2006 Learning Spaces and Technology Workshop

Home > Conferences and Events > Workshops and Other Events > 2006 Learning Spaces and Technology Workshop

Presidents Institute • Chief Academic Officers Institute • Foundation Conversation • Calendar of Events •

Workshop Site, Hotel, and Travel Information

Workshop Site

Rhodes College
2000 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112-1690

Registration & Schedule

Date/Time: Friday, February 17 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Buckman Hall Lobby, Rhodes College

Hotel Accomodations

Embassy Suites Hotel Memphis
1022 S. Shady Grove Road
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: 901-684-1777; Fax: 901-685-8185

Reservation Phone Number: 1-800-EMBASSY or 901-684-1777
Reservation Room Block Code: Learning Spaces and Technology Workshop (ask for the room block code to receive the special rate)
Room Rate: $129 single/double - plus tax
Reservation Deadline: January 21, 2006. After the reservation cut-off date of January 21, rooms may no longer be available at the group rate.

Information regarding amenities and hotel directions is available on the hotel website: www.memphis.embsuites.com/

Travel Information

Airport:
Memphis International Airport
Distance from Embassy Hotel: 11 miles (approx. 15 minutes); Distance from Rhodes campus: 8.35 miles (approx. 17 minutes)

Airport Shuttle: The Embassy Suites Hotel provides complimentary hotel shuttle transportation to/from the Memphis Airport. The hotel recommends advance reservations (call hotel front desk: 901-684-1777). Airport pick-ups can also be requested by using the hotel service phone at the airport in baggage claims A, B, and C. However, calling in advance helps the hotel know how many shuttles to send at a given time. Wait for the shuttle outside baggage claim and across the first drive/roadway. Overhead signs will indicate location for Hotel/Motel shuttle stop. For return travel from hotel, please sign-up for the shuttle at hotel desk (first-come; first serve).

Curb-side taxi – Memphis Airport:
Estimated taxi fare: $25 USD (one way to Embassy Suites)
Estimated taxi fare: $25 USD (one way to Rhodes College)

Driving Directions:
General directions to the Embassy hotel: http://www.memphis.embsuites.com/

Directions from Memphis Airport to Embassy Suites Hotel:
- Take I-240E, go 9 miles,
- Exit 15a-Poplar Ave E/Germantown at 3rd light turn left on Shady Grove

Directions from Embassy Suites Hotel to Rhodes College:
- Start out going south on S Shady Grove Rd. toward Regalia Drive
- Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
- Merge right onto I-240 E toward Nashville; I-240 E becomes I-40 W.
- Merge onto Sam Cooper Blvd via Exit 12B on the left.
- Follow Sam Cooper to end (see Overton Park sign); Watch for speed traps
- Turn right onto East Parkway
- Turn left onto North Parkway at the 4-way stoplight (at the Exxon gas station)
- Turn right onto University Street
- Turn right onto the Rhodes campus at Phillip Lane (the first entrance to the college)
- Parking will be available on Phillips Lane and by Harris Lodge
- Buckman Hall is to the right at the far end of Phillips Lane

General Directions to Rhodes College & maps:
Visit the following web address: http://www.rhodes.edu/AboutRhodes/VisitRhodes/Memphis-Map-and-Directions.cfm

Directions from Memphis Airport to Rhodes College:
- Follow the airport access road and turn left at the fork (toward “240”)
- This road will become Airways Boulevard; Airways changes names and becomes East Parkway
- After crossing Poplar Avenue get into left lane
- Turn left onto North Parkway at the 4-way stoplight (at the Exxon gas station)
- Turn right onto University Street
- Turn right onto the Rhodes campus at Phillip Lane (the first entrance to the college)
- Parking will be available on Phillips Lane and by Harris Lodge
- Buckman Hall is to the right at the far end of Phillips Lane

Campus parking:
Parking will be available on Phillips Lane and by Harris Lodge. No permits required.

Workshop Shuttle Bus: On Friday, February 17, a pre-workshop bus will provide transportation from the Embassy Suites Hotel to Rhodes College. The bus will depart from the hotel at 2:15 pm. Bus transportation will be provided between the hotel and campus on a limited schedule throughout the workshop.

Questions?
If you have questions about event logistics, please e-mail us at applications@pkal.org with the following subject line: 2006 Learning Spaces and Technology Workshop.