GEMELA 2008: Corrientes culturales: la mujer en España y las Américas (pre-1800)
October 2-4, 2008, California State University, Long Beach
Conference Registration: Please register for the conference before August 10 through our secure site at the following address:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=159095
Only scholars living outside of the U.S. who do not receive significant funding from their universities are eligible for registration fee waivers. Please contact Sarah Owens to explain your situation (owenss@cofc.edu). When a request is granted, these individuals will register ONLY for their dues to GEMELA ($30.00 USD.) Deadline for registration fee waiver: JULY 15.
Program: A provisional conference program can be found here.
Hotel Information:
Conference Hotel: The Westin Long Beach
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802
United States
Phone: (562) 436-3000
GEMELA has secured a very competitive conference rate ($169 per night, plus taxes) at this beautiful downtown hotel. We have a limited number of rooms at this price so please make your reservation as soon as possible. The hotel is approximately 8 miles from the university and is renowned for both its convenience and excellent location. Only a mile from the beach, and a few minutes from the new Aquarium of the Pacific, guests can easily experience the best of California. You can book rooms either by phone or by the web link listed below.
Phone: (800) 937-8461 (WESTIN1). To book your room at this price just mention the GEMELA conference. This group rate is available until September 3rd, but is subject to availability. We have a limited number of rooms at this price so book early. You can also use this custom link for our conference:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0805287984&key=20969
The above information can also be found in this document.
Airport Information: The city of Long Beach is conveniently located near several major airports: Long Beach International (LGB), Los Angeles Internatinal (LAX), and John Wayne Airport (SNA). More information about the airports and ground transportation to Long Beach can be found in this document.
Transportation and Activities: To transport conference participants to and from campus, which is approximately 8 miles from the conference hotel, all registrants will receive a Passport coupon book that will provide unlimited free fares for October 2, 3, and 4,, 2008. The Passport is an excellent public transportation service: the bus makes a loop from downtown to campus, taking the ocean route and passing the Long Beach Museum of Art, the trendy Belmont Shore area, and stopping at two stops on campus. We will provide all participants with maps, explicit instructions, and also will have escorts available on 10/2 and 10/3 to help participants negotiate the system.
Friday evening and Saturday late afternoon and evening are free so you can take advantage of the many things Long Beach has to offer. In addition to walking on the beach (across the street from the hotel) and exploring area restaurants and nightlife, we recommend the following activities, time permitting: Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach Museum of Art, Earl Miller Japanese Garden, Aquarium of the Pacific, University Art Museum at CSLUB, as well as bookstores, live music, and historic sites. Addresses, detailed information, and more suggestions can be found in this document.
Dining and other local information: Long Beach boasts some of the best dining in the region. Selected restaurants popular with locals with a wide variety of cuisines, and coffee shops with free wireless internet can be found in this document.
Maps: Please find here a map of the Cal State Long Beach campus and the legend for the map.
