The 2009 Coro National Alumni Gathering

Engage. Transform. Connect. Renew.

November 6th - 8th, 2009 in Pittsburgh, PA

Click Here to Register for the 2009 Gathering!

The Coro National Alumni Association is excited to host its annual gathering in Pittsburgh, PA, from November 6-8, 2009.  This year, Pittsburgh’s center, the Coro Center for Civic Leadership, celebrates its 10th year anniversary, and invites alumni and community partners to join us for this engaging three-day event. 

You may know Pittsburgh as the mid-20th century steel-manufacturing center and the home of the six-time Super Bowl champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers.  What you may not know is that Pittsburgh is a wonderful place to live—full of the amenities of a much larger city at a more manageable size and cost. 

In 2007, Rand McNally’s Places Rated Almanac named Pittsburgh “America’s Most Liveable City”.  Pittsburgh was evaluated on nine criteria including cost of living, transportation, jobs, education, climate, crime, health care, recreation, and ambience.  A recent report by the Pew Charitable Trust identified Pittsburgh as one of the major U.S. cities that is actually thriving in the current economic climate:  Pittsburgh’s focus shifted from manufacturing to health care and education over the last three decades, resulting in an economically diversified area that has largely missed the housing and dotcom booms.  

Come witness the aspects that only visitors and residents know about our city.  You will be amazed by the award-winning views of the city atop Mt. Washington, the vibrant cultural district, our nationally-recognized sports stadiums, the emerging technologies and green jobs that have been created in our region, as well as great nightlife in our diverse neighborhoods. 

For more information about the event, click on the links below:

Tentative Agenda
Registration
Support the Gathering with a Donation
Coro Awards Nominations
Location
Hotel Information
Financial/Housing Assistance
Discuss & Follow the Gathering Preparations!

Tentative Agenda

At every gathering, CNAA gives out awards to outstanding alumni for their contributions to Coro and their communities. For a description of awards, please click here >>.

Location

Saturday (11/7) activities: 

Friday (11/6) and Sunday (11/8) activities:

Wyndham Garden Hotel - Pittsburgh (University Place)
3453 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 683 2040

Driving Directions to the Wyndham:  Pittsburgh Map >>

From the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT):
Take PA-60 South via the I-79/Pittsburgh ramp.  Continue onto US-22 E/US-30 E.  Continue onto I-279 North through the Fort Pitt Tunnels and across the bridge to I-376 Monroeville Exit (1st exit on the right). Follow I-376 to the Forbes Avenue / Oakland Exit. Take Forbes Avenue for 4 blocks. The hotel will be on your right at the corner of Forbes Avenue and McKee Place. Parking for the hotel is off of McKee Place.

From Points North:
Take I-79 South to I-279 South. You exit to the left off I-79. Follow I-279 into the city, to the I-376 Monroeville Exit. Follow I-376 to the Forbes Avenue / Oakland Exit. Take Forbes Avenue for 4 blocks. The hotel will be on your right at the corner of Forbes Avenue and McKee Place. Parking for the hotel is off of McKee Place.

From Points East:
Take PA Turnpike (I-76) to Exit 57(6) to I-376 West. From I-376 take Exit 3B-Oakland (7A). At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Bates Street. Travel Bates Street thru one light (1st intersection) at the 3rd intersection turn left onto McKee Place. Travel on McKee Place two blocks, the hotel will be on the left. The intersection of McKee Place & Forbes Avenue. Parking for the hotel is off of McKee Place.

From Points South:
Take I-79 North to the I-279 North Exit. Follow I-279 North through the Fort Pitt Tunnels and across the bridge to I-376 Monroeville Exit (1st exit on the right). Follow I-376 to the Forbes Avenue / Oakland Exit. Take Forbes Avenue for 4 blocks. The hotel will be on your right at the corner of Forbes Avenue and McKee Place. Parking for the hotel is off of McKee Place.

From Points West:
Take PA Turnpike (I-76) to Exit 28(3). Follow I-79 South to I-279. You will exit to the left off I-79. Follow I-279 into the city, to the I-376 Monroeville Exit. Follow I-376 to the Forbes Avenue / Oakland Exit. Take Forbes Avenue for 4 blocks. The hotel will be on your right at the corner of Forbes Avenue and McKee Place. Parking for the hotel is off of McKee Place.

Pittsburgh Port Authority Bus Lines to the Wyndham: Oakland Map >>
From the Airport - 28X
On Forbes - 61A, 61B, 61C
On Fifth (runs parallel to Forbes)- 500, 71A, 71C, 71D

*Bus fare is generally $1.50 - $3.25 depending on the distance traveled.  Visit www.portauthority.org for bus schedules.

Hotel Information

Most conference participants will be staying at the Wyndham Garden Hotel .To make a reservation, contact:  Wyndham Garden Hotel - Pittsburgh - University Place

Address:
3453 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 683 2040

Financial/Housing Assistance

CNAA and the Coro Pittsburgh Alumni Council (CPAC) are committed to making it possible for all alumni interested in attending the Gathering to join us in November.

Housing Assistance
If you need free housing in Pittsburgh during the Gathering weekend—or if you can host an out-of-town alum, please post your request/offer on our discussion board - click here.

Registration Scholarships
CNAA and CPAC, with help from the Coro Centers, will offer a limited number of scholarships to fully or partially cover the registration fees of those who would otherwise be unable to attend.  More information on scholarships and how to apply coming soon!

Discuss & Follow the Gathering Preparations!

Want to discuss the upcoming Gathering and get in touch with your fellow alumni!  CNAA will keep you plugged in.  Get connected at:

- Gathering Discussion Board - click here >>
- CNAA’s Facebook page
- CNAA on Twitter