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Beckman Institute presents lecture on Alzheimer’s Sept. 23
Dr. Richard Isaacson and Max Lugavere will discuss “The Role of Nutrition in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease” at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 in the auditorium of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. Isaacson is the director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College and the author of “The Alzheimer’s […]
Applications to work with EJP at Danville Correctional Center due Oct. 1
Each fall and spring, the Education Justice Project accepts applications from faculty and staff members, graduate students and community members who wish to participate in the programming at the Danville Correctional Center, a medium-high security men’s state prison. The project instructors are unpaid volunteers. Applicants who volunteer during this cycle will start at the prison […]
YWCA of the U. of I. hosts Race Against Racism on Sept. 27
The YWCA will host its 11th annual Race Against Racism on Sept. 27 at the U. of I. Arboretum. Registration is open to anyone older than 10, and participants can choose to run or walk in the 5K event. The event starts at 1 p.m., and the registration fee is $20 for advance registration and […]
Latin American Film Festival is Sept. 18-24
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies will host its 8th annual Latin American Film Festival Sept. 18-24 at the Art Theater Co-op, 126 W. Church St., Champaign. The festival will screen six recent fiction films and one documentary from different countries of the region. The films: “The Film Critic” (Argentina, 2013) “The Invisible […]
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Access: Nominations sought for ‘Make a Difference’ awards
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Access is now accepting nominations for the annual Larine Y. Cowan “Make a Difference” Awards. The awards honor campus community members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion on campus in the following areas (nomination forms and criteria are online): Advocacy for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
Final MCORE Project designs to be presented at Sept. 17 open house
A transit boarding island on Green Street, reconfigured Illini Union vehicle entrance and parking, all-way pedestrian crossing and protected bicycle lanes are some of the new features to be developed by the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project starting in 2016. The designs will be presented at an MCORE Project open house on Sept. 17 in the […]
Citizen Police Academy accepting applications
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The Champaign County Citizen Police Academy is accepting applications for the 16th session, which will begin Sept. 12. The academy, which is free and open to the public, provides people with a glimpse into the workings of their local police agency. The academys main function is to improve police-community interaction and communication through […]
Arboretum’s Family Fall Festival to be held on Oct. 13
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. A day of family fun will take place Saturday (Oct. 13) during the Family Fall Festival at the University of Illinois Arboretum. Children and adults can enjoy a variety of activities, contests and exhibits while learning more about horticulture. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the Arboretum tent […]
Champaign County Citizen Police Academy accepting applications for enrollment
Champaign County Citizen Police Academy accepting applications for enrollment Jeff Unger, News Bureau (217) 333-1085; j-unger@illinois.edu 8/7/2001 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. People who want to learn more about law enforcement have the opportunity to do so as participants in the Champaign County Citizen Police Academy, which now is accepting applications for enrollment. The academys 15th session will […]