Location

• All events of the MAUPRC conference are held in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union (1720 7th St, Charleston, IL 61920 )

• On the day of the conference, parking is available for free in any lot surrounding the University Union. The most convenient parking will be north and east the Union.

• MLK University Union is Building #27 on the campus map

  • EIU Campus map

  • EIU Guest Wifi Instructions​

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Dining Options

A continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided at the conference. For dining options before or after the conference: EIU is located in Charleston, IL, which has a number of local dining options to explore. If you’re looking for even more choices, Mattoon is just a 10-minute drive away and also offers a variety of restaurants and eateries to enjoy. 

• Charleston Dining Options

• Mattoon Dining Options

 

Lodging​

Hotel Options for MAUPRC (April 4-5)

1. Hilton Garden Inn - Mattoon

• Address: 100 Coles Centre Parkway, Mattoon, IL 61938

• Contact: (217) 961-0001 (Hotel Direct) | (800) 774-1500 (Central Reservations)

• Rate: $169/night

• Group Name: MAUPRC group block

• Rooms Held: 30 rooms (available until March 4) 

 

2. Holiday Inn Express

• Address: 121 Swords Dr, Mattoon, IL 61938

• Contact: (217) 235-2060

• Rate: $135/night

• Group Name: MAUPRC group block

• Rooms Held: 25 rooms (available until March 21) 

 

3. Comfort Suites

• Address: 1408 E. Broadway, Mattoon, IL 61938

• Contact: (217) 234-2003

• Rate: $110/night

• Group Name: MAUPRC group block

• Group Code: VA52L6

• Rooms Held: 15 rooms (available until April 1)