"The Rhetorics and Aesthetic of Memory," March 6-7, 2015
Smith Auditorium at the Meadows Museum on SMU's Campus
Friday March 6 - registration + coffee/scones at 9am (Visual Resources Library in Hamon Arts Library) // Dr. Michael Rothberg's keynote address at 10:30am (Smith Auditorium)
Saturday March 7 - coffee/scones at 9am (Visual Resources Library in Hamon Arts Library) // first panel at 10:30am (Smith Auditorium)
Dallas has two major airports: DFW International (DFW) and Love Field (DAL)
SMU/Meadows is located approximately 25-30 minutes from DFW and 15 from Love, without traffic.
Meadows Museum
5900 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, TX 75205
Tel: 214.768.2516
The Museum is located on the edge of the Southern Methodist University campus, on Bishop Boulevard., one block north of Mockingbird Lane. Entrance to the parking garage underneath the museum is at the corner of Bishop and Schlegel. Parking is free for museum visitors.
Directions to Meadows Museum from DFW International Airport
Take the "south" airport exit to 183 east. Take I-35 east (Stemmons Freeway) proceeding south to the exit marked "To US-75." Move to one of the two left lanes to merge with US-75 north. Continue north on US-75 approximately four miles to Mockingbird Lane (US-75 exit # 3). Turn left, proceeding west, approximately 1/2 mile to Bishop Boulevard. Turn right onto Bishop Boulevard and drive approximately 200 feet to Schlegel Street turn right and make an immediate left into the museum's underground parking garage. Enter the right entrance into the garage which is marked "Meadows Museum Parking Only."
Directions to Meadows Museum from Love Field Airport
Take the airport exit to Mockingbird Lane and turn left on Mockingbird Lane. Proceed east approximately five miles, passing Hillcrest Avenue. Turn left at the next traffic signal, Bishop Boulevard. Drive approximately 200 feet to Schlegel Street, turn right and make an immediate left into the museum's underground parking garage. Enter the right entrance into the garage which is marked "Meadows Museum Parking Only."
Public Transportation to Meadows Museum
For Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), take the Red Line or Blue Line to Mockingbird Station (Mockingbird Lane at Central Expressway). From Mockingbird Station, either:
- walk/bike west on Mockingbird Lane approx. 3/4 mi. to Bishop Boulevard and turn right, the museum is the first building on the right. Bike racks are located opposite the northeast corner of the museum, on Ownby Drive.
- take the free SMU Museum Express (DART bus route 743) to campus. The SMU Museum Express provides continuous service from Mockingbird Station to the Bush Center on SMU Boulevard, and on to the Meadows Museum on Bishop Boulevard, courtesy of SMU. Hours of service on the specially marked shuttle are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, frequency every 30 min.; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, frequency every 20 min.; and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, frequency every 20 min. There will be no service on Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Always visit DART.ORG for the most current service information.
- take the Mustang Express Shuttle (DART bus route 768) to campus, courtesy of SMU. This is a longer route, with stops in the residential areas around Greenville Avenue/Lovers Lane; campus drop-off is on Bishop Boulevard in front of the Owen Arts Center, walk south to the museum, which is the last building on the left. Hours of service on the specially marked shuttle vary depending on SMU’s class schedule but are generally Monday through Saturday, frequency every 20 min. Always visit DART.ORG for the most current service information.
- take DART bus route 521 west on Mockingbird Lane to Bishop Boulevard (this is a regular DART route, standard fares and operating hours apply). Walk north on Bishop, the museum is the first building on the right.
Yellow Cab 214-426-6262
Uber/Lyft
Hotels
Holiday Inn - Dallas Park Cities (across highway from SMU's campus, with free shuttle to campus) --> DISCOUNTED RATE of $109/night (LINK) [updated 1/28]
