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• Library Website Survey

  Sep 13, 2013 4:00 pm24 views

  The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) would like your opinion about our website (http://library.illinois.edu/sshel).

  SSHEL was formed in Fall 2012 with the merger of the Applied Health Sciences Library and the Education and Social Science Library.

  In preparation for the merger, a new website was created to host information previously on the two libraries’ websites. We would like our patrons to evaluate the content, aesthetics, and navigation of our website. We need your input and want you to share your honest and open thoughts with us.

  Participants must be 18 years old or older to participate. The survey will be available for three weeks starting Monday, September 16th.

  Please access the survey here: https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/7749459

  Thank you.

• Liora Bresler, Professor Emerita of C&I, Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Athens, Greece

  Jan 9, 2023 4:30 pm23 views

  The University of Athens, Greece, is awarding the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Professor Emerita Liora Bresler of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Education.

  The ceremony will take place at the National and Kapodistrian University Ceremonial Hall, on February 22, 2023.

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  Lisa Monda-Amaya Named Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

  Mar 17, 2021 10:00 am255 views

  I am pleased to announce that Lisa Monda-Amaya has accepted my offer to become the Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. She began transitioning into this role on March 15 and will serve as Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Designate pending approval by the Board of Trustees.

• Lisa Skultety, Curriculum & Instruction Alumna, Selected for STaR Program

  Feb 4, 2020 1:15 pm31 views

  Lisa Skultety, graduate of the Curriculum & Instruction doctoral program and now an assistant professor at the University of Central Arkansas, was selected for the STAR program, a prestigious program sponsored by the association of mathematics teacher educators, which provides mentorship for early career mathematics educators.  

• Listen to Jennifer Cromley Talk About Her Latest Research on Student Motivation

  Jun 7, 2021 2:15 pm94 views

  Professor Jennifer Cromley speaks to Illinois Public Media's Carolina Garibay about her latest findings from her study on pandemic-related changes’ effects on STEM students' scholarly motivation.

• Living Wall Student Design Meeting

  Oct 6, 2023 10:45 am8 views

  The College of Education has plans to install a living, or green, wall in the south lobby. All College of Education undergraduate and graduate students are invited to contribute to the design of the wall. Join us in the south lobby on Wednesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. for more information. Email any questions to Dr. Sam Lindgren (salindgr@illinois.edu) or Dr. Jon Hale (jonhale2@illinois.edu).

  
  

• LLS 449 Issues in Latina/o Education

  Apr 29, 2014 4:30 pm17 views

  Critiques and explores various theoretical frameworks used to explain Latina/Latino academic achievement. Examines curricular and instructional issues by investigating how different school systems have implemented schooling for Latina/Latino students. Develops critical understanding of the role of education within the Latina/Latino community.
  Topic: "The Educational Pipeline of the Latina/o Diaspora"
  This course is a survey of the dominating theoretical frameworks used in Education research to discuss the educational achievement (or lack thereof) of diverse Latina/o students throughout the P-20 pipeline. There are four main goals for this course: 1) to deconstruct each framework by assessing whether social, political, economic, cultural, etc. factors are taken into consideration, 2) to examine how these frameworks are used to prepare pre-service and in-service educators (teachers and counselors), 3) to explore alternate frameworks that challenge problematic theories, and 4) to gain a critical understanding of the connection between theory, research, and practice. Throughout the semester, we will read and discuss work that discusses the influence of such frameworks in educational structures, processes, and discourses, in order to better understand the teaching and learning experiences of Latina/o youth.
  
  2 graduate hours
  CRN# 63267 LCD G2 4:00-6:20 T Soltero Lopez, A.
  4 graduate hours
  CRN# 63270 LCD G4 4:00-6:20 T Soltero Lopez, A.

• Local Girls Scouts Seeking Intern for STEM Program

  Nov 8, 2016 1:15 pm5 views

  Girl Scouts of Central Illinois is accepting applications for a STEM program assistant intern for Champaign and Mahomet. The part-time volunteer position will run from late January to May of 2017.

• Local Schools Research Form Deadline

  Jan 27, 2015 9:45 am2 views

  If you want to do research in Champaign, Urbana, Danville or Decatur this semester, you must have your School Research Form completed and submitted by February 11, 2015.You should have IRB approval before submitting that form and be prepared to upload the form, approval letter, consents and instruments as approved with your form.

