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December
Honey bees on cocaine dance more, a finding that sheds light on bee language
I space exhibition to explore potential of multi-dimensional typography
Labor nominee an advocate for workplace balance, U. of I. expert says
Eleven professors at Illinois elected as 2008 AAAS Fellows
Education secretary pick a pragmatic reformer, liked by teachers unions
With increasing obesity, fuel consumption becomes weighty matter
Scientists fool bacteria into killing themselves to survive
God or science? A belief in one weakens positive feelings for the other
Answers to huge wind-farm problems are blowin' in the wind
Two win free tuition in drawing to benefit U. of I. parents groups
Strategic video game improves critical cognitive skills in older adults
Boy-girl bullying in middle grades more common than previously thought
U. of I. experts on Blagojevich indictment
Carols and carolers just a phone call away at the University of Illinois
New polymer coatings prevent corrosion, even when scratched
Legal expert says Ryan commutation would send wrong message
Mix of taiji, cognitive therapy and support groups benefits those with dementia
Vitamin E shows possible promise in easing chronic inflammation
Expert: Long-term care health coverage a hidden casualty of economic slide
Replacing corn with perennial grasses improves carbon footprint of biofuels
NOVEMBER
E-Learning can have positive effect on classroom learning, scholar says
Former Bush adviser lauds Obama's economic team
Changes in White House documents raise concern about rewriting history
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign from Dec. 4 through Jan. 18
Expert says economy will worsen if layoffs used to curb company losses
U. of I. children's books guide offers help to holiday book shoppers
2009-2010 Avery Brundage Scholarships available
Pacifica Quartet, in residence at U. of I., honored as 'Ensemble of the Year'
Dads Association at Illinois elects 2008-2009 executive board
Dads Association at Illinois honors high-achieveing sophomores
Works by single artist operating as two individuals on display at I space
Illinois researchers help Hollywood get the science right
Democratic Party control could ban mandatory arbitration, expert says
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 20 through Dec. 7
Female embryonic sexual development driven by universal factor
Parents' role key in child becoming accomplished musician, scholar says
Holiday magic show reveals the science behind the 'magic' of chemistry
Quality, quantity lacking in children's educational TV, study says
Intervention project helps foster children affected by parents' meth issues
Liquid or solid? Charged nanoparticles in lipid membrane decide
Illinois institute named "Deal of Distinction" by tech-transfer group
Illinois launches I-STEM Initiative
Ethanol will curb farm income until economy rebounds, economist says
Job losses higher and quicker than feared, U. of I. economist says
Social interactions can alter gene expression in the brain, and vice versa
Vice provost named dean of U. of I. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
'No Child' law gets an 'F' from education professor at Illinois
New U. of I. dancer-choreographer focusing on environmental works
Irwin C. Gunsalus, renowned biochemist, dies at 96
Economics students to compete in College Fed Challenge
A second round of tax rebates likely, U. of I. economist says
Dancer-choreographer's photos to be on display in exhibition at Illinois
Flossmoor father crowned King Dad at University of Illinois
OCTOBER
University of Illinois Dads Association honors Certificate of Merit recipients
Personality shapes perception of romance, but doesn't tell the whole story
American Music Month to feature Lincoln-themed concerts, exhibits
U. of I. series brings authors, scholars together to talk about recent books
News flash: Candidates' ads actually match deeds in Congress
'Digital Dark Age' may doom some data
Flawed 401(k) laws putting retirement at risk, expert says
Washington Post's Ben Bradlee receives lifetime achievement award
NSF funds research at Illinois on sustainable biofuels infrastructure
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 6 through 23
University of Massachusetts public safety director named U. of I. police chief
Education debate tonight at Columbia a due of 'fundamental opposites'
U. of I., Singapore establishing information technology center
Study: Immigrants close earning gap more slowly than previously thought
Landscape architects, students, faculty to examine future of Windsor Road
Genes hold secret to survival of Antarctic 'antifreeze fish'
New recipe for self-healing plastic includes dash of food additive
Another bailout? Government pension insurer could be next, expert says
Exhibition turns spotlight on minority comics artists
Japan House celebrates 10th anniversary
Author Naomi Klein to speak Oct. 29 at the University of Illinois
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 16 through Nov. 9
French ambasador to keynote European Union Center celebration Oct. 20-23
Distinguished poets' visit, Dante marathon, all part of U. of I. conference
Expert: Flawed corporate watchdog methods helped fuel economic crisis
Grand opening set for new, 'green' Business Instructional Facility
Passes for 11th Ebert Film Fest go on sale Nov. 1
Pending federal legislation would benefit foster children, save millions
Intersection of design, technology, business, society is subject of lectures
Bailout will avert long, deep economic downturn, U. of I. economist says
Founder Professor wins physics prize
Under pressure at the nanoscale, polymers play by different rules
Lectures at Illinois to focus on bridging 'digital divide'
Presidential economic adviser, SEC accountant to speak at U. of I.
