Here are several updates on a variety of topics. As of Sept. 24, 2009 …

1. What will we wear? We will have a limited quantity of conference t-shirts available for $15 (cash or check) at the registration desk. Shirt sizes are M, L, XL, and XXL. They are a 50/50 blend and have a raised, puff-ink design on front (grey ink on black shirt) representing the presentation titles at the conference. On the back, it says Durham, North Carolina 2009 and features our media sponsor’s logo. Here’s a small-view sample:

2. What will we eat? Our host hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott offer breakfast options for purchase, most of which are about $6 - $10. Friday night’s reception at Bull McCabes Irish Pub offers complimentary appetizers, with a discount on dinner options.  At the conference, we will offer complimentary coffee and tea during our coffee break each morning, with yoghurt, muffins and fruit for purchase.

Saturday’s complimentary lunch will be:

Carolina Pulled Pork, served with Kaiser Rolls
Grilled Eggplant (Vegetarian Entree)
Carolina Slaw
Red Roasted Potato Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes
Collard Greens
Jalapeno Corn Bread
Peach Cobbler
Apple Crisp
Southern Tea
Citrus Punch
Ice Water

Sunday’s complimentary lunch will be:

Herb Baked Chicken
Fried Chicken
Vegetarian Lasagna (Vegetarian Entree)
Tossed Garden Salad, served with dressings
Garden Pasta Salad
Corn on the Cob
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Dinner Rolls
Chocolate Brownies
Luscious Lemon Bars
Premium Fresh Brewed Lime Iced Tea
Sparkling Lemonade
Ice Water

3. Where am I going? Please visit our LOCATION page for a map of NCCU’s campus with our buildings and parking marked, and a Google map for our off-campus sites.

4. When am I going? If you are using our shuttle from the host hotel to the conference site, you can download a PDF file and see more information on our TRANSPORTATION page.

See you soon!