  If you plan to do research outside of those districts you may submit your form at any time. Please feel free to contact David Requa (drequa@illinois.edu) with any questions about this process and how we can help you get into the schools for your research.

• Looking for Assistance Proctoring Elementary School Study

  Sep 17, 2015 9:15 am68 views

  My research team is currently looking for someone to help us proctor a spatial skills study we're running in a couple different local elementary schools in October and November. Duties would involve driving to and from the school and supervising the children as they participate in each study session. Prior experience working with children and/or research experience is a bonus. Depending on your past experience, a paid position is possible. Contact me at wauck2@illinois.edu if you're interested!

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  Looking for a Study Tour MOOC?

  May 8, 2016 4:30 pm59 views

  JOIN US ON OUR VIRTUAL STUDY OF CHILE THIS SUMMER!

  This 4-credit course will examine the current educational system in Chile in relation to its history, economy, media environment and political movements. 

• Looking for Teachers for Summer Youth Arts Camp

  May 24, 2021 9:30 am27 views

  The Office of Volunteer Programs (OVP) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is rounding up arts and education students who can serve as volunteer teachers for a summer youth art camp. 

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  Lynette Correa-Velez, EPOL PhD Student, Panelist for "Glass Ceilings from Within and Without" Discussion

  May 15, 2020 1:15 pm68 views

  Correa-Velez is pursing her EPOL doctoral degree online, and is one of the hosts of an online discussion about why Black and Brown women are excluded from the ladder of success and how to navigate and build pathways of power moves.

• Lynn Burdick Among Sixteen Employees Honored with Inaugural Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award

  Apr 21, 2023 4:30 pm40 views

  Curriculum & Instruction program coordinator Lynn Burdick has received an inaugural Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  

• Magen Rooney-Kron, SPED PhD Student, Wins 2020 Robert P. Larsen Grant for Research in Career Development

  Apr 9, 2020 3:45 pm194 views

  Congratulations to Magen Rooney-Kron for being selected to receive the Robert P. Larsen Grant for Research in Career Development for her research, "Instruction and Engagement of Studertns with Intellectual Disability and Work-Based Learning."

• Magen Rooney, SPED Grad Student, a Finalist in the 2019 Research Live! Competition!

  Oct 17, 2019 10:15 am2 views

  You're invited and encouraged to attend the final event on Tuesday, October 22 from 4-6 p.m. at Stage 5 in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to see the final presentations and support Magen. Check out this free event, open to the public! https://grad.illinois.edu/research-live/event

• Managing Life’s Financial Transitions

  Mar 18, 2014 2:45 pm17 views

  Setting the stage for your financial future can be a daunting task, particularly if you are dealing with a major life change, like graduating from college. USFSCO’s Student Money Management Center and Campus & Community Student Services (CCSS) has partnered to bring you a workshop on setting goals while managing life’s transitions, and how to choose a financial professional if you should need one to navigate your changing financial landscape. Join us on Wednesday, April 9 at 12pm in Wohlers Hall room 130. Please register by clicking the link!

  https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9085738 

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  Martinez-Negrette to Serve on Panel to Select School Board Members

  May 7, 2024 9:00 am19 views

  Giselle Martinez-Negrette was selected for the five-member panel by Regional Superintendent Gary Lewis.

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  Martinez Negrette Wins Award From AAHHE

  Feb 6, 2024 1:30 pm30 views

  Martinez-Negrette will receive the award at the AAHHE Conference in St. Louis, MO on March 13 -15.

• Mary Kalantzis to be recognized in Greece with honorary degree

  Jun 5, 2018 11:45 am36 views

  Professor Mary Kalantzis, a former dean of the College of Education at Illinois, will be recognized with an honorary degree—an Honoris Causa Doctorate— by the School of Education at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

• Mary Lyons, Curriculum & Instruction Grad Student, is a Finalist in the 2019 Research Live! Competition!

  Oct 11, 2019 4:00 pm0 views

  Mary Lyons, a graduate student in Curriculum & Instruction, has advanced to the final round of the 2019 Research Live! competition!

  We invite you to join us for the final event on Tuesday, October 22 from 4-6 PM at Stage 5 in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to see the final presentations. The event is free and open to the public, so we encourage you to come out and support Mary.

  For more information about Research Live! and a full list of finalists please visit https://grad.illinois.edu/research-live/event. 

