Directions:

The Howard Gittis Student Center is located on Temple’s main campus at 1755 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia (at the corner of 13th St. and Montgomery Ave.). Please enter through the 13th Street entrance and find us in the 2nd Floor Lobby outside of Room 200.

Event Check-in begins at 8:15 on January 8 and January 9. Arrive at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center at 1755 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia (at the corner of 13th St. and Montgomery Ave.). Please enter through the 13th Street entrance and find us in the 2nd Floor Lobby outside of Room 200. Please check in at the registration tables to receive your name badge and event folder. Coffee and tea will be provided inside of the conference area.

Public Transit:

Temple’s Main Campus can be easily accessed by SEPTA, Philadelphia’s public transportation system. Some of the public transportation options include the

• • Bus, using the No. 4 or No. 16, which run north and south along Broad Street, or the No. 3, which runs east and west along Cecil B. Moore Avenue between 33rd Street and the Frankford Transportation Center;
  • Subway, using the Broad Street Line (also known as the Orange Line due to the color of the cars) and exiting at the Cecil B. Moore station; and
  • Regional Rail, taking it to the Temple University station, which is located at 10th and Berks streets. All regional rail trains stop at Temple University station.

You can also use Amtrak to the 30th Street Station and take any regional rail train to the Temple Station.

Main Campus Parking:

Campus parking is available at various lots for a daily entry rate of $20:

• • the 15th Street Lot
  • the Diamond Street Lot
  • the Liacouras Garage
  • the Cecil B. Moore Lot (hourly rates also available)

For addresses and directions, please visit the Temple University Parking Services website

For accessible parking, there are a few spaces located directly across the street from the conference venue. For more information on accessible parking on campus, please visit the Accessible Parking website.

Temple University Area Hotels:

There are a number of hotels accessible to Temple’s Main Campus, including:

• • Conwell Inn
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Hampton Inn, and more

Visit the Temple University Campus Travel website for more options, room rates and reservation information.

Quiet Room:

Need a moment away from the bustle of the conference? A quiet room will be provided in Room 206 of the Student Center (near the breakout session area). The space is intended for silent relaxation, reflection, and meditation. Please refrain from cell phone use and conversations while using this space. 

Lactation Space:

A private lactation room is available on the ground floor of the Howard Gittis Student Center North. The lactation room is 32 square feet (4 feet by 8 feet) and features a fold-down table, two benches, a mirror, an AC and USB power outlet and a lock that indicates to users whether the suite is vacant or occupied. The suite can be reserved at the Howard Gittis Student Center’s information desk. 

Food Drive:

Throughout this conference we will be running a food drive in support of Temple University’s Cherry Pantry, an initiative aimed at decreasing food insecurity among students on campus. To participate, please bring items for donation to the collection bins in the event check-in area at any point during the conference. Here are some suggested ways to donate:

• • Non-perishable food items: canned fruits, vegetables, soup, pasta sauce, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, etc.
  • Personal hygiene products: soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, menstrual products, etc.
  • Purchase an item on the Cherry Pantry’s Amazon Wish List

Food Sustainability Measures:

In an effort to decrease food waste during the event, we are participating in the Cherry Pantry’s FoodShare Project, a program that alerts students of leftover food from events and invites them to grab a snack or a meal.

Learn more about food sustainability efforts at Temple

Morning Beverage Service:

Complimentary coffee and tea will be available during registration and the morning session of both days of the conference in Room 200. Caffeinated and decaffeinated options are available.

Buffet Service for Lunch: 

A buffet-style lunch will be served both days in Room 200. The lunch menu is to be determined. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available for those who indicate dietary preferences on the registration form.

Howard Gittis Student Center Food Court Options:

• Chick-Fil-A
• Burger Fi
• Halal Shack
• Twisted Taco
• Zen
• Saladworks

Campus Dining Options:

The Temple community also has a wide array of additional dining options to choose from across campus:

12th Street Vendor Pad (between Pollett Walk and Montgomery Ave.)

• • • Hank’s
    • Eddie’s Pizza
    • Fame’s Pizza
    • Richie’s Deli
    • Orient Express
    • Azteca’s Mexican Grill
    • Tai’s Vietnamese

Liacouras/Pollett Walk vendors

• • • • Master Wok
      • Maxi’s
      • Playa Bowls
      • Subway

Options adjacent to campus include:

• • • • • Chipotle
        • Panera
        • Five Guys
        • Raising Cane’s
        • Old Nelson’s Deli & Grocery
        • Qdoba
        • Pita Chip
        • WingStop