blog posts U of I urban greening expert to speak at World Economic Forum Jan 16, 2020 2:00 pm Ming Kuo will speak to global leaders next week at the 50th World Economic Forum to make the case that investments in urban greening could improve mental and physical health. 35th Insect Fear Film Festival: Ticks Feb 6, 2018 10:15 am The 35th Insect Fear Film Festival will focus on a creature that is important for humans to understand but that is not actually an insect at all Third bird with lead poisoning arrives at Wildlife Clinic Feb 8, 2018 4:15 pm 'It is very unusual to have received a third lead-positive bald eagle in just over two weeks—and the second one to have extremely high lead levels.' Neither of the others survived New history of photography focuses on presidents Feb 9, 2021 4:45 pm From the advent of photography to the age of social media, U.S. presidents have been among the most common subjects for the camera. What better way to tell a story of the medium’s evolution than through those historical figures. When trauma touches the classroom: Workshops train teachers to offer hope Feb 13, 2018 4:00 pm Eighty percent of children receive no mental health services, and among those who do, most receive the services at school 41st Insect Fear Film Festival features movies about humans shrunk to size of ants Feb 16, 2024 11:45 am This year's Insect Fear Film Festival brings a bug’s-eye view of the world. The theme is 'Ant-Men,' and it will feature films in which humans are shrunk to the size of ants and join ant societies. Feb. 24 at Foellinger Auditorium. Stinging insects, venom focus of Insect Fear Film Fest Feb 18, 2022 9:45 am The festival is entirely online this year, and entomology students will handle the stinging insects in the virtual petting zoo, with one student volunteering to get stung and explain his reaction in real time. Team explores path toward endless supply of clean energy with controlled nuclear fusion Mar 3, 2017 1:00 pm R&D Magazine (Rockaway, N.J., March 2) – Controlled nuclear fusion has been a Holy Grail for physicists who seek an endless supply of clean energy. Scientists at Rice University, Illinois and the University of Chile offer a glimpse into a possible new path toward that goal. Isabelle Huppert, Norman Lear coming to ‘Ebertfest’ Mar 17, 2017 5:45 am Oscar nominee Isabelle Huppert and TV legend Norman Lear are coming to this year’s “Ebertfest,” along with two films, the first announced in this year’s lineup. 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. Artists at Krannert Art Museum want you to use your ears as well as your eyes Apr 3, 2018 4:45 am Artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme will talk about the importance of sound in their work, including an exhibition currently at Krannert Art Museum 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. 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 How to foster children’s learning while sheltering at home Apr 6, 2020 8:45 am 'A big challenge for families in sheltering at home is that their established routines no longer exist. So, one of the first things for families is to create new routines.' IGPA reports on potential impact of COVID-19 on state finances Apr 9, 2020 4:15 pm Hit to revenues expected to be worse than the Great Recession K-12 Shield Playbook offers guidance for reopening schools Apr 15, 2021 8:45 am The K-12 Shield Playbook is a free online resource to help guide school reopenings, based on successful COVID-19 mitigation strategies used at the University of Illinois. Storm sewers need to expand to handle more frequent, heavy rains May 3, 2019 8:30 am As heavy rainstorms become more frequent and stronger than in the past, municipal drainage systems designed from outdated standards often fail, resulting in flooding and financial losses. Campus meeting Thursday night for missing scholar support Jun 21, 2017 1:00 pm Campus police and other officials will meet with members of the campus and community at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, to discuss campus support for the search for Yingying Zhang. Illinois artist's virtual 'Museum of Us' lets everyone tell their stories Jul 1, 2021 8:00 am Artist Jorge Lucero invited people from around the world to meet via Zoom and share an object that was important in their lives – turning the grid of video teleconferencing boxes into a cabinet of curiosities. Illinois counts down to the total solar eclipse Jul 11, 2017 10:45 am Professor Leslie Looney: "It’s the darkness, it’s the drama, it’s this beautiful thing, and you say, ‘I get this. I see why people spend thousands to travel and see eclipses.’" Historian: Responses to terrorism require reasoning, not outrage Jul 17, 2019 9:00 am It's possible to respond to terrrorism without playing into terrorists’ hands, but it requires a better understanding of their goals and strategies, of how terrorism works, of psychological warfare. 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.” 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. Artificial intelligence could help air travelers save a bundle Aug 1, 2019 8:45 am Researchers are using artificial intelligence to help airlines price services such as checked bags, seat reservations in a way to benefit customers’ budget and privacy, airline industry’s bottom line. 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. Endangered animals project looks at tigers, habitat loss, climate change Sep 10, 2019 9:45 am Illinois artist Deke Weaver uses stories to reflect wider global concerns. His 'TIGER' performance will incorporate stories of migration due to climate change. 