Forum Location: Goucher College
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The Forum will take place at Goucher College, in The Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum.
- See the Goucher College Contact and Directions page for more information on getting to campus, and view a Printable Campus Map (PDF) to locate the Athenaeum.
Walking to Campus from the Hotel
Simple walking instructions from the Sheraton Balitmore North Hotel to the Athenaeum on campus can be viewed in the map below. The distance from the hotel to the Athenaeum is a four-minute walk. View the full Campus Map (PDF) for additional context on campus landmarks.
Driving to Goucher
- The address to get to campus is: 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204
- Drive through the Goucher College gate, and continue through the gatehouse entry.
- Turn left just after the gatehouse and park in the Rhoda M. Dorsey College Center (Visitor) parking area.
- Walk up the steps into the Dorsey Center.
- As you exit the Center's courtyard, keep to the right and follow the signs to the Athenaeum.
- When you arrive at the Ath, there will be signage directing you where to go once you reach the parking lot. The main entrance of the Ath is handicap-accessible.
Passenger Drop-Off
- The address to get to campus is: 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204
- Enter through the main gate and travel around the loop road counter clockwise.
- Pass the large parking lot on your left. When the road divides, bear left.
- You will drive up in the direction of the Alumni/ae House.
- When you reach the accessible parking area at the Alumni/ae House make a right and follow the driveway up to the Athenaeum entrance, Forum level.
Hotel: Sheraton Baltimore North
An IEN room block was provided at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel. The address for the hotel is 903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204.
Ground Transportation Between the Hotel and Campus
- The distance from the hotel to the Athenaeum is a four-minute walk, or a two-minute drive.
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Complimentary shuttle service will be provided between the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel and Goucher College for all Forum attendees.
- Monday, October 27 – The shuttle will be available to depart the hotel starting at 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM registration at the Ath. Return service to the hotel will begin at 6:30 PM following the evening reception.
- Tuesday, October 28 – The shuttle will be available to depart the hotel starting at 7:45 AM for 8:00 AM breakfast at the Ath. Return service will depart at 4:00 PM at the close of the Forum.
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If you find yourself in need of transportation outside the regular shuttle runs, please text Taylor 413.248.7027 to arrange a pickup.
Agenda
- The Forum will begin on Monday, October 27th at 11 am ET. The day will end at 5 pm, upon which a one hour-reception will be held in the Ath. Dinners will be self-organized or on your own Monday night.
- The second day of the Forum will begin with breakfast at 8 am and programming shortly before 9am ET, Tuesday, October 28th. The day will end at 4:00 pm; there are no plans for a reception or organized dinners on Tuesday night.
- You can access the full agenda on the event page. It will also be provided in the printed journals at the event site.
Day of Details
- Suggested dress for the Forum is business casual.
- Lunch will be provided on Monday; breakfast and lunch are provided on Tuesday.
- Invite-only sponsor dinners will be arranged for Sunday and Monday evening. Other dinner plans are self-organized.
Dinner Options
Below are a sampling of dinner options in downtown Baltimore (15-20 minute drive from Towson) and Downtown Towson (a short Uber or walk from Goucher College campus / the Baltimore Sheraton North).
Restaurants in Downtown Baltimore
Restaurants in Downtown Towson
Contact
It will be a pleasure to join you all for two days of networking, peer-learning, and education. If you have any questions, please contact the IEN team or the Taylored and Thyme event management team.