The Center's programs take place on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, IL, just north of Chicago. Classes are held at the James L. Allen Center, a conference facility on the university campus.

The James L. Allen Center
The Allen Center is located on Northwestern University's Evanston campus at 2169 Campus Drive, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Allen Center is a state-of-the-art educational and residential center with multimedia-equipped classrooms, seminar and conference rooms. A self-service in-room resource center includes Macintosh and IBM-compatible computers, scanning, laptop hook-ups, laser printers, copier and office supplies. Other amenities include fax services, check-cashing, safe-deposit boxes and a Federal Express drop box.

Hotel
Participants for the Center's programs will stay at either the Hilton Garden Inn or the Hotel Orrington in downtown Evanston, a short walk from campus.

The Center handles all hotel reservations and will make arrangements for your stay. Shuttle buses between the hotel and classrooms are available for those who prefer to ride.

Dining
Tuition includes the cost of meals. The Allen Center combines traditional American favorites with international specialties, providing a wide array of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vegetarian as well as traditional fare is served daily. Kosher foods are available upon request.

Enjoy the glass-enclosed Atrium and Park dining rooms, or take in the lakefront scenery from the S. C. Johnson Wax dining area.
Although, on most days, participants dine together at the Allen Center, Evanston offers dozens of restaurant alternatives within walking distance of the hotel.

Fitness and Recreation
Program participants may enjoy complimentary use of the fitness equipment, Olympic-sized pool, 1/8-mile track, tennis, squash and basketball courts located inside Northwestern University's Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Norris Aquatics Center, which is just a short walk from the Allen Center.

Slightly closer to the Hilton Garden Inn, participants also have free access to the Evanston Athletic Club with its comprehensive facilities.