Welcome to MARC 2010 at Penn!
Penn, University of Pennsylvania, website www.upenn.edu provides information for finding and exploring the campus as well as taking full advantage of the history and culture of this unique area. Additional information about Philadelphia can be found at www.philadelphiausa.travel
MARC Pre-Conference Workshop registration comes with a pre-conference lunch on Wednesday.
MARC Full Conference registration comes with a casual, non-alcoholic reception on Wednesday, a morning light continental breakfast and a $10 lunch voucher on Thursday, and a morning light continental breakfast on Friday.
MARC One-Day registration for Thursday comes with a morning light continental breakfast and a $10 voucher for lunch at Harvest Hall.
Dinner Groups: On Wednesday and Thursday night (self-pay) dinner groups will be led to various area restaurants by gracious Penn staff volunteers. Be sure to sign up for a dinner group prior to 3:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday at the MARC hospitality center in order to join a dinner group.
Restaurants: For those who prefer to enjoy the sights and have dinner on their own, visit www.universitycity.org/cityguide/restaurants or www.visitphilly.com/restaurants-dining/
Stores: The Penn Bookstore is located at 36th and Walnut Streets.
For a listing and location of other area stores, visit this website for links and a map of the area.
Coffee, Snacks, and Hearty Appetites: MARC participants who desire or require a more substantial fare than the Thursday and Friday morning light continental breakfast may purchase a breakfast buffet on site (self pay of $6.75) at the Class of 1920 Commons, located near the Harnwell College House, at 38th Street and Locust Walk.
Computers: Computers are available for work and internet access in the computer labs at Harnwell College House (residence hall) and throughout Houston Hall (conference location). Internet access will be arranged for all on-campus lodging residents; details given upon check in.
Telephones: The residence hall, Harnwell College House, does not have phones. For the ease of personal communication, we recommend cell phones. There are a few public use phones available, requiring a calling card.
Visit with Ben: A statue of Ben Franklin, sitting on a bench, is located ½ way between the Harnwell College House (residence hall) and the Houston Hall (conference location) ) at 37th Street and Locust Walk. Bring your camera and enter the MARC 2010 ‘I sat with Ben in Philadelphia’ photo contest. Winners will be determined by the MARC 2010 Conference and Planning Committee; further details on-site at the MARC Hospitality Center.
Dress: MARC Conference is business casual attire. Wear comfortable shoes for walking around on campus and bring an umbrella, just in case. The weather in Philadelphia during late June can be quite warm, with highs around 85-90⁰F and lows around 70⁰F. All of the MARC locations are air conditioned, so plan accordingly.