Directions and Accommodations
About the Conference
The Oregon Rhetoric and Composition Conference will be held April 14, 2011, at Western Oregon University. This year's theme is Writing at Intersections. More information can be found here.
Below are directions, parking information, and lodging options. More information on these can be found on this page of Western's website:
Conference Location
This year's conference is being held in Western Oregon University's Health and Wellness Center. To access the conference rooms, participants must enter the doors on the northeast side of the building (located at the south end of Lot F, near the tennis courts.) All other entrances are locked or require a WOU ID. Once inside the building, the rooms are accessed from the stairway to the right of the front desk.
Directions
From I-5 Southbound:
Take Exit 260A (Salem Parkway). Follow the Parkway into Salem. The Parkway will curve to the left and become Commercial Street. Stay on Commercial until you reach Marion Street. Turn right, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side on the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
From I-5 Northbound:
Take Exit 249 (Commercial Street). Follow Commercial into Salem, and as you near downtown, Commercial will curve to the right and become Liberty Street. Stay on Liberty until you reach Marion Street. Turn left, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side of the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Alternate Northbound Route:
Take Exit 228 and follow route 34 towards Corvallis. After crossing the Willamette River into Corvallis, turn right at the second light onto scenic highway 99W. Continue north about 20 miles until you reach Monmouth; turn left at the first stop light, onto Main Street. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Take Exit 260A (Salem Parkway). Follow the Parkway into Salem. The Parkway will curve to the left and become Commercial Street. Stay on Commercial until you reach Marion Street. Turn right, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side on the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
From I-5 Northbound:
Take Exit 249 (Commercial Street). Follow Commercial into Salem, and as you near downtown, Commercial will curve to the right and become Liberty Street. Stay on Liberty until you reach Marion Street. Turn left, cross the Marion Street Bridge on to Highway 22, and follow the signs marked “Dallas/Ocean Beaches.” Stay on Highway 22 until you reach Highway 99W. Take exit 16 on the right side of the overpass that puts you on Highway 99W. Go south about six miles to Monmouth. Take a right onto Main Street at the stop light. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Alternate Northbound Route:
Take Exit 228 and follow route 34 towards Corvallis. After crossing the Willamette River into Corvallis, turn right at the second light onto scenic highway 99W. Continue north about 20 miles until you reach Monmouth; turn left at the first stop light, onto Main Street. Follow Main Street west to Monmouth Avenue and turn right.
Parking
Conference parking will be available in Parking Lots F and R. To access lot F, turn onto Church Street from North Monmouth Avenue (located in between Todd Hall and the Werner University Center). The parking lot is located directly behind Todd Hall. To access lot R, take Jackson Street (located at the south end of campus) down to lot R. Lot R is located directly behind the Health and Wellness Center. Maps available here.
You will not need a parking permit on Saturday.
You will not need a parking permit on Saturday.
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved until March 12, 2012 at the three following locations; when you call, please mention you are making a reservation for the writing conference:
Phoenix Inn South Salem
4370 Commercial Street
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 588-9220
Best Western Mill Creek
3125 Ryan Drive SE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 585-3332
Ma Mere's Bed and Breakfast
212 Knox Street
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1515
Phoenix Inn South Salem
4370 Commercial Street
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 588-9220
Best Western Mill Creek
3125 Ryan Drive SE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 585-3332
Ma Mere's Bed and Breakfast
212 Knox Street
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 838-1515
At a Glance
What: 2012 Oregon Rhetoric & Composition Conference
Where: Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Why: To present, share, and collaborate on ideas.
How: Participants may print a registration form here, or may register on the day of the conference. Maps, directions, parking instructions, and lodging may be found here.
Where: Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Why: To present, share, and collaborate on ideas.
How: Participants may print a registration form here, or may register on the day of the conference. Maps, directions, parking instructions, and lodging may be found here.