This 84-seat, theater-style classroom is ideal for lecture, lecture-discussion, and seminar courses. Featuring fixed seating, a large high‑resolution front display, and an integrated sound system with microphone support, the room is designed to deliver an engaging, high-impact learning experience. Established through the generous gift that created the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications, the space reflects the Center’s mission to advance excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and professional development. It is well suited for guest lectures, executive seminars, public talks, and stakeholder gatherings that connect faculty, students, and practitioners around today’s most pressing food and agriculture communication challenges.
Requests can be submitted using the Evans Room Reservation Form. As part of the donor agreement, all room requests must be approved by the Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (ALEC) Program.
The James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications is intended for academic use by students and faculty. Conference rooms located on the first floor are primarily designated for events.
The James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications is located in the basement of the ACES Library, Information, and Alumni Center (LIAC), 1101 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana.
No food is allowed in the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications. The only acceptable items are drinks in a closed container. Seating and vending machines are located immediately outside of the classroom and on the first floor of LIAC.
No, there is no dedicated desktop computer or CPU in this room. You must bring your own laptop to present. Please ensure your laptop is fully charged before class, bring your charger in case you need extra power, and bring any dongles or adapters your laptop may need (e.g., HDMI, USB-C, or HDMI to DisplayPort) to connect to the room’s display system.
Email ACES IT at aces-it-help@illinois.edu or call 217-244-0477.