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.
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