Claremont Symposium on Applied Social Psychology

Saturday, March 28, 2009
8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Enhancing Teaching and Learning: Lessons from Social Psychology

Location, Directions, Transportation,
Accommodations & Vacation Ideas

Albrecht Auditorium
The John Stauffer Hall of Learning
Claremont Graduate University
925 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711

The Symposium on Applied Social Psychology is hosted on the Claremont Graduate University campus in beautiful Claremont, Southern California.

Directions

From the I-10:

  • Take the Indian Hill exit. (Eastbound: turn left on Indian Hill Blvd. Westbound: turn right on Indian Hill Blvd.) Continue north on Indian Hill to Arrow Hwy (the second major traffic signal).
  • Right on Arrow Hwy.
  • Turn left on College Ave.  Continue northbound past 1st through 8th Streets.
  • Turn right on 10th St.
  • Albrecht Auditorium is located in the John Stauffer Hall of Learning, a red brick building on the corner of 10th St. and Dartmouth Ave.  Street parking is readily available.  Claremont Graduate University parking lots are open to the public for this event. 

From the I-210:

  • Take the Towne Ave exit. (Eastbound: turn right on Towne Ave. Westbound: turn left on Towne Ave.) Continue south to Foothill Blvd (first major intersection).
  • Turn left on Foothill Blvd. Pass Indian Hill Blvd.
  • Turn right on Dartmouth Ave. (First stoplight after Indian Hill Blvd.)
  • Turn left on 10th St.
  • Albrecht Auditorium is located in the John Stauffer Hall of Learning, a red brick building on the corner of 10th St. and Dartmouth Ave.  Street parking is readily available.  Claremont Graduate University parking lots are open to the public for this event. 

Transportation Services

Airport: The most convenient airport to Claremont is the Ontario International Airport in Ontario, California.  Transportation from the airport to area hotels can be arranged through the telephones at the ground transportation board in the baggage claim areas. Taxi service or a shuttle to the car rental office can also be found at these terminals. Reservations are not required for door-to-door shuttle service, but if you want to call ahead of time, these are the numbers:

Econoride = 877-413-2666
Inland Express = 909-626-6599
Prime Time = 800-733-8267
Southern California Coach = 800-232-6224
Supershuttle = 800-933-6901
        
Other airports in the area include Burbank, Los Angeles International (LAX), and John Wayne airport, each of which is approximately an hour drive from Claremont if there is no traffic.

Accommodations

Symposium attendees are responsible for arranging lodging.  Below are a few of the most convenient hotels:

Ayres Suites
Ontario Airport/Convention Center
1945 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91764
Phone: (909) 390-7778
Fax: (909)937-971

Marriott
2200 E Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 975-5000
Fax: (909) 975-5050

Sheraton Suites Fairplex
601 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: 1-800-722-4055

Claremont Doubletree (recently rennovated)
555 West Foothill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 626-2411

The Ramada Inn
840 S. Indian Hill Blvd.
Claremont, CA, 91711 US
909-621-4831

Vacation Ideas

Claremont is located in sunny southern California. In the area, there are many interesting places to visit and view – beaches, mountains, deserts, amusement parks, museums, television shows, national sports teams, night clubs, comedy clubs...  The possibilities are endless!

Here are links to help with your planning: