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The Flats and Student Life Center at East-West University

829 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60605
200 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunions
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Parties
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

At East West University Enjoy Magnificent Chicago Views at Affordable Rates!

The Student Life Center (SLC) at East-West University is conveniently located in Chicago’s dynamic South Loop neighborhood, near many of the city’s best local attractions. Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, Soldier Field and several beaches on Lake Michigan are located within walking distance from East West University in Chicago, ensuring that visitors will have no shortage of things to explore. The SLC offers multiple conference rooms within its open, state-of-the-art building. The SLC is versatile and is perfect for small and midsized conference group meetings in the Chicago area that require a venue with a variety of facilities, advanced technology, catering options, and amenities.

The seventeen-story building features:

  • An auditorium with space for up to 205 guests
  • A full-sized multipurpose room/gymnasium
  • Two private computer labs
  • 3 classroom style rooms
  • A modern, atrium-style space
  • Breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from our 17th floor event spaces

Click below to experience all that this Chicago venue has to offer!

Meeting & Event Spaces

Max Capacity: 200 Guests
Largest Classroom Style: 60
Largest Theatre Style: 205
Largest Auditorium Seating: 200
Largest Arena Seating: 200
Largest Seated Reception: 80
Largest Standing Reception: 100
Academic Year Largest Group: yes
Rooftop Capacity: 20

SLC Computer Lab 406

Includes built-in projector and screen
  • 408 Sq. Ft.
  • 47 (29 computers) Classroom Style

Riaz H. Waraich Auditorium

Includes built-in projector, screen and sound system as well as wireless microphone and dry erase board
  • 2064 Sq. Ft.
  • 205 Classroom Style

SLC Classroom 404

Includes desktop computer, built-in projector, screen and sound system as well as dry erase board
  • 999 Sq. Ft.
  • 50 Classroom Style

SLC Computer Lab 401

Includes desktop computer at presenter workstation, built-in projector, screen as well as dry erase board
  • 690 Sq. Ft.
  • 49 (25 computers) Classroom Style

Conference Room East

Includes dry erase board & portable TV with connected laptop 
  • 440 Sq. Ft.
  • 15 Classroom Style

Conference Room West

Includes dry erase board & mounted TV with connected laptop
  • 470 Sq. Ft.
  • 20 Classroom Style

17th Floor Multipurpose Room

Includes built-in projector, screen and sound system as well as wireless microphone; access to outdoor terrace during non-inclement weather; access to adjoining kitchen
  • 1040 Sq. Ft.
  • 100 Banquet Style
  • 50 Classroom Style
  • 100 Conference Style

Multipurpose Room

Gymnasium with overhead speaker system
  • 5472 Sq. Ft.
  • 200 Banquet Style
  • 200 Theatre Style
  • 200 Conference Style

Catering Options

Chartwells Catering

Chartwells Catering is available to provide a variety of options ranging from hot breakfast to fully staffed events.

If you would like to learn more, visit their website at https://conferencechicago.catertrax.com. 

Featured Amenities

Accessible Facilities
Bus
Fitness Center
Near Public Transit
Overnight Rooms
Paid Parking
Rooftop Space
Taxi
Theater Seating
WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

829 S Wabash Ave,

Chicago, Illinois 60605

Transportation

Taxi
Bus
Subway
Train
Lyft
Uber

Nearby Airport

Chicago Midway - 25 minutes

Nearby International Airport

Chicago O'Hare - 45 minutes

Parking

Parking on Site: No

Things to Know

Catering

Must Use In-House Catering: No

External Catering Allowed: Yes

Can Bring In Own Food: Yes

Cultural Catering Available: Yes

Venue Policies

Alcohol Consumption: Yes

Smoking Permitted: No

Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No

Cannabis Consumption: No

ADA Accessible: Yes

Technology

Classrooms at the Chicago venue include dry erase boards, computer, and projector/screen;
Built-in sound system in 17th Floor Multipurpose Room, Multipurpose Room and Riaz H. Waraich Auditorium

Guest Wi-Fi: Free

Onsite Tech Support: Yes

Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

Equipment Available On-Site:
  • Projector Screen

Services

CTA

Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Roosevelt stop is only three blocks South of the building. It serves two El lines (orange and green) and has an easily accessible underground connection to transfer to a third El line (red). The orange El line goes directly to Midway Airport.

Front Desk Staff

The front desk is staffed 24/7/365 by officers from a professional security firm.

Technology

Free Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is provided at no additional costs to conference event guests.

HDMI/VGA Cords

HDMI and VGA cords are provided at no additional costs to conference services groups when requested in advance.

Smart Classrooms

All classrooms include desktop computer, built-in projector, screen and dry erase board.

Presentation Clicker

Wireless and includes laser pointer. Available for a nominal fee.

We Connect Unique People With Unique Spaces

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At Unique Venues we believe that at the core of being unique is inherent inclusivity. We celebrate the notion that people gather for different reasons and that audiences are filled with humans of every race, gender expression, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, age, political leaning, and more.

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