Congress Information Desk
The Congress Information Desk will be located in the upstairs in the Damen Student Center in the of the University Campus. For those arriving late to the Congress opening night, there will be someone to talk to upon arriving at the Mundelein Hall on Sunday night at 7:00. For those arriving on Monday or later you will need to go to our office (upstairs in the Damen Center) to get your nametag before going to any events. All Participants Must Wear Their Name Badge Throughout the Congress.
It will be open as follows:
- Sunday, July 29 from 9:00 to 5:30 (Registration will take place downstairs in the atrium in the Damen Center)
- Monday, July 30 to August 4 our office will be open from 8:00-9:30, from 1-2:00 and from 5:30- 6:30
- Saturday, August 4th 8:00 – 9:00, from 1:30-2:30
Venue Related Information
Recommended Items To Bring: The following items are not provided by Conference Services, so participants may wish to bring their own: alarm clocks, fans, reading lamps, and towels for use at the fitness center. As bathrooms are shared facilities, participants may wish to bring bathrobes and shower sandals. If participants need any items in addition to what is provided, we encourage them to bring their own or ask upon arrival where items can be purchased.
Available Upon Request: Iron and ironing board, pots/pans and cooking utensils, hangers, hairdryer, alarm clock. Must be requested 7 business days in advance.
An umbrella, good shoes, hat, sunscreen, adaptors for US plugs.
Recreation: You are welcome to use the facilities at the Halas Sports Center and indoor swimming pool. The daily rate is $15 per person/per day. We are working on getting a week pass. The university does not provide towels or locker padlocks for use at the Halas Sports Center. You should plan to provide your own towels and/or locker padlocks.
Parking: All vehicles on campus must have a parking permit. The cost associated with parking is $7 per day.
Pets: Pets are not allowed in any buildings on campus, including residence halls. Animals that assist our disabled guests are the only exception to this policy and must be reported to your Conference Coordinator prior to arrival. If you are bringing an animal that will assist you please let us know by July 10, 2018
Internet Access: All residence halls are equipped with wireless connectivity. In order to connect a laptop to the campus network, a username and password will be given. The fee for the internet access for the Congress stay is $10 per device. Please be advised that you might want to make sure that all laptops have recently installed all appropriate updates (ex: virus protection software and Windows) in order to register your computer into the Loyola system. There will also be a bank of computers available for our guests on campus downstairs in the Damen Center.
Breakfast and Coffee Shops
Ann Sather, 1147 W Granville Ave
Metropolis Coffee Company, 1039 W Granville Ave
Ellipsis Coffeehouse, 1259 W Devon Ave
Clarkes Rogers Park, 6431 N Sheridan Rd
Five Guys, 6477 N Sheridan Rd
Quick Bites
Potbelly Sandwiches, 6464 N Sheridan Rd
Chipotle, 6600 N Sheridan Rd
Restaurants and Bars
bopNgrill (Burgers, Korean) 6604 N Sheridan Rd
Indie Café (Thai, Sushi) 5951 N Broadway St
Cellars Bar and Grill (American) 5900 N Broadway St
Moody’s Pub (American Pub) 5910 N Broadway St
Dak (Korean, Korean Chicken Wings) 1104 W Granville Ave
Revival Social Club (American) 1133 W Granville Ave
Ethiopian Diamond (Ethiopian) 6120 N Broadway St
The Thai Grill (Thai) 1040 W Granville Ave
Ghareeb Nawaz (Indian) 2032 W Devon Ave
Uru-Swati (Indian) 2629 W Devon Ave
Hollywood Beach (Also known as Osterman Beach) Take some time to enjoy the beach! Just a short walk away from Loyola, Hollywood Beach is a local hot spot for during the warmer months. Bring a towel, and a picnic and relax while looking at the lake, dip your toes in the water or go for a swim!
Tourist Information
Here are a couple of great sites to use to find out more about what to do in Chicago on your day off. Where to get tickets for things like the Sky Deck in Chicago. Book ahead!
Chose Chicago: Let’s you know what is happening in Chicago the week of the Congress. Like shows, restaurants, and other things to do.
