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Microbiologist Carl R. Woese named winner of National Medal of Science
Microbiologist Carl R. Woese named winner of National Medal of Science Jim Barlow, Life Sciences Editor (217) 333-5802; b-james3@illinois.edu 11/13/2000 Carl R. Woese, a University of Illinois microbiologist whose identification of the archaea changed the way life is classified on Earth, is among 12 U.S. scientists and engineers named today (Nov. 13) by President Clinton […]
Disabilities symposium to look at future
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. President Clinton signed another landmark disability act, known as “Ticket to Work.” What might come next, whoever is president, will be just one of the topics at the “Symposium on Disability and Equality: Strategies for Success” this Thursday through Saturday (Nov. 16-18) at the […]
Feng Sheng Hu named Packard Fellow in Science and Engineering
Feng Sheng Hu named Packard Fellow in Science and Engineering Jim Barlow, Life Sciences Editor (217) 333-5802; b-james3@illinois.edu 11/3/2000 Feng Sheng Hu, a professor of plant biology and of geology at the University of Illinois, is among 24 U.S. researchers named as 2000 Packard Fellows in science and engineering by the David and Lucile Packard […]
KAM Exhibition Challenges Convention
University of Illinois art and design students are challenging convention – and having a bit of fun at the same time – in an exhibition on view Nov. 10 through Dec. 7 at the UI’s Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion. The exhibition, called “Amuse,” represents the culmination of their participation in “Art in Context,” […]
Flash Index of Economic Growth indicates gradual slowing
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois Flash Economic Index fell in October to 102.8 from its 103.5 reading in September, suggesting that despite some ups and downs, the state is experiencing a gradual slowing of economic growth. All three components of the Index — individual income, corporate income and sales taxes — had a […]
James Jones exhibit to be on view through Dec. 31
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — An exhibit in honor of an old soldier and literary giant opens Saturday at the University of Illinois. The exhibit, which celebrates the life and work of Illinois native son and best-selling novelist James Jones, will run through Dec. 31 at the UI Rare Book and Special Collections Library, 346 Main Library, […]
Three-day symposium takes in-depth look at Tennessee Williams
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois theater department is hosting a three-day symposium, “Tennessee Williams: the Apprentice Plays,” Nov. 2-4 in conjunction with the 21st century premiere of a Williams’ early play, “Stairs to the Roof.” The symposium in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, will include presentations […]
First-round winners of business-plan competition announced
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Technology Entrepreneur Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has announced the first-round winners in the first annual V. Dale Cozad Business Plan Competition. (Editors: See list.) The competition, which began Aug. 30, attracted 38 teams comprising a total of 97 students from nine colleges and 21 departments at the […]
I space features three new shows
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three new shows are on view through Nov. 18 at I space, the Chicago gallery of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: “Alison Dalwood and Stephan Klimas: Location Matters” features billboard-format works that integrate digital printing, photography and traditional painting mediums. Dalwood, who was born in England and lives in Oxfordshire, uses […]
LAS honors alumni
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois announced today (Oct. 13) the recipients of its annual LAS Alumni Achievement, LAS Young Alumni, and LAS Humanitarian Awards. The awards will be presented by LAS Dean Jesse Delia on Friday (Oct. 13) at the Urbana campus to chemists Philip […]
Symposium to look at impact of electronic publishing
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The simultaneous development of the Internet and electronic publishing has resulted in a “relentless” flow of new technologies and models of information delivery. Nowhere have the changes been as dramatic and profound as in the field of scholarly communications. Some changes have been smooth, natural progressions in publishing, while others have cost […]
Law School Day offers opportunities for students to talk to 86 law schools
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois college students preparing to apply to law school are invited to attend Law School Day at the University of Illinois on Oct. 16 (Monday). The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., […]