2018 NDSG Annual Meeting
Thursday, February 15 - Sunday, February 18
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Travel to JacksonThe best ways to travel to Jackson are by air or train. You can fly directly to the Medgar Evers Jackson International Airport (airport code: JAN/KJAN) which is approximately 15 miles from the hotel.
Recommended alternatives include flying to New Orleans or Memphis and taking train, bus, or car to Jackson’s Union Station (Amtrak, Station Code: JAN) which is located approximately 10 miles from the hotel. Jackson’s Union Station is a key stop on lines from Chicago and New Orleans, among others. SHUTTLES FROM THE AIRPORT, BUS OR TRAIN STATIONS: Shuttle transportation to and from the airport and Union Station (train/bus) to the hotel will be coordinated for times that coincide with most arrivals and departures. There is no additional cost for shuttle transportation. FREE NDSG SHUTTLE FROM THE AIRPORT: Meet all airport shuttles outside of the baggage claim (curbside). Driver and/or assistant will have a sign. Wednesday, Feb. 14 shuttle schedule: #1- 12:15 pm #2- 3:45 pm #3- 5:45 pm #4- 10:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 15 shuttle schedule: #1- 3:00 pm #2- 3:45 pm #3- 10:30 pm If your transportation schedule does not accommodate the shuttle, the cost of private transportation to and from the airport to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Ridgeland is approximately $47. If you drive or rent a car, parking at the hotel is free.
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Cancellation Policy:
Full registration refund is given for cancellations up to or on January 15, 2018, thereafter refunds will be decided by the Finance Committee of the Planning Committee.
Meals:
Meat is part of the local cuisine. If you have a preference for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary needs, please indicate these with your registration. The conference fee includes all meals and snacks.
Scholarships:
The NDSG values diversity, inclusion and equity. To increase access to our gatherings, a limited number of scholarships are available to those who need financial assistance to attend. We expect those who receive financial aid to contribute at least partially to the Annual Meeting costs. In your application, please include your background, what you are doing now, and why you would like to attend the NDSG Annual Meeting. Please be specific about the amount you need. Submit requests for aid in writing to Mary Harris at [email protected]. If awarded, you will receive a special code for registration.
Preference will be given to requests received before December 15, 2017 as long as funding is available. Please note that requests made after January 21, 2018 cannot be honored.
Preference will be given to requests received before December 15, 2017 as long as funding is available. Please note that requests made after January 21, 2018 cannot be honored.
Financial Aid Contributions:
Please consider helping others, who without financial aid, could not attend the Annual Meeting. Your contributions are vital to sustaining this event. No contribution is too small. Please add your support for financial aid to your registration cost during online registration.