Housing and Logistics

Seminar Location

The NEH Summer Seminar takes place on the University of Oregon campus in scenic Eugene, Oregon. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, Eugene is a friendly city full of culture and integrated with its natural environments of verdant forests and crystal clear rivers, with the Cascade Mountains in the distance. Only an hour from the famous Oregon Coast and nearby to several waterfalls and scenic drives, Eugene features several parks and hiking trails, as well as bike paths that make biking the city easy and fun.

The University of Oregon campus is spread over 295 acres, eighty buildings and counting, and is an arboretum containing 500 species of trees, with over 3,000 trees on campus. The Erb Memorial Union sits in the center of campus, where students go to study, collaborate, and grab a bite to eat from one of several restaurants. There are six libraries and two museums, and multiple galleries scattered around campus as well. UO is situated near Eugene’s vibrant downtown and is close to many restaurant and entertainment options. It is easily accessible via public transportation, and bike- and pedestrian-friendly.

Resources:
Campus Map
Campus Visitor Parking Information
Eugene Visitor Information

 

Stipend and Evaluation

Participants selected to attend the institute will receive a stipend of $3,450 that will be disbursed during the first week of the program. Participants are encouraged to communicate in a timely manner with the organizers on all paperwork to ensure their disbursement is not delayed. Please note: Stipends are considered taxable.

As a part of your participation in this seminar, you will be expected to complete an evaluation on the seminar at its end.

Housing

There are several hotels near the University of Oregon.  We have secured a special rate at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, which is within walking distance to the UO campus, but you are welcome to coordinate your own stay. You may look for short-term stay options via AirBnB or a local short-termed furnished rental near campus.

Off-campus hotel option: Holiday Inn Express and Suites

Holiday Inn Express and Suites, conveniently adjacent to the UO campus, provides accommodations featuring a king-sized bed or two queens, free WiFi, complimentary parking and breakfast. The hotel features an indoor pool and fitness room, guest laundry services, a 24-hour business center, and a comfortable lobby for conversation and relaxation. Participants can use their meeting room for their studies and collaboration.

Rates: Participants will be entitled to the UO-rate of $109/night. With the applicable lodging tax, the approximate cost of a four-week stay at the Holiday Inn is around $3,400.

To make a reservation, please follow this link. To book a room at the UO rate, please change the dates to the dates of the program (July 25 to August 20) and press “Search.” You will then be able to select your room type.

Budget Option: For those of you looking for a less expensive option, please check out the Collegian. They offer summer weekly rates for their studio apartments that offer meal plan options as well.

Please note: The World Athletic Championships 2022 will be taking place the week prior to our seminar, so it may be difficult to book a room for the night of July 24th. We understand that this may necessitate traveling on July 25th, the first day of classes. We plan to offer a virtual introduction to the course and its content for those who cannot arrive until after class has ended on the 25th.

Travel

Airports

Participants of the summer seminar are encouraged to fly into Eugene Airport (EUG), conveniently located about fifteen minutes from the UO campus. However, some participants may decide to fly into Portland International Airport (PDX), which is approximately 100 miles from Eugene. Participants will need to provide their own transportation to Eugene. Shuttles are available from PDX that arrive on or near the UO campus.

Shuttles
Eugene Airport
Portland Airport Shuttle

Getting Around Town

Eugene’s public transportation through Lane Transit District offers several routes that pick up and drop off at the UO campus, including the EmX which provides rapid service from the UO campus to downtown and to retailers like Walmart and Target. Ride hailing services like Uber and Lyft are also available, as are several taxi services.

Note Regarding COVID-19

Depending on public health guidelines related to COVID-19, plans for a residential offering are subject to change. We will keep all participants informed of changing guidelines, but we expect to be able to offer a residential program with appropriate safety protocols in place.