Conference Location

The first Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (APA Division 45) Conference will be held June 17-19, 2010 on the central campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Both conference and registration will be held at the Michigan League, 911 North University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Registration fees include admissions to all sessions, coffee breaks, receptions, and lunches.

All sessions will be held in the Michigan League and the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. A walking map of central campus, nearby hotels and the Palmer Visitor parking structure can be found here.

Transportation

AIR TRANSPORTATION
The airport you want to fly in to is Detroit Metropolitan Airport which is 30 miles east of Ann Arbor. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is one of the busiest airports in the United States and among the world's largest air transportation hubs. DTW is also a major base of operations for ultra low cost carrier Spirit Airlines. Together with 14 additional passenger airlines – including four foreign flag carriers – Detroit’s airlines and their regional partners offer service to more than 160 non-stop destinations around the globe. To find out more about the Detroit Metropolitan Airport: http://www.metroairport.com/

GROUND TRANSPORTATION TO ANN ARBOR FROM DETROIT METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
Metro Sedans is the official curbside luxury sedan service provider at Detroit Metro Airport. We recommend arranging for your sedan service prior to your arrival. To find out more about Metro Sedan service: http://www.metroairportsedans.com/

Alternative transportation to and from the airport: a local Ann Arbor company, Select Ride, manages the Yellow Cab service, as well as other transportation services to accommodate the needs of any busy traveler. Trips are pre-paid by credit card. Please call (734) 663-8898 or toll free (866) 663-8898 or click here to make reservations: http://www.selectride.com/

If you need assistance at either terminal (including charter flights arriving at the Berry Terminal), please call 313.963.1000 anytime.

INTERCITY RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Ann Arbor has an AMTRAK railway station located on the main line between Detroit and Chicago. A train from Chicago takes roughly four hours. Canadians can take a train to the VIA station in Windsor, Ontario and then take a cab to the Detroit Amtrak station. The cab driver will charge you an additional flat fee to go through the tunnel under the river. If you are on a budget, then another possibility is to take a cab from the Windsor VIA railway station to a bus stop run by the Detroit Windsor Tunnel Bus Corporation. ( http://dwtunnel.com/bus.html ). Once across in the U.S., you can then take another cab to the Detroit Amtrak station. You will need your passport to cross the border and go through customs.

INTERCITY BUS TRANSPORTATION
Ann Arbor is served by Greyhound Bus lines. See details athttp://www.greyhound.com/

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH:
U.S. 23 South to Exit 45, M-14 West
Exit 3, 'Ann Arbor' (you will now be on Main Street)
Main Street to Huron Street
Turn left (East) onto Huron Street
Proceed East on Huron Street. Huron street becomes Washtenaw Avenue
Turn right onto Palmer Drive (100 yards past Huron/Washtenaw curve)
Parking structure has 2 entrances on left side of Palmer Drive: First is for UM faculty and staff, second is for visitors, UM faculty and staff (100 yards further on Palmer Drive).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH:
U.S. 23 North to Exit 37B, Washtenaw Avenue West
Washtenaw Avenue West to Palmer Drive
Turn left onto Palmer Drive
Parking structure has 2 entrances on left side of Palmer Drive: First is for UM faculty and staff, second is for visitors, UM faculty and staff (100 yards further on Palmer Drive).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST FROM M-14:
M-14 West to Exit 8, U.S. 23 South
U.S. 23 South to Exit 37B, Washtenaw Avenue West
Washtenaw Avenue West to Palmer Drive
Turn left onto Palmer Drive
Parking structure has 2 entrances on left side of Palmer Drive: First is for UM faculty and staff, second is for Visitors, UM faculty and staff (100 yards further on Palmer Drive).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST FROM I-94:
I-94 West to Exit 180-B, U.S. 23 North
U.S. 23 North to Exit 37B, Washtenaw Avenue West
Washtenaw Avenue West to Palmer Drive
Turn left onto Palmer Drive
Parking structure has 2 entrances on left side of Palmer Drive: First is for UM faculty and staff, second is for visitors, UM faculty and staff (100 yards further on Palmer Drive).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST FROM I-94:
I-94 East to Exit 180-B, U.S. 23 North
U.S. 23 North to Exit 37B, Washtenaw Avenue West
Washtenaw Avenue West to Palmer Drive
Turn left onto Palmer Drive

Parking

Visitor parking on campus is available at Palmer Drive Parking Structure:
Parking structure has 2 entrances on left side of Palmer Drive: First is for UM faculty and staff, second is for visitors, UM faculty and staff (100 yards further on Palmer Drive).

