blog posts A supercomputing solution to gerrymandering Sep 28, 2016 3:15 pm Researchers create 800 million maps to help courts crack an age-old political problem Vet Med Open House, October 2 Sep 14, 2016 10:00 am 300 veterinary students host the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Open House. More than 40 exhibits and demos, and lots of animals to see. This event is free and open to the public. Krannert Art Museum exhibition deals with themes of migration and borders Sep 6, 2016 11:30 am A new exhibition at Krannert Art Museum looks at such issues as migration, refugees and human rights as they relate to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador – the 'Northern Triangle.' Meet the buoys of summer who help Purdue and Illinois study Lake Michigan Sep 1, 2016 10:30 am The two markers are run by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program and staffed by researchers and specialists from Purdue University and the University of Illinois. Invasive plants from water gardens, aquariums must be disposed of properly Aug 29, 2016 11:30 am Water hyacinth has been described as “the world’s worst aquatic weed,” lovely in the garden, but a nuisance in the river Professor collaborates on documentary to expose the effects of violence Aug 31, 2016 9:00 am “What’s Left Behind” will consist of interviews with black mothers from Chicago who have experienced loss at the hands of violence. Scientific models use weather data to predict state’s West Nile Virus infection rates Aug 9, 2016 8:00 am Researchers from Illinois have created forecasting models for each of the nine climate areas of Illinois to predict mosquito infection rates on a weekly basis. Mosquitoes transmit WNV to humans. Transformation is the theme of “BEAR,” part of a lifelong project on endangered animals Jul 26, 2016 9:30 am “BEAR,” a performance presented over three seasons of the year, will be a reflection on time, the hibernation cycle and transformation. Here's what heat stroke can do to your dog Jul 20, 2016 2:15 pm “Heat stroke can cause severe damage to an animal’s organs, especially the bone marrow and liver,” says Dr. Maureen McMichael. “It can lead to death, even with treatment.” This week on Critter Cam: Coyote pup Jul 13, 2016 11:15 am The college of Veterinary Medicine's live cam features a new patient each week. This young coyote pup was admitted to the Wildlife Medical Clinic on Sunday, July 10. Can my pet get Zika? Jul 6, 2016 11:00 am And is it possible for animals to serve as a “reservoir host” for the Zika virus or transmit the virus to people? The statewide educational outreach of Engineering's Joe Muskin Jul 5, 2016 9:30 pm Muskin conducts engineering outreach for students from kindergarten through high school. “I kind of have the best job because with a lot of these activities...it’s the coolest thing they’ve done all year." Education Policy professor talks about black girls and school discipline Jun 16, 2016 2:45 pm Federal data show black girls are suspended from school at a rate that is six times higher than that of their white female peers. Universal podium design helps keep the focus on a speaker’s message Jun 3, 2016 10:45 am “The podium design may enable or interfere with communications. At worst, poor podium design may prove so distracting that it can undermine the speaker’s message altogether,” wrote designer Kathryn Anthony. Blog: A guide to the Japan House gardens May 31, 2016 2:00 pm Your guide, Jim Bier, designed and built the gardens at Japan House and has maintained the gardens for 19 years. Getting Fido from fat to fit May 17, 2016 2:00 pm As in people, extra weight in pets contributes to numerous health problems. Ignoring a pet’s round shape is not a responsible option. Illinois leads veterinary emergency response training May 13, 2016 11:15 am A semi-trailer hauling 156 hogs crashes on the interstate highway. Who you gonna call? Miss the premiere? Watch it now May 17, 2016 12:45 pm A new documentary tells the story of Latinos in American baseball, much of it through the research of Illinois history professor Adrian Burgos. Surgery will give bald eagle a shot at flying again, but it's pricey May 4, 2016 11:00 am At Illinois' Wildlife Medical Clinic, a CT scan of the eagle revealed that her humerus—the bone connecting the shoulder and elbow—had been fractured by a gunshot. New humanities MOOC: Modern American Poetry May 3, 2016 12:30 pm Prominent faculty members from across the United States present their analyses of ground-breaking modern American poets—from Whitman and Dickinson to today’s Hip Hop artists—in richly illustrated video lectures. Take two minutes to think about social media privacy Apr 6, 2016 11:45 am This two minute video from Technology Services at Illinois explains how companies and others are using your data Check out the many planned events Apr 5, 2016 1:00 pm International Week seeks to raise awareness about the breadth of international education, activities, and resources available to the Illinois campus and local community. Full schedule and additional guests announced for 2016 ‘Ebertfest’ Mar 23, 2016 12:30 pm The remaining films have been announced, along with the schedule and additional guests, for this year’s Roger Ebert’s Film Festival hosted by Chaz Ebert, also known as “Ebertfest,” coming April 13-17. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of 'the bard' Mar 15, 2016 1:45 pm There are over 500 works in which Shakespeare appears as a character that have been curated them and chosen an eclectic group of works, in which Shakespeare appears in many guises. Illinois wins national awards for online education Mar 10, 2016 7:30 am The University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), which recognizes excellence in both individual and institutional achievements, has awarded two awards to the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Precision Conservation Management program receives multi-million dollar investment Feb 15, 2016 10:45 am When making decisions about conservation practices, farmers must weigh financial risks, consider labor availability and cost, and more. The Precision Conservation Management program will help farmers make those decisions.