blog posts We're getting the (marching) band back together! Aug 21, 2015 12:30 pm Since 1907, the Marching Illini has entertained millions of fans with traditional and innovative performances that have made them “The Nation’s Premier College Marching Band.” West Coast 'imagining' tour helps plan for Siebel Center for Design Sep 19, 2017 11:45 am Last month, Andy Singer and David Weightman took a West Coast tour of some well-known university design centers prior to construction of the $48 million Siebel Center for Design What ‘Back to the Future Part II’ got wrong (and right), according to Illinois experts Oct 15, 2015 4:30 pm Experts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign weigh in on a few predictions the movie 'Back to the Future Part II' got wrong – and right – and their own forecasts for future technology. What happens to my University email after graduation? May 1, 2019 10:15 am What you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois. What Illinois IT services will you retain after graduation? May 5, 2016 2:15 pm Here’s what you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois. What is (and where is) the Campus Bike Center? Sep 6, 2016 12:45 pm During open hours each weekday, the Campus Bike Center provides tools, parts, refurbished bikes for sale, and dedicated volunteers to help shop members and the larger community with their bicycle maintenance needs. What's your #ILLINOISlove story? Feb 11, 2016 2:30 pm We asked University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumni to share how they first met their significant others, from a Reddit meetup to a nude drawing class to a Homecoming party. What to do with dad: Activities for Dads Weekend 2019 Oct 30, 2019 12:30 pm Welcome to all Dads! We are excited to host you this weekend. There are many activities that the whole family can enjoy. Make their weekend the best it can be! What will happen to your campus IT services after graduation? May 3, 2021 10:00 am Here’s what you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois. What will happen to your campus IT services after graduation? May 9, 2017 8:30 am Here’s what you need to know to make sure your important files and software come with you after you leave the University of Illinois. Where and when to vote on campus Oct 15, 2020 9:00 am On-Campus Early Voting starts Monday, October 19, and runs through Monday, November 2. You can also vote at campus locations on Election Day, November 3. Which college students are likely candidates for risky sex? Dec 14, 2015 6:00 pm AnIllinois study suggests a significant link between instability in the lives of college-age young adults and the likelihood that they will engage in risky sex. Who was 'The Most Popular Girl in School?' Jul 10, 2015 2:00 pm In April 1914, the Chicago Sunday Tribune named ten girls “The Most Popular Girls in College.” Clara Cronk was ours. Why Champaign-Urbana puts the home in homecoming Oct 2, 2019 3:15 pm Experience all Champaign-Urbana has to offer during Illinois Homecoming 2019. Why study abroad? Find out at Illinois Abroad Day Aug 31, 2016 8:30 am Discover how studying abroad can enrich your college experience, help you land your dream career, and allow you to create connections with individuals and places around the world during Illinois Abroad Day. Wilkin named interim provost Feb 15, 2017 9:00 am John Wilkin, currently the Dean of Libraries and university librarian, will begin in the new role Feb. 18 pending the review and approval of the Board of Trustees. Willard Airport sees 12% passenger growth in 2017 Feb 5, 2018 1:15 pm For the first time in ten years, the U of I hosted over 100,000 departing passengers through its Willard Airport William Mischo appointed acting dean of libraries, university librarian designate Feb 14, 2017 2:30 pm Mischo, currently the head of the Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, will begin in the new role Feb. 18, pending the review and approval of the Board of Trustees. Wind farm partnership to increase campus renewable energy use Dec 9, 2016 11:00 am A 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Prairieland Energy, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Illinois, and Rail Splitter Wind Farm LLC will significantly increase the amount of renewable energy used by campus. Women make up a quarter of Engineering's freshman class Aug 24, 2016 8:00 am Women will make up about 25 percent of the freshman class at the University of Illinois College of Engineering this year, a new high. Wondering about Move-In Day? Housing has an app for that Jul 28, 2017 9:30 am App features information on what to bring, directions, safety and more. Work by Illinois dance student performed at national festival Jul 12, 2018 8:45 am Krystal Collins’ senior dance thesis was inspired by games of double dutch, summer parties and family get-togethers – the things she and her friends remember from their childhoods World AIDS Day commemorated with films at KAM, KCPA Nov 22, 2019 12:00 pm Krannert Art Museum and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will screen short films addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic to commemorate World AIDS Day. Xylitol: Growing in popularity, but deadly for dogs Feb 1, 2017 2:00 pm Xylitol, a sugar alcohol that is toxic to dogs, can be found in many brands of gum, and in other household items, from toothpaste to peanut butter YingYing Zhang Garden to be dedicated Oct. 11 Oct 5, 2018 9:30 am Faculty, staff, students and the public are invited to the dedication of the YingYing Zhang Garden at the corner of Goodwin Avenue and Clark Street in Urbana