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Executive Education Admissions
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
79 JFK Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
P 617-496-0484 F 617-495-3090 ksg_execed@ksg.harvard.edu

For more information please visit the Leadership for a Networked World Program web site at http://www.lnwprogram.org for details and contact information.

Accommodations:

The Kennedy School of Government has secured a special group rate of $155 per night (exclusive of applicable state and local taxes) for the event at the Sheraton Commander Hotel. When making a reservation please ask for the "Leadership for a Networked World" group rate.

Sheraton Commander Hotel
16 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Hotel Main Telephone Number: 617-547-4800
http://www.sheraton.com/commander

The “cut-off date” for accepting reservations into this room block is May 15, 2007. Reservations requests received after 5:00 p.m. local time at the Hotel on the cut-off date will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

For your convenience, there will be free, dedicated shuttle service to and from the Sheraton to the Kennedy School Campus.

While we do not have special rates with these hotels, below are other options nearby if you wish to stay elsewhere:

The Charles Hotel
http://www.charleshotel.com

Double Tree Guest Suite
http://www.doubletree.com

Harvard Square Hotel
http://www.harvardsquarehotel.com

Transportation
Cabs: Upon arrival, the best way to get from Logan airport to your hotel is by taxi.
Ambassador/Brattle 617-492-1100
Yellow Cab 617-547-3000

There is also a cab stand in front of the Charles Hotel at 1 Bennett Street. The fare to Logan Airport is approximately $30.

Free Harvard shuttle bus service is available throughout the Cambridge campus. The shuttle stops in front of the 79 Kennedy Street entrance at KSG.

Harvard shuttle buses regularly go from Harvard Square to the Medical School Area and to the Massachusetts General Hospital. Check the bulletin board for the shuttle schedule.

The MBTA bus and subway system (known as “The T”) affords easy access to Boston and nearby suburbs. Subway and bus passes are available at the Harvard Square T Station. If you are planning an extended stay in the area, consider a multi-day tourist pass, available at Harvard Square station.
Attire: Attire for the workshop is business casual. Please be advised that New England weather can be unpredictable. Consulting the Web for forecasts could be helpful.

Name Badges: Please wear your name badge at all times to facilitate networking with faculty, staff and other participants, and to ensure access to the building after hours. You must wear the name badge when going through the buffet line for breakfast at the Forum Café, so that the catering staff will be able to identify you as a program participant and to charge your meals accordingly. In most cases, the badge will provide sufficient identification in the public areas at the Kennedy School of Government (KSG).

Locations

KSG Buildings: The Kennedy School is comprised of four buildings: the main building, called Littauer, with its main entrance at 79 JFK Street; the Belfer Center for Public Management, with its main entrance at the corner of Eliot Street and JFK Street; the Rubenstein Building, which adjoins the Littauer Building on the opposite side from the Belfer Center; and the Taubman Center, with its main entrance on Eliot Street. The Littauer and Belfer Buildings adjoin each other; the Taubman Center is free-standing. All four buildings have entrances through the Kennedy School courtyard.

Normal Kennedy School hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Entrance to the buildings after 6:00 pm will require showing your ID to the guard and signing in. The after-hours entrance and exit are through the courtyard doors of the Littauer and Taubman Buildings.

Classroom: Our classroom for the workshop will be in room 280 of the Littauer Building. This is located on the second floor, one flight of steps up from the Forum area.

Extras

Harvard Shop: On Wednesday, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., participants may purchase Harvard merchandise at a 30% discount at the student-run Harvard Shop. You must show your name badge to receive the discount. The shop carries mostly attire, but also carries some memorabilia. It is located at 52 J.F.K. Street.

Miscellaneous

Smoking Policy: In accordance with Cambridge law, smoking is not permitted in any of the Kennedy School buildings.

Libraries: The KSG Library is located on the ground floor of the Littauer Building. During the program, you will have access to the journals, magazines, newspapers, books, databases and other reference materials available there. You will not have circulation privileges, but materials can be copied. You will not have borrowing privileges or stack access at any of the Harvard libraries, but you may use the reading rooms and public research areas.

