| NOTE: Millersville University is the location for Hora Aviv 2007. |
| Topics: |
| About The University Dancing Facilities Dining & Snacking Recreational Activities |
About The University
| Millersville University is located in the heart of the Amish Country in Millesville (population 7600) about 3 miles from Lancaster, PA. The university stretches over 250 acres of gently rolling landscape with 87 buildings including a conference centers and two sport gymnasiums. Millersville University was founded in 1855 in service to a rural nineteenth century Lancaster Pennsylvania, and received its current name in 1983. MU is a public liberal arts university in a vital economic region and offers some 9000 students undergraduate and graduate degrees in broad variety of subjects. |
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| Millersville University is within one and a half hour drive from Philadelphia (80 miles), two hours from Washington DC area (110 miles) and about three hours drive from New York metro area (160 miles). The area offers endless attractions, cultural and historic activities. Millersville University is 23 miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, 34 miles from Harrisburg International airport and 90 miles from Philadelphia International airport. |
| Baltimore | 1:15 hours | 65 miles |
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| Boston | 6:30 hours | 370 miles |
| Harrisburg | 0:50 hours. | 34 miles |
| Hartford, CT | 5:00 hours. | 280 miles |
| Montreal | 8:00 hours | 470 miles |
| New Havenn, CT | 4:30 hours | 240 miles |
| New York City | 3:00 hours | 160 miles |
| Philadelphia | 1:30 hour | 80 miles |
| Pittsburgh | 4:15 hours | 240 miles |
| Richmond | 3:45 hours | 230 miles |
| Washington, DC | 2:15 hours | 110 miles |
Dancing Facilities
| Main dancing will be in a basketball size gym located in Brook Hall building where a large wooden floor can accommodate comfortably 300- 500 dancers. The Gym is close to the dining hall and the housing area. Please note that on the main dance floor ONLY appropriate soft sole shoes are allowed!! |
Dining & Snacking
 | Meals are all-you-can-eat, served cafeteria style in the spacious Gordinier Hall (30 S George St.) Friday evening there will be festive sit-down dinner. Mealtime will be flexible to accommodate both dancers and non-dancers. Kosher and vegetarian meals are available. On Sunday we are planning an outdoor BBQ lunch (weather permitting). On Monday, a continental breakfast will be served and "on-the-run" lunch/snack following the Review Session. In addition, snack bar and vending machines are available for your convenience throughout the campus. During the dance sessions ample drinks & snacks will be provided. |
Recreational Activities
On campus relaxation and recreation are yours. You may walk around the campus, jog, bike and play tennis. You may visit nearby Lancaster for sightseeing and major shopping outlets. Drug stores and convenient stores are within a few minute drive. In addition, sport and recreational field are available throughout the campus.
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