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Best
Western Franklin Square
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Best Western, 820 Sheldon Avenue,
Houghton, approximately 3/4 mile from campus. Rooms are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. Please make your reservation by calling
the hotel directly at 906-482-1700 or toll free at 888-487-1700; identify
yourself as a participant in the "Computers in Writing-Intensive
Classrooms Summer Institute" to receive the conference rate of approximately
$75 per night for single/double (plus applicable taxes), includes a fulll
breakfast. After May 15, 2005 the rooms will be available on a space-available
basis only.
Super
8 Motel
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Super 8 Motel, 1200 E. Lakeshore
Drive, Houghton, approximately two blocks on a walking trail from campus
on the Portage Lake waterfront. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Please make your reservation by calling the motel directly at 906-482-2240;
identify yourself as a participant in the "Computers in Writing-Intensive
Classrooms Summer Institute" to receive the conference rate of approximately
$47 per night for single, $55 per night for double (plus applicable taxes),
includes a continental breakfast.
After May 15, 2005 the rooms will be
available on a space-available basis only. Most CIWIC participants
choose to stay at the Super 8 for its private, quiet atmosphere.
It is the second-closest (and closest chain) motel to campus, approximately
3/4 mile along a walk/bike/rollerblade path.
MTU
Apartments, Daniell Heights
Housing is also available in the MTU Apartments, Daniell Heights. The
estimated rates for 8-14 days range from $309 for a one-bedroom apartment
to $418 for a two-bedroom apartment, plus 6% tax. Deluxe suites with air-conditioning
are also available. Information on available furnishings, service options,
and appropriate fees, as well as application forms, are available from
Teresa Wiitanen, Assignment Coordinator, MTU Apartments, 2001-B Woodmar
Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931-1017, Voice: 906-487-2727, Fax: 906-487-2801,
Email: tlwiitan@mtu.edu. Rooms are
subject to availability and rates may change. Participants pay for accommodations
upon arrival.
Cash and checks are accepted, and arrangements to use
credit cards must be made in advance. The Daniell Heights apartments
are a 10 minute downhill walk to the Walker Arts and Humanities Building,
where the CIWIC institutes will be held. Some participants enjoy this
morning and evening walk, while others prefer the solidarity of staying
at the Super 8 with easy access to other CIWIC participants.
McNair
Residence Hall
Housing is also available in the McNair Residence Hall (located
across the street from Rozsa Center) on the Michigan
Technological University campus. Some participants choose to stay in the
residence halls, and they enjoy the community atmosphere of the "dorms."
McNair will only have regular rooms available. This would be a bedroom with the bathroom down
the hall. This year's rate is $25 for a single and $33 per night for a room with two people. Every 7th consecutive night is free. Add 6% sales tax. Rent a frig at $5 per week plus tax. Participants pay
for accommodations upon arrival.
Cash and checks are accepted, and arrangements
to use credit cards must be made in advance of arrival. For more
information about McNair Residence Hall, please contact: Jim Schultz,
Coordinator of Residential Services Operations, Michigan Technological
University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295, Voice: 906-487-2684,
Fax: 906-487-3560. Rooms are subject to availability and rates may change.
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