SEPTEMBER
No bailout is a risk too big to take, U. of I. economist says
New book explores the science of happiness
Walking forum report shows need to expand physical activity in schools
U. of I. Homecoming celebration offers week of activities
Gallery offers first comprehensive U.S. look at Japanese architect's work
Government should lift shroud over bailout plan, expert says
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 2 through 19
Step right up, let the computer look at your face and tell you your age
Ban on betting would boost ailing economy, gambling critic says
The dietary supplement genistein can undermine breast cancer treatment
NSF funds new 'Center for the Physics of Living Cells' at Illinois
Photonic crystal biosensors detect protein-DNA interactions
Only time will tell whether bailout plan can succeed, U. of I. expert says
The Road to the White House: Expert sources at the U. of I. on issues relating to the 2008 elections
Youth Literature Fest coming to U. of I., area schools, community Oct. 2-4
Depression-era failings behind recent Wall Street bailouts, expert says
Law School Day to take place Oct. 8 at the U. of I.
Expert says gas prices should level off after refineries survived Ike
Simulations help explain fast water transport in nanotubes
Giant grass offers clues to growing corn in cooler climes, researchers report
New study says high grain prices are likely here to stay
Feminist Scholarship Colloquia Series speakers announced
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 18 through Oct. 5
Obama's success not a sign U.S. has overcome race issue, historian says
Gap junction protein vital to successful pregnancy, researchers find
IPRH launches fall film series on films
Chancellor's Scholars named to Campus Honors Program
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae bailout only a stopgap, U. of I. expert says
Performance examines issues affecting African-American women, others
New guide explores making the most of social security
Action as a goal may be too broad, new research suggests
Neutral HIV presentations more likely to be considered inviting, study finds
Space telescope astrophysicist to present public talk
Researchers work to improve technology as athletes head to paralympics
Fall lectures at Illinois to range from comics to economics to immigration
Asian Educational Media Service expands outreach to 118 libraries in east central Illinois
AUGUST
Diversity among parasitic wasps is even greater than suspected
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 4 through 21
Parks and recreation play key role in promoting healthy living, study finds
Memorial event marks anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
Illinois professor to receive National Medal of Science
Exhibitions at I space focus on Japanese architecture, human existence
Climate change could be impetus for wars, other conflicts, expert says
New business facility at Illinois blends instruction, sustainability
Blind U. of I. staff member creates Braille diploma for recent graduate
Two Illinois researchers among world's top young innovators
Molecular sleuths track evolution through the ribosome
Study: Starting kindergarten later gives students only a fleeting edge
Improved technique determines structure in membrane proteins
Genes and nutrition influence caste in unusual species of harvester ant
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7
Study reveals surprising details of the evolution of protein translation
Stretchable silicon camera next step to artificial retina
Water is 'designer fluid' that helps proteins change shape, scientists say
New business course seeks to instill professional responsibility
New survey ranks U. of I. 'iSchool' No. 1 in U.S., Canada
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Aug. 7 through 24
Chronic exposure to estradiol impairs some cognitive functions
JULY
Miscanthus can meet U.S. biofuels goal using less land than corn or switchgrass
Killer pulses help characterize special surfaces
Limits on futures trading could boost gas prices, expert says
Confidence a key to recent economic initiatives, U. of I. expert says
Local teachers to attend Chancellor's Academy at U. of I. starting July 31
Geological survey chief to lead Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability
Region hit hard by 1993 floods showed economic resiliency, study indicates
Study predicts crop-production costs will jump dramatically in 2009
Ultrasonic frogs can tune their ears to different frequencies
Negative perception of blacks rises with more news watching, studies say
Master's graduates' works to be featured in new I space exhibition
Y chromosome study sheds light on Athapaskan migration to southwest U.S.
