CAC 2025 General Information

The conference will take place on March 15, 2025, in Schneider Hall on the Western Michigan University campus. For more information about the directions, please download a Campus Map with Directions.

Parking Lot

We recommend you park in the Fetzer Event lot (72F—Visitor Parking). For more information about the directions, please download a Parking Map.

Conference Lunch Venue

Lunch will be hosted at the nearby Fetzer Center.

Kalamazoo is a city rich in history and brimming with opportunities for learning and discovery. Founded in Michigan in 1831, Kalamazoo quickly grew into a hub of commerce and innovation, with the support of industries such as paper milling and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The city is proud of its historic landmarks, including the Kalamazoo River which flows into Lake Michigan. The city also is home to many cultural and historical museums such as the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. As home to Western Michigan University, founded in 1903, Kalamazoo has long been a center of academic excellence, fostering a community of scholars. With its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and commitment to education, Kalamazoo offers a unique environment where learning and community thrive.

By Car

• From Detroit: I-94W to exit 75 (Oakland Drive). 
  • Turn right (North) onto Oakland Drive. Go approximately 2.6 miles to Howard Street.
  • Turn left (West) onto Howard Street. Go approximately 1.1 miles to Michigan Avenue.
  • Turn right onto Michigan Avenue. At the traffic circle take the second exit onto Ring Road North (Rankin Ave)
  • At the stop sign take a right onto Business Court.
  • Take the first left into the parking lot at the Fetzer Center/Schneider Hall parking area.
     
• From Chicago: I-94E to exit 74B (HWY 131 N towards Grand Rapids)
  • Take the first exit (exit 36) and turn right (east) onto Stadium Drive. Go approximately 3.1 miles to Howard Street. 
  • Turn left (West) onto Howard Street. Go approximately 0.6 miles to Michigan Avenue.
  • Turn right onto Michigan Avenue. At the traffic circle take the second exit onto Ring Road North (Rankin Ave)
  • At the stop sign take a right onto Business Court.
  • Take the first left into the parking lot at the Fetzer Center/Schneider Hall parking area.
     
• From Grand Rapids: 131S to exit 38A (M-43/W Main Street in Oshtemo)
  • Turn right (east) onto Main Street. Go approximately 1.9 miles to Solon Street
  • Turn right onto Solon Street. At the traffic circle take the second exit to stay on Solon St.
  • At the second traffic circle continue straight onto Howard Street. Go approximately 0.2 miles to Goldsworth Valley Drive.
  • Turn left onto Goldsworth Valley Drive.
  • At the stop sign take a right onto Ring Road N. Go approximately 0.2 miles to Business Court. 
  • At the stop sign take a left onto Business Court. 
  • Take the first left into the parking lot at the Fetzer Center/Schneider Hall parking area.

By Bus

• Bus 16 (KTC to 58 West) travels from the Kalamazoo Transit Center in Downtown Kalamazoo to just outside Rood Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. 
• Fetzer Center (connected to Schneider Hall) is directly across the street from Rood Hall. The front door is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop.

By Train

• Amtrak has a stop at the Kalamazoo Transit Center in Downtown Kalamazoo. 
• Bus 16 (KTC to 58 West) travels from the Kalamazoo Transit Center in Downtown Kalamazoo to just outside Rood Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. 
• Fetzer Center (connected to Schneider Hall) is directly across the street from Rood Hall. The front door is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop.

By Plane

The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) has inbound flights on American Airlines and Delta Airlines daily.

• Holiday Inn & Suites Kalamazoo West 
• Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo - an IHG Hotel
• Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
• Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
• Or, for a truly unique experience 
  • Henderson Castle
  • The Kalamazoo House Bed and Breakfast

• American
  • 600 Kitchen & Bar
  • Brick and Brine
  • Bell’s Brewery
  • Principle
  • Shakespeare’s Pub
  • Crow’s Nest
• Italian
  • Martini’s
  • Martell’s
  • Erbelli’s
• Asian
  • Namsan Korean Restaurant
  • Hunan Gardens Chinese Restaurant
  • Cravings Deli
  • Toba Sushi and Grill
• Indian
  • Saffron Indian Cuisine
  • Cumin
• Mediterranean
  • Zooroona Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar
• Mexican
  • Los Amigos Stadium 

• The Kalamazoo Valley Museum (FREE!)
• Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
• Air Zoo (Aerospace & Science Experience)
• Gilmore Car Museum
• Kalamazoo Nature Center (trails, exhibits, and programs)
• Kal-Haven Trail
• Asylum Park
• Kazoo Books (a cute bookstore)
• This is a Bookstore & Bookbug
• Waterstreet Cafe