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Commencement Weekend 2008
May 10-11 -- Granville, Ohio
Note: Sunday's events will be held indoors.
Because of the threat of inclement weather, both the Faculty Coffee and the Commencement Ceremony will be held indoors. The Faculty Coffee will take place at 10 a.m. in Livingston Gymnasium, and Commencement will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Mitchell Recreation and Athletics Center.
Greetings from President Knobel
You are probably just as surprised as I that Commencement for the Denison Class of 2008 is right upon us. 
It surely can't have been nearly four years since I greeted the first-year students of 2004 at my front door and hosted them for a barbecue in the backyard of Monomoy Place! But, here they are, not only at the threshold of graduation from Denison but at the beginning of adult lives that will take them far beyond their college.
For the families of Denison's class of 2008, Commencement surely brings the realization that these sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, are now facing new excitements and opportunities. And this year, in which we complete Denison's "Higher Ground" strategic initiative, offers a special occasion to celebrate Denison's newest graduates.
At Denison, we work hard to provide a celebratory setting for graduates, their families and their friends to observe this very important passage in life. I know Commencement will be a time for the graduates of 2008 to look back upon the special relationships forged with fellow students, faculty, and staff as well as upon the learning that has taken place both in and out of the classroom. It is also a time to look into the future, anticipating how these bonds and this education have prepared Denison men and women for productive, responsible, and rewarding lives.
I look forward to spending a Commencement weekend with you that celebrates both past and future, confident that it does not represent a real leave-taking from Denison. Alumni across the country have reminded me again and again of their enduring relationships with the college and their classmates. Denison graduates are never strangers to this "college on the hill"!
Dale T. Knobel
President
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Commencement at Denison
The tradition at Denison of celebrating Commencement outdoors began nearly 50 years ago, giving students, faculty, parents and friends the opportunity to savor the beautiful campus on a spring day in Granville. For the past eight years, weather permitting, the ceremony has been held on the Fine Arts Quadrangle on the lower campus with the graduates in caps and gowns marching two by two from Swasey Chapel. Students are seated alphabetically according to their degrees, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, and those graduating with academic honors wear red, silver or gold shoulder cords symbolic of their recognition.
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Saturday, May 10
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
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First Baccalaureate Celebration
Swasey Chapel
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2:30 - 4 p.m.
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President's Reception
for Graduates and their Guests
Swasey Lawn
(Rain Site: Burton D. Morgan Center)
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4 - 5 p.m.
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Second Baccalaureate Celebration
Swasey Chapel
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Sunday, May 11
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10 - 11:30 a.m.
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The Faculty Coffee
Livingston Gymnasium
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12:30 - 3 p.m.
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167th Annual Commencement Exercises
Mitchell Recreation and Athletics Center
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Commencement Speaker Dr. Ralph J. Cicerone
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 Ralph J. Cicerone, president of the National Academy of Sciences, is an atmospheric scientist whose research in atmospheric chemistry and climate change has involved him in shaping science and environmental policy at the highest levels nationally and internationally. His research was recognized on the citation for the 1995 Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to University of California, Irvine colleague F. Sherwood Rowland. The Franklin Institute recognized his fundamental contributions to the understanding of greenhouse gases and ozone depletion by selecting Cicerone as the 1999 laureate for the Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science. One of the most prestigious American awards in science, the Bower also recognized his public policy leadership in protecting the global environment.
In 2001, he led a National Academy of Sciences study of the current state of climate change and its impact on the environment and human health, requested by President Bush. The American Geophysical Union awarded him its 2002 Roger Revelle Medal for outstanding research contributions to the understanding of Earth’s atmospheric processes, biogeochemical cycles, or other key elements of the climate system. In 2004, the World Cultural Council honored him with another of the scientific community’s most distinguished awards, the Albert Einstein World Award in Science.
During his early career at the University of Michigan, Cicerone was a research scientist and held faculty positions in electrical and computer engineering. In 1978 he joined the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego as a research chemist. From 1980 to 1989, he was a senior scientist and director of the atmospheric chemistry division at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. In 1989 he was appointed the Daniel G. Aldrich Professor of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine and chaired the department of earth system science from 1989 to 1994. While serving as dean of physical sciences for the next four years, he brought outstanding faculty to the school and strengthened its curriculum and outreach programs. Prior to his election as Academy president, Cicerone was the chancellor of the University of California, Irvine from 1998 to 2005.
Cicerone is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. He has served as president of the American Geophysical Union, the world's largest society of earth scientists, and he received its James B. Macelwane Award in 1979 for outstanding contributions to geophysics. He has published about 100 refereed papers and 200 conference papers, and has presented invited testimony to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on a number of occasions.
