ASN CONVENTION INFORMATION (fwd)

[Kevin Eric Laney]

Date: Wed, 4 Feb 1998 09:24:02 -0500 (EST)
From: Alexander J Motyl <ajm5 at columbia.edu>
Subject: ASN CONVENTION INFORMATION (fwd)

INFORMATION ON ASN CONVENTION

DATES. Thursday, April 16th, to Sunday, April 19th.

SCHEDULE. The first event, a reception in honor of our guests from abroad
(North Americans cordially invited!), will take place in Room 1219 of the
Harriman Institute, Columbia U., International Affairs Building (IAB), 12th
Floor, 410 W. 118th St., New York, at 7 PM on Thursday, April 16th. The
first panels are scheduled on Friday, April 17th, on the 12th and 15th
floors of IAB. The last panels will end on Sunday, April 19th, at around 4
PM. A preliminary programme of the convention, listing all panels and
events, will be available in February on the ASN Web site. Participants
will be notified by email or fax when the site begins to operate.

REGISTRATION. Registration fees are $25 for ASN Members, $40 for
Non-Members and $10 for Students. Registration will be waived for students
if they become ASN Members (at the student rate of $25). All participants
have to register. The registration booth will open on Friday, April 17th,
on the 15th floor of IAB. Participants are expected to pre-register. A
pre-registration form will be included in the hard copy version of this
letter, to be sent shortly by regular mail.

PANELS. Participants will receive full information on their panel by
email/fax. Participants who deliver a paper will have to send a copy of
their paper to Dominique Arel, the Program Chair, either by regular mail
(Watson Institute, Brown University, Two Stimson Ave., Box 1970,
Providence, RI 02912, USA) or email (darel at brown.edu, by attachment) at
least one week before the convention. All presentations are expected to be
based on papers, except for roundtables.

ACCOMMODATIONS. Enclosed below is a list of eleven recommended YMCAs or
hotels, with price and contact information. We urge you to book your room
early. As was specified in letters of acceptance, ASN cannot provide
accommodation for participants. In terms of meals, a reasonable daily
estimate is probably $50.

CONFIRMATION. Participants should confirm their participation with
Dominique Arel, the Program Chair, by email or fax, as soon as they can.

TRAVEL INFORMATION WITHIN NEW YORK. Enclosed below are instructions on how
to proceed from New York airports and within Manhattan, by taxi, bus or
subway, to Columbia University.

If you have any question regarding the convention, do not hesitate to
contact us. Inquiries regarding panels should be addressed to the Program
Chair Dominique Arel (darel at brown.edu, 401 863 9296, 401 863 1270 fax).
Inquiries regarding organizational matters should be addressed to the
Director Alexander J. Motyl (ajm5 at columbia.edu, 212 854 4377, 212 666 3481
fax).

We look forward to seeing you in New York!

Alexander J. Motyl
ASN Convention Director

Dominique Arel
ASN Convention Program Chair (North America & World)

Sophia Clément
ASN Convention Program Chair (Europe)



New York Hotel Information

Big Apple Hostel  119 45th Street (between 6th and 7th Aves) NYC  10036
        Tel. (212) 302-2603; Fax (212) 302-2605
Rates: $65 single/double; shared showers/bath; no breakfast.

International House  500 Riverside Drive (at 122nd St.) NYC 10027
        Tel. (212) 316-8400; (212) 316-1827
Rates: $95 single/$105 double; private showers/bath; $5 breakfast coupon.

Harlem YMCA  180 W. 135th St. (between 7th Ave. and Lennox) NYC 10030
(attn. Joe Rodrigues)
        Tel. (212) 281-4100 (ext. 211); No reservations via fax.
Rates: $40 single/$58 double; Gym included; $15 refundable deposit; shared
shower/bath; no breakfast.

McBurney YMCA  206 W. 24th St. NYC 10011 (attn. Reservation Dept.)
        Tel. (212) 741-9226; (212) 741-8724.
Rates: $45 single/$63 double/$80 triple/$95 quad; shower/bath in hallway;
no breakfast.

