2008 SCI Student National Conference

Travel and Lodging

Muncie's location in the Midwest portion of the United States means that there is easy access to many locations. For more detailed travel information, visit http://www.bsu.edu/map/.

All conference events will take place in or near Sursa Performance Hall, which is located at:

1890 W Riverside Ave
Muncie, IN 47303

Air Travel

Visitors traveling by air to Ball State and Muncie, Indiana, generally use one of the following airports located in nearby cities:

Car Travel

Find directions using Google Maps or MapQuest. Also, view a map of Muncie, IN.

When you get to campus, use this map for Visitor Parking.

Muncie Buses

MITS buses provide transportation from Ball State to all major Muncie destinations Monday through Saturday.

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Campus Shuttle Bus

The Ball State University parking shuttle buses provide free service every 5-10 minutes Monday through Friday, as well as limited service on Sundays for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

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Hotels

There are rooms at 3 nearby hotels with rooms reserved for this conference:

Pittenger Hotel at the Ball State Student Center

  • Twin: $55 for single occupancy; $62 double; King or Queen: $65 (flat rate: single/double occupancy)
  • L.A. Pittenger Center, 2000 University Ave., Muncie, Indiana 47304
  • (765) 285-1555

Hampton Inn & and Suites

  • $99 plus tax. Must reserve before Sept. 24.
  • 4220 Bethel Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304
  • (765) 288-8500

Best Western

  • $64.95 plus tax. Must reserve before Sept. 29.
  • 3011 W Bethel Avenue US, Muncie, Indiana, 47304-2507
  • (765) 282-0600

See also http://www.bsu.edu/students/careers/employers/restaurants/.

On-Campus Food Courts

Food courts accept debit/credit cards except for Woodworth Commons and Noyer Complex. Food courts are in walking distance of Lucina Hall.

Atrium Food Court

Art and Journalism Building, North McKinley Ave.

Sbaro The Italian Eatery
Pizza, pasta dishes, garden salad, italian garlic bread, cheesecake, fruit flavored teas, and fruit drinks.

Chick-fil-A Express
Chick-fil-A fried or chargrilled chicken sandwiches, cole slaw, and fresh-squeezed lemonade

Asian Creations
Made-to-order or cafeteria Asian-style cuisine

McKinley Grille
Hot soups, hamburgers, hand-breaded pork tenderloin, french fries

Block & Barrel Deli
Deli meats and cheeses on fresh breads and rolls; self-service sanwiches, salads, chips, whole dill pickles, desserts adn fresh fruit cups, and cookies

Caliente
Tacos, nachos, taco salads, fresh salsa bar and chips, and cripsy cinn-a-crisps with vanilla dip

Bracken Library

Bookmark Cafe
Seattle's Best Coffees, Jones Sodas, Tazo Teas, Concannon's Pastries, salads, and sandwiches

Noyer Complex

Noyer Residence Hall Complex

The Retreat
All-you-can-eat self-serve buffet for dinner and a-la-carte service for lunch

Woodworth Commons

Woodworth Residence Hall Complex

Della Casa
Brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and other Italian entrees

El Fire Dragon
Mongolian grill on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and Mexican grill on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Comfort Zone
Home cooking

Woody's Grille
Hamburgers and hot dogs

Patisserie
Coffee, pastries, and breakfast foods

Deli World
Salads, wraps, paninis, and healthy food choices

Riverside Emporium
"Grab-and-go" foods and grocery items

Off Campus Restaurants

Chili's Grill
809 West McGalliard Rd.
(765) 287-8741
Tex-Mex Dining

China Express
1805 W. University Ave.
(765) 286-5298
Chinese
(Walking Distance)

The Creole Kid
1625 W. University Ave.
(765) 287-8303
Southern Creole and Cajun
(Walking Distance)

Greek's Pizzeria
1600 W. University Ave.
(765) 284-4900
Pizza, salads, pasta, wraps, sandwiches
(Walking Distance)

Locker Room
1813 W. University Ave.
(765) 286-5499
Sandwiches, salads
(Walking Distance)

Jimmy John's
506 N. Martin St.
(765) 751-0000
Subs, sandwiches
(Walking Distance)

Johnny Carino's
1101 W. McGalliard Rd.
(765) 284-3196
Italian

MT Cup
1610 W. University Ave.
(765) 287-1995
Coffee, bagels, muffins, sandwiches
(Walking Distance)

Pita Pit
509 N. Martin St.
(765) 288-8841
Pitas, salads
(Walking Distance)

Pizza King
214 S. Tillotson Ave.
(765) 288-8841
Pizza, pasta, subs, wraps

Puerto Vallarta
508 S. Tillotson Ave.
(765) 288-4334
Mexican

Scotty's Brewhouse
1700 W. University Ave.
(765) 747-5151
Salads, sandwiches
(Walking Distance)

Skyline Chilli
700 S. Tillotson Ave.
(765) 284-3382
Chilli, wraps, salads

Subway
1706 W. University Ave.
(765) 289-8226
Subs, salads
(Walking Distance)

Thai Smile
2401 N. Tillotson Ave.
(765) 289-8989
Thai