Security: The University cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to personal property. Valuables should be kept under lock and key or on your person at all times. Also, as in any urban area, evening walks should be taken in pairs. The University sponsors an evening Safety Walk service until 3:00 a.m. For information about this service, call 617-496-5656. Blue light emergency telephones are strategically located outdoors throughout the campus. The phones are a direct link to the police department; by picking up the receiver, you are connected directly with the dispatcher.

Services Around Harvard Square

Banks: There are two ATM machines located on Eliot Street directly across from the Kennedy School courtyard. For additional banking services, there is a Bank of America full service branch located next to the Harvard Coop in Harvard Square, and a Citizen's Bank next to the MBTA station.

The nearest Western Union Office is CITS Travel, 17 Story St., Cambridge. Their telephone number is 617-868-1818. Their hours are 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Friday and 11:00 am – 3:00 pm on Saturday.

Pharmacies

CVS 1426 Massachusetts Avenue 617-354 4420
Brooks Pharmacy 1740 Massachusetts Avenue 617-876-7662

Things to Do and See around Boston

BOSTON COMMON
The starting point of the Freedom Trail. The Boston Common is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. The "Common" has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. Location: Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets.
Subway- Red Line to Park Street.

FREEDOM TRAIL
Due to its size, Boston is a very accessible city, but it may be that its reputation as a walking city relies on the creation of one of America's first historic walking tours, The Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail Foundation continues to work to preserve this perfect introduction to Colonial Revolutionary Boston. The Trail takes the visitor to 16 historical sites in the course of two or three hours and covers two and a half centuries of America's most significant past. A red brick or painted line connects the sites on the Trail and serves as a guide. Since the past and the present live alongside the Trail, its visitors have the opportunity to see the City as it truly is. Many visitors prefer to linger and study the many exhibits, thus a full day or more can be devoted to browsing along the Trail.
The Freedom Trail Foundation, 99 Chauncy Street, suite 401, Boston, MA 02111, Phone: (617) 357-8300, info@thefreedomtrail.org Subway- Red Line to Park Street.

One can take a self-guided tour or one of the many tours available through the National Park Service, which begin every half hour from the park visitor center at 15 State Street opposite the Old State House. Or if you prefer to ride, you can pay for one of the trolley tours, which are unofficial guided tours, but do take the rider to many of the sites along the Trail and allow one to disembark at selected stops. To find out more about guided tours contact the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-888-SEE BOSTON.

FANEUIL HALL
Faneuil Hall has served as a marketplace and a meeting hall since 1742. Funding was provided by a wealthy merchant, Peter Faneuil, for the construction and local artisan to create the grasshopper weather vane that still perches on the building's cupola. Inspiring speeches by Samuel Adams and other patriots were given that eventually led to independence from the British. Faneuil Hall was expanded in 1806 by Charles Bulfinch. When Boston became a city the use of Faneuil Hall as a government meeting place came to an end, but it was still regularly used. Today, the first floor is still used as a lively marketplace and the second floor is a meeting hall where many Boston City debates are held. The fourth floor is maintained by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. Hours of Operation: Second floor meeting hall and market level information desk open daily 9:00am - 5:00pm. National Park Service rangers present historical talks every thirty minutes, 9:30am - 4:30pm, except when Hall is in use for special events. Subway- Red Line to Park Street. Green Line to Government Center.

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
280 The Fenway, Boston 02115 (617) 566-1401. Museum built 1900-1903 in style of 15th c. Italian palace to house Mrs. Gardner's extensive art collection. Interior flowering courtyard and outdoor gardens. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11-5. Admission Adults $6.00, $5.00 seniors and students, $3 youths 12-17. Members and children under 12 are admitted free at all times.
Subway- Red Line to Park Street. Green Line (E- Heath Street train) to Museum of Fine Arts.

