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Fifteen students travel to China for new four-week program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For many Americans, learning to manipulate a pair of chopsticks at the local Chinese restaurant is often their first and last lesson in Chinese culture. That won’t be the case for 15 University of Illinois students, who will receive an intensive introduction to the country, its customs and culture this summer as […]
Black women in Africa and African diaspora topic of conference
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – An upcoming conference at the University of Illinois will focus on a variety of topics pertaining to black women in Africa and the African diaspora. “Black Women in Africa & the African Diaspora: Identity, Culture and Politics” is the theme of the conference, scheduled to take place June 1-4 at the Illini […]
Works of contemporary artists on view at I space through May 27
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Two new exhibitions by contemporary artists will be on view April 28 through May 27 at I space, UIUC’s Chicago gallery. “Increment of One” features Canadian-born artist Micah Lexier’s most recent explorations of themes such as time, volume and life span. Much of Lexier’s body of work examines the quantification of human […]
Two professors given campus’s highest honor
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Two University of Illinois professors have been recommended by Chancellor Michael Aiken for appointment as professors in the Center for Advanced Study – the highest form of recognition the campus bestows on faculty members for outstanding scholarship. The new CAS professors are Benita S. Katzenellenbogen, molecular and integrative biology, and College of […]
Work of dance student to be performed at national gala
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois dance student Darrin Wright is among a select group of choreographers whose dances will be performed at the National College Dance Festival Gala May 19-21 at the University of Maryland at College Park. Wright, a junior in the UI’s College of Fine and Applied Arts who lives in California, […]
Mom from Sterling to “reign” over Moms Weekend festivities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – University of Illinois students Natalie and Alex Marks believe their mother qualifies for any number of titles – from Wonder Woman to creator of the world’s best chicken noodle soup. But the title Wendy Marks will wear proudly this weekend is Queen Mom. Thanks to an essay co-written by Natalie, a second-year […]
I Space presents graphic design work of UI students
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois seniors in graphic design will have a one-week window of opportunity to show off their work at I space, UIUC’s Chicago gallery. “Graphic Design: An Exhibition of Graduating Seniors in Graphic Design” will be on view at the gallery April 14-21. The show will include traditional print designs as […]
Anti-discrimination exhibit, ‘Boxes and Walls,’ comes to UI
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After former University of Illinois student Benjamin Smith went on a hate-filled killing spree last July through Illinois and Indiana, UI students and staff members wanted to counter the negative message that Smith sent. They decided to present a program called “Boxes and Walls,” an interactive tour that gives visitors a chance […]
30th anniversary of Afro-American Studies and Research Program set for April 7, 8
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Past accomplishments, present projects and future prospects will be the focus of a series of panel discussions planned April 7 and 8 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Afro-American Studies and Research Program at the University of Illinois. The following presentations, free and open to the public, are scheduled to take […]
Authority on fellow Swiss artist Paul Klee named director of Krannert Art Museum
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – An internationally known authority on the work of Swiss artist Paul Klee has been named director of the University of Illinois’ Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, pending approval of the UI Board of Trustees at its April 12-13 meeting in Chicago. Josef Helfenstein, associate director of the Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland, and […]
MFA student to assemble 2,000 people into flag formation on Quad April 2
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – By her own admission, University of Illinois graduate student Sarah Daniel has always colored outside the lines. So it came as no surprise to those who know the energetic, quirky and self-determined young British art and design student that her master’s thesis project would likely take on grand proportions. Grand, indeed. On […]
Open house for Japan House set for April 8
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The art of obimusubi – otherwise known as Japanese sash tying – will be among the highlights of the spring open house April 8 at the University of Illinois’ Japan House. The public is invited to tour the house, located at 2000 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]