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The Society of Nematologists
50th Annual Meeting - 2011
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, Oregon
“Site of the First SON Meeting”
July 17-21, 2011
Oregon State University
Oregon State University, established in 1858, is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Corvallis, Oregon. OSU is one of only six universities in the country to be a land, sea and space grant University and is one of only four universities in the Pacific Northwest to be designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University.
Getting to Corvallis
Eugene Regional Airport is served by: 60 minutes from Corvallis
-Alaska Airlines -Northwest Airlines-American West Airlines -SkyWest
Airlines-Delta Air Lines -United
Portland International Airport is served by90 minutes from Corvallis
-Alaska Airlines -Delta Air Lines-America West Airlines -Northwest Airlines-American Airlines -Southwest
Airlines-Continental Airlines -United and
United Express
Getting to Corvallis
Shuttles and Rental Cars
From Portland to Corvallis:• Raz Transportation with Deluxe Motorcoaches that provide
comfortable service for 40 to 57 passengers (special transportation can be arranged for SON 2011 attendees)
• HUT Shuttle: runs every 90 minutes from PDX to Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis
From Eugene to Corvallis: • Omni Shuttle operates on demand
Where to stay in CorvallisThe Hilton Garden Inn
Headquarter Hotel
Located on campus across from OSU’s Conference Facilities with 156 rooms.Amenities include: high-speed internet access in every guest room, secure
remoteprinting in the 24-hour business center, fitness center, pool and hot tub.
Residence Halls on the OSU CampusChoose from Suite-Style or Quad-Style Residence Halls.
There are also a number of Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in Corvallis.
Meeting FacilitiesThe SON scientific program will be held in the
conference facilities on the campus of Oregon State University. These state-of-the-art conference
facilities feature meeting and banquet space, as well as a local art gallery. All symposia and scientific
workshops will be centrally located in the conference facilities.
Map of Campus
LaSells Stewart Center &
CH2M HILL Alumni Center
Memorial Union
Quad– Grassy area for
Banquet…under tents if
rainingResidence Halls
The Hilton Garden Inn
(Headquarter Hotel)
Gill Coliseum
Map of Campus
Dixon Rec CenterPool, Hot tub, bike rentals,
workout facility
Monroe Avenue
Restaurants, Bars, Coffee
Shops
Weather ConditionsJuly average high temperature is 80 degrees.
Average low temperature is 55 degrees.
Expect sunshine with a chance of rain.
Dining
• Hawaiian• Mongolian• Lebanese• Japanese• American• Chinese• Mexican• Indian
Corvallis offers a wide variety of unique local restaurants to satisfy your individual tastes
Shuttle service will be available to the downtown area each evening.
Daytime Activities
Marysville Golf Club• 9-hole course located
on the banks of the Mary’s River
Trysting Tree Golf Club• 18-hole championship
golf course with driving range located in Corvallis
Golf Courses and Driving Rangesin Corvallis
Daytime Activities
Aquatic center • Lap pool with 8 lanes, 25 yards• 14 foot deep dive well• 16 person hot tub• Sun deck
Rock Climbing • 42 foot height• Multi-piches, bouldering cave,
hangboards and overhangs
Other features include cardio rooms, weight room and indoor track
Dixon Recreation Centeron the OSU Campus
Daytime ActivitiesTake time to discover the Corvallis wineries, as well as
those of the Willamette Valley.
• Tyee Wine Cellars – Corvallis
• Harris Bridge Vineyards – Philomath – 10 minutes from Corvallis
• Springhill Cellars – Albany – 20 minutes from Corvallis
• Airlie Winery – Monmouth – 30 minutes from Corvallis
• Willamette Valley Vineyards – Turner – 45 minutes from Corvallis
Mary’s Peak20 minutes from Corvallis
The highest peak in the Coast Range Mountains offers a panoramic view from the summit and the coast's only
alpine meadow.
Parks and Hiking TrailsWith over 50 parks and hundreds of miles of running and
bicycle paths,Corvallis is an outdoor lover's paradise.
Daytime Activities
Around the AreaThe Oregon Coast has many different attractions…
Explore the beauty at the beach.
Oregon Coast Aquarium – Newport – 60 minutes from Corvallis
Tide Pools – Lincoln City – 90 minutes from Corvallis
Sea Lion Caves – Florence – 2 hours from Corvallis
Around the Area
An attractive, mellow waterfall with a picnic area with hiking trails nearby.
Alsea Falls45 minutes from Corvallis
Around the Area
Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. While thousands visit the park every year, it is large enough for you to find quiet places to
sit and watch for birds.
Silver Creek Falls2 hours from Corvallis
Make Plans to Attend!The city of Corvallis is excited to host the
50th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists.
July 17-21, 2011