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Conference explores “The Visual” across epochs and cultures
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A unique gathering of cutting-edge artists, videographers and producers, cultural theorists, museum curators, scholars and other students of the visual media culminates Tuesday (March 7) at the University of Illinois with a series of unusual presentations aimed at exploring the phenomenon of “the visual” across epochs and cultures. While the gathering – […]
UI Flash Index of economic growth rose modestly in February
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index rose modestly to 102.5 in February, suggesting continued steady growth for the state’s economy. The reading, up from 102.2 in January, is within the slow growth range that the Index has occupied for the last six months. “This suggests that the Illinois economy is in a […]
Two new exhibitions to go on view at I space March 3
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Two new exhibitions will be on view March 3 through April 8 at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. • “Immanent Light: Architectural Photographs of Henry Plummer” emphasizes the importance of light as a creative tool in architecture. The photographs, which include single images, diptychs and […]
Three professors named fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Three University of Illinois researchers – Robert M. Fossum, Hugh M. Robertson and Peter G. Wolynes – are among 283 scientists who will be recognized Feb. 19 (Saturday) as new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science during the association’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Fellowship recognizes “efforts toward […]
Library features ‘The Young and the Restless’ soap scripts
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Showcases that typically display rare and priceless Bibles now are featuring scriptures of another kind – the scripture according to daytime television. Scripts, story lines, color photographs, bios, reference works and other memorabilia that document the award-winning television series “The Young and the Restless” are on display through March 20 in the […]
Balkan relief benefit concert set for Feb. 22
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – For centuries, ethnic, religious and political differences have divided the various groups of people who inhabit the Balkans, yet many of the Balkan people remain linked by shared aspects of musical heritage. That heritage will be celebrated during the Balkan Relief Benefit Concert Feb. 22 at the University of Illinois. The concert, […]
Flash Economic Index for January rose slightly
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index rose slightly to 102.2 in January from its 102.1 level in December. The reading indicated positive growth for the Illinois economy, but at a slower rate than registered by most measures of national economic performance. “In many ways, the moderate growth rate of Illinois is […]
Engineering Open House set for March 3, 4
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Remote-controlled robots rescuing “hostages” while running an obstacle course, wild and wacky Rube Goldberg machines, and more than 150 exhibits ranging from spacecraft design to shape-memory metals are among the attractions awaiting visitors to the 80th annual Engineering Open House at the University of Illinois. The event, organized by UI engineering students, […]
Associate Chancellor changes to take place later this spring
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Several staff changes will be taking place later this spring in the Office of the Chancellor on the University of Illinois campus. Lawrence Mann, associate vice chancellor for research, will become an associate chancellor, focusing mainly on policy planning and serving as liaison to the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. He will assume […]
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 […]