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GRADUATE
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October
4-8
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V I S I T
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1
FIRST CONNECTION - North Alabama
MONDAY
n
HUNTSVILLE
Date: October 4
Location: Oakwood University
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event: 9:00 AM -
1:00
PM
Set Up: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Ashby Gymnasium
Address: Oakwood University, 7000 Adventist Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35896
Food: Box Lunch at 12:30.
Snacks Provided (Water, Juice, Muffins)
Three Door Prizes
To be given away at the end of the event
Sponsoring Schools:
Alabama A&M University
Athens State College
Oakwood College
Site Coordinator: Sonia E. Paul, 256 726- 7805, spaul@oakwood.edu
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
From the South (Birmingham): Interstate 65 North to Interstate 565 to Huntsville. Exit Research Park Blvd. Follow traffic onto overpass, bear right. Exit at Oakwood University sign. Stay on Oakwood Road to West Gate (on left).
From the North (Nashville): Interstate 65 South to Interstate 565 to Huntsville. Exit Research Park Blvd. Follow traffic onto overpass, bear right. Exit at Oakwood University sign. Stay on Oakwood Road to West Gate (on left).
From Airport: Interstate 565 to Huntsville. Exit Research Park Blvd. Follow traffic onto overpass, bear right. Exit at Oakwood University sign. Stay on Oakwood Road to West Gate (on left).
SITE
INFORMATION
PARKING:
Recruiters will park on the lot to the right of the gymnasium and on the road in front of the gymnasium. (parking lots will have signage). The students' parking lot is directly across from the gymnasium and side lot of Skating Rink.
SHIPPING:
Advance materials may be shipped to:
Oakwood University, Career Services
& Testing, 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896. Att:
Sonia E. Paul, Director.
OFFICE:
256 726-7134
UTILITIES:
Notify in advance if electrical outlet is needed
LOCAL HOTELS
Local Hotels:
These hotels are 5 minutes from the Oakwood University campus...
Courtyard by Marriott, 4804 University Dr. 256-837-1400
Hampton Inn, 4815 University Drive 256-830-9400
LaQuinta Inn, 4890 University Drive 256-830-8999
Country Inn & Suites, 4880 University Drive 256-837-4070
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HOTEL INFO
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RESTAURANT INFO
2
SECOND
CONNECTION - West Alabama
TUESDAY
n
TUSCALOOSA
Date: October 5
Location: Stillman College
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Event:
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Set-up 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Birthright Auditorium
Address: Stillman College, 3601 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Food: Continental Breakfast
8:00-11:00 AM
Four $25 Door Prizes
To be given away at the end of the event
Sponsoring Schools:
Stillman College
University of West Alabama
Site Coordinator:
Jacqueline Currie, (205) 366-8894, jcurrie@stillman.edu
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
From North (Birmingham AL): Take Interstate 59S/20W to Tuscaloosa. Take Exit 71B (Stillman College Exit sign just past Guesthouse Hotel). Take the Stillman College/15th Street Exit. Turn Left at the traffic signal. Proceed on 15th Street. Proceed through five traffic signals (You will see the College to your left). At the sixth traffic signal, turn Left into the entrance of the college. Birthright Hall is the first building on the campus.
From South (Meridian MS): Take Interstate 59N/20E to Tuscaloosa. Take Exit 71B (Stillman College Exit sign just past Guesthouse Hotel). Take the Stillman College/15th Street Exit. Turn Left at the traffic signal. Proceed on 15th Street. Proceed through five traffic signals (You will see the College to your left). At the sixth traffic signal, turn Left into the entrance of the college. Birthright Hall is the first building on the campus.
From West (Columbus, MS): Take State Highway 82 East into Northport. Take a Right at the Intersection of Hwy 82 and Lurleen Wallace Blvd./ Interstate 359 (Landmarks: KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver, Exxon). Keep straight across the bridge. Take a Right at the Intersection of Lurleen Wallace Blvd./ Interstate 359 and Stillman Blvd. (Ninth St.). Take a Right at the Intersection of Stillman Blvd and 15th Street (OK Tire). Proceed on Stillman Blvd./15th Street. Proceed through one traffic signal (You will see the College to your left). At the second traffic signal, turn Left into the entrance of the college. Birthright Hall is the first building on the campus.
From East (Montgomery AL): Take State Highway 82 West into Tuscaloosa. Take Interstate 59S/20W. Take Exit 71B (Stillman College Exit Sign just past Guesthouse Hotel). Take the Stillman College/15th Street Exit. Turn Left at the Light. Proceed on 15th Street. Proceed through five traffic signals (You will see the College to your left). At the sixth traffic signal, turn Left into the entrance of the college. Birthright Hall is the first building on the campus.