U. of I. student one of 35 national winners of graduate scholarship
Non-parental care of infants tied to unfavorable feeding practices
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from July 17 through Aug. 10
Researchers catch ion channels in their opening act
U.S. firms a role model for fair hiring standards, study says
Birds migrate together at night in dispersed flocks, new study indicates
Illinois state scientific surveys become part of U. of I.
Personal information in e-mail marketing can backfire, study indicates
JUNE
Researchers are first to simulate the binding of molecules to a protein
U. of I. professor James Anderson named to National Academy of Education
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from July 3 through 20
Study: News media bias can net mistakes at the ballot box
Silicon photonic crystals key to optical cloaking, researchers say
Language expert's blog
gaining notoriety popularity as 'go-to site'
Illinoisans unimpressed with quality of state's colleges and universities
Book, exhibition explore how English language came into print
Deere & Company investing $1 million to create innovation center at U. of I.
Record number of students at Illinois awarded Fulbright Scholarships
Fear of Germany's destruction drove Nazism's appeal, scholar says
Team finds key mechanism of DDT resistance in malarial mosquitoes
Team discovers new inhibitors of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells
Attack on corporate crime has thrown justice out of whack, legal expert says
Illinois insect enthusiasts celebrate National Pollinator Week
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from June 19 through July 6
U. of I. expert to testify about Supreme Court's impact on consumer debt
Deke Weaver's performance work reflects diverse artistic background
California same-sex marriage ruling will fuel nationwide push, expert says
Farmers who plant - or replant - after June 20 may see yields shrink by half
U. of I. students to study abroad as recipients of Boren Honors
Four graduate students awarded fellowships from FMC Technologies Inc.
Two graduate students receive grants to pursue gerontology research
Five students at Urbana campus win Avery Brundage Scholarships
Researchers observe spontaneous 'ratcheting' of single ribosome molecules
College of Business honors students at annual banquet
Study: Women make management strides when firms downsize, restructure
Obama faces stiff challenges, even if Democrats unite, U. of I. expert says
Piano Institute at Illinois offers master instruction and public concerts
Energy-efficiency expert offers ideas for a greener future
U. of I. Music Barn Festival adding two concerts; music to be wide-ranging
Multiple job duties yield multiple benefits for workers, U. of I. expert says
MAY
Following Wall Street's lead can taint corporate reputations, study shows
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from June 5 through 22
Big changes loom if high gas prices hold, U. of I. expert says
Two University of Illinois researchers named HHMI investigators
Public schools as good as private schools in raising math scores, study says
Novel toxin receptor discovered for ulcer-causing stomach pathogen
Students' architecture projects to be focus of I space gallery exhibition
Jazz Festival at U. of I. pays tribute to trumpet great Maynard Ferguson
Plant flavonoid found to reduce inflammatory response in the brain
Proposed law could drive up health-insurance costs, U. of I. expert says
Cutting energy usage 'right thing to do,' Urbana chancellor says
Reality TV provides an education for self-help citizenship, author says
Research shines spotlight on a key player in the dance of chromosomes
Scholars examine forces strengthening, threatening democracies
Female concave-eared frogs draw mates with ultrasonic calls
Justice in the brain: equity and efficiency are encoded differently
U.S. no longer superpower, now a besieged global power, scholars say
