Travel and Venue Information

Location: Shell Auditorium in McNair Hall (Jones Graduate School of Business) at Rice University

Map address to Rice University Entrance #20 is approximately 1785 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX. Go thru entrance #20 on to campus and take right at second stop sign. McNair Hall underground parking garage is ahead on the left. Park, take elevator to first floor and follow signs to Shell Auditorium located in McNair Hall.

Food: Pizza will be provided for competitors and their guests; however, additional food options are available on campus if you prefer something else.

Droubi's Mediterranean Grill is located in the Rice University Memorial Center and is a great place to enjoy a delicious lunch. It opens at noon Saturdays and is about a 2 minute walk from the Shell Auditorium. Salento at Brochstein Pavilion is a fancy bistro located in a glass building on campus also near Shell Auditorium. It serves coffee, breakfast, and lunch. It is open on Saturdays from 9am-6pm.

Wifi: Of course. No password required. Log in under "Rice Visitor."