Strategic Communications and Marketing News Bureau

Cline Center for Democracy dedication takes place Monday

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The dedication of the Cline Center for Democracy will take place from 1:30-3 p.m. Monday (Oct. 29) at the center’s new home, 2001 S. First St., Suite 207. The center previously was known as The Center for the Study of Democratic Governance.

A gift from Richard G. Cline and his wife, Carole J. Cline, created the endowment that resulted in the name and location change. The dedication of the Cline Center will be held in conjunction with the third annual Northern Trust Forum on Democracy, Globalization and Societal Welfare.

“We are looking forward to the dedication,” said political science professor Peter F. Nardulli, the director of the center. “It is a great and rare opportunity to honor these generous donors and alumni who have shared so much with us. Also, the conjunction with the forum will really make it a special occasion. Dozens of students and others will be involved to help us commemorate the event. “

Designed with a global focus, the center has as its primary mission the enhancement of democracy through study and open dialogue. The center aims to generate a stream of ideas, research, and information that will address ethical, structural, and procedural issues affecting democracy and to inspire new generations of students to strengthen civic life in the U.S.

“We will continue to work in areas of public engagement and the sponsorship of research on democratic governance,” Nardulli said. “We will be able to support students and faculty even better than before.”

The Clines have been involved with the U. of I. for more than 50 years.

Richard G. Cline was named the chair of the U. of I. Foundation’s board of directors and a co-chair of “Campaign Illinois,” a fundraising drive that collected more than $1.5 billion.

The center was established in 2004 through the initiative of Nardulli, who also is a professor of law, and Jesse Delia, who then was the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

For more information, visit www.clinecenter.uiuc.edu.

Read Next

Humanities Diptych image with book cover of "The New Internationals" and a headshot of English professor David Wright Faladé

English professor’s novel tells of love triangle in post-WWII Paris, based on his family history

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new novel by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign English professor David Wright Faladé tells the story of three people in a love triangle in post-World War II Paris. The characters in “The New Internationals” — a young French woman who has survived the Holocaust, a university student from West Africa and a […]

Life sciences Portrait of the research team posing together.

Minecraft players can now explore whole cells and their contents

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists have translated nanoscale experimental and computational data into precise 3D representations of bacteria, yeast and human epithelial, breast and breast cancer cells in Minecraft, a video game that allows players to explore, build and manipulate structures in three dimensions. The innovation will allow researchers and students of all ages to navigate […]

Arts Photo of seven dancers onstage wearing blue tops and orange or yellow flowing skirts. The backdrop is a Persian design.

February Dance includes works experimenting with live music, technology and a ‘sneaker ballet’

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The dance department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will present February Dance 2025: Fast Forward this week at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. February Dance will be one of the first performances in the newly renovated Colwell Playhouse Theatre since its reopening. The performances are Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Dance professor […]

Strategic Communications and Marketing News Bureau

507 E. Green St
MC-426
Champaign, IL 61820

Email: stratcom@illinois.edu

Phone (217) 333-5010