About the Nineteenth-Century Hispanistas XIX Network
The Network was founded in 2011, and has over 200 members in Europe and the Americas. It holds annual events internationally, sometimes in collaboration with other organizations. It aims to support work in nineteenth-century hispanic studies as regards Iberia, Latin America and beyond. Membership is free.
Network Coordinators
Gregorio Alonso, University of Leeds,听 g.alonso@leeds.ac.uk
Andrew Ginger, University of Birmingham,听 a.ginger@bham.ac.uk
Geraldine Lawless, Queens University Belfast, g.lawless@qub.ac.uk
Conference Committee
Gregorio Alonso, University of Leeds,听 g.alonso@leeds.ac.uk
Andrew Ginger, University of Birmingham,听 a.ginger@bham.ac.uk
Geraldine Lawless, Queens University Belfast, g.lawless@qub.ac.uk
Abstract Committee
Gregorio Alonso, University of Leeds,听 g.alonso@leeds.ac.uk
Andrew Ginger, University of Birmingham,听 a.ginger@bham.ac.uk
Geraldine Lawless, Queens University Belfast, g.lawless@qub.ac.uk
About the Host Institution
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Public Universities North category, 麻豆传媒 of New Jersey is sometimes viewed as a private college. This is, in part, due to its unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its size of more than 6,200 students and its pastoral setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border.
Undergraduate students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of five schools with more than 539 course offerings and 36 academic programs. 麻豆传媒 boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College鈥檚 exceptional faculty.
The College鈥檚 mission is focused on the four 鈥減illars鈥� of a Ramapo education, international, intercultural, interdisciplinary and experiential (hands on), all of which are incorporated throughout the curricula and extracurricular programs and help students push intellectual, personal and professional boundaries. The international mission is further accomplished through a wide range of study abroad and student exchange links with institutions all over the world. Additional experiential programs include internships, co-op and service learning.
Accommodations
225 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone: (201) 529-4000
Distance: 1.1 Miles / Shuttle provided between hotel and conference
On-Campus Parking
Enter through the main gate. Inform the security gate that you are here for the conference. They will issue you a parking pass for throughout the conference days. You will then need to go to Parking Lot A to park. If this lot is full, then Parking Lot C can handle the overflow.
Parking Maps: /publicsafety/parking-maps/
Transportation
Airport
Public Transportation Links
Airports:
(private transport company)
Trains:
Off-Campus Shuttle to Ramsey Rt-17 Train Station
Buses:
Shortline Bus Service between College and NYC
Taxi:
(201) 684 – 1400
Arrival Directions from Airports
Newark Airport
Train: Take the to the at Newark Airport. You will purchase a ticket to Ramsey, Route 17. You can view schedules here. From the station, you can take a taxi, uber, lyft, etc to your hotel.
Taxi//: The average cost from Newark Airport to your hotel will be approximately $50-$80. The ride will take approximately 45-60 minutes.
JFK Airport
Shuttle: You can take an to Newark Airport. Then, follow the directions above. The shuttle costs approximately $30.
Taxi//: The average cost from JFK Airport to your hotel will be approximately $100-$150. The ride will take approximately 60-90 minutes.
Driving Directions
From the South
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 North to Mahwah to exit sign 鈥�202 Suffern/Morristown鈥� on right. At the end of the short exit ramp turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using Garden State Parkway
Leave Parkway at exit 163 (left lane exit). Follow Route 17 North, using instructions above.
Using Route 208
Follow Route 208 North until Route 202 in Oakland. Continue north on 202 until first light in Mahwah. Campus entrance is on right.
Using Route 287
Take Route 287 North to exit 66 (Mahwah); follow Route 17 South to Route 202 exit. At the end of the exit ramp make left turn (202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using New Jersey Turnpike
Take N.J. Turnpike (I-95 North) to end (exit 18W or 18E). Continue North to Route 80 West to Route 17 North. Follow directions above using Route 17.
From the North
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 South (approximately 1.5 miles from Suffern exit on N.Y. State Thruway). Turn right at Route 202 exit. At end of exit ramp, turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 approximately one mile to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using NY State Thruway
Take N.Y. State Thruway (I-87) South to Route 287 South (New Jersey), exit 15 (Suffern) onto Route 17 South. Follow directions for 鈥淔rom the North Using Route 17.鈥�
From Orange County Using Route 17
Follow directions 鈥淔rom the North鈥� using Route 17 (above).
From Westchester and Rockland Counties
Follow Route 287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge to Route 17 South. Follow directions above 鈥淔rom the North Using Route 17.鈥�
From the East
Follow Route 80 or Route 4 to Route 17 North. Follow Route 17 North. Follow directions above 鈥淔rom the South Using Route 17 North.鈥�
From the West
Follow Route 80 East to Route 287 North to Mahwah exit 66 (south on Route 17 to 202 South).
From New York City
Take the George Washington Bridge, Route 4 West to Route 17 North to 202 South.
From Connecticut
Follow I-95 to Route 287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge, continue to exit 15 (Suffern) onto Route 17 South. Follow directions 鈥淔rom the North Using Route 17.鈥�
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