What is the registration cost for the Black & Latinx Summit?
Registration for the summit is cost free for all participants.
What should I wear to the Black & Latinx Summit?
We encourage you to dress for success in what makes you feel most comfortable and confident and do not have a required dress code. The suggested dress code is smart casual. Examples of smart casual are button-downs, blouses, jeans/chinos/khakis, dresses/skirts, and layers such as blazers/sweaters/cardigans.
What should I bring to the Black & Latinx Summit?
We encourage you to bring essentials for a successful day of connecting and learning. This includes your preferred form of notetaking, a water bottle, gum/mints, fidget toys, or anything else you may need. All participants will receive a notebook, pen, and program guide upon check-in.
What meals will be provided at the Black & Latinx summit?
A warm breakfast and lunch are provided to all BLS Participants.
Where is the Black & Latinx Summit?
The entirety of the summit will take place at the I-Hotel & Conference Center, 1900 S First Street, Champaign, IL 61820.
Where can I park at the I-Hotel & Conference Center?
On-site parking is free for all Black & Latinx Summit Participants at the I-Hotel & Conference Center.
Parking Instructions: Enter the lot on the I-Hotel's north side off St. Mary’s Rd across from the State Farm Center. Placing 111 St Mary's Rd into G PS will direct to the correct lot. Enter the east wing doors with large windows.
How do I get to the I-Hotel & Conference Center?
From On-campus
- Champaign-Urbana MTD Routes/Stop Information: First at iHotel
- 100 Yellow North/South
- 14 Navy East/West
- 24 Teal Link North/South
- Free shuttles will also be provided for students from about 8:30-10:00 AM and again after the social. Shuttle schedule coming soon!
- The i-Hotel & Conference Center is 1.4 Miles (32 min walk) away from BNAACC and La Casa on Nevada Street.
From Off-Campus
Driving Directions
- From Chicago, IL
- Take I-290 W and I-88 W: Head southwest on I-290 W toward I-88 W. Follow signs for Interstate 88 West/Aurora. Merge onto I-88 W: Merge onto I-88 W and continue driving westward. Continue on I-88 W: Stay on I-88 W for approximately 127 miles. Take Exit 184 for IL-130/High Cross Rd: As you approach Champaign, take Exit 184 for IL-130/High Cross Rd.Continue on IL-130 S: After exiting, continue driving south on IL-130 S.Turn left onto University Ave: After approximately 1.5 miles on IL-130 S, turn left onto University Ave. Arrive at the I-Hotel and Conference Center: After turning onto University Ave, continue for about 0.7 miles. The I-Hotel and Conference Center will be on your right-hand side, located at 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820.
- From Indianapolis, IN
- Take I-74 W: Head west on I-74 W from Indianapolis. You'll need to merge onto I-74 W from whichever point you start in Indianapolis. Continue on I-74 W: Stay on I-74 W for approximately 100 miles. Merge onto I-57 N toward Chicago: Near Urbana, Illinois, merge onto I-57 N toward Chicago. Take Exit 237 for US-45 toward Rantoul/Urbana: After about 10 miles on I-57 N, take Exit 237 for US-45 toward Rantoul/Urbana. Turn left onto US-45 N/S Dunlap Ave: After exiting, turn left onto US-45 N/S Dunlap Ave. Continue onto US-45 BUS N/N Neil St: After approximately 6 miles, continue onto US-45 BUS N/N Neil St. Turn right onto E University Ave: After about 1.5 miles, turn right onto E University Ave. Arrive at the I-Hotel and Conference Center: Continue on University Ave for about 0.7 miles. The I-Hotel and Conference Center will be on your right-hand side, located at 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820.
- Please be aware that ongoing construction on I-74 may result in exit closures and delays, necessitating the use of local roads or alternative access routes.
- From St. Louis, MO
- Take I-55 N and I-55 N/I-64 E: Head north on I-55 N from St. Louis. After a short distance, merge onto I-55 N/I-64 E.Continue on I-55 N/I-64 E: Stay on I-55 N/I-64 E for approximately 60 miles. Merge onto I-55 N toward Chicago: Near Collinsville, Illinois, merge onto I-55 N toward Chicago.Merge onto I-72 E/US-36 E via Exit 157 toward Decatur/Springfield: After driving on I-55 N for about 60 miles, take Exit 157 for I-72 E/US-36 E toward Decatur/Springfield. Continue on I-72 E: Stay on I-72 E for approximately 80 miles. You'll pass through Decatur and eventually approach Champaign.Merge onto I-57 N via Exit 182A toward Chicago: Near Champaign, merge onto I-57 N via Exit 182A toward Chicago. Take Exit 237 for US-45 toward Rantoul/Urbana: After about 10 miles on I-57 N, take Exit 237 for US-45 toward Rantoul/Urbana. Turn left onto US-45 N/S Dunlap Ave: After exiting, turn left onto US-45 N/S Dunlap Ave. Continue onto US-45 BUS N/N Neil St: After approximately 6 miles, continue onto US-45 BUS N/N Neil St. Turn right onto E University Ave: After about 1.5 miles, turn right onto E University Ave. Arrive at the I-Hotel and Conference Center: Continue on University Ave for about 0.7 miles. The I-Hotel and Conference Center will be on your right-hand side, located at 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820.
