Campus Architecture in Chicago

Class Description

This course will explore college and university campuses in Chicago through a series of walking tours and readings. We will pay attention to the history, architecture, landscape design, and educational culture of institutions including Columbia College, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Loyola University, Northwestern University (Chicago campus), Robert Morris University, Roosevelt University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois at Chicago. Participants should be prepared to walk about a mile during each tour.

Diane Dillon is a scholar in residence at the Newberry. She holds a PhD in the History of Art from Yale.

What to Expect

Format: In Person

Class Capacity: 26

Class Style: Mix of lecture and discussion; participation encouraged

Materials List

Required

• Instructor-Distributed Materials

A Brief Syllabus

1. Introductory Session at the Newberry
2. University of Chicago
3. Illinois Institute of Technology
4. DePaul University, Lincoln Park Campus
5. Loop Campuses
6. University of Illinois at Chicago
7. Loyola University and Northwestern University Streeterville Campuses
8. Loyola University Lake Shore Campus

Cost and Registration

8 Sessions, $300 ($270 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.

We offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($300), Community Supported ($280), and Sponsor ($320). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.

To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.

Take a Look

View our full schedule of adult education classes.

Support the Newberry

Your generosity is vital in keeping the library’s programs, exhibitions, and reading rooms free and accessible to everyone.

Questions?

Call us at (312) 255-3700 or send us an email at adulteducation@newberry.org.

We are in office Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am–6 pm CT.
We are available by email Tuesday through Saturday.