KSUCVM • Continuing Education

GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Linda Johnson
785-532-5696
VMCE@vet.k-state.edu

The conference will be held at the K-State Student Union, on the Corner of 17th and Anderson Avenue.

If you are a 2004, 2005, or 2006 DVM graduate, veterinary student or veterinary technician, then your conference registration is available at a reduced rate (see the Registration form). The Continuing Education Committee hopes this price break will help recent graduates get started in their professional continuing education programs.

A late fee of $25.00 will be added to registrations after May 11, 2007.

Refunds, less $50.00 handling charge, will be made if notification is received by May 25, 2007.

If you need to be reached Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the conference between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm, call 785-532-5696.

Conference Speakers

Conference Schedule

Location
The conference will be held at the K-State Student Union, on the Corner of 17th and Anderson Avenue.


CONFERENCE CONTACT HOURS
4.25 Contact Hours for Sunday
6.75 Contact Hours for Monday
9.25 Contact Hours for Tuesday
4.25 Contact Hours for Wednesday
24.5 Total Contact Hours
 

VetJet logo
Ride the Vet Jet

Van transportation to and from the K-State Student Union, West Stadium, and the College of Veterinary Medicine will be available continuously throughout the conference. Call 785-532-5696 for specific requests. Click here for the VetJet Schedule. A time schedule will be printed in the conference program.


Parking
The Campus Parking Department requires a parking permit Monday- Friday. This permit will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration. Please make sure to hang the permit on your rearview mirror.

Student Union Parking Options:

  • Far-south Lot

  • Union Metered Lot (with parking permit, conference attendees do NOT have to pay the meter)
    - Sunday, park in any meter except reserved stalls
    - Monday-Wednesday, park in the designated half of the metered area

  • West Stadium Lot

Parking at the College of Veterinary Medicine is available on the west side (off Denison Ave) and on the east side (off Jardine Dr) of the Veterinary Medical Complex. Do not park in the client parking or in any reserved stalls as you could get ticketed. The VetJet will provide transportation from the Veterinary Medical Complex and West Stadium to and from the K-State Union.

Child Care
Conference registrants who are interested in child care during the conference may contact KSU Child Care Development (785-532-3700) or Flint Hills Resource and Referral (1-800-227-3578 or 785-532-7197) for information and availability. The above providers can help you arrange child care on a space-available, drop-in basis.

K-State Recreation Complex and Natatorium
Conference attendees are welcome to utilize the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex and the Natatorium throughout the conference. You will need to present a photo ID and your conference name badge to gain admittance. Participants pay on a per-use basis.

Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex - $5 (full workout facility)
Natatorium - $3 (swimming)

For current recreation facility hours, call 785-532-6000. Use your conference parking permit to avoid being ticketed. If you park in the metered spots, you will still need to pay the meter.



AREA ACCOMMODATIONS
We advise you to make your room reservations as soon as possible as rooms are limited in Manhattan and blocks are reserved on room availability, first-come first-served basis.

Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following area motels. Refer to “
KSU Vet Med Conference” or “KSU Vet Med Alumni Conference” when making your reservations.

Manhattan Hotels/Motels

Best Western, 610 E Poyntz, 785-537-8300
Cut off Date: May 3

Clarion (formerly Holiday Inn), 530 Richards Drive, 785-539-5311
Cutoff date: May 3

Comfort Inn, 150 E. Poyntz, 785-770-8000
Cut off Date: May 15

EconoLodge, 1501 Tuttle Creek Blvd, 785-539-5391
Cutoff Date: May 3

Fairfield Inn, 300 Colorado, 785-539-2400
Cutoff Date: May 1

Hampton Inn, 501 E Poyntz, 785-539-5000
Cutoff Date: April 30

Holiday Inn at the Campus, (formerly Ramada Inn), 17th & Anderson, 785-539-7531
Cutoff Date: May 1

Motel 6, 510 Tuttle Creek Blvd, 785-537-1022
Cut off Date: May 19

Super 8 Motel, 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd,  785-537-8468
Cut off Date: May

Area Bed and Breakfast Facilities

Bed & Buggy Inn, 11555 Myers Valley Rd,
St. George, 785-494-8232

Casement Christian, 1905 Casement Road
Manhattan, 785-776-6037

Guest Haus, 1724 Sheffield Circle, Manhattan
785-776-6543

Morning Star, 617 Houston, Manhattan
785-587-9703

Scenic Valley, 610 S Scenic Drive
785-776-6831

Shortridge House, 529 Pierre, Manhattan
785-565-0086

Victory Inn, 710 8th St, Wamego
785-456-1393
 

 
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