All conference events will occur in the Richard M. DeVos Center, located at 401 West Fulton, on the Pew Campus of GVSU in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

Driving directions to the Pew Campus

Classes will not be in session during the conference.  Visitors may park in any student parking lots; the Mt. Vernon lot is conveniently located near the DeVos Center.  Faculty parking lots require a GVSU faculty/staff permit. 

From the North on US-131 Southbound - Exit at Pearl St. (#85B). Proceed straight through the next two traffic lights, and the entrance to the Mt. Vernon lot is on the left.

From the South on US-131 Northbound - Exit at Pearl St. (#85B). Turn left onto Pearl St. and proceed 1 block west, under U.S. 131.  Turn left onto Mt. Vernon Ave. and go south, through the next traffic light, and the entrance to the Mt. Vernon lot is on the left. 

From the West on I-196 Eastbound - Exit at Lake Michigan Dr. (#75). Turn right onto Lake Michigan Dr. and stay in the right lane.  The two lanes separate; the right lane curves to the right and becomes Fulton St.  Proceed east on Fulton St. approximately 1 mile to Mt. Vernon Ave, just before Fulton St. goes under the freeway.  Turn right onto Mt. Vernon Ave. and the entrance to the Mt. Vernon lot is on the left.

From the East on I-196 Westbound - Exit at Ottawa Ave. (#77C). Proceed through the light and continue south on Ottawa Ave. to Fulton St. Turn right onto Fulton St. and proceed west over the Grand River to Mt. Vernon Ave.  Turn left onto Mt. Vernon Ave. the entrance to the Mt. Vernon lot is on the left.

A map of the downtown campus and the surrounding region is available here: Pew Campus of GVSU

Hotel Accommodations

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at two hotels near the Pew campus. Please mention the Michigan MAA conference when making your reservation to get the discounted rates.  Follow either link to learn more about the hotels.

Days Inn                                                             

310 Pearl Street NW/I-196                                         
US 131 & Pearl Street                                                
Grand Rapids, MI 49504                                             
Phone: 616-235-7611                                                 

Rate: $89 per night                                                      

Make reservations by April 10                         

Courtyard by Marriott

11 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: 616-242-6000
Reservations: 1-800-321-2211

Rate: $109 per night

Make reservations by April 1

Meals

Friday and Saturday luncheons will take place in the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall outside of the Loosemore Auditorium in the DeVos Center.  Friday’s lunch (classic deli buffet) includes sliced oven roasted turkey breast, smoked ham, herbed roast beef, sliced Swiss and cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, breads, baguettes, croissants, pasta salad, potato chips, fresh fruit salad and beverages.  Saturday’s lunch (gourmet sandwich buffet) includes grilled chicken Caesar wraps with romaine lettuce, parmesan and tomato, roast beef, Boursin and tomatoes on a baguette, classic turkey club on wheat with bacon, cheddar, lettuce tomato and mayonnaise on wheat bread, fresh fruit salad, marinated vegetable salad, homemade potato chips, pretzels and beverages.

Friday’s banquet will also take place in the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall. The menu options are (vegetarian) eggplant parmesan - penne pasta, served with grilled seasonal vegetable and roasted roma pasta; (chicken) orange glazed chicken, served with couscous, seasonal vegetables, house salad, fresh rolls, and butter; and (fish) salmon grilled with a soy ginger glaze, served with seasonal vegetable, basmati rice pilaf, house salad, fresh rolls, and butter. All meals come with coffee, iced tea and water. There will also be a cash bar.

The Saturday morning breakfast, organized by the AWM, is open to all and will be served in the Pearl Street Grill starting at 7:00 am in the Days Inn Hotel, located one block from the conference location.  Please RSVP to Ruth Favro at favro@ltu.edu.

Meal reservations can be made using the online conference registration form at the link at above left.

Online registration is preferred.  Meal reservations must be received by 5 pm on Friday, April 25.

If you wish to print and mail a paper registration form, one was included in the mailing of the advance program distributed to section members with the annual Spring Michigan MAA newsletter.