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PDS Management Council Meeting

November 20-21, 2008

University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD - 20783


Agenda

The agenda for the meeting (MS-WORD or PDF format)

Meeting Presentations

Meeting Venue

The meeting venue is the University of Maryland University College(UMUC), room 0105 . A floor layout can be found here.

 UMUC main campus is located at Adelphi, Maryland, right near the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park(UMCP). The UMUC campus can be viewed in the UMCP Campus Map. (click UMUC on the list).

Teleconferencing

Telecon line both days 866-717-0239, passcode 6791290

Hotel

There is the Marriott hotel associated with UMUC conference center. It is located at the building across a small square from the Conference Center.

We are going to have a block of rooms at The Marriott with the group rate $149.00 for single and double rooms plus taxes. Please, let us know as soon as possible how many of you want to stay at the UMUC Marriott so that we can book the rooms.

A list of other nearby hotels can be found here.

Transportation

Various transportation to the UMCP can be found here.

Driving

Follow this site for driving directions to the UMUC.

You also can get driving directions from here.


Parking

Parking will be provided at UMUC garage at the discount price $6 with the code "PDS MC".

Weather

Fall is everyone's favorite season of the year. The vibrant colors of the fall foliage and the cool temperatures make this a great time to enjoy lots of outdoor recreation. However, don't' forget your umbrella!

Average monthly temperature for November
Average high temperature: 58
Average low temperature: 36
Rainfall: 3.32

Meals

The most convenient place for lunch is the UMUC cafeteria.

Dining is available at restaurants located on campus and off-campus eateries located within comfortable distance.

Group dinner on Thursday - For the group dinner, the following three restaurants are presently the considered options

UMUC Restaurant

Calvert House Inn 

Franklin's

Let us know your preferences, if you have any.

Contact information 

Andrew Wehrli
Phone : +1 301-405-5024
Fax: +1 301-405-3538

Ludmilla Kolokolova
Phone : +1 301-405-1539
Fax: +1 301-405-3538

Mike A' Hearn
Phone : +1 301-405-6076
Fax:  +1 301-405-3538


 

 
 
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