PAMLA 2008
Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association
One-Hundred-Sixth Annual Conference
November 7-8, 2008
Pomona College
Claremont, California
Sponsored by Pomona College, Scripps College, and Bryn Mawr College
The Claremont Colleges Consortium
Established in 1887, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the premier liberal arts colleges in America.
The college is located in Claremont, California, a charming town 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Pomona is the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate institutions, all autonomous and all but one located on adjacent campuses, with a combined enrollment of about 7,000 students. In addition to Pomona College, the cluster includes Claremont Graduate University (established 1925), Scripps College (1926), Claremont McKenna College (1946), Harvey Mudd College (1955) and Pitzer College (1963). The seventh member of the consortium, the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences (1997), is located nearby. The seven institutions jointly support central facilities, including libraries; share a common academic calendar; open their courses to one another’s students; and cooperate in sponsoring special programs. This allows students to enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small, residential college while still having access to the resources of a larger university.
Pomona’s 140-acre campus has 60 buildings, including 12 residence halls housing nearly all students in attendance.
The PAMLA conference will use three academic buildings for its panels: Mason Hall, Crookshank Hall, and Carnegie Hall (all just steps from each other), in addition to Frank Dining Hall for the two luncheons, and the Smith Campus Center’s Meeting Room 208 for the Forum and Doms Lounge for the Friday night cash bar.
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Registration
Registration will be held in Mason Hall on Friday, November 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Advance registration for the conference is $40 for regular PAMLA members and $25 for emeriti faculty and students, if paid by October 1. On-site registration and registration paid after October 1 will be $50 for regular members and $30 for emeriti faculty and students. The mail-in registration form can be found on the website.
Transportation to Claremont
The closest airport is Ontario, CA. It is served by many commercial airlines. Claremont is about 10 miles west of the airport, a 15-20 minute ride. This being Southern California, renting a car might provide the easiest mode of transportation. Only two of the hotels are truly within walking distance (for details see the list of hotels, below). For those not renting a car, the cab fare is ca. $20. There usually is enough street parking available in the block around the conference venue.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the following hotels at special rates for PAMLA members. Please identify yourself as an attendant of the PAMLA conference in order to receive your reservation at the rates listed below. Cut off date for conference rates at all hotels are listed.
555 West Foothill Blvd.
Claremont, California, 91711
Tel: 1-909-626 2411 Fax: 1-909-624 0756
Rate: $109. Book by October 6.
Location/Directions (a pleasant, ca. 10-block walk from campus)
Further transportation info on the hotel website. Highly recommended. The only one of our hotels where you can survive without car or taxi.
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222 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, California, 91764-4431
Tel: 1-909-937-0900 Fax: 1-909-937-1999
Rate: $109. Book by October 14.
Location/Directions three minutes from Ontario International Airport; adjacent to the Ontario Convention Center. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the airport. Highly recommended.
601 West McKinley Avenue
Pomona, California 91768
601 West McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: (866)-716-8130
Fax: (909) 622-3357
Rate: $119. Book by October 13.
Location/Directions (ca. 4 miles from campus)
A large hotel with all the amenities in a very pleasant location. Highly recommended.
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CASA425
425 West First Street
Claremont, ca 91711
Tel 1 909 624 casa
Fax 1 909 626 0495
Email: info@casa425.com
Rate: $140 on Thursday, higher weekend rate. Book as soon as possible
Location/Directions. Just a couple of blocks form campus in the charming Claremont Village. A brand new, , stylish boutique hotel for those who want a little something extra out of this PAMLA conference.
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840 South Indian Hill Blvd.
Claremont, CA
(909) 621-4831
Rate: $79. Book by October 27.
Location/Directions (ca. 1 mile from campus)
A basic motel, conveniently located on the 10 Freeway coming from the airport at Indian Hill.
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721 South Indian Hill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-2431 or 626-2432
email: hojo-1429@yahoo.com
Rate: $72 (double), $62 (single). Book early.
Location/Directions (ca. 1 miles from campus)
A basic motel, conveniently located on the 10 Freeway coming from the airport at Indian Hill.
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Breakfast
On Campus:
Sagehen Café in the Smith Campus Center
Good places in the Village (all within a few blocks):
Some Crust Bakery
119 Yale Ave
42nd Street Bagel Cafe
225 Yale Ave
Le Pain Quotidien
175 N Indian Hill Blvd
Starbucks
203 Yale Ave
Last Drop Café
119 Harvard Ave
Local events and attractions: all within walking distance
Turrell Skyspace
Pomona College Museum of Art
Claremont Museum of Art
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Laemmle Theatre
47 Things Every Sagehen Should Do Before Leaving Pomona
Claremont Village Guide