From Montgomery via Interstate 65 North: Take Interstate 59S/20W, Take Exit 71B (Stillman College Exit sign just past Guesthouse Hotel), Take the Stillman College/15th Street Exit, Turn Left at the Light, Proceed on 15th Street go through five traffic signals (You will see the College to your left). At the sixth traffic signal, turn Left into the entrance of the college. Birthright Hall is the first building on the campus.
SITE INFORMATION
PARKING:
Parking will be available in the Wynn
Center and Birthright Hall Parking Lots. Recruiters should place
Alabama Connection Parking Decal in back window of vehicle.
SHIPPING:
Packages being sent via UPS, FedEX, DHL, should be sent to JW Currie, Graduate School Day, Stillman College, 3601 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Packages being sent via US Mail should be sent to JW Currie, Graduate
School Day, Stillman College, P.O. Box 1430, Tuscalooa, AL 35403
UTILITIES:
Access to electrical outlets limited
OFFICE:
205-366-8895
LOCAL HOTELS
Tuscaloosa Convention and Visitors Bureau www.tcvb.org
Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce www.tuscaloosachamber.com
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RESTAURANT INFO
3
THIRD CONNECTION
- Central Alabama
TUESDAY
n
BIRMINGHAM
Date: October 5
Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event: 3:00
PM - 6:00 PM
Set Up: 1:00
PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Campus Recreation Center
Address: Univ of Ala Birmingham,
1501
University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35294
Food:
TBA
Door Prize: TBA
Sponsoring Schools:
Birmingham Southern College
Miles College
Samford University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Montevallo
Site Coordinator:
Dale Stringfellow, 205-934-4392, tdstring@uab.edu
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
From the South: Exit off of I-65 at the University Boulevard (8th Avenue South) exit. Merge into 8th
Avenue South and proceed for approximately 6 blocks. Turn right at the fourth set of lights onto 16th Street. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the 9th Avenue deck.
From the North: Proceed through the I-65/I-59 Interchange and continue towards the south. After
passing through the Interchange, take the second exit (4th Avenue South). Proceed east along 4th Avenue until you reach 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and proceed for approximately 4 blocks.Turn left on University Boulevard (8th Avenue South), go two blocks then turn right on 16th Street. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the 9th Avenue deck.
From the East: Proceed to the I-59/I-65 Interchange and merge off of I-59 onto I-65 heading south to
Montgomery. On I-65, take the 4th Avenue South Exit. Proceed along 4th Avenue South until you reach 14th Street. Turn right on 14th Street and proceed for approximately 4 blocks. Turn left on UniversityBoulevard (8th Avenue South), go two blocks then turn right on 16th Street. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the 9th Avenue deck.
From the West on I-59: Proceed to the I-59/I-65 Interchange. Merge south towards Montgomery on
I-65. Take the 4th Avenue South Exit off of I-65. Follow 4th Avenue until you reach 14th Street. Turn
right on 14th Street and proceed for approximately 4 blocks. Turn left on University Boulevard (8th
Avenue South), go two blocks then turn right on 16th Street. Go 1/2 block and turn left into the 9th
Avenue deck.
SITE INFORMATION
PARKING:
Exhibitors may begin parking on campus in the 9th Avenue Parking Deck directly across from the Rec. Center at 1:00 PM. It is suggested that drop off any exhibit materials at the back entrance to the Rec. Center before parking. Students will be available to assist you at this location. You may enter the Rec. Center at the front entrance or the back entrance.
SHIPPING:
Advance
materials may be sent to:
UAB Career Services, 1400 University
Blvd. HUC 532, Birmingham, AL 35294
UTILITIES:
Notify in advance if electrical outlet is needed. Recruiters should furnish their own extension cords.
OFFICE:
205-934-4392
LOCAL HOTELS
Hotels: http://www.careerservices.uab.edu/employerservices/uabresources
4
FOURTH CONNECTION - East Alabama
WEDNESDAY
n
AUBURN
Date: October 6
Location: Auburn University
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Event:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Set Up: 8:00-10:00 AM
Location: Auburn University Student Center
Address: Auburn university, 225 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849-5129
(Tel
334-844-1300, Fax 334-844-2354, Web www.auburn.edu/studentcenter)
Food: Box Lunch 11:30-12:00
Door
Prize: TBA
Sponsoring School:
Auburn University
Site Coordinator:
Melvin K. Smith, 334-844-4744, mks@auburn.edu
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
To Campus:
From Birmingham: travel south on I-65 to Montgomery. Take I-85 north toward Atlanta to exit #51. Turn left on to US Highway 29 north; OR travel east on US Highway 280. Turn right on Alabama Highway 147 south. This road will take you into Auburn and becomes US Highway 29 south.
From Mobile: travel north on I-65 to Montgomery. Take the I-85 north/Atlanta exit. Travel north on I-85 to exit # 51. Turn left on to US Highway 29 north.
From Montgomery: take the I-85 north/Atlanta exit. Travel north on I-85 to exit # 51. Turn left on to US Highway 29 north.
From Atlanta: travel south toward Montgomery on I-85 to exit # 51. Turn right on to US Highway 29 north.
From Columbus: travel north on I-185. Take US Highway 80/Phenix City exit to US Highway 280. Turn right (west) on Highway 280 and proceed to I-85, at Opelika. Travel south on I-85, 10 miles to exit #51. Turn right on to US Highway 29 north. (NOTE: When making travel arrangements through Atlanta or Columbus, GA, please remember that Auburn University is on Central Time and Georgia is on Eastern Time.)
On Campus:
From College Street, turn West on to Samford Avenue into campus making sure you pass in front of the Rouse Life Sciences Building on the right. Go to the four-way stop, cross through Mell Street and continue down Samford Avenue until you get to the traffic light. At the traffic light (Telfair B. Peet Theatre is on the right), make a right onto Duncan Drive. Continue down the BIG hill on Duncan Drive then up the small hill for approximately 250 yards. The parking deck is on the left. This is the ONLY place to park without a parking permit. The Parking Services Department has agreed not to ticket the cars in the lot the entire day. Make sure you park between two white lines!
NOTE: US Highway 29 from I-85 becomes South College Street as well as Alabama 147 from US Highway 280 becomes North College Street.
SITE INFORMATION
PARKING:
Recruiters
should park in the Stadium Parking Deck located at the corner of Duncan
Drive and Roosevelt Drive.
Arrive EARLY because parking spaces fill quickly!
Guest parking permits are available for the other campus lots through the Auburn University (AU) Parking Service Department at no cost. You need to make arrangements to arrive early (the day before) to get a permit. The Parking Department is open 7:15 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be contacted at 334-844-4143 with questions. Their office is temporarily located in a trailer at the west end of Allison Physics Labs, 351 Duncan Drive.
Our best recommendation is to take advantage of the parking we have available in the Stadium Parking Deck! You must follow all parking rules and regulations set forth by the AU Parking Service. The Career Development Services office cannot be responsible for tickets that are received while parked on campus, nor wheel-locks and towing fees as a result of parking.
SHIPPING:
Advance materials may be shipped to:
Auburn University Student Center, Att:
Graduate and Professional School Fair Fall 2010, Hold for Melvin K.
Smith, Special Events Coordinator, Career Development Services (CDS),
255 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849-5129.
Shipments of exhibit displays, materials or anything pertaining to the event may be shipped no sooner than ten (10) days prior to function date. Make sure your organization’s name appears on the outside of the shipped materials!
UTILITIES:
One 3x6
foot table and one chair will be provided per organization. Your display
needs to fit within the space provided. Electricity will be
available. Please bring your own extension cords and power strips.
LOCAL HOTELS
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center, 241 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830, www.auhcc.com, 334-821-8200 or 800-228-2876. We highly recommend that you stay at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center and make your reservations as soon as possible! Please inform them that you will be attending the Graduate and Professional School Fair sponsored by Career Development Services when making reservations to get the $99.00 rate. (A block of rooms has been set aside but must be reserved at least ONE MONTH in advance for availability and rate.)
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HOTEL INFO
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RESTAURANT INFO
5
FIFTH CONNECTION - South Central Alabama
THURSDAY
n
MONTGOMERY
Date: October 7
Location: Auburn University Montgomery
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event:
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Set Up: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Taylor Center, Rooms 222-223
Address: Auburn University
Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
Food: Lunch and Snacks Provided
Two $50
Door Prizes
To be given away at the end of the event
Sponsoring Schools:
Huntingdon College
Faulkner University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Troy University Dothan
Troy University
Montgomery
Site Coordinator:
Keith Cullen, (334) 244-3345, kcullen1@aum.edu
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
From Atlanta: Take I-85 South to Montgomery. Take Exit 9/Taylor Road. Turn right off the exit ramp onto Taylor Road. Turn left at the next traffic light onto East Drive; the AUM entrance sign is visible on your left. University buildings are straight ahead. Parking lots are on your right.