• Master's Degree in Education Programs Ranked #24 Nationally by TFE Times

  Apr 18, 2019 10:00 am46 views

  The College of Education at Illinois' Master's degree in Education programs was recently named #24 in the TFE Times 2019 Best Master's of Education Rankings.

  TFE Times is an online platform that offers news on business, culture, and tech to its users. Additionally it provides rankings on colleges, accounting, business analytics, computer engineering, economics, education, finance, law, management, marketing, and medicine.

• Meadan Family Lab Researchers Honored at INSAR 2022

  May 13, 2022 12:15 pm15 views

  The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) honored autism research pioneers and early-career researchers during its 2022 Annual Meeting, May 12 through May 14, 2022. The Meeting brings together a global, multidisciplinary group of hundreds of autism researchers, clinicians, advocates, self-advocates, and students to exchange the latest scientific learnings and discoveries that are advancing the growing understanding of autism.

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  Meadan-Kaplansky Receives $2M Institute of Education Sciences Grant

  Sep 1, 2023 11:45 am161 views

  The study, which will be conducted in partnership with Michigan State University, will evaluate Family Telepractice Augmentative and Alternative Communication Modeling (FamTAM) Intervention. Meadan-Kaplansky will serve as co-PI, and work with IT Partners at Education to develop a digital learning platform.

• Medina City Schools Superintendent Search

  Mar 1, 2016 10:00 am1 views

  MEDINA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT    

  Medina, Ohio

  SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

  Interested qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications for consideration.

  Deadline for submission: No later than March 25, 2016

  For detailed information please visit us at

  http://www.medina-esc.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6YA03AI&dasi=4G20Y

  The Educational Service Center of Medina County and The Medina City School District are equal opportunity employers and, as such, do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information ("Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

• Meet the Education students on the Fall 2015 Dean’s List

  Feb 26, 2016 3:45 pm703 views

  The Dean’s List honorees for the fall semester of 2015 at the University of Illinois have been announced, and the College of Education is pleased to note that 170 Education students have made the list.

• Meghan Burke Recipient of 2021 Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Fire Award

  Oct 4, 2021 6:00 pm45 views

  Congratulations to professor Meghan Burke, who was selected by the Early Intervention Training Program to receive the 2021 Illinois Developmental Therapy Association Fire Award.

• Michaelene Ostrosky Named Grayce Wicall Gauthier Professor of Education

  Aug 25, 2017 10:15 am28 views

  Professor Michaelene Ostrosky of the Department of Special Education has been named the Grayce Wicall Gauthier Professor of Education.

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  Michael McKelvey, MSTE, Wins First Annual Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award

  Nov 4, 2021 4:15 pm47 views

  At the recent campus IT Pro Forum, two winners of the first annual Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award were named. Congratulations to the Office of Math, Science, and Technology Education's Michael McKelvey on this outstanding recognition.

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  Michele Schutz Receives $2.5M Grant from the Department of Education

  Sep 18, 2023 11:45 am61 views

  Funding was granted to Schutz, co-PI, for the project entitled "EMPOWERing Transition-Aged Youth with Visual Impairments: Equipping More Professionals for Work and Education in Rural Communities"

• Middle Grades endorsement courses ending after this summer

  Mar 15, 2016 3:30 pm127 views

  Courses for the Middle Grades endorsement online will be offered for the last time this summer.

• Mid-State Special Education Full-Time Teacher Certified Staff Positon - Taylorville Sr. High Position

  Jun 22, 2017 10:30 am6 views

  Christian Region of Mid-State Special Education is accepting applications for the following position for the 2017-2018 school year:  Special Education Teacher - full-time position at Taylorville Sr. High School.  State of Illinois Licensure and LBS I Licensure are required.  Interested person should send a letter of interest, current resume, and applicaiton to Lyn Becker, Administrator of Special Education Services, Christian Region of Mid-State Special Ecucation, P.O. Box 46, Morrisonville, IL  62546.  Applications are available at midstatespec.org.  All positions will be filled once suitable candidates are identified.

• Military Families Learning Network is Now OneOp

  Mar 2, 2022 4:00 pm6 views

  Greetings from OneOp—formerly the Military Families Learning Network (MFLN)! On March 1, 2022, our name officially changed from the Military Families Learning Network to OneOp. Learn more about the change in this blog post. OneOp, a grant housed in the College's Special Education Department, continues a tradition of free quality information and education for professionals helping military families. Find out more about our programming at our new website!

