University of Illinois at Chicago
11/06/2024 | News release | Archived content
New cafe opens at Daley Library
Chicago French Press has opened a second location on the University of Illinois Chicago campus, on the first floor of the Richard J. Daley Library.
Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda joined students, staff and Chicago French Press owner and CEO Kris Christian to officially open the cafe Nov. 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free drinks for students. Students also participated in a raffle for a chance to win a prize box from Chicago French Press. The event was put together by UIC Library staff, Miranda and the Undergraduate Student Government.
The new cafe is currently open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
The cafe is the second location for Chicago French Press on UIC's campus. The first location, on the first floor of University Hall, is open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.
UIC Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda, from left, watches as Chicago French Press CEO Kris Christian and Undergraduate Student Government President Asa Asad cut a red ribbon to mark the opening of the newest Chicago French Press location on UIC's campus on Nov. 4. (Photo: Miguel Vazquez)
UIC students and staff pose with Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda and French Press Coffee CEO Kris Christian, center, at the Nov. 4 opening of the Chicago French Press location at the Daley Library. (Photo: Miguel Vazquez)
UIC Dining Marketing Intern Makayla Williams, from left, UIC Dining Marketing and Wellness Intern Nora Oh and UIC Dining Marketing Manager Jomar Francisco welcome visitors at the Nov. 4 opening of the Chicago French Press location at the Daley Library. (Photo: Miguel Vazquez)
UIC Chancellor Marie Lynn Miranda, left, talks with Chicago French Press CEO Kris Christian at the Nov. 4 opening of the Chicago French Press location at the Daley Library. (Photo: Miguel Vazquez)