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Former UI professor returns to deliver Derber Lecture on gender pay gap
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Francine D. Blau, the Frances Perkins professor of industrial and labor relations at Cornell University, will address the pay gap between men and women at the Milton Derber Lecture at 3 p.m. Friday (March 30) in the Wagner Education Center of the Labor and Industrial Relations Building, 504 E. Armory Ave., Champaign. Her […]
XTension Chords kick off new lunchtime entertainment series at new Arcade Plaza
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The XTension Chords, an all-male a cappella group that intersperses comedy sketches with vocal arrangements, will kick off a new lunchtime entertainment series, “Picnic at the Plaza 2001,” celebrating the new Arcade Plaza Courtyard at the University of Illinois. The courtyard is on John Street adjacent to the Student Services Arcade Building, Illini […]
On the Job: Danny Lienard
Job: Danny Lienard is coordinator of grants and contracts in the Grants and Contracts Office. He has been in his current position more than four years and has been with the university for 16 years. He has a bachelor of science degree in sociology from Illinois State University and also one in computer science from […]
On the Job: Cathy Paceley
What is your job with the UI, and how long have you worked for the university?I’m a secretary in the veterinary/biosciences department. I’ve been in this department for five years, but I’ve been with the university for 16 years. I take care of graduate students, keep their records and charts, and enter grades in Gradebook. […]
Former UI president to speak at May 13 commencement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Stanley O. Ikenberry, the 14th president of the University of Illinois, will be the featured speaker at Commencement ceremonies May 13 at the Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., Champaign. He will speak at both the 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies. A national leader in higher education, Ikenberry plans to return […]
Volunteers or docents for Arboretum and Allerton Park sought
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — People interested in becoming a docent or a volunteer at Allerton Park in Monticello or at the University of Illinois Arboretum are welcome to sign up for a course being offered by staff members of the two facilities. The course, about 10 weeks long, will be held from 6:45 to 9 p.m. […]
On the Job: David Inge
Job: David Inge joined WILL-AM’s “Focus 580” when it was created in 1981. He has been the full-time host of the live interview call-in program since 1985. Inge earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in journalism from the UI. ‘Focus 580’ is celebrating its 20th anniversary this […]
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week to focus on body image, self esteem
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Food for thought will be the main item on the menu during events scheduled at the University of Illinois in conjunction with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 25 to March 4. Among the topics to be explored will be body image, self-esteem and how women are depicted in advertising. Events during […]
Reported crime declined in most categories on campus last year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Reported crime declined in most categories on the University of Illinois campus during 2000, statistics released this week indicate. During the last four months of the year, the number of burglaries from vehicles and from residences declined, as did the number of robberies. The number of criminal sexual assaults — seven — […]
On the Job: Steve Miller
JOB: Since arriving on campus in 1996, Steve Miller’s been a full-time research programmer, better known as the campus Web administrator or the campus webmaster. His position is half-time in the campus Computing and Communications Services Office (CCSO) and also half time in the Office of the Associate Chancellor for Public Affairs. What do you […]
Power and steam for heating being restored after fire at campus Abbott Power Plant
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Power and steam for heating are being restored to University of Illinois campus buildings following an outage caused by an explosion and fire this morning at the universityÕs Abbott Power Plant, 1117 S. Oak St., Champaign. All campus buildings, including residence halls, were expected to have sufficient heat tonight, though the system […]
On the Job: Bill Cearlock
JOB: Assistant manager for the Illini Union guest rooms. He books and assigns the 76 available rooms and ensures that the guests are comfortable. He has worked at the Union since 1997. He and his wife, Kathy, live in Ogden with their son, Ross, who is 15. Tell me about the hotel and guest rooms. […]