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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 […]
On the job: Sandra Mason
A big part of your job is answering questions about gardens and plants. Do people just call?Yes, actually they do. We advertise that we’re available if people have questions. That’s probably one of the big things — just letting people know we’re here. Tell me about the Master Gardener program. What is it?It’s 55 hours […]
Head of Iowa State’s research park to head UI’s
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A businessman who has been in charge of the research park at Iowa State University has been selected to be the first director of the new University of Illinois research park. John Parks, president and chief executive officer of the ISU Research Park in Ames since August 1997, has been selected for […]
Drugs, alcohol play significant role in campus area crime
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Students were a little safer on the University of Illinois campus during the 1999-2000 school year, according to crime statistics, although records continue to show that the use of alcohol and drugs plays a significant role in the crimes committed. UI Police Chief Oliver J. Clark said he’s not surprised by the […]
Twenty students awarded scholarships for study at the UI
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Twenty Illinois students have been awarded scholarships for study at the University of Illinois for the 2000-01 academic year. The scholarships are funded by UI alumni and designated by the university’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The recipients, their class level and the awards they received (EDITORS: See list.): […]
Eighty-eight undergraduates win awards from School of Chemical Sciences
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eighty-eight University of Illinois students have received School of Chemical Sciences Undergraduate Awards for the 1999-2000 academic year. The students and their awards include (EDITORS: See list.). The award-winners were selected by a committee of faculty members. Most of the awards honor academic achievement, but some are awarded to students in recognition […]
On the Job: Penny McKinney
JOB: Penny McKinney is a facility attendant at the Varsity Room in Memorial Stadium. She started out as a dishwasher 27 years ago and then worked as a cook. In her current role, she orders and stores the food and keeps the Varsity Room clean and in good order. She and her husband, Don, have […]
Career, volunteer firefighters gather for 76th annual fire college
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — About 1,000 career and volunteer firefighters from throughout Illinois will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques while sharing experience at the 76th annual Illinois Fire College June 1-4 at the University of Illinois. The college is hosted each year by the Illinois Fire Service Institute, the state’s fire academy, […]