The Western Hornist, College of Fine Arts and Communication

Lodging and Meals

University On-Campus Housing

Registration for University housing and meal plans must be completed by midnight, Thursday, May 21st.

Registration for On-Campus Housing is available via the Registration Form:

If you have registered for On-Campus Housing, you may check in at the Residence Hall upon arrival. The front desk of the Residence Hall will be staffed for late evening Check-In and early morning Checkout.

The Registration Desk for the Symposium will open at 8 am, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in the Western Illinois University Union.

At the end of the Symposium, Housing Check-Out is required before 10 am Monday June 8th.

Thompson Hall

All rooms are equipped with the following: Pillow, pillowcase, blanket, 2 flat sheets, and towel. Guests may bring their own linens and/or an additional blanket, however there is no discount if they bring their own linens.
Internet access is available in each room, however Ethernet cables are not provided. Wireless Internet access is available in the public areas of the residence hall.
Room keys are property of the University and are the responsibility of the guest. Carry your key with you at all times, as your key is needed for the elevator and floor access. Do not prop doors open; this poses a security risk to guests. Report any lost keys to conference staff immediately. Any keys not returned will be assessed a $50 charge.
Vending machines are located in the lobby areas. Please ask an information desk or conference staff member for locations.
Lounges are located on each floor. Feel free to use these areas at any time.
Coin operated washers and dryers are available on the 2nd floor.
All rooms are air-conditioned.
There are two locations on campus to purchase toiletries: The University Bookstore and the Convenience Store located in the University Union. Both locations have limited summer hours.
Rooms are not equipped with alarm clocks, please bring your own.
Excessively dirty rooms will be charged $25 per room.

Additional information about on-campus housing may be obtained at: http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/occ/information/information.asp

Meal Procedures

Higgins Hall

Participants may choose to sign up for any of the On-campus Residence Hall Meal Plans: (outlined on the Registration Form)

Breakfast Plan
(beginning Wednesday, June 3rd)
Lunch Plan
(beginning Tuesday, June 2)
Dinner Plan
(beginning Tuesday, June 2)

With early registration only, it will be possible to purchase Sodexo Meal Cards to use ala Carte at the WIU Union Food Court. (Burger King, Starbucks, etc.)

Tickets to the Symposium Banquet, Sunday, June 7, are not included in the Meal Plan Options and must be purchased separately. The closing date for Banquet Registration is May 1st. Bring your lunch and join us in the LaMoine Room of the University Union for the Luncheon Serenades, June 3-5. Live music will be provided by guest University Horn Ensembles

Residence Hall dining rooms offer a wide variety of menu items including pizza, pasta, grilled or vegetarian entrees, fruit and salad bar, a deli bar and a dessert cart. A variety of alternative dining options are available within walking distance.

Nearby Lodging

BED and BREAKFAST LODGING

Inselhaus Inc - Bed & Breakfast and Private Dining
538 N. Randolph St., Macomb, IL 61455
E-mail: info@inselhausbb.com
Web: http://www.inselhausbb.com
Manager--Dorothee at Phone: 309-833-5400 ask for the University rate.
Plymouth Rock Roost & Antiques
201 W Summer, Plymouth, IL 62367
E-mail: plymouthrock@adams.net
Web: http://www.plymouthil.com/
Manager –Joyce Steiner at Phone: 309-458-6444
The Pineapple Inn
204 West Jefferson Street, Macomb, IL 61455
E-mail: charlene@thepineappleinn.com
Web: http://www.thepineappleinn.com
Call Manager—Charlene at Phone: 309-837-1914
Fax: 309-837-3001

MOTELS

Hampton Hotel (NOW OPEN)
1631 E. Jackson, Macomb, IL 61455
Web: http://www.hamptoninn1.hilton.com
Phone: 309-837-6000 - Ask for Andrea to receive
the rate of $99/night for the Symposium

Holiday Inn Express
1655 E. Jackson, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-836-6700

Rodeway/Comfort Inn
1646 N. Lafayette (US Hwy 67), Macomb, IL 61455
Web: http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/IL312
Call Manager Kristi Bellomy at Phone: 309-837-2220
Will provide the rate of $60/night for the Symposium

Days Inn
1400 N Lafayette (US Hwy 67), Macomb, IL 61455
Web: http://www.daysinn.com/
Phone: 309-833-5511
Econo Lodge
1414 W Jackson (US Hwy 136), Macomb, IL 61455
Web: http://www.econolodge.com/
Phone: 309-833-4521

Super 8 Motel
313 University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-836-8888

CAMPGROUNDS and PARKS

Spring Lake Park & Campground
595 Spring Lake Park Rd.
Macomb IL 61455
Phone: 309-833-2052
Email: parks@macomb.com
Argyle Lake State Park
RR#1
Colchester IL 62326
Phone: 309-776-3422