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 15 through June 8
Iron 'snow' helps maintain Mercury's magnetic field, scientists say
Study shows 'snowballing futility' for workers in arbitration cases
Exhibition highlights students' design efforts to address disability issues
Lost Illinois town offers lessons for race relations in America, expert says
U. of I., Illinois chamber starting certification program for HR managers
Two U. of I. undergraduates named Goldwater scholarship winners
U. of I. senior awarded grant for study in England
APRIL
Fed juggling inflation, economy as it considers rate cut, U. of I. expert says
Twenty-four at U. of I. to be honored for excellence in teaching, advising
Chancellor, chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Copper nanowires grown by new process create long-lasting displays
Work by five artists featured in I space exhibition on artisitic process
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 1 through 18
First draft of transgenic papaya genome yields many fruits
Book focuses on how people of color, women use internet, digital media
Ugandan monkeys harbor evidence of infection with unknown poxvirus
U. of I. to host state finals of Science Olympiad April 26
Airfares could rise if Delta-Northwest deal spawns more mergers, expert says
U. of I. Moms Association announces 2008 Spirit Award winners
U. of I. Moms Association announces 2008 Humanitarian Award recipients
Alejandro Lleras receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
New technique yields more detailed picture of chromatin structure
Poll: Most still undecided about constitutional convention for Illinois
Conference to focus on issues affecting claims to heritage items
BP's chief scientist to give Beckman Lecture April 29 at the U. of I.
How local issues escalate into significant battles is focus of new project
Wisconsin mother honored as Mom of the Year at Illinois
Infectious disease conference covers birds, buffalo, otters … and people
Star status among financial analysts overrated, new study says
Free brain sharpening this weekend at Lincoln Square in Urbana
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 17 through May 4
Dance scholars turn editors for new book on dance training practices
Researchers 'see' structure of open nicotinic acetylcholine ion channels
Slovenian ambassador to give keynote during European Union event
World Music Center at Illinois to celebrate grand opening
U.of I. experts say overhaul proposals could worsen credit crisis
Round-the-clock casinos bad for society, U. of I. gambling expert says
Additional guests and events announced for 2008 'Ebertfest'
U. of I. to host international marketing symposium
U.N. expert's lecture to highlight day honoring award recipients
New online textbooks target students raised in the computer age
MARCH
Japanese art of incense to be demonstrated at Japan House spring event
Scholar of Native American writing to lead American Indian Studies Program
Harvard divinity scholar to give 2008 Thulin Lecture
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 3 through 20
Oscar-winning alumnus Ang Lee, 'Sopranos' Stars to be guests at 10th 'Eberfest'
Health, aging and disability center to hold inaugural symposium
Gloomy reports on social security rooted in myth, U. of I. expert says
Commencement ceremonies to take place May 11 at Illinois
Foldable and stretchable, silicon circuits conform to many shapes
Femtogram-level chemical measurements now possible, U. of I. team reports
James C. Schroeder named vice chancellor for institutional advancement
Obama campaign will change election strategy, U. of I. political expert says
Military action to influence oil-producing nations ineffective, expert says
Research fails to support current rapid growth of charter schools
Insects take a bigger bite out of plants in a higher CO2 atmosphere
'Superdense' coding gets denser
U. of I. recognized as CFA Program Partner institution
Veterinarians' guide to hedgehogs, chinchillas and chelonians.....oh, my!
