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On the Job: Gloria Sax
JOB: Gloria Sax has been administrative secretary to Robert Easter, head of the department of animal sciences, for four years. She started at the UI nearly six years ago after working in the hectic surety-bond industry in Chicago for 20 years. She is single, has a home with large perennial gardens in Champaign, and is […]
Alcohol Awareness Week to be observed on campus through Oct. 31
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois will observe National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week through Oct. 31. Numerous organizations around campus will be sponsoring events and activities, including the following selected events. Freshman residents of UI residence halls and certified housing will receive copies of the Alcohol 101 CD from the Dean of Students’ office. […]
On the Job: Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson is secretary for the program for Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security, which is located in the Armory. Anderson started with ACDIS when it was created in 1978. She and her husband, Don Saupe, a professor emeritus of horticulture, live in a large historic home in Homer. She has three grown sons and […]
Family Fall Festival set for Oct. 7 at the Arboretum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A day of fun for the entire family is planned for Saturday (Oct. 7) at 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 held from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
Garden talks among highlights at Japan House open house
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Garden talks by James A. Bier will be among the highlights of the annual fall open house at the University of Illinois’ Japan House on Oct. 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the house, located at 2000 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana. Bier, a retired UI […]
Chicago Academy of Sciences showcases UI exhibits, activities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Children will be able to whip up a little fun and learn while they’re doing it Oct. 7-8 at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. They’ll be able, for instance, to make a homemade version of Silly Putty out of corn, create hand cream from soybeans and make their own ice cream. The […]
On the Job: Joni Elsenpeter
Joni Elsenpeter is a UI labor relations specialist, which means she works with campus departments and employees to resolve or improve work-related issues. Previously she worked in university administration, hearing labor grievances. She has a UI master’s degree in organizational communication and is working on a second master’s through the Institute of Labor and Industrial […]
Violent crimes on, near campus declined last year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The number of violent crimes in the University of Illinois crime-reporting area declined in the year ending Aug. 31, statistics released this week indicate. The number of incidents of public indecency and Peeping Toms increased during the same period, mostly as a result of a series of repeated, similar incidents, UI police […]
On the Job: Mick Zindars
So you are in charge of this whole greenhouse? I’m it. I take care of all the plants here in the greenhouse. What kinds of things do you do? We deliver plants to about every function on campus. If there’s a groundbreaking or some dignitary coming in, we get a work order for it and […]
IPRH to focus on ‘cities’ during year
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One of the greatest — but also most overlooked –actors of all time will get many moments in the spotlight during a University of Illinois film series. The consummate but underappreciated actor –“The City” — will be the featured star of the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities’ film series. Titled […]
UI’s first South Asian film series begins Sept. 6
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first film series at the University of Illinois dealing with South Asia will be offered this fall. “Past, Present and Politics: South Asian Identities” will include documentaries, comedies and socio-political dramas that focus on various aspects of South Asian identity. Sponsored by the Program in South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, […]
Chancellor Aiken to retire Aug. 20, 2001
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Michael Aiken, the chancellor of the Urbana-Champaign campus of the University of Illinois, announced today that he is retiring. Aiken, who became chancellor July 1, 1993, intends to work through Aug. 20, 2001, when he turns 69. “A decision such as this obviously comes with mixed emotions,” Aiken said. “I have great […]