From Birmingham:
Take I-65 South to Montgomery. Take I-85 North toward
Atlanta. Take Exit 9/Taylor Road. Turn
left off the exit ramp onto Taylor Road. Cross over the
interstate and turn left at the second
traffic light onto East Drive, the AUM entrance sign is
visible on your left. The Taylor Center is
straight ahead at the end of the road. Parking lots are on
your right.
From Mobile:
Take I-65 North to Montgomery. Take I-85 North toward
Atlanta. Take Exit 9/Taylor Road. Turn
left off the exit ramp onto Taylor Road. Cross over the
interstate and turn left at the second
traffic light onto East Drive, the AUM entrance sign is
visible on your left. The Taylor Center is
straight ahead at the end of the road. Parking lots are on
your right.
From Troy:
Take U.S. Hwy. 231 toward Montgomery at AL. Hwy. 271/Taylor
Road turn Right.
Continue on AL. Hwy 271/Taylor Road, cross over Interstate
85 and turn left at the second
traffic light onto East Drive, the AUM entrance sign is
visible on your left. The Taylor Center is
straight ahead at the end of the road. Parking lots are on
your right and left.
From Selma:
Take U.S. Hwy. 80 toward Montgomery. Take I-65 North to I-85
North toward Atlanta. Take Exit9/Taylor Road.
Turn left off the exit ramp onto Taylor Road. Cross over the
interstate and turnleft at the second
traffic light onto East Drive, the AUM entrance sign is visible on your left. The Taylor Center is straight ahead at the end of the road. Parking lots are on your right and left.
SITE INFORMATION
PARKING:
Parking lots are located on the right and left hand side of the
road leading to the Taylor Center.
SHIPPING:
AUM Career Development Center, P.O. Box 244023, Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
UTILITIES:
Availability of electrical outlets is very limited. First come first serve.
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HOTEL INFO
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RESTAURANT INFO
6
SIXTH CONNECTION - Coastal Alabama
FRIDAY
n
MOBILE
Date: October 8
Location: University of South Alabama
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Set Up: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Mitchell
Center Concourse/Waterman Globe Lobby
Address: Univ of South Alabama,
5918 Old Shell Road,
Mobile, AL 36608
Food: Light Snack 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM
Four $25
Door Prizes
To be given away at the end of the event
Sponsoring Schools:
University of South Alabama
Springhill College
Site Coordinator:
Christine Edmiston, (251) 460-6687, cedmiston@usouthal.edu
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
From the North: South on I-65 towards Mobile to Springhill Ave. (Exit 5A). Turn left at light on to Springhill Ave., stay in right lane. Springhill Ave. will change into Zeigler Ave. Continue on Springhill/Zeigler Ave. for approx. 3 miles to University Blvd. Make a left on to University Blvd., get in right lane. At fifth light, turn right on to Old Shell Rd. At second light, turn right on to East Dr. Turn right into USA Mitchell Center parking lot and the loading dock is located at the southwest corner of the building.
From the East: West on I-10 to I-65 North head towards Montgomery (Exit 20). Take I-65 North to Springhill Ave. (Exit 5A). Turn left at light on to Springhill Ave., stay in right lane. Springhill Ave. will change into Zeigler Ave. Continue on Springhill/Zeigler Ave. for approx. 3 miles to University Blvd. Make a left on to University Blvd., get in right lane. At fifth light, turn right on to Old Shell Rd. At second light, turn right on to East Dr. Turn right into USA Mitchell Center parking lot and the loading dock is located at the southwest corner of the building.
From the West: East on I-10 to I-65 North head towards Montgomery (Exit 20). Take I-65 North to Springhill Ave. (Exit 5A). Turn left at light on to Springhill Ave., stay in right lane. Springhill Ave. will change into Zeigler Ave. Continue on Springhill/Zeigler Ave. for approx. 3 miles to University Blvd. Make a left on to University Blvd., get in right lane. At fifth light, turn right on to Old Shell Rd. At second light, turn right on to East Dr. Turn right into USA Mitchell Center parking lot and the loading dock is located at the southwest corner of the building.
SITE INFORMATION
PARKING:
Parking is available at the grass parking lot directly in front of the
Mitchell Center.
SHIPPING:
Advance materials may be shipped to: Christine Edmiston,
University of South Alabama, Career Services,
Meisler Hall, Suite 2100, 307
University Blvd., N, Mobile, AL 36688-0002. Please note on mailing
label: Alabama Connection Grad School Expo.
UTILITIES:
No electricity is available at this location.
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HOTEL INFO
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RESTAURANT INFO