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General Information

Weather | See the Sights | Boston Shows | Job Board | Internet Connections
Email/Communications | Professional Networking/Hospitality Room

Weather

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The normal high temperature in Boston in November is 52 degrees with a low of 38 degrees. Weather in Boston can be very unpredictable so bring a warm jacket, a sweater and a light jacket. One never knows! That is one of the charms of our city.

See the Sights

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Duck Tours (www.bostonducktours.com) and hop-on, hop-off trolleys stop just across the street from our hotel. You can find more information about the sites on the Boston Convention Bureau’s website (www.bostonusa.com). Do not forget the large display of brochures for local attractions near the hotel lobby leading across the road to the Prudential area. Walk the Freedom Trail and visit Faneuil Hall Market Place.

Boston Shows

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Across the street near the Trinity Episcopal Church (across from the Boston Public Library) is the Bostix Ticket booth which sells ½ price show tickets on the day of the show. Also check out the web site www.bostix.org to see what tickets are available on the day the attendees want to go!

Job Board

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A job board and recruitment table will be located near the registration area. Bring copies of any job announcements from your college or personal resumés if you are seeking a job.

Internet Connections

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Faculty who need to monitor web-based classes should bring their own computer and complete this work in the comfort of their guest room. High Speed Internet Service is available in the guest rooms for a charge of $12.95 per twenty-four hour period. Guests who wish to utilize this service must purchase the service from their guest room by charging their major credit card the $12.95 fee. This charge cannot be billed to any guest folio, including comp folios and master accounts. Look for instructions in your guest room! In the Professional Networking/Hospitality Room, the local committee will have a list of free wifi hotspots in the area.

Email/Communications

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The Yarmouth Room on the fourth floor will be equipped with computers with Internet access so you can check your e-mail. The room is adjacent to the Professional Networking/Hospitality Room.

Internet Café Hours
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm and 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Professional Networking/Hospitality Room

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Meet new friends or visit with colleagues in the Professional Networking/ Hospitality Room located in Vineyard, right next door to the Internet Café. Enjoy a snack or beverage, relax, and just listen to some music. Members of the Boston Local Events Committee, offering a warm welcome, will be there to orient you to the city with information and maps to local attractions. You can also sign up to join others for dinner or to spend the evening at one of the city’s many attractions.

Professional Networking/ Hospitality Room Hours
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm and 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm