University of Pittsburgh--Oakland

 

The 18th ACPSS International Conference

 

美国华人人文社科教授协会第十八届国际会议

 

About the Conference

 

Conference Program

 

Accomodations

 

Transportation

 

 

Hotels

Conference attendees are responsible for arranging their own accommodations, but the conference has blocked rooms in Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place.The special rate is $149/night + tax. The special room rate will be available until October 2nd or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made directly by calling the hotels or registering online:

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place 

3454 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

USA 15213

Tel: +1-412-683-2040

Fax: +1-412-683-3934 

http://www.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/P/PITUCGI-ASC-20121004/index.jhtml

Group Rate:

1 King Bed Evolution Room  rates from 149.00 USD / Night

2 Queen Beds Evolution Room  rates from 149.00 USD / Night

Nearby Hotels

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh-University Center

Holiday Inn Pittsburgh at University Center, Oakland

Quality Inn University Center

Residence Inn Pittsburgh University/ Medical Center

 

Getting Around

Local Restaurants and Stores:

Please click on the PDF file of the list of local restaurants and stores.

 

Transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place Transportation Options

Maps and Directions

Pittsburgh Airport Transportation Options

Click on the PDF file and links below for detail information on Pittsburgh airport transporation options.

Taxi and limousine services

http://www.pitairport.com/limousines_taxis_buses

Public transit via Port Authority of Allegheny County, Bus Route 28X

View 28X Airport Flyer Schedule

Pittsburgh Airport SuperShuttle

http://www.supershuttle.com/

 

Directions to / from Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsburgh Athletic Association, and Posvar Hall for All Conference Sessions on October 6-7

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place 3454 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

1.

Head northeast on Forbes Ave toward Mckee Pl

0.4 mi

2.

Turn left onto Bigelow Blvd. Destination will be on the right

0.1 mi

Pittsburgh Athletic Association 4215 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

3.

Head southeast on Bigelow Blvd toward Fifth Avenue

0.1 mi

4.

Continue onto Schenley Dr

0.1 mi

5.

Pass Hillman Library, and Posvar Hall will be on the right

390 ft

Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh,

 

Parking

Pittsburgh Athletic Association event parking:   $8 (flat rate)

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Parking: Valet parking only, $18

Garage at Forbes and Semple (near Hilton Garden Inn)

1 Hour or Less $ 3.00
2 Hours or Less $ 3.75
4 Hours or Less $6.00
4 to 24 Hours $9.00

http://www.pittsburghparking.com/forbes-semple

 

Sodiers and Sailors Garage (near PAA):
0–1 hour $4
1–2 hours $5
2–4 hours $7
4–6 hours $8
6–8 hours $10
8–10 hours $12
10 hours to close $14
4 p.m. to close $5
Weekend/holiday rate $5

For more information: http://www.pts.pitt.edu/documents/visitor-parking-brochure-2013.pdf