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Six to receive honorary degrees at UI Commencement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Six people have been selected to receive honorary degrees at spring Commencement, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting Jan. 18 in Chicago. The 130th Commencement takes place May 13 at the Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., Champaign. The recipients: Robben Fleming will receive a […]
University files written argument with Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois today filed its written argument with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board in Chicago regarding the issue of graduate assistant unionization at the Urbana campus. The brief filed by the university is consistent with the position the university has taken from the outset of this case. The proposal […]
On the Job: Janette Bradley Wright
JOB:Staff secretary for the College of Communications, department of advertising for about a year, and she’s been in the department for about 10 years. She started working at the UI 12 years ago as clerk typist and has worked her way up with three promotions and is currently working on achieving the title administrative secretary. […]
Planning for a ‘Top 10’ community topic of conference
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Urban sprawl, water quality and green spaces are among the topics that will be examined at an upcoming conference sponsored by the University of Illinois department of urban and regional planning. “Planning for Great Communities: What Qualities Make a ‘Top 10’ Community” is the theme of the conference, which will take place […]
Author to share story of little-known haven for Hitler’s refugees
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Historian and author Michael Luick-Thrams will visit the University of Illinois and surrounding communities Nov. 28-Dec. 3 to share his knowledge of a little-known, Midwestern safe haven for refugees of Hitler’s Nazi regime. Luick-Thrams is the author of “Out of Hitler’s Reach: The Scattergood Hostel for European Refugees, 1939-43.” The book chronicles […]
Nina Baym to present CAS annual professors’ lecture
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois English professor Nina Baym will discuss the link between women and their interest in science — from a historical perspective — when she presents the Center for Advanced Study’s 10th annual professors’ lecture Nov. 28 at the UI. Baym, a professor in the center, will speak at 7:30 p.m. […]
Architecture to be featured in I space exhibits
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The art of architecture takes center stage next month in two new exhibitions at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. On view Dec. 2 through Jan. 20: “Vivere l’Architettura/Living Architecture: The Architecture of Durisch + Nolli” features new works by the husband-and-wife architectural team Pia Durisch […]
On the Job: Lisa Lillig
JOB: Wig and makeup director, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. She’s worked for the theater department for six years, and holds a masters of fine arts degree from the UI in costume technology. A native of Kansas City, Mo., she has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Emporia State University at Emporia, Kan. […]
CNN commentator to join UI professors in discussion of election
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Robert Novak, a political commentator for CNN, will join four UI professors in a public discussion analyzing this year’s presidential election. “The Presidential Election 2000: Reflections and Observations” will be from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 14 in Lincoln Hall Theater, 702 S. Wright St., Urbana. Novak, a UI alumnus, has been a journalist […]
Board to hear report on Chief Illiniwek Nov. 8
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Louis Garippo, a former circuit judge in Cook County, will present his report on Chief Illiniwek to the Board of Trustees beginning at 1:30 p.m. during the regular board meeting Wednesday (Nov. 8) in Urbana. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be in Foellinger Auditorium, 709 S. Mathews Ave. […]
Asian American Studies Committee House to be moved
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Asian American Studies Committee House at 1003 W. Nevada, Urbana, will be moved two blocks to the west on Nevada, closer to the Quad, David Dressel, associate vice chancellor for administration, said today. The move tentatively is expected to take place in spring 2001. In the meantime, a basement will be […]
Panelists to discuss future of Yugoslavia
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Panelists at the University of Illinois will meet in a public forum Nov. 15 to discuss the future of Yugoslavia in the wake of Slobodan Milosevic’s recent fall from power. The forum, “The End of Milosevic: Political Transition in Yugoslavia,” is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on the third floor of […]