2020 Ebert Symposium to explore changing times in film, media Oct 1, 2020 9:45 am The third annual Ebert Symposium, exploring film and the media industry, will be online this year on three different dates, starting Oct. 8. Filmmakers, media professionals and academics will be part of the discussion. Illinois 4-H celebrates alumni during National 4-H Week Oct 5, 2016 10:30 am In honor of National 4-H Week, U of I Extension invites 4-H alums on campus to share their story and receive a 4-H alumni t-shirt to celebrate your 4-H heritage. Artists consider nuclear industry's legacy in Krannert Art Museum exhibition Oct 10, 2019 4:00 pm An exhibition opening at Krannert Art Museum this month seeks to make visible the long-term impact of the nuclear industry, particularly issues surrounding radioactive waste. Theatre department opens season with plays addressing injustice, revenge Oct 16, 2019 9:45 am The season opens with two plays at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. 'Gem of the Ocean' will run Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-27. 'Titus Andronicus' will run Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 29-Nov. 3. 2018-19 Winter Courses Oct 17, 2018 12:15 pm Illinois Online will be offering short-format online courses to current undergraduate students and non-degree students from around the globe this winter Education Justice Project receives $1 million grant from Mellon Foundation Oct 18, 2017 3:30 pm 'The generous support of the Mellon Foundation promises to allow EJP, which has already served almost 250 individual students at the prison, to impact the lives of many more individuals.' Passes for Roger Ebert's Film Festival on sale starting Nov. 1 Oct 31, 2016 10:45 am The passes cover all 12 or more screenings during the five-day event at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, April 19 - 23, 2017 Illinois slavery book author to speak Nov. 8 as part of bicentennial series Nov 1, 2018 2:15 pm M. Scott Heerman’s book on the move from slavery to freedom in Illinois will be the subject of a lecture by the author, part of a series commemorating the state’s bicentennial Future physician-engineers: Join us in Chicago, Dec. 9 Nov 10, 2017 1:00 pm Prospective students invited to a Chicago Open House to meet faculty and our admissions team. Registration is required Education Justice Project earns 2019 Downs Intellectual Freedom Award Nov 13, 2019 2:30 pm 'Education Justice Project has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring that the incarcerated individuals it serves have the fullest access possible to materials that will afford them new opportunities,' wrote nominators. Organizations partner with Illinois Extension to combat malnutrition in seniors Dec 6, 2017 9:45 am Seniors may face emotional barriers to nutrition. 'Eating alone is one of the biggest risk factors, (and) 42.3 percent of Illinois seniors live by themselves' U of I's Lyric Theatre helps create opera addressing disability, technology Dec 6, 2019 3:30 pm A new opera exploring questions of disability, technology and communication is being created with the help of the Lyric Theatre program at Illinois. 'Sensorium Ex' is in the early stages of development. ISEE's guide to 10 last-minute environmentally friendly gifts Dec 12, 2017 10:30 am Ten holiday gift ideas that won’t take much time but will make a statement about your commitment to the environment, from Illinois' Institue for Sustainability, Energy and Environment Technology loan program helps families receive early childhood services online Dec 17, 2020 4:15 pm A technology loan program provided by the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse at U of I helps many families obtain the equipment they need to participate in live video – or telehealth – visits with their children’s therapists. Top Stories for 2017: Blue Waters' billion dollar return to Illinois' economy Dec 28, 2017 9:45 am In May, NCSA released a study detailing the current and projected economic impact of its Blue Waters project on Illinois' economy Center for Children's Books announces 2020 Blue Ribbon winners Jan 13, 2021 10:30 am 'Whether for Zoom sharing or private escapism, books matter intensely right now, and it's stirring to see how many stellar titles appeared this year despite the obstacles,' said Editor Deborah Stevenson. What does a Trump administration mean for science? Jan 27, 2017 3:45 pm Panel discussion anticipating changes to national science policy during the new presidential administration. Friday, January 27, 4 pm, Chemical and Life Sciences Laboratory B102 New MRI opens door to innovative veterinary research and care Feb 2, 2017 12:45 pm Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine is now one of a few veterinary research and clinical care schools in the U.S. with a state-of-the-art 3-Tesla MRI facility. Changing methods for road salt application may ease environmental effects Feb 10, 2017 4:00 pm Road salt dissolves and flushes away into surface water, so high salt concentrations are often found in rivers and streams after a significant amount of snow has melted. But les could be used with proper training. Lyric Theatre’s “Viva Verdi!” to showcase highlights of Verdi’s operas Feb 22, 2017 2:45 pm The production of “Viva Verdi!” by the Lyric Theatre, opening Thursday at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, is kind of a greatest hits show of the Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi. Carle Illinois students collecting aid supplies for Ukrainian refugee relief Mar 3, 2022 4:00 pm 'Please scour your closets, garages, and attics for any of the items on this list. Every piece of equipment that we gather will be used to provide comfort and relief to people who desperately need it.' Choose from more than 300 courses Mar 20, 2017 2:45 pm The promise of Illinois Online and the U of I is to provide a positive, rewarding and successful online learning experience. Youth Literature Festival celebrates diverse voices in literature Mar 29, 2019 9:00 am Seventeen award-winning authors, illustrators, and storytellers are in central Illinois to share their love of books, literacy, and more during Illinois' biennial Youth Literature Festival this weekend. New book chronicles personal, professional journey studying futures markets Apr 11, 2023 8:15 am Stunts with motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, farm equipment and run-ins with renegade cows... 'I thought that I had enough crazy personal stories about risk and risk management that these could serve as scaffolding for a larger story.'