Tuesday
afternoon, October 16, will be free time to explore the local area.
We have three pre-arranged tours for you to select from or you may opt
to go out on your own.
Tour
of EPA/NIEHS campuses
- $10/person [Limit: 50 people]
For
more information on these campuses, please check the web links: http://www.epa.gov/rtp/
and http://www.niehs.nih.gov/
Tour
of Duke University - $10/person
[Limit: 50 people]
For
more information on what to see and do on Duke University’s campus,
check the web link: http://www.duke.edu/
Tour
of historic downtown Durham
- $3/person
[Limit: 50 people]
Two guided walking
tours are available:
(1) Durham’s Tobacco Heritage – a walking tour
that delves into the industry that literally put Durham on the map.
Stories of tobacco warehouse workers, farmers, musicians, and others
bring this history to life. Approximately 2 hours in length.
(2) Durham’s Civil Rights Legacy – a walking
tour that examines the times, the people, and the businesses that
gave a unique flavor to the Durham protest movement. Approximately
1.5 hours in length. For more information on the downtown Durham tours,
check the web link: http://www.preservationdurham.org/.
Each
tour will depart from the Durham Marriott. Please check the associated
web links for more information. Space is limited, so sign up early to
ensure your selection. As tour information becomes available, it will
be posted on the ISEA 2007 meeting website. Check back often!
Informal arranged activity on Tuesday afternoon
Join Michael Jayjock and Charles Rodes for an afternoon of golf at the
Duke golf course. Contact
Michael to sign up. More information about the Duke golf course
can be found at the course
web site.
- beautiful setting, a
Robert Trent Jones design
- recently underwent a
massive upgrade with private endowment funding for each hole
- after the upgrade the
course was selected to host the mens NCAA golf championship
- delightful but
challenging, especially at the discounted rate!
More information about this Tuesday
golf afternoon activity
will be available at the registration table.
Check
the registration table for information on other activities!
On your own activities on Tuesday afternoon
The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area has a wide variety of activities
that may interest you. Shopping, sightseeing, hiking, museums, visiting
the local universities, and the State Fair are just a few of the many
activities that you may enjoy while in the Research Triangle Park area.
Please check with the Durham Chamber of Commerce representative at the
conference or use the links on the meeting website (under Visitor
Information).
Duke Gardens Reception on Tuesday evening – Grand Social Event
$45/person
($25/student)
[Limit: 200 people]
Join
us for great food and friendship at the beautiful Duke Gardens on the
Duke University campus. Ground transportation will depart from the Durham
Marriott at approximately 6:15 pm and whisk you away to the Gardens,
returning you to the Durham Marriott at approximately 9:45 pm. While
at the Duke Gardens, tour the grounds, eat great food, and enjoy good
entertainment with your colleagues. More information can be found at
the Duke Gardens web
site.
As
details become finalized, they will be posted here. Check back often!
