INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL REGRESSION ANALYSIS

[DESCRIPTION]  [INSTRUCTOR]  [LOGISTICS]  [COURSE MATERIALS]

[WORKSHOP LOCATION]  [TRAVEL]  [LODGING]
[ALTERNATIVE LODGING]  [MEALS]  [COMPUTING FACILITIES]

WORKSHOP LOCATION

The Spatial Regression Analysis workshop will be held in the Department of Political Science (Woodburn Hall) on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Woodburn Hall is within comfortable walking distance of downtown Bloomington; it is a moderate walk or short bus ride from Willkie Hall where some workshop participants may choose to stay (see below). Coffee, tea, juice, and breakfast pastries will be available to workshop participants each morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will also be an evening reception on the second day of the workshop.

The IU-Bloomington campus is a careful blend of traditional and modern architecture within a park-like environment. Made of locally quarried limestone, the University buildings add beauty to the scenic campus. Bloomington offers the charm of a small town and the sophistication of a cultural capital with international caliber performance in opera, music and theater. Local restaurants include an impressive array of ethnic cuisines, many within comfortable walking distance of campus.

To acquaint you with the scenic Bloomington campus, we invite you to take a virtual campus tour by visiting: www.iub.edu/tour. For information about Bloomington, Indiana we suggest you visit the Convention & Visitor Bureau web site at: www.visitbloomington.com.

Temperatures in south-central Indiana during early July are typically in the low eighties during the day and the high sixties or low seventies during the night. Current weather information is available through the National Weather Service at:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecasts/INZ062.php?warncounty=INC105&city=Bloomington

Bloomington is currently on Eastern Daylight Time. At the time of the Workshop, Bloomington will be on the same time as New York City, and one hour ahead of Chicago.

TRAVEL

By air:

For those intending to fly to the workshop, we recommend using the Indianapolis International Airport. The closest alternative destination, Louisville, Kentucky, is a 2 ½ hour drive from Bloomington.

For those wishing to make independent arrangements for transportation from the Indianapolis airport, limousine and van shuttles are available. Bloomington Shuttle Service (1-800-589-6004) travels directly to the Indiana Memorial Union nine times daily. The charge is $25.00 for one person one way. Participants staying at Willkie Hall may take the campus bus from the Indiana Memorial Union (www.iubus.indiana.edu) or call a taxi. Classic Touch Limousine (1-800-319-0082) delivers directly to the Indiana Memorial Union, Willkie Quad, and area hotels for a charge of $48.00 one way, $78.00 round trip. Both services require advance reservations. Your connections will be waiting at the Ground Transportation Center at the Indianapolis Airport, across from the baggage claim area.

Most major car rental companies service the Indianapolis airport and the Bloomington area.
Avis: 1.800.331.1212or at: www.avis.com
Budget: 1.800.527.0700 or at: www.budgetrentacar.com
Enterprise: 1.800.261.7331 or at: www.enterprise.com
Hertz: 1.800.654.3131 or at: www.hertz.com
National: 1.800.227.7368 or at: www.nationalcar.com

Driving Instructions from the Indianapolis airport to the Indiana Memorial Union
● When exiting the Indianapolis airport, take I-465 South
● Exit I-465 to the RIGHT on to Hwy. 37, South
● Proceed on Hwy. 37 through Martinsville
● Exit RIGHT off of Hwy. 37 at College Ave & Walnut
● Continue on College Ave to 7th Street
● Turn LEFT on 7th
● Go approximately 5 blocks to the IMU (Indiana Memorial Union) on the RIGHT

By car:

Please contact the Workshop Coordinator, Megan Glass, for written directions to the Bloomington campus (mcglass@indiana.edu or 812-855-4205).

Link to MapQuest

Participants who stay at the IMU hotel will receive free parking in the two lots that adjoin the building. Participants who stay at Willkie Quad may purchase parking passes at a cost of $5.00 per day.

LODGING

Workshop lodging is available at two primary locations: the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) and Willkie Quad.

