Graduate College to screen ‘The PHD Movie 2: Still in Grad School’

The Graduate College will host a free screening of “The PHD Movie 2: Still in Grad School” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in Foellinger Auditorium. The doors open at 6 p.m. The event is open to all graduate students.

The film follows the adventures of a band of graduate students who attend an important academic conference and square off against a rival group to compete for results and grant money. What will befall Cecilia, whose adviser is going on sabbatical, leaving her with two choices – finish her thesis or spend another year in graduate school? The film is based on the popular comic strip “Piled Higher and Deeper,” by Jorge Cham.

A place for artistic expression at SPEAK Café

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Sharing things with strangers can sometimes be easier than sharing with a friend. That thought comes alive for me the evening I attend the SPEAK Café, a space full of song, poetry, art and expression. Hosted by local artist Shaya Robinson, the open-mic event takes place in the Rest Lab 8: Greenspace […]

Engineering Portrait of Ying Diao in her University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign lab.

Study finds that tweaked synthetic polymers boost conductivity

A new study marks a significant step forward in positioning synthetic polymers as an alternative for expensive, unsustainable minerals used in the manufacture of devices such as conductors, transistors and diodes.

Announcements Photo of the researcher in a stairwell in a campus building.

Illinoisans to explore their African roots at free event

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois residents of African descent are invited to learn more about their heritage by engaging with the Illinois Family Roots Pilot Program. This community-based project uses DNA testing and genealogical research to help residents discover and reconnect with their African heritage. The IFRPP is one component of The African Kinship Reunion. The […]

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