Westside YMCA  5 W. 63rd St. NYC 10023 (attn Mr. Sanchez)
        Tel. (212) 787-4400; Fax (212) 875-1334.
Rates: $59 single/$69 double/$80 triple; shower/bath in hallway; no breakfast.

Gershwin Hotel  7 E. 27th St. NYC 10016
        Tel. (212) 545-8000; Fax (212) 684-5546.
Rates: $109+tax double/$119+tax triple/$129+tax quad (2 double beds);
shared shower/bath; no breakfast.

Carlton Arms Hotel  160 E. 25th NYC 10010
        Tel. (212) 679-0680; No fax.
Rates: $49 single with shared bath/$57 single with private bath/$62 double
with shared bath/$69 double with private bath/$74 triple with shared
bath/$84 triple with private bath/$78 quad with shared bath/$88 quad with
private bath; no breakfast.

Hotel Seventy One  31 W. 71st St. NYC 10023 (attn. Mr. Suheil, Reservation
Dept.)
        Tel. (212) 799-2802
Rates: $99 single/$109 double/$124 triple (tax not included); no breakfast.

Washington Square Hotel  103 Waverly Place NYC 10011 (attn. Angela)
        Tel. (212) 777-9515; Fax (212) 979-8373
Rates: $110 single/$129 double/$139 two queen beds/$159 quad (two double
beds); tax not included; continental breakfast.

Hotel Olcott  27 W. 72nd St. NYC 10023 (attn. Reservation Dept.)
        Tel. (212) 877-4200; Fax (212) 580-0511
Rates: $95 single/$105 double; tax not included (rooms have cooking
facilities, bath); suites are available for $125 single/$155 quad (tax not
included).

Milburn Hotel  242 W. 76th St. (between Broadway and West End Ave.)  NYC 10023
        Tel. (212) 362-1006; Fax (212) 721-5476.
Rates: Special rates available for convention participants (mention
Columbia University and show letter of invitation); $160 suite for up to 4
people ($10 for each additional person); $125 studio or double; tax not
included; rooms include shower, kitchenette; no breakfast.

Information on reasonably-priced New York hotels can also be found on the
internet at <http://www.travelbook.com>.

TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS:
By Taxi:
The easiest way to reach Columbia University from the airport is by taxi.
The average rate from LaGuardia Airport, the closest airport to the campus,
is $25.00.  This includes tolls and tips.  Kennedy Airport is about twice
as far from the campus, and the price is about $40.00.  Taxi from Newark
Airport into Manhattan is available at a cost of approximately $50.00.
Bus Service into Manhattan:
>>From LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports:
Carey Bus Company (718-632-0506) provides bus service from both LaGuardia
and Kennedy Airports to Park Avenue and 42nd Street near Grand Central
Station and to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.  The trip from LaGuardia
takes from 35-55 minutes and costs $9.00.  It takes 45-65 minutes from
Kennedy at a cost of $13.00.  Once at the bus terminal, it is necessary to
take a taxi or subway to get to Columbia.
>>From Newark Airport:
New Jersey Transit (201-460-8444) provides frequent bus service from all
three terminals of the Newark Airport to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
The trip takes approximately 30 minutes and costs $7.00 per person.  Once
at the terminal take a taxi or subway to the campus.

TRANSPORTATION WITHIN MANHATTAN:
By Subway:
The Columbia University station of the IRT (Interborough Rapid Transit)
subway is located at West 116th Street and Broadway.  The Broadway-Seventh
Avenue IRT Line has a stop at Pennsylvania Station (34th Street) and the
Port Authority (42nd Street).  From Grand Central Station shuttle subway
service is available to Times Square where it is possible to transfer to
the IRT #1 or #9 train.  Only the IRT #1 or #9 Local subway train stops at
Columbia University.  The Express train (IRT #2 or #3) stops at the 96th
Street station (96th St. & Broadway) where it is necessary to cross the
platform and board the local train.
By Bus:
The campus can also be reached by city buses; however, bus service is
considerably slower.  Cross town buses connect with the IRT #1 train
stations on Broadway or Seventh Avenue.  The M104, M4, M5, and M11 buses
all stop within a block of the campus.