June 13-18, 2010

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Housing On Campus
Housing details subject to change.

IGHR is able to offer on-campus housing for the duration of the Insitute. We have not been notified as to what dorms we will be assigned for the 2010 Institute.

Private Room: $285.00 Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon
Shared Room: $215.00 Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon

• Housing cost includes meals in the University Cafeteria.
• You must provide your own soap and linens: sheets, pillows, towels, and blankets.
• Meal tickets, parking passes and residence hall keys can be picked up on Sunday at registration in the Library.
• There is no provision made for early check-in or late check-out.
• There is no provision made for housing on campus either the Saturday night before or Friday night after IGHR.
• Transportation will be available between the residence halls, the cafeteria, classrooms, and the library.
• Deadline for on-campus registration, cancellation, and/or changes is May 30th, 2010.

Coaches will provide transportation from the Best Western Carlton Suites and the Drury Inn. Hotels are listed below.

Best Western Carlton Suites -- Conference Hotel
140 State Farm Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-940-9990

• 4.7 miles from Samford University.
• Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.
• Complimentary Manager's Reception (cocktails and snacks) Monday-Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Complimentary wireless high speed internet and local calls.
• Indoor pool, fitness center, business center, and washer/dryer room.
• Click here for the hotel website.

Drury Inn & Suites -- Conference Hotel
160 State Farm Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-940-9500

• 4.7 miles from Samford University.
• Complimentary hot QUIKSTART breakfast.
• Complimentary evening beverages and snacks served daily from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Complimentary high-speed internet access.
• Complimentary long distance for one hour every night.
• Click here for the hotel website.

There are additional hotels that are offering a discounted rate for IGHR attendees. These hotels ARE NOT conference hotels. The Shuttle Bus WILL NOT stop at these hotels. To receive the special rate, please ask for the "Samford Library Group Rate". There is a "Samford University" rate that is different so be sure to say "Samford Library" and "IGHR."

Hampton Inn
30 State Farm Parkway
Homewood, AL 35209
205-313-2060

• 4.7 miles from Samford University.
• Complimentary continental breakfast.
• Complimentary high-speed internet access.
• Click here for the hotel website.

LaQuinta Inn & Suites
60 State Farm Parkway
Homewood, AL 35209
205-290-0150

• 4.7 miles from Samford University.
• Complimentary breakfast.
• Click here for the hotel website.

Residence Inn by Marriott
50 State Farm Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205-943-0044

• Click here for the hotel website.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott (across from Lowe's)
500 Wildwood Circle
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205-943-0114

• Click here for the hotel website.

Courtyard by Marriott
500 Shades Creek Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205-879-0400

• Click here for the hotel website.