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In spite
of increased state funding, UI still faces tough decisions
For the first time in five years, the UI will receive an increase
in its base operating budget appropriation from the state of Illinois.
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Unique soybean lines
hold promise for those with allergies
Researchers have isolated two Chinese soybean lines that grow
without the primary protein linked to soy allergies in children
and adults. The two lines already are adapted to Illinois-like
conditions and will be given away to breeders seeking to produce
new varieties of allergy-free soybeans without genetic engineering.
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Poetry collection
fetes islands' artists, musicians, shamans
In his new
volume of poetry, Laurence Lieberman again beckons readers to
explore the islands that have bewitched him for more than 40 years.
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Dynamics of drying
DNA drops could affect hybridization studies
Coffee drinkers
are familiar with the ring-shaped stains that result from spilled
drops that have dried, in which the brown stain is not evenly
distributed, but instead concentrated at the edge. Now, a team
led by Gerard Wong, a professor of materials science and engineering,
physics and bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
has found the same “coffee-ring” formation in drying
drops of DNA.
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Trustees approve first phase
of Memorial Stadium renovation
The
UI Board of Trustees approved the first phase of the $116 million
renovation of Memorial Stadium at its meeting May 11 in Chicago.
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Intensive English Institute
teaches more than English
Tucked
away in a house on west Nevada Street in Urbana, the Intensive
English Institute holds the key to the future for those who want
to improve their English skills.
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Instructor
uses powerlifting to reach students
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| achievements
A report on honors,
awards, appointments and other outstanding achievements of faculty
and staff members.
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notes Art
exhibitions feature scholars, alumni … You can 'Dump &
Run' through May 26 … Secretariat promotes 'The Power of
One' … New hours to serve campus better … More
•• Health,
dental and vision benefits available for same-sex domestic
partners
•• Krannert Center
announces 2006-2007 performance season
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On the Job: Gregor
Vacketta
Gregor
Vacketta is a systems administrator in the Division of Public Safety.
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you’ve lost or found something on campus, send a description
of the item, where and when it was found or lost and an e-mail address
and phone number to dkdahl@illinois.edu.
E-mail addresses will be published online. Current
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professional and faculty
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| deaths
Maralyn
L. Chew, 81,
worked at the UI from 1966 to 1976. She was a clerk III for Air
Force Aerospace, Office of the Chancellor and the department of
plant pathology. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 307
W. University Ave., Champaign, IL 61820.
Thomas Daniel Hinesly,
80, died May 11 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Hinesly
was a professor of soil ecology for 35 years, retiring as professor
emeritus. Memorials: St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1303 Lincolnshire
Drive, Champaign, IL 61821; or Mills Cancer Center.
Marjorie Larson,
80, died May 13 at Clark-Lindsey Village’s Meadowbrook Health
Care, Urbana. Larson worked for the UI in the 1950s as a computer
programmer, working with the early Illiac computers. Years later,
she worked in the College of Education, department of political
science and later in speech and hearing science. Memorials: St.
Matthew Lutheran Church of Urbana to support the World Sustainable
Agriculture Ministry.
Ann Perkins, 91,
died May 7 at Meadowbrook Health Care Center, Urbana. Perkins
was a professor of art in the School of Art and Design for 13
years, retiring in 1978 as professor emerita of art. Memorials:
Champaign County Humane Society, 1911 E. Main, Urbana, IL 61802.
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