CDP Homepage Binghamton University
Binghamton, New York
June 7-9, 2001

Statement of Purpose

Useful Information

Conference Registration Desk

Conference registration desk will be open outside Lecture Hall 10 during the following hours:

Thursday June 7 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday June 8
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
June 9
9:00 am – 12:30 pm

 

 

There will be a Message Board near the Registration Desk on which conference participants can post messages.

To Contact Conference Organizers

CDP Office

The CDP Office is located in the Library North Basement in Room LNG 96. But during the conference, nobody will be in the office. The best way to contact us is to e-mail us or call (607) 777-2469 and leave message.

Edward McMahon
Director

(607) 777-6603

emcmahon@binghamton.edu

Grace Schulman
Executive Associate

(607) 777-2469

gschulma@binghamton.edu

University Bookstore

The University Bookstore is located in the Basement of the Library Tower.
Tel: (607) 777-2745

Photocopying Service

The Copy Center on campus will do copying at 6 cents per page, with discounts for larger volumes. It is located in the Basement of the Library Tower near the entrance to the University Bookstore.
Tel: (607) 777-2409

Library Facilities

Conference participants are welcome to use the facilities of our Main Library during the conference period. The Glenn G. Bartle Library is just across from the Lecture Hall Building where all conference meetings take place.
Tel: (607) 777-2194

Opening hours (during the conference period) are:

Thursday June 7 8 am – 10 pm
Friday June 8 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday June 9 12 noon - 5 pm

In the Reference Section on the Ground Floor are computer terminals that can be used for Internet access, E-mail facility, and word-processing.

Dining Facilities on Campus

Most of the meals during the conference will be catered and the costs are included in your conference registration fee. However, you may like to sit down for a cup of coffee or a quick snack between sessions, you can visit the following places.

Susquehanna Room
This is our choice for meeting for a quiet, comfortable meal. Café foods, lots of choices, with lots of satisfaction. On the northside of the University Union building. Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 - 2:30 pm.
Tel: (607) 777-2970

Binghamton Regency Hotel and Conference Center

225 Water Street, PO Box 2237
Binghamton, NY 13902-2337
Tel: (607) 722-7575    Toll Free Direct: (800) 723-7676
Fax: (607) 724-7263
Website: http://www.bingregency.com

Airlines

American Airlines

(800) 433-7300

http://www.aa.com/

Continental Express

(800) 523-3273

http://www.continental.com/

Mesaba-Northwest Airlink

(607) 729-4787

http://www.mesaba.com/

Northwest Airlines

(800) 225-2525

http://www.nwa.com/

US Airways

(800) 428-4322
(800) 943-5436 Flight Info
(607) 729-7491 Binghamton Regional Airport

http://www.usair.com/

United Express

(800) 241-6522

http://www.united.com/


Buses

Greyhound Bus Lines

(800) 231-2222
(607) 724-5542
81 Chenango Street

http://www.greyhound.com/

Shortline/Coach USA

(607) 722-7553
105 Chenango Street

http://www.shortlinebus.com/

Car Rental

Avis

(800) 831-2847
(607) 709-6001 at Binghamton Regional Airport

http://www.avis.com/

Hertz

(800) 654-3131
(607) 654-3131 at Binghamton Regional Airport

http://www.hertz.com/

National

(800) 227-7368
(607) 797-2417 at Binghamton Regional Airport

Taxi Service

ABC Taxi Service

(607) 773-2222

A-1 Courtesy Cab

(607) 723-2000

Checker Car Service

(607) 722-2227

City Cab

(607) 722-2422

Star Taxi

(607) 722-7827

Yellow Cab

(607) 722-2322

1-800 Taxicab

(800) 829-4222

Restaurants

There are many different kinds of restaurants within walking distance of or a short drive from Binghamton University Campus and the Binghamton Regency Hotel. The following list is presented in order of distance from campus.

From BU Campus Going West:

Denny’s Restaurant

(607) 798-9660   4024 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Just outside campus West Gate. Diner-like food at reasonable prices.

Parkway Buffet

(607) 798-8060   Campus Plaza, Vestal
Chinese food buffet at very reasonable price.

IHOP

(607) 644-9051   3720 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Great pancakes. Reasonable prices.

Pizza Hut

(607) 797-6185    3608 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Your favorite pizza restaurant.

Vestal Steak House

(607) 798-7871   Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Steak, seafood, fine dining. Call for reservations.

Kampai Japanese Restaurant

(607) 798-7521   3325 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Traditional Japanese menu: sushi, tempura, sukiyaki…

P.S. Restaurant

(607) 770-0056   100 Rano Boulevard, Vestal
In the Giant Plaza. French, continental, and Thai cuisine. Featuring award winning chef/owner and wine list. Highly recommended. Call for reservations.

Olive Garden

(607) 748-5840   1112 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Italian food in pleasant atmosphere.

Red Lobster

(607) 754-3787   1200 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
Seafood dishes and thematic décor.


From BU Campus Going East:

Roaring Fork

(607) 797-4488   4700 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
In Vestal Park Plaza. Steak, seafood, casual fine dining. Moderate prices.

Number 5

(607) 723-0555   33 South Washington Street, Binghamton
Fine dining. Unique setting in a historic fire station. A little bite of the Big Apple. Reservations recommended.

Whole In The Wall

(607) 722-5138   43 South Washington Street, Binghamton
Unique, offbeat all-natural food. Live music Friday & Saturday nights.

J. Michael’s Pub

(607) 720-6453   59 Court Street, Binghamton
Two blocks from the Binghamton Regency Hotel. Casual fine dining. Unique Italian menu.

The Mills House

(607) 722-6731 51 Front Street, Binghamton
Near the Roberson Museum. Stylish historic inn décor and atmosphere. 10% off for Conference participants.

Lost Dog Café

(607) 771-6063   222 Water Street, Binghamton
Across the street from the Binghamton Regency Hotel. Funky, fun, eclectic décor and menu. Live jazz Tuesday and Thursday nights. Moderate prices. Highly recommended.

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