Amenities
Air Conditioning
Max Palevsky Commons is a fully air-conditioned building. Temperature and fan speed can be adjusted for your comfort.
Laundry
Coin operated at $1.00/load. Located in the basement of each building.
Kitchens
- Kitchens are available only on a limited basis and assigned per group. Assigned kitchens will be posted
- Kitchens are not equipped with any cooking utensils
Telephone
There are direct dial phones in each room. You can call room to room or anywhere on campus by dialing the last 5 digits of the phone number (2-XXXX or 4-XXXX). To make outside local or long distance calls you must dial a 9 + the calling card number and follow the instructions. You are also allowed to make a collect call. Cellular phones are permitted in the Residence Halls.
Mail can be received and delivered to you during your stay. Mail received after your departure will be returned to sender. The mail will need to be addressed in the following manner:
YOUR NAME
ATTENTION: (CONFERENCE GROUP NAME)
MAX PALEVSKY CENTRAL
1101 E. 56 TH STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Mail notices will be posted at the Central front desk and mail can be picked up at the Central Mail Room Monday-Friday between the hours of 10am and 5pm.
Transportation
For information regarding mass transportation throughout Hyde Park and the Chicago Area, go to the following website for more information on The Chicago Transit Authority: www.transitchicago.com
Parking
To obtain a temporary parking permit, you or your host should contact the Parking Office at 702-8969 for current location and parking rates. Please note: all University parking lots are free from 4pm to 7:50am
Printing
Each computer lab will be equipped with a printer for guest’s use. If the printer is out of paper, please see the front desk for assistance.
Computer Use
Computer labs are open the entire summer and can be used by any member of any group. There will be a posted log-in and password in the computer lab that all guests can use to access the computers. If you wish to access our wireless network, your conference's coordinator should have provided to you a list of Meeting IDs. Each day there is a new Meeting ID. When you start up your computer, you will be taken to a wireless registration page. In the user name field, type that day's Meeting ID and you should be able to connect. If you experience problems, please report to the front desk for assistance. Ethernet cables are not provided.
Vending Machines
In all Palevsky buildings, the coin-operated machines are located on the first floor just beyond the security door.
Common Rooms
Commons Rooms with video games, TVs, pool tables, etc. Equipment can be checked out at the front desk.
Computer Labs
Computer Labs and Accessible Data Ports
24/7 Desk Clerk
24/7 desk clerk on duty to assist you with work order, building incidents, and questions.
Linens
Linens will be provided during your stay. Sheets and towels can be exchanged every Friday between the hours of 7am and 9am at the front reception area of Max Palevsky Central. PLEASE NOTE: Pillow, bed spread, and bed pad should be left on the bed for the duration of your stay.
