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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, […]
Graduate student wins Amelia Earhart Fellowship
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Qi Zhu, a University of Illinois graduate student, has been selected for an Amelia Earhart Fellowship from the Zonta International Foundation. Zhu is pursuing a doctorate in aeronautical and astronautical engineering at the UI. Her research focuses on the thermo-mechanical behavior of composite structures. Zhu earned her bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics […]
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 […]
First day of class to be treated like a Monday
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Because of campus policy and changes in the campus calendar, the first day of class — Wednesday, Aug. 24 — will be treated as if it were a Monday. Students who normally have classes on Monday should attend them on the 24th. Beginning on Thursday, Aug. 24, classes will be meet as […]
VIPs to help students move into residence halls
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — “VIP Illini Guides” once again will be among the more than 1,000 student, staff and faculty members helping students move in to their UI residence halls this Sunday. Provost Richard Herman is scheduled to be at the Florida Avenue residence halls, 1001 W. College Court, Urbana, from 1 to 3 p.m. Richard […]
On the Job: Stephen Menke
JOB: Stephen Menke came to the UI last September from a job in the wine industry in Arizona. He and his wife, Sandra, live in Champaign. What does your job entail? I do 50 percent outreach work and 50 percent research. The outreach portion involves quality control for the wine-grape industry and helps people set […]
Illinois State Fair visitors to be treated to Creamsicles, tattoos, WWW
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Visitors to the Illinois State Fair who stop by the University of Illinois tent can get free orange Creamsicles or temporary tattoos of the UI logo and experience the World Wide Web on a set of blue iMac computers. Other popular features in the UI booth will include Dr. Moolittle, the famous […]