About the Union
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The Illini Union Mission
The Illini Union draws together all members of the University of Illinois community. It is the shared possession of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. While each of these groups is important, it is the students who are at the heart of what the Illini Union is all about.
Every student is welcome here and every student has an equal share. By providing the opportunity for each student to come into contact with others, we promote an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of the University of Illinois and of the world at large. We fulfill this mission through our numerous programs and services.
Students who create programs and activities on behalf of the Illini Union Board complement their education with experience in group process, ethics, leadership, volunteerism and social responsibility. Students who attend these programs and participate in these activities also enrich their education with the learning, growth, and entertainment such events offer.
Our services and business operations meet the educational, social and recreational needs of the university community. As needs change, so too must the services. And if we are to truly attain our potential, we must develop our own staff just as we nurture the university as a whole.
By encouraging personal and intellectual growth, by supporting divergent thought and free expression, by celebrating the individual, and by providing an environment that fosters integrity and respect, the Illini Union exists as more than a building. It is, as stated by the University President A.C. Willard in 1941 at the Illini Union's dedication, "a symbol of the democratic spirit of the University of Illinois."
About
The Illini Union is located on the north end of the quad at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Right at the heart of campus, the Illini Union serves as a community center for students, alumni, faculty, staff and guests.
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Courtyard Café – comedians, musicians and films featured nightly along with lunch-time entertainment
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Illini Union Bookstore – official bookstore of the U of I, with the largest selection of textbooks for every class. (Located on the corner of Wright and Daniel Streets)
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Illini Union Hotel – charming colonial style rooms with all of the modern conveniences needed for a comfortable stay
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Meeting Rooms – rooms available for conferences or one-time meetings
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