ICNS 2025 - Interdisciplinary Explorations in Netherlandic Studies

ICNS 2025 - Shaping the Future: Interdisciplinary Explorations in Netherlandic Studies with Special Focus on Suriname at 50.

Made possible with the support of de Taalunie en Koningin Wilhelmina Fonds.

We’re excited that you’re coming to Chapel Hill for the ICNS. Please read the following information before proceeding to the conference registration.

• Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is your destination, if flying. Several airlines offer direct service from Europe. Taxi service from RDU to Chapel Hill will cost about $50.

• Conference location: All sessions will be held at the FedEx Global Education Center (GEC) on the campus of the University of North Carolina, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The conference dinner (Friday, June 6) will be held at the Ackland Art Museum, a short walk from GEC.

• Conference details: Please see the preliminary program schedule in the agenda to locate your session; keeping in mind that there may be some revisions prior to the start of the conference. All sessions take place in the GEC.

· Workshop for Teachers of Dutch: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 (by prearrangement only)

· Opening Reception of the ICNS: Thursday, June 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

· Conference Dinner: Friday, June 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

· Conference Sessions: Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

. Walking tour ‘Black History of UNC’: Saturday, June 7, 5:00 – 18:15 p.m.

• Tickets (includes access to all panels, a reception with drinks and snacks, all coffee and tea, as well as lunch and the conference dinner on June 6): student conference fee: 125$ (a service of 9.23$ will be added); regular conference fee: 225$ (a service fee of 15.33$ will be added).

• Accommodations: Chapel Hill has a number of very nice (and expensive) hotel options near the GEC. However, we recommend Granville Towers, a comfortable private dormitory that is available for our conference attendees.

· Granville Towers is conveniently located to both downtown Chapel Hill and the Global Education Center, which is where all conference sessions will be held. Rooms are $29 per room per night, and there is a one-time surcharge of $13 for linens, towels, blankets and pillows (a service fee will be added). Each room has two beds, so you may share with another participant—only one person needs to reserve the room, but this must be clearly indicated on the checkout form. Please note: charges cannot be split on this registration site—roommates should settle costs between themselves. You pay for your stay at Granville Towers up front, at the same time as your conference registration fees. The calculation of your room charges will be done automatically based on the number of nights you input on the registration site. Registration for accommodation at Granville Towers is now closed. Of course, you're still welcome to book your own accommodation elsewhere.

The following accommodations are alternatives but cannot be booked through this site:

· The Carolina Inn (www.carolinainn.com) is a beautiful, historic boutique hotel located across the street from the GEC. It is also expensive. Expect to spend at least $400/night.

· AC Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduah-ac-hotel-chapel-hill-downtown/overview/) is located a few blocks from the GEC, and in the middle of downtown. Expect to spend at least $330/night.

· The Graduate – Chapel Hill (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rdugcgu-graduate-chapel-hill/) is another boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. It is about a 15-minute walk to the CEC. Expect to spend around $350/night.

· Hampton Inn & Suites – Carrboro (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rducohx-hampton-suites-chapel-hill-carrboro-downtown/) is located in Carrboro, which is about a 25-minute walk to the CEC. Carrboro, technically a separate municipality, is really an extension of Chapel Hill, known for its lively arts and music scene. Expect to spend about $200/night.