Hotel Accommodations and Directions for the Southern Forum on Friday April 16, 2010

The hotel for the Forum is the Crowne Plaza Ventura, 450 East Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, ph. 805-648-2100 and 800-842-0800. The hotel is located directly on the beach, adjacent to Ventura's historic pier, at a walking distance from the historic Downtown Ventura and AMTRAK station, 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara, and about 20 miles from the campus of the California State University, Channel Islands.  On the day of the Forum there will be a shuttle bus running from the Crowne Plaza Ventura, to the CSU Channel Islands campus. A block of rooms has been reserved for Forum recruiters for $99 plus tax per night, on the nights of April 15 through April 17, 2010. To obtain the Forum’s negotiated rate, you can make on-line reservations for recruiters coming to the CSU Channel Islands Forum:

Alternatively, you can make reservations by calling the hotel’s direct line (805-648-2100 or 800-842-0800) and specify that you are with the “Cal State Channel Islands” event.  Reservations must be made on or before March 25, 2010, to obtain this special rate.

Cal Predoc Reception
On Friday night, April 16, 2010, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Forum will host a dinner reception for all registered recruiters and for the Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars in attendance. These are students you will very much want to recruit. The reception will be held in the Top Harbor Room of the Crowne Plaza Ventura. Come visit with old friends, meet new colleagues, and be introduced to Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars

Directions
We recommend the use of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), because it is a major airport with hundreds of scheduled flights a day.

Driving from LAX to Crowne Plaza: Take I-405 North for about 18 miles, then US-101 North toward Ventura for about 52 miles. Take exit 70A (California Street), turn left on California Str., and left at Harbor Blvd. Your destination will be on your right, at 450 East Harbor Blvd.

Driving from Crowne Plaza to the CSU Channel Islands Campus: Take US-101 South for about 16 miles. Take exit 53B toward CA-34/ South Lewis Rd. Drive on South Lewis Rd for about 2.5 miles, and turn left at University Drive.

Driving from LAX to the CSU Channel Islands Campus: Take I-405 North for about 18 miles, then US-101 North toward Ventura for about 36 miles. Take exit 53B toward CA-34/ South Lewis Rd. Drive on South Lewis Rd for about 2.5 miles, and turn left at University Drive.

Parking:
Parking for the day will be $6.00. Enter the CSU Channel Islands campus and purchase a $6.00 daily parking permit from one of the 3 permit dispensers on campus. Follow signs to the A1, A2, A3, A4, or A11 Parking Lots.