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  Military Families Learning Network Team Wins Diversity Award for their 2018 Virtual Conference

  Nov 11, 2019 12:30 pm107 views

  The National Extension Association for Family Consumer Sciences awarded the Mary W. Wells Diversity Award to the Military Families Learning Network team for their extraordinary collaborative effort reaching many military family service providers through their 2018 virtual conference, Cultural Competency: Awareness, Action, and Advocacy.

• Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation Work Group

  Jan 21, 2014 3:40 pm93 views

  Join Dr. Robin LaSota, Post-Doctoral Research Associate with the Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) with Dr. Jennifer Greene, Professor, Educational Psychology, UIUC, for the Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation Work Group Meetings. The mission and purpose of the Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation Group is to support group members in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mixed-methods inquiry. The group meetings would offer time for members to present mixed-methods research and evaluation in progress and receive feedback, as well as deliberate about issues relating to conducting mixed methods inquiry. The group invites UIUC students, faculty, and staff. Click headline for more...

• MLK Jr. Community Celebration

  Jan 8, 2016 1:45 pm55 views

  This event on Saturday, Jan. 23, marks the culmination of the week of events surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Provost Ed Feser will provide opening remarks, and the program will include a presentation by Soul Premier and the Independent Media Center, a performance by Garden Hills Choir and Guitar Strummers, and a step show by Alpha Phi Alpha. The winners and honorable mention recipients of the MLK Creative Expressions Contest will also be presented.

• Moodle and Collaborate Training for TA's

  Aug 18, 2014 11:15 am71 views

  Previously, we have had a mandatory face to face TA training for everyone interested in becoming an online TA.  We are happy to announce that the training is now being offered online.  We encourage all TA's, not only online TA's, to complete the training.  The training will cover teaching with Moodle and Collaborate.  The training can be accessed here.  The enrollment key for the course is tatraining  Please email learnsupport@education.illinois.edu with any questions.

• Moore, Perez honored by Illinois State Board of Education

  Oct 17, 2016 12:15 pm6 views

  Lila Moore and Victor Perez have received Those Who Excel awards from the Illinois State Board of Education for their work with SOAR (Student Opportunities for After-School Resources), an afterschool volunteer tutoring program that provides literacy support and homework help to emergent Latina/o bilingual/biliterate students in grades 2-5. The two will be honored with awards of merit Oct. 22 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel, with Perez traveling to the event to accept the award on behalf of SOAR.

• Movie and Chai Series: "Court" (2015)

  Apr 19, 2016 10:45 am6 views

   

  MITHYA - Indian Dramatics Society and Unit for Criticism & Interpretive Theory Present:

   Movie and Chai Series: "Court" (2015)

   COURT (2015)

  5 PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 23

  ROOM 103, TRANSPORTATION BUILDING, 104, URBANA, IL

  *FREE ADMISSION*

  Court is an Indian courtroom drama film, written and directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film examines the Indian legal system through the trial of an aging folk singer at a Sessions Court in Mumbai that relies on a pedantic and often moronically literal interpretation of the law, making a mockery of his free speech rights.

  In light of the recent events and debate in India regarding free speech, this movie exposes the flaws in a legal system that can be unwittingly used, in a deliberate attempt by the state to target its citizens.

  This movie has won numerous awards at international film festival, most notably, Best Film Award and the Lion of the Future Award for the best debut film at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.

  This movie is in Marathi with English subtitles.

  Indian style Masala Tea will be served to all.

• MSE Fireside Chat: Making Sense of the Natural World through Translanguaging | Enrique Suárez, UMass Amherst (via Zoom)

  Oct 14, 2019 3:45 pm51 views

  Friday, October 18, 2019

  Time: 3 p.m.

  Location: Room 378, College of Education

  Enrique (Henry) Suárez will be kicking off our MSE Brown Bag series with a virtual fireside chat about his research on emerging bilingual elementary school students’ use of translanguaging during their participation in science practices. Enrique is an assistant professor Math, Science, and Learning Technologies at UMass Amherst. During this informal, interactive conversation, Enrique will be telling us the “story behind the story” of the attached paper; talking about his career trajectory; discussing his perspective on doing equity-focused research in MSE; and/or answering any questions we may have.

