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The Rhetoric Society of America’s Third Biennial Summer Institute

2009 RSA Summer Institutes
June 22–28, 2009 * The Nittany Lion Inn
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LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The program will be held on the Penn State campus, including The Nittany Lion Inn, a Penn State landmark featuring luxurious accommodations, flexible meeting space, and fine dining.

All individuals attending the RSA Institutes are to make hotel accommodations directly with the hotel. (Note: because some hotel rates are very comparable to residence hall housing ratesbut the hotels tend to feature more amenitiesonly hotel choices have been listed). A limited number of rooms have been set aside at the following locations. Reservations should be made at least thirty days prior to the start of the program. Note: All hotel reservations (or modifications) must be made by participants directly with the hotel staff. 

Shared Lodging Information: After your enrollment in the program, if you are interested in double occupancy with another participant to share lodging costs, please send an e-mail to John Farris, conference planner, at JLF30@outreach.psu.edu and provide your name, address, dates of arrival/departure, and gender. John Farris will provide information regarding a list of participants interested in double occupancy during early May. It is recommended, however, that you secure hotel accommodations by May 21 and make any alterations after this date.

The Nittany Lion Inn
Rates: $118 (single occupancy), $128 (double occupancy)
Reservation group code: RSA Summer Institute or RHE0621
Phone: 800-233-7505 or 814-865-8500
Fax: 814-865-8501
Courtesy airport shuttle is available. Complimentary breakfast is not available.
Group block will be released to the general public on May 22.

Comfort Suites
Rate: $79 (flat rate for single, double, triple, or quad occupancy)
Phone: 814-235-1900
Fax: 814-234-5530
No airport shuttle. Complimentary breakfast is available. Hotel features indoor pool and exercise room.
Attendees should refer to the block code of "RSA" when making reservations.
Comfort Suites is located off of North Atherton Street (behind T.G.I. Fridays) and is a 15-minute walk via a residential neighborhood to The Nittany Lion Inn.
The rooming block will be released to the general public on June 5.

Days Inn Penn State
Rate: $79 (single or double occupancy)
Phone: 814-238-8454 or 800-258-3297
Fax: 814-237-1607
E-mail: sales@centrehotel.com
Courtesy airport shuttle is available. No complimentary breakfast. Hotel features indoor pool.
Attendees should refer to the block code of "RSA" or "CGRSAS" when making reservations.
Days Inn Penn State is located in downtown State College at 240 South Pugh Street. It is a 15- or 20-minute walk to The Nittany Lion Inn.
The rooming block will be released to the general public on May 21.

You may also visit this list of lodging choices in the State College area.


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