Lodging

NEW: For those looking for less expensive accommodations and are willing to put up with spartan furnishings and collegiate neighbors, a limited number of dormitory rooms are available for booking ($40-$50USD per night). All of the dormitory rooms are fully furnished with free wireless access, fans, coffee pots, phones, alarm clocks and linens (bedding and towels). Most have private bathrooms and some have kitchenettes or kitchens. For more information on these accommodations click here. To book a reservation call 503-725-4336 or email shc@pdx.edu

A block of rooms will be reserved under the MBIC conference rate at:
University Place Hotel
310 SW Lincoln Street
Portland, OR 97201
503-221-0140

University Place Hotel is conveniently located on the Portland State University campus [locate the hotel on the interactive campus map] in downtown Portland. It is located seven blocks from the heart of downtown and within fareless square which offers free public transportation throughout the downtown area.

Portland State University

Getting to and from PSU (via Google Maps)

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Getting To And From Portland:

Portland International Airport - PDX

Portland Airport is conveniently located in Northeast Portland. Travellers wishing to go downtown can take lightrail, the "MAX", for a small fee (currently $2.30 each way) and catch a bus (fareless) or walk from downtown to University Place. The MAX is being extended and may be in operation to PSU in August. Please check back here for an update.

Amtrak - Cascades

Union Station is located next to the revitalized Pearl District and has easy transit access to downtown Portland.

Weather

Although the Pacific Northwest has a reputation for dark and rainy weather August can be quite spectacular. Here are the averages for August:

Up-to-date weather information can be found here.