Scholars Conference
2022 Biennial Scholars Conference
2022 PROGRAM UPDATES
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On Sunday morning the 15th a 2 hour walking tour of the French Quarter will be offered for an additional $20. Courtesy buses from select conference hotels will provide pick up and drop off (see schedule below.) The tour will cover 8-10 blocks with 12-15 stops along the way. Sitting opprotunities are limited so be prepared to be on your feet for a full 2 hours. We are also offering a seated bus tour option, which will focus on areas of interest outside of the French Quarter. To sign up for the walking tour please email info@ajhs.org.
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We are excited to announce that John Boutte will headline Sunday evening’s musical performance, featuring Wendell Brunious of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band!
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Join us for a Monday evening happy hour and open house at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience. Discounted admission rates will also be provided from May 13-23 for all conference attendees who wish to explore on their own.
ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP HERE
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Student/Postdoc: $200.00
Additional guest for cultural event and dinner: $60
Optional Sunday Morning Historical Tour: $20
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Pontchartrain Hotel
The Pontchartrain is now sold out for the weekend and they will not be able to accommodate early check ins on Sunday prior to 3pm that day; however, they can sort luggage for guests who might arrive earlier than 3pm.
Additional Hotels
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
Courtesy shuttles have been arranged to/from the hotels to Tulane and other sponsored activities
Sunday 5/15
BUS FOR HISTORICAL TOUR
8am- Pick up all bus and walking tour participants from Hotel Indigo/Ponchartrain/Holiday Inn
9am- Drop off walking tour group in French Quarter, bus tour group will continue in bus
11am- Pick up walking tour group in French Quarter, drop off both groups at hotels
BUSES TO CONFERENCE
There will be two shuttle options to Tulane. If you plan to arrive at the conference later, please consider the streetcar or rideshare.
11am- Pick up participants from hotels (Holiday Inn/Indigo/Ponchartrain) and drop off at Tulane
11:30am- Pick up participants from hotels (Holiday Inn/Indigo/Ponchartrain) and drop off at Tulane
BUSES TO DINNER
The dinner will be within walking distance of the conference. The following will be available for those with mobility issues.
5pm- Pick up guests (those with mobility issues only) from Tulane LBC, drop off at Tulane Cowen Circle (for dinner)
7pm- Pick up guests (those with mobility issues only) from Tulane Cowen Circle, drop off at Tulane LBC (for concert at Dixon Hall)
BUSES BACK TO HOTELS
9pm – 9:30pm- Both buses will take participants from Tulane to hotels (after concert)
Monday 5/16
BUSES TO CONFERENCE
7:30 am- Pick up guests from hotels, drop off at Tulane
8am- Pick up guests from hotels, drop off at Tulane
8:30 am- Pick up guests from hotels, drop off at Tulane
BUSES TO MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
Tulane will be providing transportation to the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) for a Cocktail Hour reception. Please note that MSJE is a 5-minute walk from the Holiday Inn conference hotel, and a 15-minute walk to the Pontchartrain Hotel and Hotel Indigo. There is also a streetcar stop outside the museum that is on the route back to the hotels.
5 pm- Pick up guests from Tulane, drop off at MSJE
Tuesday 5/17
BUSES TO CONFERENCE
7:30 am- Pick up guests from hotels, drop off at Tulane
8am- Pick up guests from hotels, drop off at Tulane
8:30 am Pick up guests from hotels, drop off at Tulane
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
12:45pm- Pick up guests from Tulane, drop off at Airport
1:30pm- Pick up guests from Tulane, drop off at Airport
SPECIAL OFFERS
In addition to hosting a happy hour event with after-hours access to the exhibits on the evening of Monday, May 16, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is pleased to offer a discounted rate for conference attendees of $13 per guest from May 13-May 23 for any conference attendees. Just mention the AJHS Biennial Conference when you purchase your tickets!