Accommodations

The 2024 First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies will be taking place on Indiana University's Bloomington campus at two university buildings: the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS). 

Schedule of Locations
Friday, November 15:  Morning session at IMU, Afternoon session at HLS
Saturday, November 16:  All sessions at HLS
Sunday, November 17:  All sessions at HLS

Please read on for information about each conference location, hotel accommodations, parking on campus, airport and shuttle services, and advice on visiting Bloomington.

Conference Locations

Indiana Memorial Union

The IMU is located at the heart of Indiana University's campus at:
900 E Seventh St. Bloomington, IN 47405

Getting to the IMU

Getting around the IMU

Upon entering the IMU, follow signage to the conference registration and meeting room spaces. Please reach out to a member of our team if you need help navigating, or download a PDF map of the building here:

IMU Building Map & Info 

Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies

The Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is located just a short walk northeast of the Indiana Memorial Union at:
355 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405

A majority of CGIS 2024 events and sessions will take place the the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, the home of the Global Indigenous Studies Network. 

Getting between HLS and the IMU
The Hamilton Lugar School is very close to the Indiana Memorial Union / Biddle Hotel, located just a 10-minute walk through campus away. Following the Friday morning session at the IMU, CGIS staff will lead groups of conference attendees to HLS for the afternoon session. Feel free to join our staff on the walk over to HLS, or explore IU's beautiful campus on your own.

Hotel Accommodations

The Biddle Hotel

Primary hotel accommodations for the conference are on-site at the IMU through The Biddle Hotel. The Biddle Hotel is a part of the conference site (IU’s Indiana Memorial Union), so no in-town transportation will be required to go between the conference and your room. Space at the Biddle Hotel is limited, so make your reservation as soon as possible.

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees from November 14–17, 2024. Rooms rates vary from $120.60 - $174 + tax per room, per night. The deadline to reserve your room is October 14, 2024, or while availability lasts.

Click here to book a room at The Biddle Hotel.

To get the CGIS room block rate, click “Add Code” and choose Group Code. In the “Type Code Here” space, use CGISMP to get the discounted rates. You may also book a room by calling 800-209-8145 or 812-855-2536.

Interested in exploring other hotel options? View a list of additional hotels near Indiana University's campus here.

Parking

Parking at the IMU

Conference attendees may park in either of the IMU pay lots adjacent to the building. Both lots are open from 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

• IMU pay lot #1 is located along the east side of the building, just south of Seventh Street. The entrance is at the intersection of Seventh Street and Forrest Avenue.
• IMU pay lot #2 is located on the north side of the building, directly across Seventh Street. The entrance is on Eighth Street between Woodlawn Avenue and Forrest Avenue.

Parking Rates:

Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: $2.50 per half hour
7 p.m. to midnight: $1.75 per half hour

Saturday and Sunday
$1.50 per half hour
Daily maximum of $28 per car per entrance to the lot.

For guests staying at The Biddle Hotel, parking is $6/car.

Parking near the Hamilton Lugar School

Additional parking is available at the East Parking Garage (upper deck only), located at 150 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405. This is the closest parking garage to the Hamilton Lugar School.

Parking Rates:

Friday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.: $3 per hour
6 p.m. to midnight: FREE

Saturday and Sunday
FREE