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General Information
Conference Volunteers
An information table for congress inquiries will be available in the Pine
Lounge of the Illini Union. Congress volunteers will be happy to assist
you.
Registration Hours
Registration will be in the Pine Lounge of the Illini Union Registration
hours will be 2pm to 4pm tuesday, 8am to 5pm Wednesday, thursday
and Friday, and 8am to noon Saturday.
Technology
the Congress is unable to provide laptops, LCD projectors, or audio
equipment, although overhead projectors are available.
E-mail services
Many coffee houses and restaurants in the Campustown area provide
wireless Internet access to their customers.
Photocopying
A pay photocopy facility is in Room 284 of the Illini Union. hours of
operation are thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Conference badges
Your conference badge is your “ticket” to all the events. thus, it is imperative
that you have checked-in and retrieved your conference badge/
packet before you attend your first event.
Currency exchange
FreeStar Bank, at the southwest corner of Wright and Green streets near
the Illini Union, is the only place nearby that does immediate currency
exchanges. however, the bank charges $10 to non-account holders and
$5 to account holders for all currency exchanges, and it doesn’t necessarily
make exchanges for all currencies. Also note that despite a sign
on the door, the Western Union office on Green Street does not provide
currency exchange.
Food, lunches
except for the thursday and Saturday barbeques, the conference will not
provide any meals for conference attendees. the Illini Union is centrally
located within easy walking distance of dozens of bars and restaurants
that cover the wide spectrum of cuisines (Italian, French, Indian, Chinese,
Mexican, American, etc.). Several fast food establishments (e.g., McDonalds,
pizza, sandwiches) are in the basement of the Illini Union, as well as
within easy walking distance. Included in your conference packet will be
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