• MSTE Continues Partnership with IEPA to Provide 5th-6th Grade Online Science Curriculum

  Nov 10, 2021 6:00 pm30 views

  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) have again partnered to create a new online science curriculum unit for fifth and sixth grade educators: How does a bulb light? The unit helps students explore energy, electricity use, and power sources and how they relate to climate change. The Illinois EPA’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest theme “Get Energized About Slowing Down Climate Change!” will follow the new curriculum.

• MSTE Friday Lunches Are Back (Virtually)!

  Oct 7, 2021 4:00 pm24 views

  MSTE Friday Lunches, which are open to the campus community as well as the general public, have happened since Spring 2007 and take place on most Fridays during the fall and spring semesters.

• Multiple tenure-track positions – hiring for Fall 2017

  Oct 17, 2016 10:15 am0 views

  The College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hiring!  A nationally ranked top-25 college, we are searching for collaborative and dedicated new tenure-track faculty members.  We provide competitive salaries and full benefits, exceptionally strong support for research, and multiple opportunities for collaboration within the College as well as with departments across campus. We are known for our groundbreaking research, innovative approaches to teaching, and service to the global community. The College is comprised of four academic departments: Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Psychology; Education Policy, Organization & Leadership; and Special Education; with approximately 600 undergraduates and 600 graduate students enrolled annually.

  Please click on the position title for full position announcements and application information. We are seeking colleagues for the following positions:

  Department of Curriculum & Instruction

  Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education–Deadline November 15

  Department of Educational Psychology

  Assistant/Associate Professor of Social-Emotional Development – Deadline December 1
  Open Rank Professor of Statistics and Quantitative Methods (2 positions) – Deadline December 15

  Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership

  Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics of Education – Deadline December 5
  Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Administration – Deadline December 1

  Department of Special Education

  Open Rank Professor in Autism and Developmental Disabilities – Deadline November 15
  Open Rank Professor of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) – Deadline November 15

  The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

  The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

• National Academy of Education Accepting Applications for Fellowships

  Sep 6, 2013 10:19 am105 views

  The National Academy of Education awards two professional development fellowships. The Dissertation Fellowship Program, which has an application deadline of October 4, seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, with an application deadline of November 1, supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of educational scholarship. The NAE will host a webinar opportunity on September 16 for applicants to the Dissertation Fellowship Program and on September 18 for applicants to the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to ask questions concerning the application process. If interested, register here for the dissertation webinar or register here for the postdoctoral webinar.

• National and International Scholarships Program | April Information Sessions

  Mar 27, 2019 4:15 pm5 views

  During the first two weeks of April, the National and International Scholarship Program is hosting information sessions for undergraduate students across colleges and fields to learn about some nationally competitive scholarship opportunities. 

• Navigating The Doctoral Journey Seminar

  Apr 4, 2016 11:00 am152 views

  Join the Higher Education Division of EPOL as we help you prepare to navigate what can be the most isolating portion of your doctoral journey. Learn tips from current doctoral students as well as recent dissertation defenders.

   

  Higher Education Qualifying Exam Prep Session

  Thursday, April 14, 2016

  12-1 pm

  210a Education

  Faculty Presenters: Dr. Denise Hood, Dr. Eboni Zamani- Gallaher

  Student Panelists:

  Jasmine Collins, Randi Congleton, and Erika Hackman

  Moving from Post-Quals Slump to Dissertation Defense

  1-2pm

  210a Education

  Panelists:

  Sarah Zehr, Miz Lavizzo, Daniel Collier, Derek Houston

• NCTE Names COE Graduate Students, Alumni as Early Career Awardees

  Aug 6, 2021 4:30 pm39 views

  The National Council of Teachers of English recently announced its 2021 Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Awardee cohort, and the College of Education at Illinois boasts three of the twelve recipients.

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  Newbery Maker Studio

  Jan 26, 2022 9:30 am2 views

  Join the Center for Children's Books (CCB) for a Zoom craft-making session on February 5, in honor of the Newbery Medal's centennial.

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  Newbery Maker Studio Pop-Up

  Dec 6, 2021 5:30 pm4 views

  Come de-stress from Finals Week by crafting with the Center for Children’s Books and the Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab! We will be creating Newbery Medal-inspired pop-up cards, designing our own literary awards, and more.

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  New Book Co-edited by EPOL Professor Linda Herrera | Global Middle East: Into the 21st Century

  Jan 31, 2021 10:00 am103 views

  Linda Herrera, EPOL professor in Global Studies in Education, has co-edited (with A. Bayat) the volume Global Middle East: Into the 21st Century, just published by University of California Press.