Iowa State University, Ames, IA
March 3-4, 2005

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  Registration Information
  If you are interested in attending Career Days 2005, please download the registration form and return by e-mail or mail to: Career Services, 297 Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50010; or mhutches@iastate.edu.
  Visiting Iowa State University and the College of Design

Ames, Iowa, the home of Iowa State University, is located 35 miles north of Des Moines, 380 miles west of Chicago, 225 miles south of the Twin Cities, and 160 miles east of Omaha.

Traveling by car to the College of Design
Most visitors to ISU and Ames arrive via Interstate 35.

  • From I 35, take the exit labeled Iowa State University/Highway 30.
  • Drive west on Highway 30 to the third Ames exit labeled Elwood Drive/ISU.
  • From there, proceed north on Elwood Drive past the following landmarks on your left: Reiman Gardens, Jack Trice Stadium and the Iowa State Center.
  • At Lincoln Way, turn left or west and follow through the campus town area past the intersection of Welsh and Lincoln Way.
  • Turn right at Sheldon Avenue and proceed north to the College of Design.
  • You will easily identify the Architecture of the building by the glass, arched roofline.

Traveling by plane to Ames

  • If you travel by plane, you will probably fly into the Des Moines International Airport
  • , which is served by several commercial airlines including American, Northwest, TWA, and United.
  • Private planes may fly into the Ames Municipal Airport.
  • Car rental and taxi service are available at either airport.
  Parking Information
When you arrive at the College of Design, you will need to park in temporary parking spaces near the design building while you unload your display materials.  Students will be available to assist you.  Proceed into the design building to the Registration Table to pick up your parking permit and your registration packet. You will then need to move your vehicle to one of several designated parking areas and walk back to the College of Design. A map will be included in your confirmation packet. The walk could be from 5-10 minutes so bring your walking shoes.
  Lodging
When reserving a room, request the corporate or Iowa State rate
For additional listings, visit the Ames Conventions and Visitors Bureau website for lodging information.
 

The Hotel at Gateway Center------------$89
(515) 292-8600
(800) 367-2637
US 30 and Elwood Drive, Exit 146
www.TheHotelAtGatewayCenter.com

ISU Memorial Union ------------------------$62-$72
(515) 292-1111
On campus at Lincolnway and Lynn Avenue
www.mu.iastate.edu

Baymont Inn----------------------------------$65-$80
(515) 296-2500
Highway 30 and Elwood Drive
2500 Elwood Drive

Heartland Inn---------------------------------$66
(515) 233-6060
I-35 & US 30.

  Restaurants
Visit the Ames Conventions and Visitors Bureau website for restaurant information.
Ames Conventions and Visitors Bureau

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