Frequently Asked Questions
Contacts:
* Please first try e-mail to reach the workshop
contacts. *
Elaine Wolff,
Program Director with the UIUC
Conferences and Institutes service, is your best contact for issues
related to using the web-based application and registration forms,
housing, transportation, payment options, and questions about local
area services and resources:
Elaine Wolff
Phone: 217-333-2880
Fax: 217-333-9561
wolff1@uiuc.edu
For other questions, please contact workshop+urbana@ks.uiuc.edu,
so that your question
can be directed to the TCBG
member
best able to respond. If a matter is particularly urgent, contact
David Brandon, Manager, TCBG:
David Brandon
Phone: 217-265-6480
Fax: 217-244-6078
Registration and Fees
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 material and
instructions will be provided for free. However, meals are not
included. We estimate meals cost about $20 to $30 daily.
Travel/Transportation
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 process 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 Indianpolis
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
Housing/Accommodations
Q: Can I stay longer before/after the workshop?
A: We only provide housing between 11/7 to 11/13. You have to arrange
with the
Hampton Inn 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.
Dining
Q: Where can I eat?
A: There are many restaurants with good price in the campus town within
a few minutes walking distance. Please check Champaign/Urbana
restaurant guide for more information. We estimate meals cost about
$20 to $30 daily.
Miscellaneous
Q: Am I registered as a UIUC 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
Hampton Inn?
A: Yes, Ethernet access is provided in rooms.
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