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Event Information

Important Dates

Registration Begins: November 8, 2011

Registration/Payment Deadline:

Note: Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Display Delivery Deadline: January 20th, 2012
Display materials must be delivered to the CISE department by this date to guarantee their availability at the venue on the event day.

Event Date: January 23rd, 2012

Time Schedule

Check-In and Setup 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Career Development Workshop 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Exhibit Breakdown 10:00pm - 10:30pm

Venue

Grand Ballroom
J. Wayne Reitz Union
University of Florida
Museum Road
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
(Campus Map)
Note: Do not send packages to this address. Please see Shipping section for shipping information*

Exhibits

Tables provided will be 6' long and 3' wide. Each registration will be provided with 2 tables. Electrical outlets (110V) and extension cords will be made available.

Benefits of Sponsorship

In addition to helping students prepare and develop the skills needed for future career opportunities, corporate sponsors will also receive the following benefits:

Cost

Fee includes table fee and dinner for up to five (5) representatives.
Please send email to to request to bring more representatives.

Payments

All checks must be delivered by January 20th, 2012.
Checks should be addressed to:

University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
c/o CISE CDW
CSE Bldg Room 301
University of Florida
PO Box 116120
Gainesville, FL 32611-6120

Shipping Information

All display materials must be delivered by January 20th, 2012, to guarantee their availability at the venue.

Shipping Address:

Dawn Smith
Attention: Career Development Workshop
Hold for: [Company Name]
Bldg 42 Room 301
CISE Department
University of Florida
P.O. Box 116120
Gainesville, FL 32611-6120

All packages will be located at your booth upon arrival.
Reminder: Only self-standing displays are permitted.

Cancellation and Refunds

Registration fees are refundable up to 30 days before the event date upon written notice of cancellation.



General Information

Hotels

Some hotels in the Gainesville, FL area are:

Reitz Union Hotel (Tel: 1-352-392-2151)
These rooms go quickly due to University events.

There is also the luxurious Hilton University of Florida Conference Center (Tel: 1-352-371-3600) on SW 34th Street. This is an excellent place to stay because of it's proximity to campus.

The Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center (Tel: 1-352-376-1661 ) is also just a step away from the Computer Science Building.

If you don't mind staying a little off campus, but in a room with a great view of Bivens Arms State Park, you can try the Paramount Plaza Hotel and Suites on SW 13th Street (Tel: 1-877-992-9229).

There are several Marriott hotels in Gainesville. All are located next to I-75, just a short five miles from campus.

Travel

Coming Here
Gainesville Regional Airport is serviced by Continental, Delta, and US Airways. It is possible to fly into Jacksonville, Orlando or Tampa International Airports, rent a car, and drive to Gainesville (all approximately 2 hour drives). All major rental car agencies service Gainesville.

From Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport to the University of Florida = 8 miles
Driving Directions

  1. Exit the airport drive
  2. Right on SR 222 (39th Avenue) for 4 miles to US 441 (13th Street)
  3. Left on US 441 for 1/2 mile to Museum Road
  4. Right on Museum Road for 1/2 mile
  5. The Reitz Union is on the right, just past Center Drive

From Orlando, Florida
Orlando International Airport to the University of Florida = 122 miles
Driving Directions

  1. Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Beeline Expressway).
  2. Take SR 528 (Beeline Expressway) west to the Florida Turnpike-North.
  3. Florida turnpike merges with I-75. Stay on I-75 until Exit 384, Gainesville-Archer Road (SR 24).
  4. Travel east on Archer Road for 2.6 miles to Gale Lemerand Drive (formerly North/South Drive)
  5. Turn left onto Gale Lemerand Drive for 1/2 mile to Museum Road
  6. Turn right on Museum Road for 1 block
  7. Turn left into the Reitz Union's driveway

From Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville International Airport to the University of Florida = 82 miles
Driving Directions

  1. Take JAX Airport Road to I-95.
  2. Take I-95 south to I-295.
  3. Take I-295 south to I-10.
  4. Take I-10 West to US 301.
  5. Take US 301 South to SR 24.
  6. Take SR 24 south to University Avenue (SR 26)
  7. Turn right on University Avenue for 1.7 miles to US 441 (13th Street)
  8. Left on US 441 for 1/2 mile to Museum Road
  9. Right on Museum Road for 1/2 mile
  10. The Reitz Union is on the right, just past Center Drive

    11. From Tampa, Florida
    Tampa International Airport to the University of Florida = 137 miles
    Driving Directions

    1. Take the SR-60 ramp to I-275 Downtown.
    2. Merge onto N Memorial Hwy SR-60 E.
    3. Take the exit onto I-275 N toward I-4.
    4. Take the exit onto I-75 N.
    5. Stay on I-75 until Exit 384, Gainesville-Archer Road (SR 24).
    6. Travel east on Archer Road for 2.6 miles to Gale Lemerand Drive (formerly North/South Drive)
    7. Turn left onto Gale Lemerand Drive for 1/2 mile to Museum Road
    8. Turn right on Museum Road for 1 block
    9. Turn left into the Reitz Union's driveway

    Car Rentals

    Shuttle Services from Airports to Gainesville:
    Runways Shuttle Service: http://www.rnwy.com/

    Gainesville Car Rentals:
    CWS Tours: 407-448-3969
    Yellow Cab: 352-374-9696
    Avis Rent-A-Car: 800-331-1212
    Budget Rent-A-Car: 800-527-0700
    Enterprise Leasing Co.: 800-736-8222
    Hertz Corp.: 800-654-3131
    National Car Rental: 800-227-7368

    Campus Map

    Campus Map of the University of Florida
    http://campusmap.ufl.edu/

    Virtual Tour of Campus
    http://virtualtour.ufl.edu/

    Parking

    The CISE Department will have spaces reserved in the Reitz Union/UF Bookstore and Welcome Center Parking Garage for the event.

    • Upon registration, each company will receive an email with a parking permit as a PDF attachment. This must be printed out before arriving and displayed in the windshield of the vehicle. There is NO cost for this.
    • The spaces will be held from 3:30 – 4:30 PM on the day of the event.
    • When you enter the garage, stop at the attendant booth located at the end of the first row of spaces. The garage staff will recognize your permit and direct you to the appropriate parking area.
    • Once parked, you may leave your vehicle(s) for the entire duration of the event.