Conference Location

Acton University will take place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, from June 16-19, 2009 at the L.V. Eberhard Center of Grand Valley State University.

Conference Fees and Financial Assistance

Student - Student applications are accepted on a rolling basis and if accepted, are expected to contribute a $100 conference fee. In combination with a generous fellowship, this fee covers the cost of double occupancy lodging, conference costs, lecture fees, and meals for the duration of the conference. In addition, a limited number of travel scholarships are available to assist with transportation costs to and from the conference. To apply, complete the financial assistance portion of the conference application.

Non-student - Non-student participants may choose one of the following attendance packages.

  • Standard: This package includes conference and lecture fees, meals, and receptions for the duration of the conference. $500
  • Comprehensive: This package includes conference and lecture fees, meals, receptions, and single occupancy lodging at the newly remodeled Days Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids from the evening of June 16 to the morning of June 20. $850
Limited fee and travel assistance is available for part-time students, teachers, clergy and non-profit professionals. To apply, complete the financial assistance portion of the conference registration form. Non-student participants who receive full fee scholarships may be lodged in double-occupancy rooms.

In case of cancellation, Acton will furnish full refunds up to two weeks prior to the event.

Participants who are unable to attend the complete conference program and are interested in a per diem rate should contact Kara Eagle at keagle@acton.org for further information.

Accommodations

Comprehensive Conference Package
This package includes room rates and taxes from June 16-20, 2009. Any incidentals and extra nights lodging will be the responsibility of the participant. Reservations at the Days Hotel, adjacent to the L.V. Eberhard Center, will be arranged by the Acton Institute.

Standard Conference Package
Participants are responsible for booking their own hotel reservations. The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the conference center.

Travel

Participants travelling by plane should fly into the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Further information regarding arrival, departure and provided ground transportation will be included in registration packets.

Participants who are driving should plan on arriving at the L.V. Eberhard Center in time to to register at 4:30pm on Tuesday, June 16. For directions to the conference site, please click here.

 

QUESTIONS?
Contact Kara Eagle at (616)454-3080 or keagle@acton.org