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 Africa and IT Conference
CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES | UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Where is there parking on campus?
There is metered parking in front of the Illini Union and on Wright St. There is also a pay-by-cash or credit card lot on between Sixth and Green Sts. On the corner of 6th and John Sts. there is also a parking garage with metered parking or PayByPhone parking. 

Phone numbers for the PayByPhone service are displayed on parking meters and signs.



Where can I grab lunch or coffee?
The following restaurants and cafes are available in the Illini Union:

Illini Union Ballroom
Location: second level, northeast
With daily buffet lunches, the Ballroom serves as a more formal alternative to the fast-food vendors. Catering is available for special events.

Crepe De Licious
Location: Lower level, Food Court
Breakfast, lunch and dessert crepes, burgers, Nathan’s hot dogs, fries, coffee tea & fountain drinks are on the menu.

Einstein Bros Bagels
Location: Lower level, Food Court
Offers gourmet bagel sandwiches, wraps and salad, as well as healthy dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh-brewed coffee and hand-made smoothies.

Espresso Royale
Location: main level, Courtyard Café
Specialty coffees, pastries, bagels, soups and sandwiches are on the menu.

Jamba Juice
Location: main level, southwest
Healthy smoothies made with natural ingredients, fresh-squeezed juices, baked goods and yogurt blendsQuad ShopLocation: main level, southwest side 

The Quad Shop's convenient location makes it a great place for a quick stop before, after or between classes. Thirsty? Grab a cold drink – we have bottled and fountain drinks available. Hungry? Our huge selection of snacks will satisfy any craving – sweet or savory. We take "Value Card" for payment along with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, checks and cash.
  • Fountain and bottled drinks, candy, sandwiches and snacks
  • Newspapers, magazines and sundries
  • Greeting cards
  • Landshire sandwiches
  • Healthy items and other quick meal products
  • Refillable mugs for fountain drinks
  • Variety of snacks, cookies and candies

Rice Garden
Location: lower level, Food Court
Oriental cuisine
Master Fung's pork and chicken BBQ is their specialty along with tasty Chinese delights
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Sbarro
Location: lower level, Food Court 
Sbarro's menu features quick Italian food including pizza, calzones, pasta and garlic bread.
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Sushi San
Location: lower level, Food Court
Prepared fresh each day, sushi rolls are the menu highlight, plus beef bowls and noodles.
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Are there public computers or public wifi?
The Illini Union Computer Lab, located on the main level, southwest corner, room 187, is equipped with both Mac and Windows platforms and laser printers. It's a great place to work on class assignments, surf the Internet or send email. 

Hours
Sunday, noon - 12am 
Monday - Thursday, 8am - 12am 
Friday, 8am - 10pm
Saturday, 10am - 10pm

UI Public Wireless is the only campus network service available without either a NetID or a guest ID. The UI Public Wireless network is provided in a few campus and community locations where non-University-affiliated people are likely to visit. After filling out an informational form and agreeing to the terms of service, you can use the UI Public Wireless service for a short time.







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Via Gould, Matthew, "Ten Innovations Changing Africa" The Quarterly: The Africa Edition http://www.portland-communications.com/publications/the-quarterly-africa/ten-technologies-changing-africa/
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