North American Society for the Study of Romanticism Romanticism and the Physical Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe AZ September 14 -17, 2000

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General Tempe Information:

In the evenings many of the conference participants may wish to take in Mill Avenue, a nightlife area located adjacent to the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and the ASU campus. The weather in Tempe in September is warm -- expect sunshine with daytime highs around 100°F and evening temperatures around 75°F. There are many recreational activities in the Phoenix metro area if you wish to extend your stay. Arizona is known for its championship golf courses, many of which offer a reduced rate during the summer. ASU's own championship course, Karsten, was designed by Pete Dye and it combines the look and feel of a links and stadium course. Just 4 miles from ASU is the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens. The zoo features 1,300 animals while the gardens contain over 10,000 plants. There are plenty of trails for hiking or mountain biking (if you need a guide book let me know) around the Phoenix area.

Transportation:

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves the Phoenix metro area and is located only minutes away from Tempe. The airport is served by 17 major airlines and three commuter airlines (click here for a list).

If you will be renting a car, click April 1, 2005agencies that have car rental counters in the baggage claim area of all terminals at Sky Harbor. Note: the Tempe Mission Palms provides a free shuttle service to and from Sky Harbor.

For those conference guests staying away from the main conference hotel, Tempe offers a free local area shuttle service called the Flash (weekdays) and Flash lite (weekends). This service runs every 10-15 minutes.

Accommodations:

Accommodations for conference guests can be arranged through the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel. This newly remodeled resort hotel captures the southwest's distinctive style of casual sophistication. Guests will also appreciate the hotel's free round-trip shuttle service between the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. The Mission Palms is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and clubs.

Note: The Tempe Mission Palms is fully booked. We have arranged for more rooms at these hotels:

The Twin Palms Hotel - The conference rate is $59. To make reservations, please call (480) 967-9431 and mention "North American Society for the Study of Romanticism." The Twin Palms also has a free round-trip shuttle between the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

The Courtyard by Marriott - The conference rate for this hotel is $56. To make reservations call (480) 966-2800 and say that you are a participant in an ASU conference and would like the ASU rate.

Conference and Hotel Fees:

The registration fee for NASSR 2000 is $70 (US dollars) before July 31, $80 thereafter.
The graduate student rate is $40 (US dollars).
**note: all presenters must be NASSR members by the time of the conference.

The conference rate at the Tempe Mission Palms is $129 (US dollars) for single or double occupancy. This price includes round-trip airport shuttle service, continental breakfast and afternoon coffee and tea. Additional accommodation information about registration can be found here. Advanced registration can be made by calling the hotel at (800) 547-8705 and mentioning "Romanticism Conference."

Important Information for Graduate Students:

There will be a first- and second-place prize for the best papers written by graduate students attending this year's conference. The first-place paper will receive a $250 check, and the runner-up will receive a $100 check. If you are a graduate student reading a paper at this year's conference, the conference organizers encourage you to submit the completed essay (no later than Friday, August 18th) to Professor Jerrold Hogle, Department of English, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721 for consideration.

There will be a limited number GSEA homestay volunteers who will provide rooms for graduate students. Contact Bruce Matsunaga for more information or to request lodging.

Special Events:

In keeping with the spirit of the conference theme, Romanticism and the Physical, guided hikes in South Mountain City Park will provide a challenging diversion for hikers of all levels. Click here for complete details.

Links:

Check out what's happening on Mill Avenue right now!

View a map of Tempe.

Arizona Central's Restaurant Guide.

An essay on "Cheap things to do in The East Valley"