The Society of Nematologists

50th Annual Meeting - 2011

Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, Oregon

“Site of the First SON Meeting”

July 17-21, 2011

Oregon State University

Oregon State University, established in 1858, is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley in Corvallis, Oregon. OSU is one of only six universities in the country to be a land, sea and space grant University and is one of only four universities in the Pacific Northwest to be designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University.

Getting to Corvallis

Eugene Regional Airport is served by: 60 minutes from Corvallis

-Alaska Airlines -Northwest Airlines-American West Airlines -SkyWest

Airlines-Delta Air Lines -United

Portland International Airport is served by90 minutes from Corvallis

-Alaska Airlines -Delta Air Lines-America West Airlines -Northwest Airlines-American Airlines -Southwest

Airlines-Continental Airlines -United and

United Express

Getting to Corvallis

Shuttles and Rental Cars

From Portland to Corvallis:• Raz Transportation with Deluxe Motorcoaches that provide

comfortable service for 40 to 57 passengers (special transportation can be arranged for SON 2011 attendees)

• HUT Shuttle: runs every 90 minutes from PDX to Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis

From Eugene to Corvallis: • Omni Shuttle operates on demand

Where to stay in CorvallisThe Hilton Garden Inn

Headquarter Hotel

Located on campus across from OSU’s Conference Facilities with 156 rooms.Amenities include: high-speed internet access in every guest room, secure

remoteprinting in the 24-hour business center, fitness center, pool and hot tub.

Residence Halls on the OSU CampusChoose from Suite-Style or Quad-Style Residence Halls.

There are also a number of Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts in Corvallis.

Meeting FacilitiesThe SON scientific program will be held in the

conference facilities on the campus of Oregon State University. These state-of-the-art conference

facilities feature meeting and banquet space, as well as a local art gallery. All symposia and scientific

workshops will be centrally located in the conference facilities.

Map of Campus

LaSells Stewart Center &

CH2M HILL Alumni Center

Memorial Union

Quad– Grassy area for

Banquet…under tents if

rainingResidence Halls

The Hilton Garden Inn

(Headquarter Hotel)

Gill Coliseum

Map of Campus

Dixon Rec CenterPool, Hot tub, bike rentals,

workout facility

Monroe Avenue

Restaurants, Bars, Coffee

Shops

Weather ConditionsJuly average high temperature is 80 degrees.

Average low temperature is 55 degrees.

Expect sunshine with a chance of rain.

Dining

• Hawaiian• Mongolian• Lebanese• Japanese• American• Chinese• Mexican• Indian

Corvallis offers a wide variety of unique local restaurants to satisfy your individual tastes

Shuttle service will be available to the downtown area each evening.

Daytime Activities

Marysville Golf Club• 9-hole course located

on the banks of the Mary’s River

Trysting Tree Golf Club• 18-hole championship

golf course with driving range located in Corvallis

Golf Courses and Driving Rangesin Corvallis

Daytime Activities

Aquatic center • Lap pool with 8 lanes, 25 yards• 14 foot deep dive well• 16 person hot tub• Sun deck

Rock Climbing • 42 foot height• Multi-piches, bouldering cave,

hangboards and overhangs

Other features include cardio rooms, weight room and indoor track

Dixon Recreation Centeron the OSU Campus

Daytime ActivitiesTake time to discover the Corvallis wineries, as well as

those of the Willamette Valley.

• Tyee Wine Cellars – Corvallis

• Harris Bridge Vineyards – Philomath – 10 minutes from Corvallis

• Springhill Cellars – Albany – 20 minutes from Corvallis

• Airlie Winery – Monmouth – 30 minutes from Corvallis

• Willamette Valley Vineyards – Turner – 45 minutes from Corvallis

Mary’s Peak20 minutes from Corvallis

The highest peak in the Coast Range Mountains offers a panoramic view from the summit and the coast's only

alpine meadow.

Parks and Hiking TrailsWith over 50 parks and hundreds of miles of running and

bicycle paths,Corvallis is an outdoor lover's paradise.

Daytime Activities

Around the AreaThe Oregon Coast has many different attractions…

Explore the beauty at the beach.

Oregon Coast Aquarium – Newport – 60 minutes from Corvallis

Tide Pools – Lincoln City – 90 minutes from Corvallis

Sea Lion Caves – Florence – 2 hours from Corvallis

Around the Area

An attractive, mellow waterfall with a picnic area with hiking trails nearby.

Alsea Falls45 minutes from Corvallis

Around the Area

Nestled in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains lies a temperate rain forest. While thousands visit the park every year, it is large enough for you to find quiet places to

sit and watch for birds.

Silver Creek Falls2 hours from Corvallis

Make Plans to Attend!The city of Corvallis is excited to host the

50th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists.

July 17-21, 2011