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Page B–36 ® ASH NewS DAily Sunday, December 11, 2011 San diego travel guide Getting Around San Diego T he Convention Center is located downtown along the majestic San Diego Bay and vibrant Gaslamp District, much of which is in walking distance; however, if you do choose to explore more of what San Diego has to offer, the city is easy to navigate. With its extensive network of public transportation options, you will find everything to be within reach, so enjoy the sights and sound of San Diego whichever way is more convenient for you. Shuttle Bus Service ASH will provide complimentary shuttle service between the majority of hotels in ASH’s housing block and the convention center. Look for detailed bus schedules in your hotel lobby. Service will not be provided for the following hotels, which are within walking distance of the convention center: Andaz San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Grand Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Hotel Solamar, Omni San Diego, Residence Inn Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Marriot Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Marriot Marquis & Marina, and Westin Gaslamp Quarter Hotel. Shuttle service for the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay and the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego are as follows: Sunday, December 11: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 12: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 13: 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Shuttles for other ASH hotels will run during these periods. Look for detailed bus schedules in your hotel lobby. Sunday, December 11: 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday, December 12: 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 13: 6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Service will also be available from the San Diego Convention Center to the San Diego International Airport for the following dates and hours: Monday, December 12: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The cost for this shuttle service, provided by Kushner & Associates, will be $8 per person and reservations can be made with one of the shuttle supervisors on site at the San Diego Convention Center. FROM TO Find out how an ASH Scholar Award can get you there ASH Scholar Awards are designed to support hematologists who have chosen their careers in research, by providing financial support during the critical period required for completion of training and achievement of independent investigator status. Scholar awards support both basic and clinical/translational research. Both fellows and junior faculty are eligible and encouraged to apply. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent by May 1, 2012, to be eligible to submit a proposal in August. Visit www.hematology.org/ScholarAwards for eligibility requirements and instructions for submitting a letter of intent. Questions? Contact Lisa Fanning, ASH Awards and Diversity Programs Manager, at 202-776-0544 or lfanning@hematology.org. Trolley With 53 stations and 53.5 miles of double-track rail, you can’t miss the bright red trolley cars that criss cross San Diego’s downtown area and beyond. This light rail provides convenient service from various points around the downtown area, including the San Diego Convention Center, East County, South Bay, and Mexico border-city, San Ysidro. Fare is only $2.50, one way, and $5 round trip. Every Saturday and Sunday, two children 12 and under ride free with any paying passenger 18 and over. »» GETTING AROUND Page B-38 

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