Date
of Last Update: 24 December 2000
STAR
Collaboration Meeting
7-11
January 2001 Austin, Texas
Location
The meeting location is Robert Lee Moore (RLM) Hall on the University of Texas campus. RLM
houses Physics-Astronomy-Math. The building location is the corner of Speedway and Dean Keeton.
Dean Keeton is formerly 26th street. Reserved for the meeting are 15 rooms on the 5-6-7 levels with
seating capacities of 30-40 and 3 rooms with seating capacity 84. In addition the RLM Auditorium on
Level 4 (ground floor) is available and it has a seating capacity of 146. Each room has an overhead
projector and a screen as well as blackboards. These rooms are available all day long. A conference room
in an adjacent engineering building has been reserved for the Collaboration Council Meeting on Thursday.
Morning and afternoon coffee and snacks will be provided Sunday through Thursday.
Registration
The present estimate (12/18/00) is that the regular registration fee will be $50. This fee includes partial costs
for the banquet, the reception, and coffee breaks. The registration fee for Council Members will be $65 (additional
expense due to Thursday Council Meeting morning/afternoon coffee breaks and lunch). There is an additional
charge of $2/day for those who wish to purchase parking permits for Monday through Thursday.
The Vice President for Research of the University of Texas has provided $5000 to subsidize costs.
Registration will be handled by Liz Mogavero with assistance of Physics Department Staff as required.
Copiers
Copiers for making copies and transparencies are available in RLM 5.208. A code is needed to use the
copiers and this code will be provided you at the meeting. Physics Department Staff Dorothy Walker
(RLM5.208, phone :512-471-1153) and Eric Patkowski (RLM 5.208; phone: 512-471-1153) will be
glad to provide assistance.
Internet Access
A STAR user account will be set up on several of the Physics’ Department computers. Information will
be provided at the beginning of the meeting. We will provide Netscape, Explorer, and a secure shell connection.
If you have any special requests, please contact Physics Department Staff John Kerrigan (RLM 7.126;
phone: 512-471-5821).
Parking
Parking is available in Parking Garage 6 at a cost of $2/day. This garage, located at 27th and Speedway,
is a short walk from RLM. In order to park for this reduced rate you must purchase “Star Collaboration
Parking Vouchers” when you register. On Saturday and Sunday parking should not be a problem, since most
of the permit parking spaces are only permit parking M-F from 7:30-4:30. But be careful on Saturday and
Sunday – if you park in a “Permit Required at All Times” lot, you may get a ticket.
Reception and Banquet
A wine and cheese reception will be held on Monday evening at the University Faculty Center from 7-9 pm.
The Collaboration Banquet will be held Wednesday evening from 7-11 pm at the Saltlick Restaurant in Driftwood
which is about 25 miles from the University. We have rented one bus (which only holds about 50 people) to take
those who do not have cars. All you can eat Texas barbeque
including beer will be served. This restaurant does not
sell alcoholic beverages of any kind, but allows anything
to be brought in. The local group will
take
care of getting the beer. If you want something other than beer, feel free to purchase it
and bring it along.
Hotels and Motels
Each person attending the meeting is responsible for securing his/her housing. We have obtained special
pricing for STAR Collaborators at the four locations given below. Be sure to mention that you are attending
The Star Collaboration Meeting at the Physics Department of the University of Texas at Austin. If you
encounter difficulty in making travel arrangements Physics Department Staff Martha Shaw
(RLM 5.208; phone: 512-471-1153) will be glad to help you.
Roadway Inn University (economy)
The Roadway Inn University is about 0.75 miles (a 10 minute walk) from the physics department.
Phone: 512-477-6395 or 888-792-9466.
Rate: $50.40 single; $53.10 double
Cutoff date for reservations: 24 December 2000
See the following link for more information:
Double Tree Club Hotel (moderate)
Very close to the University of Texas, but not walking distance to
the Physics Department.
Phone: 512-479-4000
Rates: $109 single or double
Cutoff date for reservations: 24 December 2000
Mention code SCM to get this rate (STAR Collaboration Meeting)
See the following link for more information:
Drury Inn &Suites North
(about 4 miles from the University)
Rates: $63.99 - standard room with 2 double beds;
$69.99 - business class room with one king bed.
Mention STAR Collaboration Meeting
Phone: 512-467-9500
Email: robin.crabtree@druryinn.com
Cutoff date for reservations: 24 December 2000
See the following link for more information:
Drury Inn Highland Mall
(about 4 miles from the University)
Rates: $49.99 – standard room with two double beds;
$59.99 business class room with king bed, micrwave, and refrigerator
Mention STAR Collaboration Meeting
Phone: 512-454-1144
Email: robin.crabtree@druryinn.com
Cutoff date for reservations: 24 December 2000
See the following link for more information:
Other Accomodations (Link to Austin Area Hotels)
There are over 200 Hotels/Motels in the Austin area. The following link
will list some of them for you: Austin
Hotels
You can also use this link to search for your
favorite hotel if you wish.
The University of Texas
at Austin
The Physics
Department, The University of Texas at Austin
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