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Evanston Campus Venues

Allen Center

2169 Campus Dr.

  • Reservation Contact: Bob Robbins, 7-7052

  • A variety of meeting rooms and dining venues are available

  • Catered event must utilize Flik, the in-house catering group

Cohen Commons

2145 Sheridan Rd., 4th Floor

Cook Conference Rooms

2220 Campus Dr.

  • MSE 2047 (8-10 capacity) - Reserve in Cook 2036, 1-3537 

  • MSE 2058 (40 capacity) - Reserve in Cook 2037, 1-3538

Ford Conference Rooms

2133 Sheridan Rd.

  • Ford 1-350, ITW (70 capacity) -Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski)

  • Ford 3-340, ECE (17 capacity) -Reserve through Outlook

  • Ford 2-310, MPD2 (8 capacity) - Karen Healy Stover, 7-3365

  • Ford 2-350, Hive Studio (64 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski)
  • Ford 2-340, Hive Annex (36 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski)

  • Ford Design Studio (40 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski)

Guild Lounge

601 University Pl.

  • Reservation Contacts: evangeline-johnson@northwestern.edu, 1-4279 or Norris-events@northwestern.edu 1-2330

  • Capacity: 200 = Reception, 130 = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, 130 = Lecture Meeting

  • Reservation, rental, equipment fees apply

  • Newly renovated space well-suited for receptions and seated meals.  There is a built-in sound system and projector.  Caterers must be approved by venue – their preferred caterer is Northwestern Dining.

Hardin Hall (Rebecca Crown Center)

633 Clark St.

Harris 108

1881 Sheridan Rd.

  • Reservation Contact: e-west@northwestern.edu, 1-2844

  • Beautiful event space perfect for a reception; outdoor patio as well, weather permitting

  • Capacity: 60 = Seated, 80 = Standing/Reception

  • Reservation, rental, equipment fees apply

  • Student groups and University classes/seminars are not allowed

John Evans Alumni Center

1800 Sheridan Rd.

Kellogg Global Hub

2211 Campus Dr.

Norris Center

1999 Campus Dr.

  • Reservation Contact: Norris-events@northwestern.edu 1-2330

  • 14 meeting rooms, McCormick Auditorium and Louis Room

  • Outdoor spaces available

  • Catered events must utilize Northwestern Catering

Norris Satellite Venues

  • Venues Include: Cahn Auditorium, Great Room, 2122 Performance Hall, Lutkin Hall

  • See Norris Satellite Venues site for contact information

Pancoe Conference Rooms

2200 Campus Dr.

  • 2401 (20 capacity) - 1-5521

  • Auditorium (100 capacity) - Before 4pm, Registrar's Office , 1-5521

  • BMBCB 1401 (25 capacity) - Call main office, 1-5061

  • BMBCB 3103 (30 capacity) - Call main office, 1-5061

Silverman Conference Rooms

2170 Campus Dr.

Reserve all rooms through Outlook

  • 1-510 (22 capacity)

  • 2-510 (22 capacity)

  • 3-510 (22 capacity)

  • 4-510 (22 capacity)

Tech Conference Rooms

2145 Sheridan Rd.

  • Dean's Conference Room L250 (18-20 capacity) - Jason Grocholski, 1-5550

  • 3rd Floor ECE L324 (10-40 capacity) - Contact Department BA

  • ME B211 (30 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook or Contact Department BA

  • Civil Engineering Conference Room A230 (30 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook

  • ME A211 (no projector) (10 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook

  • IEMS C211 (22 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook or Contact Department BA

  • BME E311 (30 capacity) -Reserve through Outlook or Contact Department BA, 7-1213

  • ChBE E133 (15-20 capacity) -Reserve through Outlook or Contact Department BA, 1-7398

  • CEE A132 (10 capacity) -Reserve through Outlook or Contact Department BA, 1-3858

  • ESAM M453 (6 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook or Contact Department BA, 1-3345

  • Willens Wing Atrium 2nd floor and 3rd floor - Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski), 1-5550

  • Willen's Wing Conference Rooms 2nd floor and 3rd floor (8-10 capacity) - Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski), 1-5550

  • 2nd Floor AB Infill Atrium - Reserve through Outlook (Jason Grocholski), 1-5550

Tech Lecture Rooms

2145 Sheridan Rd.

Reserve all rooms through R25

  • Ryan Auditorium (602 capacity)

  • LR3 (272 capacity)

  • LR2 (272 capacity)

  • M345 (100 capacity) 

  • L361 (100 capacity) 

  • LR4 (88 capacity)

  • LR5 (88 capacity)

  • LR6 (86 capacity)

Tech Seminar Rooms

2145 Sheridan Rd.

  • M152 (56 capacity) - Reserve through R25

  • M164 (56 capacity) - Reserve through R25

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Evanston Restaurants

Farmhouse 

847-492-9700

Found

847-868-8945

Smylie Brothers

224-999-7320

The Stained Glass 

847-864-8600

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Chicago Campus Venues

Feinberg School of Medicine

420 E Superior St.

Contact: Marian Minicone, 312-503-1871

Lurie

  • Multiple auditoriums and seminar rooms

    • Capacity up to 255

  • Ryan Family Atrium

    • Non-private space, great for receptions

    • Capacity up to 250

McGaw Pavilion

  • Multiple classrooms and auditorium

    • Capacity up to 170

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

355 E Erie St.

Contact: Monika Lotter, 312-238-8161

10th Floor Auditorium

  • 3 auditoriums, or combined into 1 large auditorium

  • Capacity 50-256 depending on rooms utilized and set-up

12th Floor Auditorium

  • 3 auditoriums, or combined into 1 large auditorium

    • Capacity of 26 – 150 depending on rooms utilized and set-up

  • Small conference rooms (capacity:8)

Kellogg School of Management

Contact: Theresa Kletach, 312-503-6100

Pritzker School of Law

375 E Chicago Ave

Contact: Administrative Services Team, 312-503-8463

Rubloff – Thorne Auditorium

  • Capacity up to 608

Rubloff – Thorne Lobby

  • Capacity up to 300, reception (capacity of 170, with rounds)

Rubloff

  • Multiple classrooms with capacities up to 120

Levy Mayer

  • Variety of classrooms with capacities of 16 -75

  • Levy Mayer Lincoln Hall

    • Large classroom with fixed seating

    • Capacity of 332

Medill School of Journalism

303 E. Wacker

Contact: Rafie Fields