orange Line and take it to the Randolph/Wabash station. Walk 1 block east on Randolph Street to arrive at Millennium Station, where you can board the South Shore Line to South Bend. The train ride from Midway to Millennium Station takes about 30 minutes and runs every 5‐10 minutes depending on the time of day. From Chicago’s Millennium Station, take the South Shore train to the South Bend Regional Airport (see above).
Driving Directions
From the north, east, or west: The University is located just south of the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90). From Interstate 80/90 take Exit 77. After exiting the toll plaza, turn right onto Michigan Street (Indiana 933 BUS 31). Follow Indiana 933 BUS 31 to Angela Boulevard (4th stop light). Turn left onto Angela Boulevard. Follow Angela Boulevard to Eddy Street (2nd stop light). Turn left onto Eddy Street. Follow Eddy Street to Holy Cross Drive (1st stop sign). Turn right onto Holy Cross Drive. Signs identify the Visitor Parking Lot located on the right hand side of the street.
From the south: Take US 31 north, which becomes Indiana 933 BUS 31 just south of South Bend. Stay on Indiana 933 BUS 31 (Michigan Street) through downtown South Bend to Angela Boulevard (2nd stop light north of the St. Joseph River). Turn right onto Angela Boulevard. Follow Angela Boulevard to Eddy Street (2nd stop light). Turn left onto Eddy Street. Follow Eddy Street to Holy Cross Drive (1st stop sign). Turn right onto Holy Cross Drive. Signs identify the Visitor Parking Lot located on the right hand side of the street.
Hotel Accommodations
Conference Rates available for arrival 10/30/11 through departure 11/2/11
Advance reservation by September 30 required to receive conference rates.
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1220 East Angela Boulevard
South Bend, IN 46616
telephone/574.234.5510
fax/574.234.0995
Room Block Titled “Notre Dame/Kellogg Institute STLILLA”
Rooms not reserved will be released on 09/30/11
Queen or King Standard:
Rate $109 per night plus room tax
King Suite:
Rate $119 per night plus room tax
Breakfast Bar offered each day.
Across street (walking distance) from Notre Dame.
Staybridge Suites South Bend
52860 State Road 933
South Bend, IN 46637
telephone/574.968.7440
fax/574.968.7441
Room Block Titled “Notre Dame/Kellogg Institute STLILLA”
Rooms not reserved will be released on 09/30/11
King Suite or One‐Bedroom:
Rate $89.99 per night plus room tax
Breakfast Bar offered each day.
Located less than 2 miles from the University.
Jameson Inn
215 Dixie Way South
South Bend, IN 46637
telephone/574.277.3211
fax/574.277.3860
Room Block Titled “Notre Dame/Kellogg Institute STLILLA”
Rooms not reserved will be released on 09/30/11
King Bed or Double:
Rate $69.99 per night plus room tax
Breakfast Bar offered each day.
Located less than 2 miles from the University.
