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The Society of Nematologists 50 th Annual Meeting - 2011

The Society of Nematologists 50 th Annual Meeting - 2011. Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon “Site of the First SON Meeting”. July 17-21, 2011. Oregon State University.

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The Society of Nematologists 50 th Annual Meeting - 2011

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  1. The Society of Nematologists 50th Annual Meeting - 2011 Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon “Site of the First SON Meeting” July 17-21, 2011

  2. Oregon State University Oregon State University, established in 1858, is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Corvallis, Oregon. OSU is one of only six universities in the country to be a land, sea and space grant University and is one of only four universities in the Pacific Northwest to be designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University.

  3. Getting to Corvallis • Portland International Airport is served by • 90 minutes from Corvallis • -Alaska Airlines -Delta Air Lines • -America West Airlines -Northwest Airlines • -American Airlines -Southwest Airlines • -Continental Airlines -United and United Express • Eugene Regional Airport is served by:60 minutes from Corvallis • -Alaska Airlines -Northwest Airlines • -American West Airlines -SkyWest Airlines • -Delta Air Lines -United

  4. Shuttles and Rental Cars From Portland to Corvallis: Raz Transportation with Deluxe Motorcoaches that provide comfortable service for 40 to 57 passengers (special transportation can be arranged for SON 2011 attendees) HUT Shuttle: runs every 90 minutes from PDX to Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis From Eugene to Corvallis: Omni Shuttle operates on demand Getting to Corvallis

  5. The Hilton Garden Inn Headquarter Hotel Located on campus across from OSU’s Conference Facilities with 156 rooms. Amenities include: high-speed internet access in every guest room, secure remote printing in the 24-hour business center, fitness center, pool and hot tub. Residence Halls on the OSU Campus Choose from Suite-Style or Quad-Style Residence Halls.There are also a number of Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in Corvallis. Where to stay in Corvallis

  6. Meeting Facilities The SON scientific program will be held in the conference facilities on the campus of Oregon State University. These state-of-the-art conference facilities feature meeting and banquet space, as well as a local art gallery. All symposia and scientific workshops will be centrally located in the conference facilities.

  7. Map of Campus Memorial Union Quad– Grassy area for Banquet…under tents if raining Gill Coliseum Residence Halls LaSells Stewart Center & CH2M HILL Alumni Center The Hilton Garden Inn (Headquarter Hotel)

  8. Map of Campus Monroe AvenueRestaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops Dixon Rec CenterPool, Hot tub, bike rentals, workout facility

  9. July average high temperature is 80 degrees. Average low temperature is 55 degrees. Expect sunshine with a chance of rain. Weather Conditions

  10. Hawaiian Mongolian Lebanese Japanese American Chinese Mexican Indian Dining • Corvallis offers a wide variety of unique local • restaurants to satisfy your individual tastes Shuttle service will be available to the downtown area each evening.

  11. Daytime Activities Golf Courses and Driving Rangesin Corvallis • Marysville Golf Club • 9-hole course located on the banks of the Mary’s River • Trysting Tree Golf Club • 18-hole championship golf course with driving range located in Corvallis

  12. Daytime Activities Dixon Recreation Centeron the OSU Campus • Aquatic center • Lap pool with 8 lanes, 25 yards • 14 foot deep dive well • 16 person hot tub • Sun deck • Rock Climbing • 42 foot height • Multi-piches, bouldering cave, hangboards and overhangs • Other features include cardio rooms, weight room and indoor track

  13. Take time to discover the Corvallis wineries, as well as those of the Willamette Valley. Daytime Activities • Tyee Wine Cellars – Corvallis • Harris Bridge Vineyards – Philomath – 10 minutes from Corvallis • Springhill Cellars – Albany – 20 minutes from Corvallis • Airlie Winery – Monmouth – 30 minutes from Corvallis • Willamette Valley Vineyards – Turner – 45 minutes from Corvallis

  14. Mary’s Peak20 minutes from Corvallis Daytime Activities The highest peak in the Coast Range Mountains offers a panoramic view from the summit and the coast's only alpine meadow. Parks and Hiking Trails With over 50 parks and hundreds of miles of running and bicycle paths, Corvallis is an outdoor lover's paradise.

  15. The Oregon Coast has many different attractions… Explore the beauty at the beach. Around the Area Oregon Coast Aquarium – Newport – 60 minutes from Corvallis Tide Pools – Lincoln City – 90 minutes from Corvallis Sea Lion Caves – Florence – 2 hours from Corvallis

  16. An attractive, mellow waterfall with a picnic area with hiking trails nearby. Around the Area Alsea Falls 45 minutes from Corvallis

  17. Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. While thousands visit the park every year, it is large enough for you to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds. Around the Area Silver Creek Falls 2 hours from Corvallis

  18. Make Plans to Attend! The city of Corvallis is excited to host the 50th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists. July 17-21, 2011

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