The IMU is located on the 900 block of East 7th Street in the center of the Indiana University campus (http://www.imu.indiana.edu/hotel/index.shtml).  The IMU offers all of the amenities of a first class urban hotel, with the charm and tradition of a beautiful college campus. All hotel rooms are equipped with data ports and desks, color television, telephones, and private baths. Some rooms have small refrigerators. The IMU is central to many campus attractions and is a pleasant five-minute walk to downtown. Parking is complimentary for hotel guests. The Union accepts VISA, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards.

If you wish to reserve a room in the IMU, please make your reservations directly by calling their Reservation Office at 800-209-8145. You may fax your reservation request to the IMU at 812-855-3426 or e-mail it to imuhotel@indiana.edu. Current rates begin at $76 per night, plus tax (single occupancy).

A number of additional facilities and services are housed within the Union building. They include a sweet shop/coffee shop, a UPS shipping facility, a copy center, beauty and barber shops, public computer clusters, automatic teller machines, and a large book and gift shop.

The IMU is served directly by the Bloomington Shuttle Service from the Indianapolis Airport. Please consult the section on the webpage entitled “Travel” for additional information.

Less expensive housing is available at Willkie Quad. Willkie Quad is the Indiana University campus’s most upscale residence hall. It is located in the southeast quadrant of the Bloomington campus, approximately 12 minutes from the workshop site by foot. Participants may also take the campus bus from Willkie Hall. Rooms in Willkie Hall are single occupancy with a single bed, closet, desk, desk lamp, end table, table lamp, and lounge chair; two rooms share a bathroom. Bed sheets, pillowcase, and two towels are provided; blankets and bedspreads are available on request. The cost is $43 per night plus 11% tax. Payment is due upon arrival at Willkie Quad. The Willkie Quad staff is equipped to accept payments in cash, credit card, or check (U.S. bank). If you wish to reserve a room in Willkie Quad, please contact the Workshop Coordinator, Megan Glass, at mcglass@indiana.edu or 812-855-4205. Put “Willkie registration” in the subject line of your e-mail to ensure prompt attention to your request.

ALTERNATIVE LODGING

Grant Street Inn
www.grantstinn.com
812-334-2353
310 N. Grant Street
(.3 mile from campus)

Hilton Garden Inn
www.hiltongardeninn.com
812-331-1335
245 N. College Ave
(.6 mile from campus)

Courtyard by Marriot
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/BMGCY
812-335-8000
310 S. College Ave.
(.8 mile from campus)

Econo Lodge at IU
812-333-3022
2601 N. Walnut St.
(2 mile from campus)

Motel 6
812-332-0820
1800 N. Walnut St.
(2 mile from campus)

A SummerHouse Inn
http://www.asummerhouseinn.com
812-332-2141
4501 East Third Street
(3 miles from campus)

Other lodging options can be found at http://www.visitbloomington.com.

MEALS

Included in your registration fee are:
● Opening reception (Mon)
● Continental breakfast (Mon-Fri)
● Afternoon refreshments (Mon-Fri)

On-campus food service

There are two main areas for dining on-campus: the Indiana Memorial Union and Wright Quad Food Court. Food venues located in the IMU include a coffee shop, submarine sandwich shop, pizza shop, Burger King and formal dining room (buffet lunches only during the week). Wright Food Court is located a short walking distance from the IMU and Wilkie Quad. Food venues include: pizza, fried chicken, deli, home-style food, soup and salad bar. (Credit cards are NOT accepted at Wright Food Court.)

Dining in Bloomington

There are many pleasant pubs, restaurants, and coffee houses located a short walking distance from the Institute and the Indiana Memorial Union.

● Kirkwood Avenue is a main street leading from campus to downtown Bloomington. Along Kirkwood you will find many casual dining options.

● 4th Street is renowned for its unusual and unusually large selection of ethnic restaurants – Indian, Italian, Moroccan, Burmese, Mexican and Korean. Located between 4th and Kirkwood is one of only two restaurants in the United States featuring Tibetan cuisine.

● Downtown Bloomington – in and around the Courthouse Square are a variety of eating establishments ranging from a California style coffee shop to sports bars to cafes to a long-standing Greek restaurant – many offer outdoor seating.

COMPUTING FACILITIES

All workshop participants will have access to the Internet and to standard software (Microsoft Word, etc.) and printing facilities. The Indiana Memorial Union is a secure wireless site. We encourage you to bring laptop computers with wireless capability for your own.