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Fourteenth Biennial SEA Conference, 5-8 June 2025, University of Notre Dame
Travel & Accommodations
— Location: The SEA 2025 Biennial Conference will take place 5-8 June 2025 on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
— Conference Venues and Accommodations: The main conference venue will be Notre Dame’s new McKenna Hall conference center, which has rooms of varying sizes for panels and keynotes. Across the street from McKenna Hall, a block of rooms has been set aside at the Morris Inn, which has additional meeting rooms as well as the popular Rohr’s restaurant, Café J for coffee and breakfast, and an outdoor seating area. There is an additional block of rooms available at Fairfield Inn and Suites, and for those who prefer dormitory accommodations, they will be available to book shortly. Note: As of 20 February, the housing information and reservation systems are still under construction; this page will be updated when the reservation system is up and running.
— Travel: South Bend has its own international airport about 15 minutes from the Notre Dame campus. Notre Dame is also within striking distance of Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway Airports, with bus and train transportation to campus. Additional details will be provided with registration information.
— Food and Local Attractions: In addition to the food offerings at the Morris Inn, the campus has a variety of eateries, including the sports-themed Legends Restaurant and Pub, along with such national chains as Starbucks and Au Bon Pain, and the food-truck-inspired Street Fare. Additional restaurants and a Trader Joe’s are an easy walk from campus at Eddy Street Commons. There are spacious green areas, a circuit for running or walking around the lakes, and the famous Golden Dome, football stadium, and “Touchdown Jesus” to view. The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art opened last year, with notable collections in European and American Art from 1700-1900, a Sculpture Park, and an especially fine exhibit of Indigenous Art of the Americas.
— Travel Support: Some travel funding will be available, especially for graduate students, contingent faculty, and those lacking institutional support. Information about this funding, including application procedures, will be forthcoming.