Computational Biophysics Workshop - Champaign, Aug. 10-14, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Please first try e-mail to reach the workshop contacts. workshop+urbana@ks.uiuc.edu.
If a matter is particularly urgent, contact David Brandon,
Manager, TCBG:
Phone: 217-265-6480
Fax: 217-244-6078
Q: Does the workshop provide any financial aid?
A: Unfortunately we are unable to provide any financial assistance.
Q: What is covered in the registration fee?
A: Shared housing (two people per room) is included in the
registration fee; single rooms will raise your costs. Workshop
materials and other instructional costs are included in the
fee. However, meals are not included.
Q: I am not sure whether I could legally stay in
the US for the workshop without a visa, or if this is not the case,
what visa I would need. Do you know what the current regulations are
and can you sponsor my visa application?
A: Please check all US entry-related matters on your end, as different
countries have different immigration agreements with the US. We are not
able to help with the entry processes to the US. As of October 26, 2004,
there are some changes that international travelers to the U.S. should
be aware of. For the latest information about obtaining visas,
visit the web site: http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
Q: What airport should I fly to?
A: Willard airport in Champaign is the closest airport (10 min.
driving) to the campus of university of Illinois. You can also fly to
Chicago O'Hare airport (3 hr. driving to Champaign), to Indianapolis
International airport (2 hr. driving), or to Bloomington, IL (45 min.).
From Willard airport you can take Taxi (about $12) or Bus to the campus. From other
airports, please check this question for the shuttle information.
Q: Is there any shuttle service between
Chicago/Indianapolis airports and the University campus?
A: Yes. Bluebird Charter
Coach and LEX
(Lincolnland Express) provide shuttle services from Chicago O'Hare,
Midway airports and Indianapolis International airport to our campus.
You need to make a reservation beforehand. From Chicago area you may
also check
Suburban Express, Baldwin
Shuttle and Greyhound for
transportation to Champaign-Urbana.
Q: What buses can I take from Beckman back to the iHotel?
A: Click
here for a list of times for buses leaving the nearby
section of White and Wright streets, or search at the local
CUMTD bus site.
Q: How about renting a bicycle?
A: There are local options for bike rental,
click here to read about bike rental options.
Q: Can I stay longer before/after the workshop?
A: Shared housing (two per room) is provided between 7/5-7/11 and 8/9-8/15. You have to arrange
with the I Hotel & Conference Center by yourself if you would like to stay longer. You
may also check other hotels located in
Champaign
or Urbana.
Q: How does the pairing of room-mates work and
would people know who they would share rooms with before arrival?
A: Pairing will be mostly done at check-in time. Participants will not
be notified in advance.
Q: Where can I eat near the iHotel?
A: There is a Houlihan's Restaurant and
a coffee bar attached to the I Hotel. There are also restaurants with good prices within
a few minutes walking distance west of the hotel. Please check Champaign/Urbana
restaurant guide for more information. We estimate meals cost $20 to $30 daily.
Q: Where can I eat near the Beckman Institute?
A: Click here for a
pdf map of
campus town restaurants near Beckman, or here for a
Google map of local eating options.
Q: Am I registered as a University of Illinois student for the
workshop?
A: No. The workshop participants are not legally registered as students
at UIUC. Attending the workshop is comparable to participation in any
conference or a professional meeting and does not establish any formal
association with UIUC.
Q: Will I have internet access at the
I Hotel?
A: Yes, internet access is provided in rooms, pubic and conference areas.