Cicerone received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he was a varsity baseball player. Both his master's and doctoral degrees are from the University of Illinois in electrical engineering, with a minor in physics.
Dr. Cicerone spent some time on Denison's campus during a visit in the fall of 2006. He delivered Denison's Ronneberg Lecture to a packed Swasey Chapel audience that year, and also held a valuable luncheon session with local and regional science educators, addressing current challenges in teaching secondary school science in the 21st century. In addition, he took time to attend poster presentations by Denison's summer science scholars, engaging them in discussions of their research methods and findings.
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Caps and Gowns
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All graduates participating in Commencement must wear a cap and gown provided at no charge by the College. Graduating seniors will be measured for caps and gowns in March. Watch for a letter from the bookstore for information on measurements and ordering.
Regalia may be picked up at the Bookstore prior to Commencement and returned to Burke Hall immediately following the Ceremony. (Graduating seniors who are unable to attend Commencement should notify the Registrar so their diplomas may be mailed. Note especially that seniors who have not completed all their degree requirements may not participate in Commencement exercises.)
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Baccalaureate
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Baccalaureate is an ecumenical and multi-religious gathering for graduates and their guests. The program is designed to celebrate and promote the pluralistic community that comprises our university today, including its religious diversity, while at the same time honoring its Protestant Christian roots. Swasey Chapel is near capacity for both identical services (1:30 and 4 p.m.), and seating is both limited and unreserved. The President will host a reception between ceremonies from 2:30 until 4 p.m. on the Swasey Chapel Lawn. (Reception Rain Site: Burton D. Morgan Center)
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Weather and Rain Site Information
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Sunday's events are being held indoors. The Faculty Coffee is in Livingston Gymnasium, and Commencement is in the Mitchell Center.
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The Faculty Coffee
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One of the most treasured of our Commencement traditions is this opportunity for graduates to introduce their families to their professors. Each department or program will have a designated location on the Academic Quad. Continental breakfast will be served. Graduates are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity before the Commencement ceremony begins to enjoy a farewell visit with the men and women who have been so central to their Denison education. The Faculty Coffee will be held from 10 until 11:30 a.m. in Livingston Gymnasium.
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Parking / Shuttle Service / Courtesy Carts
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Because of limited parking near the Commencement site and on the village streets, remote parking is a necessity. Shuttle buses and courtesy carts will be running on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Carts and shuttle buses will run between designated "Shuttle Stop" areas on campus and in the village. Denison is unable to provide shuttle bus service to and from Port Columbus International Airport and other off-campus locations.
Special-Needs Parking: Family members or guests who need special consideration should follow signs near the Mitchell Center and check in with security guards or parking coordinators to find and gain access to special-needs parking. Designated areas near the Mitchell Center will be restricted for special needs parking and easy drop-off of special-needs guests (vehicles identified by a "Special Needs" card issued by the president's office).
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Seating
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Seating at Commencement is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets are required. There is no limit on the number of guests you may bring.
Special-Needs Seating - Special seating areas will be set aside to accommodate your special-needs or hearing-impaired guest and a companion. Ushers will help you locate the designated area, as well as assist you in any emergency.
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Commencement Programs
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Ushers will distribute programs starting at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. If you need more than seven programs for your party, please tell an usher. We will do our best to accommodate you once everyone has received at least one program.
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Still Photography
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To avoid blocking the view of other guests or obstructing the line of graduates, was ask that parents and family wanting to take close-up photographs with their own cameras use the designated area near the platform. This area will be staffed by university personnel, and we ask that family members cooperate with our staff in the photo area. You will be able to order professional still photos featuring your graduate's diploma presentation. Ordering details about the still photos will be e-mailed to graduates’ Denison e-mail address by Chappell Studios. For more information, call 1-800-424-3686, or see Chappell's Web site: www.chappell.com (Pre-registration for Chappell's graduation photography can be accomplished at www.gradimages.com/Register.cfm). |
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Bookstore, Slayter Hall and Curtis Dining Hours
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University Bookstore Hours
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Friday, May 11
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8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Saturday, May 12
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noon - 4:30 p.m.
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Sunday, May 13
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11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
on Lower Campus
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in the Mitchell Center
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Slayter Hall Hours
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Friday, May 11
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8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Snack Bar open Friday
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Saturday, May 12
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8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Snack Bar open Saturday
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Sunday, May 13
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Snack Bar closed Sunday
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Curtis Dining Hall Hours
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Seniors are on the Board Plan through Sunday morning. Families and guests are welcome to purchase meals. Meal Prices: Brunch on Friday and Saturday - Adults: $5.70, Children (ages 4-12): $3.15; Dinner on Friday and Saturday - Adults: $7.00, Children (ages 4-12): $4.00; Breakfast on Sunday - Adults: $5.50; Children (ages 4-12): $3.00.
