George S. Dively Building
The George S. Dively Building is one of the best executive education facilities in the nation, offering a distinctive adult learning environment, state-of-the-art educational resources, and the highest quality amenities and hospitality services.
With 6 meeting rooms and 7,625 sq. ft. of meeting space, the Dively Building is the site of Weatherhead’s degree and non-degree executive education programs and many other activities. In addition, the Dively Center is used by corporations, nonprofit organizations and professional associations for meetings and individual management development programs.
Organizations have discovered the unique executive advantages of the George S. Dively Building over other conference facilities:
- The Dively Building’s University Circle location - easily accessible by car or public transportation, yet removed from the noise and distractions of downtown, provides an optimal environment for learning.
- The range and flexibility of spaces available – accommodating as few as 12 to more than 200 people -- make the Dively Building ideal for virtually any meeting or management development program.
- The Dively Building’s first-class amenities include high quality catering and meal services, access to a full complement of audio/visual equipment and connections to CWRUnet and Case Western Reserve University’s fiberoptic computer network.
- The professional Dively Building staff offers assistance in planning your meeting, serves as a liaison with the resources of the Weatherhead School of Management and Case, and provides personal attention on the day of your event to ensure a successful outcome.
About George S. Dively
George S. Dively was a business leader and visionary who pioneered the concept of professional management and advocated the continuing development of practicing executives.
Mr. Dively was Chairman Emeritus of Harris Corporation, a multinational producer of high-technology communications and information processing equipment. During his 35-year tenure with Harris, he exemplified effective, participative leadership, and his legacy helped to form the foundation of modern management practice. With his remarkable ability to envision and anticipate changes to come, Mr. Dively espoused the value of long-term organizational planning and life-long executive development.
The son of a schoolteacher, Mr. Dively was committed to personal and corporate involvement in the advancement of higher education. He served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Case Western Reserve University and had a positive impact upon the growth and development of this institution. He was likewise dedicated to the renewal of the Greater Cleveland community and was a driving force behind the creation of Cleveland Tomorrow.
The George S. Dively Building is a symbol of the man’s enduring commitment and contributions to the advancement of professional management.
For more information on the Dively Building please contact the Conference Service Manager at 216.368.0020.
