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Celebration Fifty-Five, The Women's Leadership Summit, Harvard Law School, September 18-21, 2008

General Information

All activities are held on campus and none require formal wear. Attire typically ranges from casual to business-casual to business. Evening activites may inspire dressier attire, such as cocktail dresses or business suits. Attendees may dress for their own comfort. Spouses and guests are warmly invited to attend all activities.

 

ALUMNI OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

Tel: 617-384-9523
Fax: 617-496-4572
Email: C55@law.harvard.edu

 

AIRPORT

Logan International Airport
1-800-23-LOGAN
www.massport.com

 

ATTIRE

Although evening activities inspire dressier attire, such as business suits and cocktail dresses, no event is formal.

 

CHILD CARE

Most hotels will, with advance notice, arrange for child care. Please make arrangements with the hotel concierge 48 hours in advance, or call Parents in a Pinch at 617-739-5437. Web site: http://www.parentsinapinch.com

 

FAMILY ROOM

A room on campus will be set aside for those wishing to have their child or children close by. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member or child care professional. Inquire at C55 Registration Desk for location. See Parents in a Pinch for information on securing a sitter.

 

THE COOP

During construction of the Northwest Corner project and related modifications to Harkness Commons, the The Coop has been temporarily relocated to 1678 Massachusetts Avenue, next to Evergood Market. Tel: 617-499-3255. Be sure to stop by the Registration Desk to pick up a coupon for a discount on Harvard insignia items.

 

DIRECTIONS AND MAPS

 

LODGING

See hotels for information.

 

MEDICAL

The Harvard Law School Clinic is located in the basement of Pound Hall, Room 12. Telephone 617-495-4414. The Clinic will be open from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During other hours you may telephone the University Health Center, 75 Mt. Auburn Street, Harvard Square, at 617-495-5711.

 

PARKING

You are urged to use public transportation as parking is limited at the Law School and difficult to find in Harvard Square. If you have a special need for parking, please call our office at 617-495-3173. Information is also available at Harvard Accessible Van Service, telephone 617-495-0400.

 

REST ROOMS

Pound Hall, 1st and 2nd Floor; Harkness Commons, 1st Floor; Areeda Hall, Basement; Hauser Hall, Basement; Austin Hall, Basement

 

SMOKING

The Cambridge No Smoking Ordinance prohibits smoking in public areas of buildings. Consequently, smoking is allowed only outside.


TAXIS

  Taxis (to list a few...)   Telephone
  Ambassador Taxi (Cambridge--accessible van may be available)   617-492-1100
  Cambridge Taxi   617-547-3000
  Checker Cab (Cambridge)   617-497-9000
  Checker Cab (Boston)   617-536-7000
  Independent Taxi Operators Association (ITOA)   617-426-8700
  Town Taxi (Boston)   617-536-5000
  Yellow Cab (Cambridge)   617-547-3000
  Harvard Accessible Van Service   617-495-0400

Taxis called to the School pick up and drop off in front of the Lewis International Law Center, 1557 Massachusetts Avenue, between Pound Hall and the Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church. Do not depend upon hailing a cab from Mass. Ave., as most are already engaged traveling to or from Harvard Square; call ahead and be sure give your name to the dispatcher.

 

WEATHER

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