About the University: (www.ohio.edu)
Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in the Northwest Territory. Ohio University has been cited for academic quality and value by such publications as U.S. News and World Report, America's 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review's Best Colleges, and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges. The John Templeton Foundation has also recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country. Currently, Ohio University ranks first in the state of Ohio for nationally competitive awards won by its students.
Located in Athens, Ohio, the University boasts the following statistics: 390+ registered student organizations, 29 fraternities and sororities, nearly 1,000 students from different countries, 210 buildings on 1,800 acres of land, and 16 NCAA Division I teams in the Mid-American Conference.
Travel Information from the Columbus Airport to Athens, Ohio
Ohio University will be provided limited shuttle service for conference participants from the Columbus Airport to Athens hotels. The schedule for the shuttle service will be distributed to all participants, the plan is to provide two pickups at the airport on April 13th, one pick up time on April 14th and two return trips on Sunday, April 17th. The times will be set, are first come first serve on the 55 passenger bus, and there is no charge for the service.
For participants who's flight times do not match with the provided shuttle service there is a newly established bus service from that is also provided for a nominal fee of $10 from the Columbus Airport to Ohio University. GoBus is the name of the line and it will pick up individuals at the airport and transport them to West Green Drive on campus. The trip will take approximately 2 hours with 4 stops in between. The pick up times at the airport are 8:35 am and 2:40 pm each day. The pick up times on campus (at the West Green drive location) are 10:35 am and 4:35 pm. Reservations are not necessary, however there are three ways to get bus tickets for transportation. Individuals can purchase tickets online at: www.ridegobus.com, over the phone (888-95-GOBUS) or purchase a ticket as you are boarding the bus. (Please note the driver cannot make change so the exact amount must be provided.) To see the complete bus schedule upload the GoBus schedule or go to the website: www.ridegobus.com.
Travel Directions to Ohio University: www.ohio.edu/athens/travel.html
Campus Map: www.ohio.edu/athens/ioumap.html
Conference Headquarters: Baker University Center
Named for Ohio's 14th President John Calhoun Baker, the Center opened in January, 2007. It replaced the original Baker University Center which was located on Union and College Streets. The building provides facilities, programs, services and amenities that serve the University community, the Athens community and visitors.
The Center holds 17 different sized conference rooms, a state of the art theater and grand ballroom. The majority of the spaces have built in projection screens and audio capabilities. There is a coffeehouse on the 4th floor, along with a College Apparel store, a post office. On the 1st floor there is a billiards lounge, a fine dining restaurant - Latitude 39 and a multi-faceted food court - West 82. Multiple dining options and plenty of lounge and study space make this building a popular meeting and central place for students and staff.
Athens County Convention and Visitor's Bureau: www.athensohio.com
Visit this site to learn places to go, to stay and to eat while in town.
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