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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 […]
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 […]