Join us at UD!
Symposium Venue:
STAR campus
at the University of Delaware
We are pleased to host the symposium in the Audion, an accessible and flexible space located on the ground floor of the Tower at UD’s STAR campus in Newark, Delaware. The venue is easily reached by car and train (see below for directions and parking details).
GPS Address: 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark DE 19713; Please see below for parking instructions
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From the north
Take I-95 South to Delaware Exit 1-B — Route 896 North, which becomes South College Avenue at the intersection of Route 4. Continue straight on South College Avenue for about two miles, past such landmarks as the Bob Carpenter/Sports Convocation Center, Delaware Stadium, and the Delaware Field House. At the stoplight at Inspiration Drive, take a u-turn and then turn right onto Healthy Way. After 50 feet, take the left turn into the STAR CAMPUS and head to “event” parking.
From the south
Take I-95 North to Delaware Exit 1 — Route 896 North, which becomes South College Avenue at the intersection of Route 4. Continue straight on South College Avenue for about two miles, past such landmarks as the Bob Carpenter/Sports Convocation Center, Delaware Stadium, and the Delaware Field House. At the stoplight at Inspiration Drive, take a u-turn and then turn right onto Healthy Way. After 50 feet, take the left turn into the STAR CAMPUS and head to “event” parking.
From the west
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Route 283 South. Continue on Route 283 South, which becomes Route 30 East outside of Lancaster, to Route 896 South. Continue straight on South College Avenue, past such landmarks as the Bob Carpenter/Sports Convocation Center, Delaware Stadium, and the Delaware Field House. At the stoplight at Inspiration Drive, take a u-turn and then turn right onto Healthy Way. After 50 feet, take the left turn into the STAR CAMPUS and head to “event” parking.
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Parking at the STAR tower is free and located close to the Audion. Please consult this map to locate the event parking lot.
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AIRPORTS (links below)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
TRAINS (links below)
SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
BUSES (links below)
Health & Well-being
The well-being of our conference participants and guests is our first priority. We ask that you consider taking a test before attending the symposium (especially if you have traveled to join us), wearing a mask if you believe you may have been exposed to COVID or other illnesses, and exercising care for everyone in attendance when it comes to health.
We will have masks and hand sanitizer available at registration.
The University of Delaware and its Surroundings
The University’s main campus is located one mile from the conference venue. Newark’s Main Street, with shops and restaurants, is centered around the idyllic campus with red brick buildings and green lawns. The University hosts an impressive array of exhibitions and collections: from minerals to textiles to artwork by faculty, there’s a wealth of interesting things on display. Winterthur, Longwood Gardens, and the attractions of Wilmington are all a short drive away. Learn more about the campus and its surroundings below.
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Rooms for symposium presenters have been booked at the Embassy Suites near the venue. If you would like to make any changes to your reservation, please contact the symposium organizers.
Many additional campus-area hotels are available for booking.
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Here you can find information about visiting UD, including maps and virtual tours.
The University’s many galleries and collections may be of particular interest.
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Downtown Newark has a bustling Main Street with many shops and restaurants.
The Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library are a 25-minute drive from the conference venue.
For those interested in an outdoor excursion, Longwood Gardens is a 30-minute drive from the symposium venue.
Downtown Wilmington is a 25-minute drive from the symposium venue. Visit the link above to learn about the city’s museums, dining, riverwalk, and other attractions.