blog posts 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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." 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? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.' 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. 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 Brown armorated stink bugs are on the move in Illinois this fall Sep 30, 2016 2:00 pm An invasive stink bug species has been found in five newly invaded Illinois counties this year, according to Kelly Estes, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey coordinator in the Prairie Research Institute. 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. 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 Register now Nov 12, 2016 2:45 pm Register now for online winter courses Through 3D drawing and CAD, program exposes East African youth to STEM careers Dec 7, 2016 12:00 pm The goal of Young Engineers Initiative is to expose students to engineering and start to teach them skills that will make them highly employable as adults. Illinois veterinarians bring relief to New Mexico dog Jan 4, 2017 9:15 am when Toby's owners suspected he had breathing issues, they were fortunate their veterinarian knew where to turn: Illinois' Dr. Brendan McKiernan is an internationally renowned expert in respiratory diseases in dogs. Critter Cam from Vet Med: A Sharp-Shinned Hawk Jan 5, 2017 9:45 am The Wildlife Medical Clinic often cares for the sharp-shinned hawk’s larger (almost identical) cousin, the Cooper’s hawk, but sharpies are a rare visitor to the clinic. Considering Illinois? Get on our mailing list Jan 22, 2017 8:45 am Want to receive personalized communications from us and manage your admissions process in one place? We have one word for you: myIllini. Krannert Art Museum to host artist Autumn Knight for performances, art exhibition Jan 23, 2017 12:00 pm Performance artist Autumn Knight experiments with elements in the gallery installation for her solo exhibition “In Rehearsal” at Krannert Art Museum. Knight will perform Jan. 26 at the opening night for the museum’s spring season Register now: Online conference March 1-3 Jan 24, 2017 11:15 am Health Communication Barriers, Breakthroughs, and Best Practices conference will showcase research on the relationships between technology, electronic communication and healthcare. 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. LIS professor writes textbook on diversity issues for librarians Feb 3, 2017 8:00 am Professor Nicole Cooke's new book textbook helps librarians understand the importance of serving diverse groups of people. It examines the political, social, economic and technological divides among library patrons. No joke: Rat virus illustrates need for unified health approach Feb 7, 2017 1:15 pm The CDC and the Illinois Department of Public Health have been investigating at least 10 human cases in Wisconsin and Illinois of exposure to Seoul virus, which is transmitted by rats 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. Corn rootworm keeps evolving ways to resist pesticides that protect $50 billion corn industry Mar 2, 2017 1:00 pm Scientific American (Feb. 14) Illinois entomologist Joseph Spencer worries that technology to defeat the corn rootworm will work only briefly against an inventive foe. 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. Chicago waterways – still flowing after more than 100 years Mar 8, 2017 3:15 pm Chicago’s intricate waterway system, which included reversing Chicago and Calumet river flows, has protected the Lake Michigan water supply for over 100 years, but faces new challenges U of I Library launches open-access digital publishing network Mar 13, 2017 11:45 am The Illinois Open Publishing Network has launched. Its first work: A new English translation of a memoir of Claude Monet. 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. 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. ‘Hair,’ 'Hysteria' and other films, guests announced for Ebertfest Mar 23, 2017 3:45 pm The 1979 film “Hair,” based on the Broadway musical of the same name, will open this year’s Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, April 19-23 in Champaign History class organizes to fight hunger Apr 4, 2017 9:00 am It started as Leslie Reagan taught her United States history class about the Great Depression and the New Deal. “A third of the country was out of work, and people were starving.”