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Friday, May 11
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Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5 - 6 p.m.
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Saturday, May 12
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Brunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
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Sunday, May 13
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Breakfast: 8:30 - 10 a.m.
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On-Campus Accommodations
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A limited number of University residence hall rooms will be available for families and guests the nights of May 9 and 10. Lodging rates of $40 per night (single occupancy) and $60 per night (double occupancy) include two single beds with sheets, pillow, pillowcase, blanket, towel, washcloth and soap. To reserve space, please e-mail Conference Services: sussman@denison.edu or call 740-587-6461 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make your reservations promptly. There will be no refunds for reservations canceled after Monday, May 5, 2008. Please note: All graduates must be moved out of their residence halls by 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11. |
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Area Accommodations
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Granville Accommodations
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The Buxton Inn
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(740) 587-0001
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The Granville Inn
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(740) 587-3333
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Newark/Heath/Hebron Area Accommodations
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Best Western (Hebron)
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(740) 928-1800
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Cherry Valley Lodge (Newark)
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(740) 788-1200
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EconoLodge (Heath)
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(740) 522-6112
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Hampton Inn (Heath)
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(740) 788-8991
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Holiday Inn Express (Heath)
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(740) 522-0770
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Courtyard by Marriott (Newark)
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(740) 344-1800
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Place Off the Square (Newark)
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(740) 322-6455
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Quality Inn (Heath)
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(740) 522-1165
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Red Roof Inn (Hebron)
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(740) 467-7663
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Super 8 Motel (Buckeye Lake)
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(740) 929-1015
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Super 8 Motel (Heath)
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(740) 788-9144
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Columbus Area Accommodations
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Baymont Inn (Airport)
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(877) 229-6668
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Concourse Hotel (Airport)
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(800) 541-4574
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Crowne Plaza (Downtown)
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(614) 461-4100
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Crowne Plaza North (Worthington)
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(614) 885-1885
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Days Inn (Reynoldsburg)
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(614) 864-1280
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Doubletree Hotel (Worthington)
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(614) 885-3334
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Embassy Suites (Westerville)
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(614) 890-8600
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Fairfield Inn & Suites (Reynoldsburg)
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(614) 864-4555
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Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark (Southeast)
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(614) 868-1380
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Hamilton Plaza (Southeast)
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(614) 861-7220
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Hampton Inn East (Pickerington)
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(800) 426-7866
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Hilton Columbus (Easton)
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(800) 445-8667
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Holiday Inn (Airport)
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(614) 237-6360
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Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza (Downtown)
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(614) 461-4100
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Homewood Suites (Worthington)
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(614) 785-0001
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Hyatt on Capitol Square (Downtown)
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(614) 228-1234
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Hyatt Place (Worthington)
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(614) 846-4355
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Hyatt Regency (Arena District)
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(614) 463-1234
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LaQuinta Inn (Reynoldsburg)
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(614) 866-6456
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Courtyard by Marriott (Airport)
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(614) 475-8530
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Courtyard by Marriott (Downtown)
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(614) 228-3200
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Courtyard by Marriott (Easton)
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(614) 416-8000
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Courtyard by Marriott (Worthington)
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(614) 436-7070
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Marriott Airport (Airport)
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(614) 475-7551
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Ramada Inn East (Airport)
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(614) 861-0321
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Renaissance Hotel (Downtown)
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(614) 228-5050
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Red Roof Inn (Reynoldsburg)
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(614) 864-3683
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Residence Inn (Easton)
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(614) 414-1000
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Residence Inn (Southeast)
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(614) 864-8844
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Residence Inn (Worthington)
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(614) 885-0799
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Ramada Inn (East)
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(614) 861-0321
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Ramada Inn (Westerville)
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(614) 890-8111
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SpringHill Suites (Gahanna)
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(614) 501-4770
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Super 8 Motel (Reynoldsburg)
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(614) 864-3880
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TownePlace Suites (Gahanna)
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(614) 861-1400
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TownePlace Suites (Worthington)
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(614) 885-1557
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Travelodge East (Reynoldsburg)
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(614) 868-9290
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Other Nearby Accommodations
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Baymont Inn (Lancaster)
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(740) 654-5111
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Baymont Inn (Zanesville)
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(740) 454-9332
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Best Western (Canal Winchester)
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(614) 834-4790
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Best Western (Zanesville)
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(740) 453-6300
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Comfort Inn (Zanesville)
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(740) 454-4144
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Lancaster Inn (Lancaster)
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(740) 653-3040
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EconoLodge (Zanesville)
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(740) 452-4511
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For further information, contact Joyce Meredith
in the Office of the President:
Phone: (740) 587-6515
Fax: (740) 587-6764
E-mail: meredithj@denison.edu
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