Visitor parking is staffed from 6am – 10pm, Monday thru Saturday.
The cost to park is approximately $1.25 per hour.

Parking is available in Ann Arbor City Parking structures for approximately $1.20 per hour in city-owned parking structures. The suggested structures are:

Maynard Street Public Parking:
Located on Maynard Street between E. William and E. Liberty with an additional entrance off Thompson between E. Liberty and E. William.

Liberty Square Public Parking:
Located on Washington Street between Division and State Streets

S. Forest Public Parking
Located on S. Forest Street between S. University and Willard Streets

A downtown parking map is available on the Ann Arbor Conventions and Visitors Bureau website: http://www.visitannarbor.org/

Parking is not available in University of Michigan staff parking structures. Parking in downtown Ann Arbor and on the University of Michigan campus is very limited. Public safety officials and Parking officials are diligent in issuing tickets to improperly parked vehicles, and retrieving a car that is towed can cost several hundred dollars. Any tickets you receive are your responsibility.

About the University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is one of a small number of public universities consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the United States. Over 36,000 undergraduates and graduate students are enrolled on the Ann Arbor campus in a wide variety of fields, including law, medicine, engineering, public health and music.

Founded in 1817, the school moved from Detroit to Ann Arbor in 1837. There are a total of 18 schools and colleges on the Ann Arbor campus, plus campuses in Flint and Dearborn, Michigan.

A walk across the University of Michigan campus is an absorbing experience. The atmosphere is palpable, rich with the spirit of potential, the heritage of past achievements, and the vitality of inquiry and discovery. So much happens here.

The University of Michigan holds the promise of a different life: A sophomore discovers Thoreau and Woolf. A research scientist identifies a critical gene. A heart patient lives longer and better. An artist creates unforeseen beauty. A professor hones a revolutionary theory. An athlete achieves a championship dream.

University of Michigan: www.umich.edu
University of Michigan Psychology Department: www.lsa.umich.edu/psych/

About Ann Arbor, Michigan

The city of Ann Arbor is small enough to bike across in an afternoon yet diverse enough to attract top performing artists from throughout the world and support a host of gourmet restaurants. Ann Arbor offers all of the advantages of big city living—museums, live theatre, expansive parks, extensive shopping and a diverse population—all combining for a very cosmopolitan atmosphere.

What to do? The choices are many; savor the sights and smells of a farmer’s market, listen to an impromptu jazz concert or lecture. Visit a museum or an antique shop. Browse in some of the finest bookstores in the world. Shop in unique art galleries and boutiques, or sip cappuccino and people-watch at an outdoor café. There is plenty to see and do—whether you’re here for just a day or an entire week. Golf, hike, jog, canoe, swim or bike—recreational opportunities are abundant throughout the area.

Best of all, however, is the small town appeal with the advantages of friendliness, accessibility, and easy lifestyle. You are invited to explore the many attractions, which make this community one of the Midwest’s most popular visitor destinations.

Ann Arbor Conventions and Visitor’s Bureau: http://www.annarbor.org/

Weather

The days are pleasant and the nights are cool with temperatures for the month of June ranging from an average high of 72 degrees Fahrenheit to an average low of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember these are averages, so the temperatures for June may be warmer or cooler by 10 degrees or so. Be sure to bring clothes for all occasions. Our motto in Michigan is, “If you don’t like the weather in Michigan, just wait a few hours…it will change!” www.weather.com

For program and registration information, please contact: info@div45conferences.com

<top