Academic Human Resources

Getting to Know the UIUC Community

Below is information on some unique places and events in our community. For times of operation and other details, please contact the business directly. Please note this is FOR INFORMATION ONLY and not necessarily a recommendation list. It is not all-inclusive; for further information we suggest you refer to the yellow pages, and Student/Staff Directory, and other Internet searches. Enjoy!

FOOD SALES Poultry Farm 333-3439 Egg sales; Tuesday mornings Animal Sciences 333-3404 Meat sales; Listings periodically sent to campus units Illini Union 333-0126 Bake sales; Flyers distributed around winter holidays

TUCKED AWAY CAMPUS EATERIES Intermezzo 333-8412 Pastries and light lunches (Krannert Center for Performing Arts)  Bevier Cafeteria 333-8469 Continental breakfast, lunch (Bevier Hall) Y Eatery 344-5040 Thai cuisine (University YMCA) Red Herring 367-2340 Vegetarian and vegan selections (Channing-Murray Foundation) Palette Café 333-1860 Sandwiches, soups, and salads (Krannert Art Museum) Illini Union 333-0690 Ballroom: Lunch variety (2nd floor N. side) Basement: Sandwiches, fast food, salads, coffee shops. Vending: Snacks and       refreshments (1st floor N. side) Newman Foundation 344-0732 Variety of entrees (604 East Armory) Residence Halls 333-1407 Various meals and locations (refer to Student/Staff Directory)

HEALTH SUPPORT Sportwell 244-0261 Nutrition consultation, fitness assessment, walking program. www.dcr.uiuc.edu Counseling Center 333-3704 Services, pamphlets, support groups for substance abuse, eating disorders, abusive relationships, and more http://www.couns.uiuc.edu/ Rehabilitation Education 333-1970 Physical and other therapies; Consultative services for faculty who have students with disabilities in class www.als.uiuc.edu/dres/dres-home.html Speech & Hearing Clinic 333-2230 Speech and hearing diagnostic testing and therapy

SPORTS AND RECREATION Campus Facilities: www.dcr.uiuc.edu Atkins Tennis Center 244-8562 Indoor and outdoor courts, special events and tournaments IMPE, Freer Hall, Kenney Gym, Huff Hall, Armory, etc. 333-3806 Each offer different facilities including swimming pools, tracks, racquetball courts, aerobics classes Ice Arena 333-3806 Public skating, broomball, hockey, classes, and more Nearby Parks/Recreation: http://www.enjoyillinois.com Allerton Park (Monticello), Busey Woods (Urbana), Clinton Lake State Recreation Area (Clinton), Crystal LakePark (Urbana), Homer Lake Park (Homer), Kickapoo State Park (Danville), Lake of the Woods (Mahomet), Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area (Oakwood), Moraine View State Park (LeRoy), Turkey Run State Park(Indiana), Walnut Point State Park (Oakland), Weldon Springs (Clinton)

GARDENING Gardening Urbana Park District 384-4062 Garden plot rental Champaign Park District 398-2550 Garden plot rental Champaign County Coop Extension Service 333-7672 Information and programs on gardening, agriculture, nutrition, and wellness Natural History Survey 333-6880 Information on botany, entomology, zoology, and more Arboretum & Idea Gardens 333-9355 Flowers, plant life for viewing

ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment Resources: Champaign Public Library 356-3980 Movies, book circles, programming for adults and children Krannert Center 244-4620 Concerts, recitals, and various performances (mailing list available) Assembly Hall 333-5000 Concerts, ice shows, theatrical performances, sports events, and more Crystal Lake Park 367-1544 Outdoor music concerts in summer Hessel Park 367-1544 Outdoor music concerts in summer Sinfonia da Camera 244-4350 Chamber orchestra performances in Krannert Center Sunshine Dinner Playhouse 359-4503 Dinner theater in Clarion Inn Virginia Theater 356-9053 Local theater performances, concerts Nature Center 384-4062 Nature programs available for adults and children

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION Education and Information Extramural Programs 333-3060 UIUC non-credit courses available Staerkel Planetarium 351-2200 Located at Parkland College C-U News Agency 351-7047 Order newspapers including Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal Parkland College 351-2208 Classes available in variety of topics Urbana Adult Education 384-3530 Classes available in crafts, personal growth, skill building, and more Center for African Studies 333-6335 Information and programs related to African culture, language, and resources Japan House 244-9934 Open to public 1-4 pm Thursdays, group tours and demonstrations scheduled upon request including tea ceremony, flower arranging, black-ink painting, and kimono dressing La Casa Cultural Latina 333-4950 Seminars, film festivals, workshops, mentoring programs, lectures

MUSEUMS Museums: Early American Museums and Gardens Located at Lake of the Woods Park, Mahomet Krannert Art 333-1860 Tours and exhibits located at 500 Peabody Drive John Philip Sousa 333-3025 Located on the 2nd floor of the Harding Band Building Natural History 333-2517 Free admission, open during academic year

PLACES FOR CHILDREN (OF ALL AGES!!) Places for Children Child Care Resources 333-3252 Contact for information on area child care providers Prairie Farm 398-2583 Petting zoo Urbana Free Library 356-3980 Various programs offered throughout the year YMCA 359-9622 Call for information or volunteer opportunities Orpheum Children’s Science Museum 352-5895 Open limited hours Wednesday through Sunday

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Check your local newspaper for current clubs and organizations in your area.

VACATION DISCOUNTS Discount coupons for various entertainment opportunities, car rental, and motel/hotel accommodations are negotiated for University employees. For further information regarding these discounts, contact the Information Office in the Illini Union (333-4666). Some of the entertainment sites with University discounts include: Disney World – Epcot Center, Florida Opryland USA Sea World Six Flags/Great America, Gurnee and St. Louis Universal Studios, Florida

MISCELLANEOUS Computer Center 244-0139 Discount information on computer equipment Micro Order Center. Niterides 333-3184 Safe evening transportation Curtis Orchard 359-5565 Pick-your-own apple orchard; pumpkin patch; farm and animal tours, Children’s play area including mazes and tractor-pulled wagon rides.  Generally open during the fall months.  Please call for specific hours.

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