Go Chicago: Get discounted tickets for museums and other attractions.
Emergency Telephone Contact
If you are in a serious emergency situation call 911. For general information, please contact the Congress Office or information desk. Carol Prentice’s cell is 805-798-3929, I am happy to help.
Emergencies should be directed to Campus Safety at 773.508.6039 or 911.
Hospitals/Urgent Care:
Saint Francis Hospital of Evanston
355 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Open 24 hours
Physicians Immediate Care – Edgewater
6140 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Monday 8AM–8PM
Tuesday 8AM–8PM
Wednesday 8AM–8PM
Thursday 8AM–8PM
Friday 8AM–8PM
Saturday 8AM–4PM
Sunday 8AM–4PM
Useful phone numbers:
- Police: 911
- Fire Department: 911
- Medical emergency: 911
Congress Badge
Your Congress Badge is your admission ticket to all of the Congresses events. Please wear it at all times, or you may be refused admission to Congress events in the Mundelein Hall, CL Sessions, Workshops, Evening Events, etc…
Banking
Numerous banking facilities and ATM can be found. We will update this as time gets closer.
Currency & Exchange
The monetary unit of USA is the Dollar. 100 cents equals one Dollar. Foreign currency and traveler’s cheques are exchanged in banks and at the two airports. This is probably where you will get the best exchange for your dollar.
Shops in the Area
Loyola University is located in Rogers Park. Shops are generally open from 8:00 or 9:00 to 5.00 pm from Monday to Saturday (with an interval of one or two hours). Some, but not all, shops are open on Sunday 12:00 – 5.00.
Banks are open from 9:00 to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday and Saturdays generally from 9-2:00.
Chicago weather:
Summertime in Chicago is generally nice. It can be hot and humid, but the lakeshore location moderates this! There can be occasional showers. We will keep you posted as we get closer to July 29, 2018!
You can always check out the Weather Here
Loyola University classroom equipment
digital projector, dvd player, cd player, etc…
If you will be using the University’s audio or visual equipment (digital projector, DVD player, CD player, etc.) for your congress workshop, please come back to this page as we will be updating it with any information you may need.
Laptops and cables for presentations
If you will be using a digital projector for your workshop or presentation, please bring your own laptop or iPad / tablet that you will run your presentation program on. We will not have laptops or computers available for use. Since there are so many styles of laptops, be sure that your laptop has a VGA (female) out port or an adaptor to connect to a VGA (male) cable that will go to the projector.
Don’t forget plug adaptors that fit the standard U.S. electrical sockets used in the United States if you are coming from afar. Also please bring your own laser pointer if you wish to use one.
Nearer the Congress, we will display here the name of the person who will be handling the equipment questions in the University classrooms.
Head books & floor coverings
As with all Congresses, it is impossible to provide books and floor coverings for everyone. Please bring with you something that you can use underneath your head when lying down so that you can use it in multiple workshops. Many of the workshop rooms have hardwood and some will be carpeted but it is best if you can bring a mat or blanket with you. Thank you!
Safety
For your safety and those, you may be working with please help us be absolutely sure any tables you use are completely set up and locked into place. They may be taken up and down during the week. We will provide a yoga blanket for the tables.
Punctuality
Please be on time for all the events. It can be disruptive to walk into the Main Hall, CL Sessions and Workshops or Panel discussions late. Please start and end your workshops on time, as your attendees may need to move on to the next event. When leaving the rooms please make sure the chairs are put back and the room is left tidy. There will be someone coming in each night to clean.
Personal Responsibility
Neither ATCA, Alexander Technique Congress Association, the current Congress Directors nor any of its agencies can accept any responsibility for any accident, injury, illness, damage or loss howsoever caused to any person attending or involved with the 11th International Alexander Technique Congress.
Please travel with your Health Insurance card and other important information that we can get easily should we need to.
Disclaimer
Neither the Directors nor any of the congress helpers can accept any responsibility for any loss or injury resulting from any cancellation or failure of any Congress presenters or entertainers.