Top Latin American films to be showcased during April festival
Local school, U. of I. professor, part of anti-bully film debuting March 28
Unique web site puts early childhood programs on the map and online
Researchers discover how stealthy HIV protein gets into cells
Medicaid is choking demand for private insurance, study indicates
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 20 through April 6
Measurement technique probes surface structure of gold nanocrystals
Real and virtual pendulums swing as one in mixed reality state
Researchers confirm discovery of Earth's inner, innermost core
Ordinary heroes abound, expansive study of U.S. rescues shows
Researchers see history of life in the structure of transfer RNA
Jackson to be commencement speaker at U. of I. graduation
Chains that train new store owners help keep franchises afloat, study says
Two University of Illinois professors win 2008 Sloan Fellowships
Combat helmet that could relay injury data is goal of U. of I. project
Six faculty members recognized as University Scholars
U. of I. library creates one-stop shopping site online for health information
Architecture and art librarian to be honored by Belgian government
FEBRUARY
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 6 through 23
Campus ceremony will celebrate new stamp for physicist John Bardeen
Award honors U. of I. for efforts in campus internationalization
Role of exercise in mitigating effects of multiple sclerosis being studied
Group homes appear to double delinquency risk for foster kids, study says
U. of I. signs commitment to combat climate degradation
Psst, Boss: Co-workers most powerful influence in organizational change
Politics and biology to be subject of two-day conference at Illinois
University of Florida scholar to lead U. of I. Translation Studies Center
Expert: Hold on executions could continue after Supreme Court rules
Honey bee invaders exploit the genetic resources of their predecessors
Royals weren't only builders of Maya temples, archaeologist finds
Mechanism of blood clot elasticity revealed in high definition
Update: U. of I. senior died of non-contagious bacterial infection
Statewide conference to build on support for new teachers in Illinois
Illinois state scientific surveys slated to become part of U. of I.
University of Illinois develops free, easy-to-use web tool kit for archivists
U. of I. music student leads choral group of persons with disabilities
'Bee Movie' director to host screening at Insect Fear Film Festival
Researchers probe a DNA repair enzyme
U. of I. professors elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Offender identified in NIU shootings
New approach may render disease-causing staph harmless
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 21 through March 9
Illinois professor to be inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Renowned Civil War historian to give talk on Lincoln at U. of I.
Illinois professor receives astronomy education prize
U. of I. professor nominated as trustee for social security, medicare programs
Deal ending writers strike would score rare victory for unions, expert says
Read Tolstoy, share excitement of literature…and pass it on
Study: Heavy market volume doesn't necessarily signal quick, easy trading
New book first to tell inside story of blacks in the advertising business
Study: Web sites influence users, even when they don't communicate directly
'Special Collections Month' to highlight U. of I. library hidden treasures
Center for Children's Books announces 2008 Gryphon winners
Illinois selected to compete in 2009 solar decathlon
Short-story author to lead off spring 2008 Carr Reading Series
Best recent African films to be shown during U. of I.-sponsored festival
Researchers suggest parks should adapt to better serve Latino trail users
Works of five contemporary female artists focus of new I space exhibition
JANUARY
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 7 through 24
Moms association to honor associate chancellor Robin Kaler
Best-selling authors will hold public discussions of work, craft
After more than 100 years apart, webworms devastate New Zealand parsnips
New process makes nanofibers in complex shapes and unlimited lengths
U. of I. librarian launches comprehensive Web database of field guides
U.S. economy teetering, but could still avert recession, U. of I. experts say
NIH funds new center for reproduction and infertility research at Illinois
New kind of transistor radios show capability of nanotube technology
Scientists propose test of string theory based on neutral hydrogen absorption
Ex-NFL player says Congress should regulate steroids in pro sports
Don't worry, be (moderately) happy, research suggests
Hot springs microbes hold key to dating sedimentary rocks, researchers say
Student athlete named 2007 Paralympian of the Year
Six Champaign County teams bound for Lego tournament state finals
Team finds an economical way to boost the vitamin A content of maize
Biofuels, computer tech, stargazing among topics of U. of I. spring lectures
Herons persist in Chicago wetlands despite exposure to banned chemicals
New buffer resists pH change, even as temperature drops
Illinois physics professor selected as a 2008 Standout Scholar
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Jan. 17 through Feb. 10
Curators hope visitors to exhibition at Krannert Art Museum have a blast
Three U. of I. researchers named to Scientific American's 'Top Fifty' list
Researchers bend light through waveguides in colloidal crystals
Ensemble uses multimedia technologies in performances at I space
Distinguished speakers to participate in MLK events
New book focuses on legacy, lineage of jazz legend Thelonious Monk
