Travel info and Lodging

Lodging

Hyatt Place Hotel at Wichita State University

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Place Wichita State University hotel, which is about a 15-20 minute walk from/to the conference site.

To get the special rate of $169 per night (not including fees and taxes), please use the following link to make your reservation by March 25, 2025.

Special Rate Hotel Link

Getting to WSU

By Car

Wichita State University is conveniently located in Wichita, Kansas, easily accessible by major highways. For those coming from out of town, Interstate 135 is the primary route, connecting the university to nearby cities such as Topeka and Kansas City to the north, and cities such as Oklahoma City to the south. Once you arrive in Wichita, follow signs to the university campus, which is situated near the intersection of 21st Street North and Hillside Street.

By Plane

The most closest airport is the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), which is about a 20-minute drive from campus.

Uber/Lyft is accessible in this area (the typical cost from ICT to campus is about $30, but be prepared to pay over $100 if arriving after midnight).
There is also a rental car center across the street from the airport.

Parking and Maps

Conference Venue

All talks will take place in Jabara Hall Rooms 127 and 128, which you can locate on the campus map.

Parking

Closest parking lots are lot 13, lot 15, and lot 6.

WSU Visitor Parking Information

Note: During the parking enforcement period (7 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays when classes are in session), visitors may park without a permit for 3 calendar days during each semester in the lots that are marked with prominent “V” signage.

Restaurants

On campus options

$ Chick-fil-A in Rhatigan Student Center (a 3-minute walk, open 11 am - 2 pm on Saturdays)

$ Starbucks in Rhatigan Student Center (a 3-minute walk, open 9 am - 4 pm on Saturdays)

$ Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in Rhatigan Student Center (a 3-minute walk, open 11 am - 10 pm on Saturdays)

$ Shocker Dining Hall (a 3-minute walk, buffet style, open 10 am - 1:30 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm on weekends)

$ Fairmount Coffee Company (a 10-minute walk, coffee and sandwiches, open on Saturday 8 am - 5 pm on Saturdays)

Near the Hyatt Place WSU hotel

$ Starbucks at 4415 E 21st St N

$$ Fuzzy's Taco Shop at 4521 E 21st St N Suite 107

$$ Jersey Mike's Subs at 4521 E 21st St N Suite 101

$$ Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen at 4510 E 19th St N Suite 108

$$ Social Tap Drinkery-Wichita State at 4510 E 19th St N Suite 101

$$ Two Hands Corn Dogs at 4510 E 19th St N Suite 106

In the city

$$ Bella Luna Cafe (Mediterranean & American, 2132 N Rock Rd $107, located in Bradley Fair Shopping Center)

$$ Bite Me BBQ (Barbecue, 132 St Francis)

$$ Jason's Deli (Sandwiches & Salads, 1821 N Rock Ste 108)

$$ N & J Cafe & Bakery (Middle Eastern, 5600 E Lincoln St, closed on Sundays)

$$ Oh Yeah Chinese Bistro (Chinese, 3101 N Rock Rd)

$$ Pig In Pig Out (Barbecue, 1003 E 13th St N)

$$ Sabor Latin Bar & Grille (Latin American Bar & Grill, 309 N Mead St)

$$ Station 8 BBQ (Barbecue, 1100 E 3rd St N)

$$ Tanya's Soup Kitchen (Soup, Salads, and Sandwiches, 1725 E Douglas Ave #105)

$$ Tianluo Bistro (spicy Chinese, 11309 E Kellogg Dr Suite 200)

$$ Tuptim Thai (2121 N Rock Rd #300)

$$$ Bonefish Grill (Seafood, 10250 E 13th St N)

$$$ Chesters Chophouse & Wine Bar (Steakhouse,1550 N Webb Rd)

$$$ Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Steakhouse, 10096 E 13th N)

$$$ Georges French Bistro (4618 E Central Ave #50)

$$$ Newport Grill (Seafood & Steaks, 1900 N Rock Rd, located in Bradley Fair Shopping Center)

$$$ Redrock Canyon Grill (1844 N Rock Rd, located in Bradley Fair Shopping Center)

$$$ YaYa's Euro Bistro (8115 E 21st St N, located in Bradley Fair Shopping Center)

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