Faculty of Physical Education and Health

Graduate Program > Graduate Research Conference

Bodies of Knowledge - May 22 - 23, 2008

A Multi-Disciplinary Conference in Kinesiology,
Physical Education, and Health

A conference run by and for graduate students

This multi-disciplinary event is designed to provide graduate students with opportunities to present their work. Presentations can be data-driven, review papers, or works in progress.

Location

Third Floor, Benson Building, 55 Harbord Street @ Spadina Avenue

Registration fee: $20
Abstract deadline: May 2, 2008

Contact Us:

conference.exs@utoronto.ca

Directions:
The Faculty of Physical Education and Health is located on the west side of the Univeristy of Toronto campus at the south east corner of Harbord Street and Spadina Avenue. Plase enter the building and proceed to the turnstiles area. Directional signage will lead you to the conference area. (MAP)

Hotel Information

 
On-Campus Accommodations
 
University of Toronto - New College Residence University of Toronto - New College Residence

 

We have reserved rooms for conference attendees on campus at New College Residence, University of Toronto where parts of the conference will be held. Recently built in 2003 and located in downtown Toronto, New College Residence (45 Willcocks Street) provides a convenient, safe and affordable on campus residence. For a full list of amenities, please visit their website at www.torontores.com.

The special room rates for this conference are:
$35.75/night + tax for a single room
$61.50/night + tax for a double room
(this is the total cost for a room that accommodates two people)
All rates include a full hot breakfast!

Please note that these accommodations include shared bathroom and shower facilities.

Reservations can be made by going to their website www.torontores.com,
click on How to Apply, then click on the Reservation Form 2008, print it out, fill it out and either fax or email the completed Reservation Form to the contact information below. Please quote special rate code “RESIST2008”on the Reservation Form to receive the special conference rate.

To guarantee space and rates, please make your reservations by March 1, 2008.

Reservations/Inquiries
New College Residence, University of Toronto
45 Willcocks Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1C7
Tel: 416-946-0529 or 416-946-5317
Fax: 416-946-3801
Email: summer.newcollege@utoronto.ca

 
Off-Campus Accommodations
 

In addition, the conference has reserved limited number of rooms at a hotel in downtown Toronto, 1.75 km northeast of the conference facilities:

Howard Johnson Hotel – Downtown Toronto Yorkville
89 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario

The conference rate is:
$109 + taxes for single occupancy
$119 + taxes for double occupancy

These rooms include either a king-size bed or two double beds. Please specify which type of room you would prefer.

To make a reservation, call 1-800-446-4656 (or 1-416-964-1220) and quote reservation number G0001049.

We are committed to making this an affordable conference for graduate students.  If you are interested in billeting with one of our graduate students for one or more nights during the conference, please contact the conference organizers at conference.exs@utoronto.ca to make arrangements.