Aug. 29, 2007

FAN INFORMATION FOR NORTHWESTERN VS. NORTHEASTERN
(North Shore Community Day)

• East and West Parking Lots open at 7 a.m.

• Wildcat Alley opens at 9 a.m. ... Wildcat Alley features music, games, food, drinks compliments of Goose Island, meet and greet with the Wildcat men's soccer and field hockey teams, and much more!

• Gates open at 9:30 a.m.

• Kickoff: 11:07 a.m.

• End Zone tickets for nonconference games are only $20 each

• Jesse White Tumblers will perform at halftime

• North Shore Community Day -- City of Evanston employees and members of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and the North Shore Convention and Visitor's Bureau can purchase tickets for only $15 -- advanced purchase only! Email wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu to be included in the Wildcat Welcome on the scoreboard.

• 2007 Stadium Reminder -- No smoking is allowed in Ryan Field or the surrounding areas outside the stadium. Pass-outs will no longer be granted for this purpose. Thank you for your understanding.

Unless you hold a season parking pass or a handicapped parking pass, you will not be allowed to park in Ryan Field's East and West Parking Lots (located at Ashland Avenue and Central Street in Evanston). In addition, street parking immediately around the stadium is limited, and authorities are vigilant about towing violators.

The following directions will lead you to free parking lots on campus, from which free shuttle buses can take you to Ryan Field. Shuttle buses begin running approximately two hours before kickoff, and run until one hour after the conclusion of the game. Fans are also encouraged to use CTA transportation (El and buses), and depart early for the game.

A reminder that Northwestern fans can welcome the Wildcats with "Walk With Us" at 8:30 a.m. at Walker Way.

Northwestern University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, and other intimidating actions directed at officials, athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated. Thank you.

Local non-emergency phone numbers that do not require a priority response:
• Evanston Police: 847-866-5000
• Northwestern University Police: 847-491-3254

Directions to Ryan Field:
From the North:
Take I-94 to Skokie Blvd/ Route 41 Exit. Exit ramp becomes Skokie Boulevard. Continue south to Lake Avenue (2nd traffic light). Turn left on Lake Avenue and proceed east to Sheridan Road and continue south to football parking lots.

From the South:
Take I-90/94. Where I-90 and I-94 split, take I-94 toward Milwaukee. Follow I-94 to Dempster Street east and proceed east on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Turn left onto Chicago Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.

Alternate Route from the South:
Take Lake Shore Drive north to Sheridan Road. Continue north on Sheridan Road until you arrive at the Evanston Campus. Proceed to the football parking lots.

From the West/ O'Hare Airport:
Take I-55, I-88 or I-90 to I-294. Follow I-294 north to Dempster Street east. Proceed east on Dempster Street to Chicago Avenue. Turn left on Chicago Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.

Alternate Exit from I-294 and I-94:
Take Touhy Avenue east and proceed to McCormick Boulevard. Turn left on McCormick Boulevard and proceed north to Dempster Street. Turn right on Dempster Street and proceed east to Forest Avenue. Turn left on Forest Avenue and proceed north to football parking lots.

More Marketing News
• GROUPS of 50 or more can purchase nonconference game sideline seats at half price ($15), plus receive all the benefits for a group. Benefits include:
• Group Welcome on the scoreboard
• Entry into the group merchandise drawing
• Five game programs
• Wildcat drawstring backpacks for everyone in the group
• Entry into the ESPNZone Party Pack drawing
• Group leader also receives: a Northwestern bucket hat, ESPNZone game card
Advanced purchase only

Group tickets are available for all home games except the Sept. 29 contest vs. Michigan. Big Ten games are $25 each for groups of 50 or more and they receive all of the benefits listed above.

• Tickets are still available for Michigan. Get the best seats by purchasing a season ticket or a 3-pack. Call 847-491-CATS for more information.