2016

Florida Conference of Historians

 

56th Annual Meeting

February 18-20

 

Student Union

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

 

 

 

 

Sponsored by the University of Central Florida and

Alpha Gamma Chi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta

 


                                                           

Local Arrangements Chair

Patricia Farless

University of Central Florida

 

Program Co-Chairs

Patricia Farless

University of Central Florida

 

Jesse Hingson

Jacksonville University

 

 

Officers of the

Florida Conference of Historians, 2016-2017

 

President                     Patricia Farless

University of Central Florida

 

President-Elect            Thomas Donaldson

Florida SouthWestern State College

 

Treasurer                    Jesse Hingson

Jacksonville University

 

Secretary                     David Proctor

Tallahassee Community College

 

 

FCH Annals:

The Journal of the Florida Conference of Historians

Senior Editor

Michael S. Cole

Florida Gulf Coast University


 

General Information

 

Air Travel to Orlando

If traveling to the meeting by air, the Local Arrangements Chair recommends flying into either Sanford-Orlando International Airport (website: http://www.orlandosanfordairport.com/) or the Orlando International Airport (website: http://www.orlandoairports.net/).  Both airports offer car rental and taxi services. 

 

Driving Directions to the University of Central Florida

From Orlando International Airport:

Go east on 528 to 417 north. Take 417 North to University Blvd. Exit east onto University Blvd. Continue east on University Blvd. for two miles, and it will take you to the main UCF entrance. 

 

From The North:

Option 1: Take the Florida Turnpike South to 408 east. Take 408 east to 417 North toward Sanford. Exit off of 417 to University Blvd. East. Take University Blvd 2 to the main UCF entrance. 

Option 2: Take I-95 South to SR 50 West. Take SR 50 to Alafaya Trail. Make a right hand turn on Alafaya Trail. Continue on Alafaya Trail to University Blvd. Make a right turn on University Blvd. and you are on campus

 

From The South and Melbourne Area:

Option 1: Take the Florida Turnpike north and exit onto I-4 East. Continue until you reach 408 east. Take 408 east to 417 North toward Sanford. Exit off of 417 to University Blvd East. Continue on University Blvd. for 2 miles and it will take you to the main UCF entrance. 

Option 2: Take I-95 north to 520 West. Continue West and the road will merge with SR 50. Take SR 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Make a right turn on Alafaya Trail. Continue for 2 miles to University Blvd. Make a right turn on University Blvd. and you will be on campus. 

 

From The East, Titusville, and Daytona:

Option 1: Take Highway 50 West to Alafaya Trail. Turn right on Alafaya Trail, go north for two miles. Turn right onto University Blvd. and you are on campus.

Option 2: Take I-4 West to 417 South. Exit off of 417 at University Blvd. East. Continue on University Blvd East and it will take you to the main UCF entrance. 

 

From The Tampa Area:

Take I-4 east to 408 east toward Titusville. Take 408 to 417 North toward Sanford. Exit off of 417 at University Blvd. East. Take University Blvd 2 to the main UCF entrance.

Directions to and Parking for Burnett Honors College after Arriving at UCF 

 

Parking at UCF

UCF’s History Department is providing parking permits for free to all participants who would like to park on campus on Friday and Saturday.  Please contact Jesse Hingson (jhingso@ju.edu) if you would like a parking pass and indicate which day(s) (Friday or Saturday or both).  Daily permits are valid only in the GREEN spaces of the “D” garage.  When you enter the campus on University Blvd (the main entrance), take a right onto Gemini Blvd.  Continue until you arrive at the “D” garage, located on the left.  If you park elsewhere on campus without a visitor’s parking pass, you may get ticketed.

 

Campus Map (also see page 5) and Parking Guide

http://parking.ucf.edu

http://cdn.ucf.edu/map/printable/UCF-Campus-Map-2014.pdf

 

Lodging: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando East—UCF Area

Lodging will be available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando East-UCF Area for the conference rate.  The street address for the hotel is: 12125 High Tech Avenue; Orlando, Florida 32817.  For more information on transportation and directions to the hotel, please go to:

 

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-orlando-east-ucf-area-ORLOEDT/maps-directions/index.html

 

Except for the welcome reception and plenary session at the hotel on Thursday evening, all conference activities will take place on the main campus of the University of Central Florida across the street from the conference hotel.  You may pick up your badge, program, and a copy of the FCH Annals at the Thursday evening welcome reception.

Shuttle Service between the DoubleTree Hotel and UCF Campus

The FCH will sponsor free shuttle service on the “FCH Shuttle” to and from UCF campus.  On both Friday and Saturday morning, there will be one shuttle trip that will pick up directly in front of the hotel lobby and drop off next to the UCF Student Union.  There will be another shuttle on Friday and Saturday evening that will pick up next to the Student Union and drop off at the hotel.  Please note the times for shuttle service in the program. 

 

Throughout the day, UCF provides free shuttle service every 10-15 minutes.  The shuttle stop is located at the “Plaza on University” (five minute walk).  Stepping out in front of the hotel lobby, you will see a tan and orange resident hall building.  You will take the sidewalk (along Strategy Boulevard) that leads around the building to the shuttle stop that stops directly in front of the residence hall (you will see a McDonald’s in the plaza).  The shuttle is labeled “UCF Shuttle”.  Please don’t confuse the shuttle with the Lynx bus system, which has a stop located on Alafaya Trail.

 

UCF Student Union

All conference activity on Friday and Saturday will take place at the Student Union on UCF’s main campus.  You may pick up your badge, program, and a copy of the FCH Annals at the registration table.  On Friday, conference activity will take place on the second floor.  On Saturday, conference activity will take place on the main floor.  Please consult the program for the exact location of panels, plenary sessions, and special events. 

 

·         Restaurant Options Available in the UCF Student Union

o   Asian Chao

o   Corner Cafe

o   Greens Salad Bar

o   Huey Magoo's Express

o   Joffrey's Coffee

o   Qdoba Mexican Grill

o   Smoothie King

o   Subway

o   Wackadoo’s Grub and Brew

 


UCF Campus Map

(STUN=Student Union; PGD=Parking Garage “D”; LIB=Hitt Library)