JOHN F. KENNEDY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Columbia Point, Boston 02125 (617) 929-4523. Nation's memorial to the 35th President. The New Museum features the life, leadership and legacy of President Kennedy through 25 new exhibits, 3 theaters and 20 video presentations. Open daily 9-5. Adults $6, seniors and students $4, children $2. Subway- Red Line to JFK/Umass.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston 02115, (617) 267-9300. The comprehensive collections offer a survey of the world's finest art. Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-4:45pm; Wed 10am-9:45pm; Thurs & Fri West Wing only 5pm-9:45pm. Closed Monday. Adults $7, seniors and college students $6, children age 6-17 $3.50, children under 6 Free. Wednesdays 4-9:45pm, free.
Subway- Red Line to Park Street. Green Line (E- Heath Street train) to Museum of Fine Arts.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
Science Park, Boston 02114-1099, (617) 723-2500. A world renowned educational institution with over 400 interactive participatory exhibits featuring live animal and physical science demonstrations, courses, traveling exhibits, a computer center and the Mugar Omni Theater. Open daily 9-5, Fridays until 9pm. Exhibit halls or Omni Theater: Adults $7.00/ Children & Seniors $5.00. Planetarium or Laser Shows: Adults $6.00/ Children & Seniors $4.00.
Subway- Take Red Line to Charles/MGH.

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Central Wharf Boston 02110-3309 (617) 973-5200 (recorded information) Colorful and educational exhibits featuring over 2,000 aquatic creatures. Highlights include a four-story glass ocean tank that houses a coral reef display plus an outstanding variety of sharks and sea turtles. Sea lion shows are offered daily aboard Discovery. Open July 1-Labor Day, Mon, Tues, Fri 9-6; Wed & Thurs 9-8; Sat & Sun & Holidays 9-7; Sept-June 30, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9-5; Thurs 9-8; Sat & Sun & Holidays 9-6. General admission $8.50, children (3-11) $4.50, under 3 free, senior discounts. Thurs & Wed (summer only) $1.00 off every level after 4pm.
Subway- Red Line to Downtown Crossing. Orange Line to State. Blue Line to Aquarium.

SHOPPING IN BOSTON

NEWBURY STREET
One of Boston’s best areas for shopping. Boutiques, restaurants, and chain stores abound. Take the red-line T from Harvard Square inbound to Park Street Station. Change at Park Street to a green-line train going outbound. Get off at Copley Station or Hynes/ICA. Follow the signs for Newbury Street.

PRUDENTIAL CENTER AND COPLEY PLACE
2 large malls connected by a glass bridge. Lots of shopping and restaurants including Legal Sea Food, California Pizza Kitchen as well as a movie theater. Take the red-line T from Harvard Square inbound to Park Street Station. Change at Park Street to a green-line train going outbound. Get off at Copley Station or Hynes/ICA. Look for the Prudential Center and walk towards it.

CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA MALL
A large, 3-story mall. Take the red-line T to Park Street. Get off at Kendall/MIT and take the free shuttle bus to the mall.

FANEUIL HALL/ QUINCY MARKET
Located on the Freedom Trail this is one of Boston’s oldest areas. Very similar in feel to Covent Garden in London, there are shops, restaurants, a giant food court, and street performers. Take the red-line T from Harvard Square to Park Street. You can then either change to a green-line T heading towards Lechmere and get off at Government Center or follow the Freedom Trail a few blocks from Park Street directly to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. If you get off the green line at Government Center exit City Hall plaza, cross the plaza and walk down the steps. Faneuil Hall Marketplace is directly in front of you behind the historic Faneuil Hall building.

DOWNTOWN CROSSING AND FILENE’S BASEMENT
The original Filene’s Basement is located at Downtown Crossing. Take the red-line T from Harvard Square and get off at Downtown Crossing. You can also get off at Park Street station and walk about 2 blocks to the store.

BOOKSTORES

HARVARD COOP
http://www.thecoop.com/
1400 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00-10:00, Sun. 12:00-7:00
Phone: (617) 499-2000
Books, textbooks, school supplies, and apparel.

THE HARVARD BOOKSTORE
http://www.harvard.com/
1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA
Hours: 9am - 11pm Mon – Thurs, 9am - midnight Fri & Sat, 10am - 10pm Sun
Phone: (617) 661-1515
Books and used books.

SCHOENHOF’S FOREIGN BOOKS
http://www.schoenhofs.com/
76A Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6, Thurs 10-8
Phone: 617.547.8855

RESTAURANTS

CAMBRIDGE RESTAURANTS

GRAFTON STREET
1280 Mass Ave, Cambridge. Good, moderately priced food with an Irish flare. Best pint of Guinness in the Square. Approximately a five minute walk.

