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PRACQSYS 2008
The Principles and Applications of Control in Quantum Systems


25-27 August 2008
Eugene, Oregon


Location

The workshop will be held in the Erb Memorial Union (in the ballroom on the second floor), and in Willamette Hall, both on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon.

  • Campus map with conference sites marked: (pdf).
  • Interactive and printable maps of UO campus.
  • If you arrive at the Eugene airport, the OmniShuttle is a good way to get to your hotel.
  • If you must arrive at the Portland airport, your best bet is to rent a car; the drive to Eugene will usually take a bit under 2 hours.
  • Driving directions to UO campus: official and detailed.

Lodging and Eating Out

There are plenty of places to stay and eat near campus.

  • Map of recommended accommodations (all in walking distance of campus), with conference sites marked: (Google Maps). All have free wireless internet access.
  • We have negotiated special hotel rates at the Phoenix Inn (30 rooms, $99 single/$104 double). See the map above for contact info. Special rates expire after July 25; call the hotel, use this link, or use the code “praqsys” (note the spelling) online to make reservations at this rate.
  • Map of recommended restaurants (all in walking distance of campus): (Google Maps).
  • Another restaurant guide, with more detail (but not all within walking distance).
  • Want to go to downtown Eugene for dinner, but don't have a car? Take the EmX, the bus running along the dedicated lane on Franklin Blvd. (Make sure to go west.) It's free.

Internet Access

During the workshop you will have access to the campus-wide wireless network. Simply connect to the “uowireless” network and open a browser. When you are redirected to a login page, enter the username and password provided in your conference packet that you will receive upon checkin.