Location
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Drive
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
SIUE THATCamp 2016 will be held in the Morris University Center (MUC) in the second floor conference center (Rooms: Hackberry, Hickory, Oak Room , Redbud, Maple, and Dogwood).
Floor Plans for the MUC
Hotels
Individual hotels reserve the right to limit availability and/or refuse discounts at any time. Blackout dates may apply. Hotels that are not corporately owned may choose to refuse any corporate discounts. For discount, it is always best to call ahead for reservations.
Transportation
Just 25 minutes from St. Louis. Here’s how to access campus from multiple locations:
Taking I-55 from north of campus: Take I-55 South to Illinois 143 West (Exit 23) straight at the light onto Governor’s Parkway. Take Governor’s Parkway straight to campus.
Taking I-55 from south of campus: Take I-55 North to I-255 North (Chicago) to I-270 East. Use the I-270 directions below for the final directions to campus.
Taking I-64 from east of campus: Take I-64 West to I-255 North (Chicago). Use the I-270 directions below for the final directions to campus.
Taking I-64 from west of campus: Take I-64 West to I-255 North (Chicago). Take I-255 to I-270 East (Indianapolis). Use the I-270 directions below for the final directions to campus.
Taking I-70 from east of campus: Take I-70 to I-270 West. Use the I-270 directions below for the final directions to campus.
Taking I-70 from west of campus: Take I-70 to I-270 East into Illinois. If you are crossing into Illinois on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge, take I-255 North (Chicago) to I-270 East at Illinois 157 North exit. Use the I-270 directions below for the final directions to campus.
From I-270: Take the Illinois 157 North exit. Once you’re on Illinois 157 North, going straight at the stop light (instead of following 157 to the right) will bring you straight to the campus core. Look for signs for Visitor Lot B.
From the Airport: Transportation services are available.
Elite Transportation Services: (314) 369-9073
Elite Transportation Services is a reputable St. Louis region transportation company that has built a relationship with SIUE. Requests should be made two days ahead of time to arrange a pick-up reservation. The cost is about $70 from Lambert St. Louis international airport to SIUE. After you schedule airport pick-up with Elite Transportation, a driver will meet you at the end of the concourse on the first floor, immediately before the baggage area. The driver will have a sign with your name on it. The driver will bring you to the campus in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Lacled Cab: (314) 652-3456
Laclede Cab is a local taxi company in the St. Louis region.
Parking
Visitor parking is in Lot B, located behind the Morris University Center. Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.
Campus Maps and Directions
Transportation in the St. Louis Area
Madison County Transit (Bus)
Metro (St. Louis Mass Transit)
Amtrak
Food on Campus
Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning along with a snack and lunch. Breakfast will also be provided on Sunday morning.
Local Food Options
222 Artisan Bakery
222 N. Main St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Sacred Grounds Cafe
233 N. Main St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Teaspoons Cafe
2125 S. Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Cleveland-Heath
106 N. Main St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
The Cup
1057 Century Dr.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
About Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL wikipedia entry
Yelp listings in Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville Newspaper: The Intelligencer