HARVEST
44 Brattle Street 11 Mifflin Place, Cambridge, 868-2255. Upscale New American with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and seasonal menus. Nice dining room, and good service. Approximately a two minute walk from the Kennedy School. Entrees range $20-$30.

PENANG
57 JFK Street, Cambridge. Moderately priced Malaysian food and Asian fusion cuisine in a trendy setting.

CASABLANCA
40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, 617-876-0999. Excellent Mediterranean bistro fare in a fun setting – walls are decorated with murals from the movie. Two minute walk. Entrees range $19-$25.

HENRIETTA’S TABLE
Located in the Charles Hotel, 20 Bennett Street, Cambridge. Comfort food goes gourmet with staples like meatloaf and chicken pot pie with a twist. Moderate to high prices.

SANDRINE’S
8 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, 617-497-5300. Good, Alsatian influenced French fare in a bistro setting. A five minute walk. Entrées range $20-$30.

BOMBAY CLUB
57 JFK Street, Cambridge, 617-661-8100. Moderately priced Indian food. A two minute walk from the Kennedy School.

CAMBRIDGE 1
27 Church Street, Cambridge, 617-576-1111. Moderately priced but consistently good flatbread pizza and salads. Popular for its bar scene as well as its cuisine. A three minute walk.

CHEZ HENRI
1 Shepard Street, Cambridge, 617-354-8980. Upscale French and Cuban fusion cuisine just outside the square. Does not take reservations, but usually worth the wait. A ten minute walk.

LEGAL SEAFOOD
Charles Hotel Courtyard, Eliot Street, Cambridge. Classic New England clam chowder, lobster, etc. in an upscale environment.

UPSTAIRS ON THE SQUARE
91 Winthrop Street, Cambridge. Fun food in a fun atmosphere. The decorations are a bit intense, but the excellent food is well worth it. New American cuisine.

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS

ABE’S AND LOUIE’S
793 Boylston St. Back Bay, Boston (617) 536-6300. Lively, good service, classic steakhouse. Entrées range $17-$29.

CAPITAL GRILLE
9 Newbury St., Boston. (617) 262-8900. Classic American with dark wood interiors and huge portions.

THE OAK ROOM
138 St. James Ave. Prudential Center, Boston. (617) 267-5300 “Men’s Club” atmosphere with mahogany, crystal chandeliers, heavy curtains. Steak and salmon are the specialties.

HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO
553 Tremont Street, Boston. Upscale French bistro fare in the South End, pricey but excellent.

JAE’S
520 Columbus Ave, Boston. Asian fusion cuisine.

AQUITAINE
569 Tremont Street, Boston. Classic French food in a Parisian inspired atmosphere.

BEACON HILL BISTRO
25 Charles Street, Boston. Classic bistro fare with a Boston flavor. A favorite of many on Beacon Hill.

FIGS
42 Charles Street, Boston. Thin crust pizza with imaginative toppings in historic Beacon Hill.

GREAT BAY
500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. Relatively new seafood restaurant in the heart of Kenmore square. Look out for crowds on Red Sox game nights.

FANEUIL HALL RESTAURANTS

TODD ENGLISH’S RUSTIC KITCHEN
200 Quincy Market, Boston. New American cuisine with an emphasis on quality ingredients rather than complex selections.

DURGIN PARK
30 N. Market St., Boston. Classic New England cuisine.

SALTY DOG
206 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston. Seafood, great people-watching, outdoor seating.

THE NAKED FISH
16 N. Street, Boston. Trendy seafood restaurant with a Latin influence. Known for their fun cocktails.

THE NORTH END (ITALIAN DISTRICT)

GIACOMO’S
355 Hanover St. between Fleet and Prince Streets, Boston. Classic Italian fare and a perpetual Boston favorite. Cash only, but worth the inconvenience.

SAGE
69 Prince Street, Boston. Upscale Italian fare served in a small and homey dining room. Recently noted in Gourmet Magazine!

ANTICO FORNO
94 Salem Street, Boston. Excellent Italian classics.