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Chemist Herbert S. Gutowsky, pioneer of MRI, dies at 80
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Herbert S. Gutowsky, a professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Illinois and a pioneer in the field of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, died Jan. 13 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was 80 years old. Gutowsky’s breakthrough discoveries made NMR one of the most important spectroscopic tools in chemical […]
ACDIS asks you to answer the question: Will mankind survive the Millennium?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Will mankind survive the millennium? That’s the question being thrown out for consideration in a contest sponsored by the University of Illinois’ Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security. The contest is open to all U. of I. students and faculty and staff members, as well local community members. ACDIS director […]
Noncredit courses offer noncompetitive setting for learning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The basics of using the Internet, insights into local nature, and music from opera to Sousa to beginning piano. All are among the choices this spring in noncredit courses and lecture series sponsored by the University of Illinois. Also among the offerings: a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the university’s new […]
Illinois Flash Economic Index fell last month, ends ’99 at 103.1 average
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Despite general reports of strength in the national economy, the Flash Economic Index for Illinois fell to 102.1 last month from 102.7 in November. The December reading, while still indicating positive growth, did not detect in Illinois the strong Christmas buying that was widely reported by the news media. Part of the […]
Workshop on Jan. 22 seeks to guide parents to connect with their kids
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – How to connect with your kids – in particular in talking about substance abuse – will be the topic of a parenting workshop Jan. 22 (Saturday) at the University of Illinois. All parents, soon-to-be parents and grandparents are welcome to attend the half-day session, “It’s a Jungle Out There: Connecting With Your […]