Educating All of One Nation
Realizing America's Promise: Embracing Diversity, Discovery and
Change
October 6–8, 2005
Phoenix, AZ
Preliminary Program Now
Available
General Information
In the current climate of state budget cutbacks and continuing attacks
on affirmative action, the Educating All of One Nation conference raises
crucial questions. The program examines all aspects of minority
participation in higher education, including the effect of diversity
programs on the access and persistence of individuals of color, with a
special focus on excellence in discovery and innovation in science and
engineering. View the preliminary
conference schedule which includes a tentative list of concurrent
sessions by date and time. Don't forget to register before September 2 to receive the
regular registration rate.
2005 Call for Proposals
The deadline for the call for proposals has passed.
Thank you for your interest in being part of the Educating All of One
Nation conference. We look forward to seeing you in
Phoenix.
Hotel Information
To obtain the discounted conference-lodging rate, attendees must
make their hotel reservation using the conference
hotel form (128KB; PDF). If you call to make your hotel reservation,
please specify that you are attending the ACE: Educating All of
One Nation conference. A block of rooms has been reserved from
October 3 to October 10, 2005. Rooms must be guaranteed with a
major credit card or by check made payable to the hotel. Hotel
reservations must be made by Friday, September 2, 2005. Hotel
rates do not include tax, which is currently 12.07
percent. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00
a.m. Conference rates are as follows:
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Hyatt Regency
Phoenix
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Reservation
Deadline
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122 North Second
Street
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September 2,
2005
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Phoenix, Arizona
85004
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(602) 252-1234
(P)
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Single/Double
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(602) 254-9472
(F)
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$141
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Hotel San
Carlos
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Reservation
Deadline
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202 N. Central
Avenue
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September 4,
2005
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Phoenix, Arizona
85004
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(602) 253-4121
(P)
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Single/Double
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(602) 253-6721
(F)
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$119
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Airline Reservations and Discounted Air Travel
Meeting attendees are responsible for their own airfare
transportation. Special discounts of up to 15 percent are available for
meeting attendees who fly United Airlines. Refer to United
Meeting ID #552TG to receive an automatic 5 percent discount off the
lowest applicable fare or 10 percent off the unrestricted coach fare.
You will receive an additional 5 percent discount if you make your
reservations at least 60 days in advance. You or your travel agent can
make your reservations by calling United Airlines at (800)
521-4041.
Ground Transportation
To assist in arranging ground transportation to and from
the airport, a special rate for conference attendees has been arranged
with Super Shuttle. Present this coupon when boarding the shuttle to
obtain the special rate.
Visit Phoenix!
Phoenix is pleased to host the Educating All of One Nation conference.
Visit the city's web site for more information on restaurants, tours,
galleries, historical sites, and more: http://www.phoenixcvb.com/visitor/index.cfm.
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