CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Tentative)

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Thursday, February 21, 2008
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Registration	Trinity Pre Function
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm	Rules/Procedures Workshop	Trinity A & B
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Opening Ceremony	University Ballroom
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm	COMMITTEE SESSION I	Assigned Rooms
Friday, February 22, 2008
9:00 am - 12:00 pm	Duke Tours	Duke University
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm	COMMITTEE SESSION II	Assigned Rooms
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Break
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	COMMITTEE SESSION III
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	Dinner Break
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm	COMMITTEE SESSION IV	Assigned Rooms
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:00 am - 11:30 pm	COMMITTEE SESSION V	Assigned Rooms
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	DUMUNC Lunch Banquet	University Ballroom
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm	COMMITTEE SESSION VI	Assigned Rooms
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Delegate Dance and Social	University Ballroom
Sunday, February 24, 2008
9:00 am - 11:00 am	COMMITTEE SESSION VII	Assigned Rooms
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Closing Ceremony	University Ballroom

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TRANSPORTATION

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Airfare

The Raleigh/Durham International Airport (RDU), only twenty minutes from Duke University, services the following airlines:

• AirTran
• America West Airlines
• Continental Airlines
• Delta
• jetBlue Airways
• Northwest Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• US Airways
• Air Canada
• American Airlines
• United

Driving Information

These directions will guide you to the location of our conference, the Durham Hilton Hotel.

Raleigh-Durham Int’l Airport:
Take Interstate 40 west to exit 279-B. Take Durham Freeway (147 North) to exit 16-A for US 15 and 501 bypass north. Take exit 108-D for Hillsborough Road then make a left at the light. Hotel is on the right one mile ahead. Transportation costs from the airport:

• Bus service: USD 25.00
• Limousine: USD 55.00
• Taxi: USD 27.00

Visit www.rdu.com for more information on transporation from RDU.

From I-85 North (from Atlanta/Charlotte):
Take exit 173 (Cole Mill Rd). Turn right at light onto Cole Mill Rd. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Hillsborough Rd. The Hilton Durham near Duke University is a half mile ahead on the right.

From I-85 South (from Washington DC/Richmond):
Take exit 173 (Cole Mill Rd). Turn left onto Cole Mill Rd. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Hillsborough Rd. The Hilton Durham near Duke University is a half mile ahead on the right.

From 15-501 North (from Chapel Hill):
Take exit 108D (Hillsborough Rd.) At the top of the ramp turn left onto Hillsborough Rd. The Hilton Durham near Duke University is one mile ahead on the right.

From 15-501 South:
Take exit 108D (Hillsborough Rd.) At the top of the ramp turn right onto Hillsborough Rd. The Hilton Durham near Duke University is one mile ahead on the right.

From I-40 West (RDU Airport/Wilmington):
I-40 West to exit 279-B (Highway 147/Durham Freeway). Remain on Durham Freeway for approximately 11 miles. Take esit 16-A. At the end othe ramp remain in the right lane and take exit 108-D. At top of ramp, turn left. The Hilton Durham near Duke University is one mile ahead on the right.

From I-40 East (from Winston-Salem/Greensboro):
From I-40 East to I-85 North. Take Exit 173 (Cole Mill Rd.) Turn right onto Cole Mill Rd. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Hillsborough Rd. The Hilton Durham near Duke University is a half mile ahead on the right.

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LODGING

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The Duke University Model United Nations Conference will take place February 21-24, 2008 at the Durham Hilton Hotel. Please note that the conference will NOT be held at the Millennium Hotel this year. The contact information for the Hilton is listed below:

Hilton Durham near Duke University
3800 Hillsborough Road
Durham, NC 27705

Please contact Traci Kessler at 919-564-2904 or at Traci.Kessler@ihrco.com in order to book reservations for the Hilton.

Hotel space at the Durham Hilton Hotel operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two hundred twenty-five rooms have been reserved by DUMUNC at a rate of $104.00 per night. When making reservations please notify the hotel that your school will be attending the DUMUNC. The staff of DUMUNC
recommends that you stay within the hotel, as crisis committees are likely to be held outside of regularly scheduled committee meetings and we do not provide transportation from other hotels. The staff of DUMUNC is not responsible for making hotel reservations for school groups. Please direct all questions and reservation requests to the staff of the Hilton at the aforementioned phone
and fax numbers.*

Check-In Time is 3:00PM and Check-Out Time is 12:00PM.

Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes. If your school is tax-exempt, you must present all documentation required by the hotel and pay in the manner specified by the hotel.

Rooming List

Schools must submit a room list to the hotel by 02/15/2008. This list must indicate the name and “share-with” of each guest, the types of sleeping rooms desired (single, double), and the arrival and departure dates for each guest.

*The conference fees and hotel fees are to be paid separately. Please reference the other forms included for directions on how to send conference fee payments. Direct all lodging requests directly through the Hilton Hotel.

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DUKE UNIVERSITY

Spanning almost 9,000 acres of campus, and nearly as many acres of tranquil forests, Duke University is more than just a home to one of the premier academic institutions in the nation; Duke is truly deserving of its fond moniker, “the Gothic Wonderland”. With the recent completion of major five year strategic plan “Building on Excellence,” Duke’s campus is more stunning and visitor friendly than ever with the addition of a new library, the Nasher art museum, and the always lively new student plaza. We at Duke are very excited to share this campus with you and we sincerely hope that you will seize the opportunity to explore all that Duke has to offer. For your convenience, we have included below brief descriptions of some hotspots worthy of visiting:

The Duke Chapel

You literally cannot miss the Chapel. Located at the heart of West Campus, the Duke Chapel exemplifies the beauty of Duke’s gothic architecture. More than a place of worship, the students here also look to the Chapel as a place of solitude and reflection. One must not be of a certain faith to appreciate the regular tolling of the bells, the beauty of the soaring arches, and the mesmerizing stained glass artwork. Please do not hesitate to step inside and admire this historic Duke landmark.

The Bryan Center

The Bryan Center is the central hub of all Duke activity. This student center houses every fathomable convenience, including a post office, three different eateries, and the Duke Store (an essential for any true Blue Devil fan). We encourage you to take the time to soak up some of the campus energy that is so vibrant here – taste the Armadillo Grill for yourself, and consider browsing the main store for some souvenirs to bring home!

Cameron Indoor Stadium

Cameron stadium is another major draw on West Campus, and it is not at all hard to see why! Sports Illustrated has ranked it among the top 20 sports venues, not just because of our powerful basketball teams, but also because of our fierce Duke fan-base, the “Cameron Crazies”. So while at Duke, why not pop in and see for yourselves where all the magic happens?

Bostock and Perkins Library

Duke University proudly boasts one of the largest private collections of library materials in the United States. Bostock library, unveiled in 2005, is an exciting addition to this network of academic resources. Come experience the history and future of academia as they coexist side by side in the forms of Perkins and Bostock Libraries (and while you’re in Bostock, definitely check out the 3rd floor’s extensive public documents collection of United Nations records containing all UN Security Council and GA resolutions!).

For more information about places to visit and how to find them on Duke's campus, please visit the Duke homepage.

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