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Conference

Relevant Locations
	Click the above map, a look at central campus, to see highlighted areas of interest to conference attendees. Included are... Campus Inn 615 East Huron Street (800) 666-8693 Frieze Building (Department of Linguistics in Room 4080) 105 South State Street (734) 764-0353 Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies (Plenary) 915 East Washington Street Modern Languages Building (Plenary) 812 East Washington Street The Michigan League (Conference Site) 911 North University (734) 764-0446 ...and the closest public parking building, which is located between East William and East Liberty on Maynard Street.
Emergency Contacts	UM Department of Public Safety 1239 Kipke Drive Emergency: 911 Dispatch: (734) 763-1131 Front Desk: (734) 763-3434

Necessities [top]

In-Town Transportation [top]

The campus bus provides free transportation between Central Campus, North Campus, and the Medical Campus. Service is seven days a week, but hours differ by route. Generally, though, hours are between 7:00 AM and 1:00 AM with stops every 10 to 15 minutes.

The Link runs Monday through Saturday between Central Campus and the downtown area. Hours of operation are 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM with stops every eight to ten minutes. It is a circular line that costs $0.25 per trip. The nearest bus stop is located right across the street from the main entrance of the Michigan League (our conference site).

AATA connects downtown Ann Arbor with the outer area and Ypsilanti (Monday - Sunday, $1.00 per trip).

Night Ride provides a low-price shared-ride taxi service (Monday - Friday, 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM and Saturday - Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). The cost is $3.00 per trip.

Taxi Cabs are a fine way to get around Ann Arbor, but keep in mind that it is not a large city where cabs can be hailed at every corner. It is best to call at least half an hour ahead in order to make sure that you arrive at your destination on time. There are several local cab companies in the Ann Arbor area:

Restaurants [top]

...within a five to ten minute walk.

Amer's Mediterranean Deli	312 South State Street [Map] (734) 761-6000 Italian coffees, French pastries, kosher-style sandwiches and Middle Eastern specialties.
Angelo’s Restaurant	1100 Catherine Street [Map] (734) 761-8996 Family-run with a diner atmosphere. Homemade breads, coffee, cappuccino, espresso, waffles.
Cosi	301 South State Street [Map] (734) 332-1669 Serves squagels (square bagels), tuscan sandwiches, egg frittatas, coffee, drinks.
Cottage Inn	512 East William Street [Map] (734) 663-3379 Ann Arbor’s first pizzeria. Italian menu.
Fast Food Courts	Michigan League Underground Michigan Union Underground (530 South State Street)
M. Totoro	215 South State Street [Map] (734) 663-7403 Udon noodles, sushi, and rice teriyaki.
Madras Masala	329 Maynard Street [Map] (734) 222-9006 South-Indian-style dosas, curries, lentil crepes. Lunch Buffet.
Mr. Greek Coney Island	215 South State Street [Map] (734) 662-6336 Breakfast all day, salads, entrees, pita sandwiches, Coney dogs.
Potbelly Sandwich Works	300 South State Street [Map] (734) 205-7000 Toasted sub-like sandwiches.
Raja Rani	400 South Division Street [Map] (734) 995-1545 Traditional North Indian cuisine. Lunch Buffet.
Red Hawk Bar and Grill	316 South State Street [Map] (734) 994-4004 Broad menu of eclectic bar food, house-made soups, large salads, creative sandwiches.
Sabor Latino	211 South State Street [Map] (734) 214-7795 Specials: Puerto Rican roast pork with fried plantains, Colombian tamales with pork and chicken.
Seoul Corner	414 East William Street [Map] (734) 761-1977 Korean specialties.
Sushi.come	715 North University Avenue [Map] (734) 213-3044 Dozens of sushi rolls, sushi combinations, and sashimi.
TK Wu	510 East Liberty Street [Map] (734) 747-6662 Chinese cuisine, Taiwanese bubble tea.
University Club	530 South State Street, Michigan Union First Floor Full service menu, homemade soups, a salad bar and a hot entrée bar for dining in or to go.
Zingerman's Delicatessen	422 Detroit Street [Map] (734) 663-DELI Might be the best deli you’ve ever experienced. Gourmet cheeses, meats and olives, baked pastries, and variety of breads, tea, coffee, and chocolates.
Zanzibar	216 South State Street [Map] (734) 994-7777 Food from the four corners of the earth. Full selection of beers and wines of the world. Spectacular desserts.
Others	Ann Arbor offers plenty of fine dinning from all over the world, most of which can be found downtown. It is about a 20 minute walk from the conference site, but is also accessible by The Link bus service. The Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a restaurant listing by category along with descriptions - look for their 'Downtown Ann Arbor' listings. Current, Ann Arbor’s best entertainment magazine, has a comprehensive alphabetical listing with descriptions and evaluations of each restaurant. While you are there, make sure to check Current's Best of Ann Arbor contest results.

Fun Things to Do [top]

Local Delicacies	Eat at Zingerman’s 422 Detroit Street (734) 663-DELI
	Have freshly-made sorbet at the American Spoon 539 East Liberty Street (734) 997-7185
	Sip bubble tea at Bubble Island 1220 South University (734) 222-9013 ...or find that bubble tea at TK Wu 510 E. Liberty Street (734) 747-6662 Have everything chocolate at the Chocolate Café 330 South Main Street (734) 222-0662

Nature	Ann Arbor will be in fall colors when you visit, so step outside and enjoy the stunning foliage while it lasts. Take a walk at The Arb right next to Central Campus.
		Canoe, bike, or visit the geese, ducks , and squirrels (along with raccoons when you're lucky, skunks when you're not!) at Gallup Park.
	Explore the beauty of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the Herbarium.

Concerts and Performing Arts	The University Musical Society is considered to be one of the top five presenters of performing arts in the country (along with the likes of Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center), and once you see their line-up of artists, you will know why. The School of Music (University Productions) presents student productions under the direction of faculty and visiting artists.
	The Ark, one of the nation's premier acoustic music clubs, offers traditional folk music, blues, jazz, and women's music in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
	For your fill of local musicians, hang out at one of the live music clubs in town.

More than Just Mainstream Films	Although the acclaimed Ann Arbor Film Festival will have passed, the city has more to offer if you are looking for a special film to watch while you’re here.
		The Michigan and State theatres have regular showings of independent works, while University organizations (Film & Video Projectorhead, Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Japanese Studies, etc) host films of all creed and culture.

Museums

Museum of Art, Museum of Anthropology, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, Exhibit Museum of Natural History, Museum of Paleontology, Museum of Zoology, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

And when you’re done with all of that, spin The Cube before you go! The Cube is located at Regents Plaza next to the Michigan Union at 530 South State Street. More information can be found at the University Sculptures, Artifacts, Architectural Features website.

Useful Links [top]