EAM has reserved a block of rooms at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel. The hotel, built in the style of a 16th century hacienda, is located in the middle of a flourishing 30-acre coffee plantation. It is known for its amenities and attention to detail including hand-painted Mexican tiles, antique red-clay roof tiles, weathered columns, and heavy wooden doors and lintels. The rooms have either king-size or two double beds, two telephones and plenty of closet space. There are several dining options as well as a tapas bar, a cigar bar, and and outdoor grill and coffeehouse. Two pools, a health club, three tennis courts, a jogging trail, golf driving range, casino, and private chapel are among the amenities. All conference sessions will be held at this hotel. Conference participants should reserve rooms directly with the Marriott using the hotel registration form on the EAM website. The cut-off date for reservations is 1 April 2001. Unreserved rooms will be released after that date. Room rates are $110US for a single, $120 for a double, and $130 for a triple. These rates are subject to state and local taxes of approximately 16.4%. A deposit of one night (via credit card) must be made at the time you reserve your room. Rates include a full American buffet breakfast and complimentary access to the fitness center. Children under 12 are free of charge if accompanied by a parent.

REGISTRATION AND FEES
The conference registration fee is $335 for participants until 15 March, 2001. Registrations after 15 March, 2001 will be $385. The registration fee for guests is $110 and covers the opening reception, corporate tours, and closing dinner. Payment may be made by check, Visa, or MasterCard. You may register electronically using the form on the EAM website; however, payment must be sent immediately thereafter to: Gayle Porter, Conference Registration Coordinator, Rutgers University, 227 Penn Street, Camden NJ 08102 USA. Contact Gayle (856-225-6715 or gporter@camden.rutgers.edu.) if you have further questions.