Seventh Annual Meeting

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, 2009 


Hotels and Travel Information
Hotels

Extended Stay Deluxe Hotels
3997 Fair Ridge Drive
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 359-5000

April 3-4, 2009
Rooms available for $50.00 per night

March 28 is the deadline for reservations at this discounted MTSMA group rate (Be sure to mention that you are part of the MTSMA conference when you make your reservation).

From Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel to Campus (4.8 miles)
Take a left onto Rt. 50, Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. Follow that for 3.7 miles. Take a right onto Chain Bridge Rd./Ox. Rd. 123. Turn left onto University Dr.


Information on additional hotels can be found at http://www.gmu.edu/welcome/hotel.html#FAIRFAX


Directions

DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM I-95 (NORTH OR SOUTH)
From points north on I-95, take exit 27 (I-495 West), then follow the directions "from the Capital Beltway (I-495)." From points south on I-95, take exit 160B (Route 123 North) at Lake Ridge/Occoquan. Follow Route 123 north for approximately 15 miles to Braddock Road. Turn right on Braddock Road. At first signal, turn left on Roanoke River Road.* Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.


DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM THE CAPITAL BELTWAY (I-495)
Take exit 54A, Braddock Road West (Route 620). Follow Braddock Road West for approximately six miles.* Pass the first entrance to the university and turn right at the stop light at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help you navigate the campus.


DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) VIA I-66E FROM FRONT ROYAL & FAIRFAX COUNTY PKWY
Exit at the Fairfax County Parkway South (Route 7100). Exit the Parkway at Braddock Road, and turn left onto Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Roanoke River Road.* Bear right at the fork in the road. Take the first left on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.


DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) VIA I-66W FROM WASHINGTON D.C. OR ARLINGTON
Take exit 60 at Route 123 South, Chain Bridge Road. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax, and turn left at University Drive. Stay straight on University Drive, it will eventually merge with Patriot Circle. Take a right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.
*Note: All eastbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and all westbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.


DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Exit the airport onto the Dulles Access Road, which leads to the Dulles Toll Road at Route 267, Reston Parkway. Exit the Dulles Toll Road (no toll required) at exit 11, Fairfax County Parkway South. Follow the Parkway, and exit at Braddock Road. At the signal turn left on Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 onto Roanoke River Road*, and go right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.


DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT
When exiting the airport, follow the signs to Washington, DC North and to the George Washington Parkway north, to I-395. Once on G.W. Parkway, stay in the middle lane to enter I-395 south to Richmond. Immediately move left 3 lanes to remain on I-395 south. Exit I-395 at I-495 North (exit 1D) to Tysons Corner. Exit I-495 at exit 54, Braddock Road West, and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Turn right at Roanoke River Road.* Bear right at the fork in the road. Turn left on Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.


DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM VIENNA METRO STATION
Take the CUE Bus (any of the routes stop at Mason). The CUE Bus is free with a valid Mason identification card and $.75 per person otherwise. If traveling by car, exit the Vienna Metro on Nutley Avenue South (243). Follow Nutley to Route 29 and turn right. At Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.), turn right. Stay on Route 50 to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and turn left. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax to University Drive, then turn left. Stay straight on University Drive, it will eventually merge with Patriot Circle. Take a right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.


Parking

Parking is available in the Visitor Parking deck located adjacent to the Center for the Arts. Exit 1st level. Proceed to Concert Hall, Grand Tier III for registration. The Concert Hall is to your left as you exit the parking deck.


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ROOMS

The Friday afternoon and Saturday morning sessions will be held in the Concert Hall, Grand Tier III (third floor).  The Saturday afternoon session will be held in the Performing Arts Building, A323.  The Friday night banquet and Saturday buffet lunch will be held in the Meese Conference Room, Mason Hall (just across from the Performing Arts Building).
Campus Map: http://www.gmu.edu/departments/universityinfo/FairfaxMap08.pdf


QUESTIONS?

For further information, contact:
Rachel Bergman, Local Arrangements Chair
George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MS3E3
Fairfax, VA  22030
Phone: 703-993-1395
E-mail: rbergman@gmu.edu


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