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Homecoming court selected on academic achievement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Twenty University of Illinois seniors were selected to serve on this years homecoming court (EDITORS: See list). The weeklong celebration began Oct. 14 and ends Sunday. This years theme was “Make Some illiNOISE!” The court members were selected on the basis of their academic achievement, campus leadership and community involvement. They participated in […]
Homecoming activities planned for Oct. 14-21
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The University of Illinois will mark its 91st annual Homecoming with a weeklong celebration Oct. 14 through Oct. 21. The weeks activities will include a parade and pep rally as well as a free movie on the Quad. In addition, colleges across campus will host pre-game luncheons and tent parties to welcome alumni. […]
130th Commencement to be held May 13 Jeff Unger, News Bureau (217) 333-1085 4/16/2001
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The 130th Commencement of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be held in two ceremonies May 13 at the Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., Champaign. The speaker at both ceremonies will be Stanley O. Ikenberry, the president of the American Council on Education and president emeritus of the UI. Six guests […]
Jacksonville father elected president of Dads Association
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Francis B. Nelson Jr. of Jacksonville has been elected president of the Dads Association at the University of Illinois. Other newly elected members and their offices include (EDITORS: See list). The Dads Association comprises fathers of UI students and promotes parent involvement in university activities and fund raising for student programs. Founded in […]
Twenty seniors named to Homecoming court
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Twenty University of Illinois seniors were selected to serve on this year’s homecoming court (EDITORS: See list). The weeklong celebration was Oct. 8 through 15. This year’s theme was “Got Illinois?,” a takeoff on the American Dairy Association’s “Got Milk?” advertising campaign. The court members were selected on the basis of their […]
90th Homecoming to be celebrated Oct. 8-15
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois will mark its 90th annual Homecoming with a weeklong celebration Oct. 8 through 15. This year’s theme is “Got Illinois?,” a takeoff on the American Dairy Association’s “Got Milk?” advertising campaign. The week’s activities will include a parade and pep rally as well as a variety show and […]
Annual instructional awards honor teaching, advising
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Sixteen University of Illinois faculty members, two academic professionals and five teaching assistants will be honored for excellence in teaching and advising undergraduate students Monday (April 24) at the annual UI Instructional Awards Banquet. The teaching assistants and four professors will receive the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the principal […]
UI freshman released from hospital after treatment for Type B meningococcal infection
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – A male freshman at the University of Illinois is being discharged in good condition from Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, today (March 14) after having been diagnosed with a Type B meningococcal infection. He was admitted to Carle on Friday (March 10). His infection was caused by the strain of bacteria that causes […]