Venue, Accommodations, and other logistics
Conference Location
University of Kansas, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045
- Kansas Memorial Union, Kansas Room
- Parking: You can park at the Mississippi Street Garage right next to the Union
Recommended Lodging
We have a block of rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn in Lawrence, a short drive from the University. The room rate is a competitive $90/night. There are two ways you can reserve a room:
- Call the hotel directly at 785-841-4994 with the dates you'd like to stay and your group name (Astrophysics Conference) or group rate code (AST)
Use the link below - it has your group rate already loaded. Default dates - checking in Thursday 12/5 and checking out Friday 12/6 - guests can add nights as needed:
The hotel room includes complimentary hot breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness center, and free wifi. This is the #1 rated hotel in Lawrence on TripAdvisor.
Provided meals
Thursday evening: Conference dinner by registration only
Suggested Attire
Dress for comfort. Attire at the meeting is generally between business casual and casual. For example, jeans are usually OK, and there is likely no need for you to wear a tie. You should also bring a coat and comfy shoes as there will be a walk between the conference venue and the conference dinner and public talk.
Transportation to campus
Bus: Lawrence Bus Route 36 provides service between the hotel and the university campus
By foot: It is a 45 minute walk to the Kansas Union
By Car: It is possible drive to campus and park at the Kansas Union. We will try to organize parking passes for the lot next to the union.
Campus Map
A link to the campus map is here.
