blog posts ‘Being There,’ ‘Pleasantville’ and Cole Porter biopic among final slate for ‘Ebertfest’ Mar 30, 2017 2:30 pm Organizers have filled out the slate of films and schedule for this year’s Roger Ebert’s Film Festival hosted by Chaz Ebert, coming April 19-23 to downtown Champaign. Beloved staff member, comedian Tony Clements passes away Jun 12, 2017 10:15 am Tony began his career at Illinois in 1967 as an undergraduate student athlete who played both football and basketball (albeit not great at either – his words). Bill Geist is Homecoming Grand Marshal Sep 22, 2015 2:00 pm Bill Geist, noted columnist, author, correspondent and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduate, will serve as grand marshal of this year’s homecoming parade. Black Greek Letter Association: Fostering social spaces at Illinois Feb 4, 2016 1:45 pm Registered as student organization in 1972, the BGLA’s mission was “to promote black greek unity of organization” and “to improve the quality of social life on the U of I campus.” Blue Waters supercomputer changing genetic medicine in Africa Jul 5, 2016 2:00 pm Much of what is known about the genetics of diseases is based on people with European ancestry. The Consortium for Human Heredity and Health in Africa is promoting research that takes into account the genetic diversity of African populations. Boneyard Creek Community Day, April 13 Mar 29, 2019 4:15 pm Have you registered to help? Litter looks bad and attract more litter. It clogs storm drains causing local flooding and ends up in receiving streams harming aquatic life. Book celebrates planning, building of University of Illinois campus Aug 28, 2017 10:30 am When the University of Illinois was established, its physical presence consisted of 10 acres for its main campus and a single five-story building. Today it's 4,550 acres (excluding farms) and 647 buildings. Book highlights University of Illinois’ 150 years of innovation Feb 21, 2017 9:00 am Central Illinois in 1867 was not an obvious place to plant a university that would change the world. Yet almost from the start, Illinois Industrial University – now the University of Illinois – was an “Engine of Innovation,” Book tells story of integrated Illinois town founded by former slave Oct 17, 2018 10:45 am 'New Philadelphia' tells how Frank McWorter bought his freedom and that of his family, and founded the western Illinois town, which became a station on the Underground Railroad Brandon Lloyd grand marshal of 2017 Homecoming Parade Oct 6, 2017 2:15 pm Former NFL and Illini football player Brandon Lloyd will serve as the grand marshal of this year’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. Brazil scholars, leaders to discuss 'A turning point for Brazil' Nov 8, 2017 1:00 pm At Illinois' 7th Lemann Dialogue, leading Brazilian public figures and international scholars will focus on turning points in the country’s politics, economy, and public policies Bronze Tablet scholars leave lasting legacy May 11, 2015 9:00 am Illinois’ seemingly endless wall of tablets feature the names of the top 3 percent of each graduating class that earned University Honors. Bruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center to get new home Feb 5, 2016 1:00 pm By 2018, after nearly five decades of using temporary campus facilities, the U. of I.'s Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center will finally have a permanent building of its own. Building worker in Altgeld Hall solves a tough math problem: dust Feb 26, 2019 9:45 am What do you get when you add mathematics and chalkboards? Dust, and lots of it. Business schools at White House: Increase opportunities for women Aug 4, 2015 12:30 pm At a White House meeting today (August 5) on increasing the ranks of women in business schools, the University of Illinois’ College of Business enthusiastically signed onto an agenda for action. Butterfly garden, archeology exhibit to open at Orpheum Children's Museum Jul 29, 2016 1:15 pm A seed grant, along with some hard work by U. of I. student volunteers and museum staff, has grown a butterfly garden at the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum in Champaign. Camargo named College of Liberal Arts and Sciences interim dean Oct 31, 2016 9:30 am Martin Camargo is currently associate dean for humanities and interdisciplinary programs in LAS. He holds a tenured faculty appointment in English and appointments as a professor of classics and of medieval studies. Campus area summer street projects are underway May 16, 2016 12:15 pm Major campus road improvements will take place on First Street and Fourth Street this summer to upgrade pavement condition and enhance pedestrian access. Expect closures and detours. Campus asks students to get mumps vaccine before fall semester begins Aug 5, 2015 11:15 am ...even if they have already received one or two previous vaccinations with the MMR vaccine. Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction announced Apr 11, 2019 9:30 am Faculty and staff members and graduate teaching assistants at Illinois are being honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising. Campus bans hoverboards from all facilities Jan 12, 2016 9:00 am Effective Jan. 18, hoverboards will not be allowed in any facilities owned, leased, occupied or controlled by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Campus bids farewell to retiring top cop Jeff Christensen Dec 21, 2017 1:30 pm From Student Patrol to Police Chief, Jeff Christensen has always been an Illini. He retires at the end of December Campus campaign against sexual violence gets important new resource Aug 25, 2015 11:00 am New site includes quick links for those who want to report an incident, talk to someone, support survivors, and for people who do not necessarily know what to do. Campus celebrates 100th birthday of Red Oak Rain Garden trees Nov 20, 2019 11:15 am The Red Oak Rain Garden (RORG) was the first rain garden on our campus, and the two red oak trees that the garden’s name honors—fondly called the RORG sisters—have just turned 100 years old. Campus celebrates 25th anniversary of the ADA and UI's key role in its creation Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am Twenty-five years ago this month, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. Twenty-five years before that, the U. of I. was at the forefront of the movement to improve conditions and access for students with disabilities – and had been doing it for nearly two decades. Campus celebrates Sustainability Week and you can win prizes Oct 17, 2016 1:00 pm The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) is hosting a campus recycling contest on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Anniversary Plaza. For every five recyclables submitted, contestants earn a chance to win prizes Campus dedicates McKechnie Family LIFE Home Oct 11, 2021 10:00 am The McKechnie Family LIFE Home is a cutting-edge research center focused on innovations in home environments. It mimics existing home dwellings, and has space for the development of next generation smart homes. Campus Eateries and Hangouts: The Green Tea Pot Aug 25, 2016 11:30 am Today's students have many places to grab a coffee, tea, or a bite to eat. In 1916 there were fewer options. The women of Delta Gamma saw this as a business opportunity. Campus flashback: The Rinky Dink golf course Jul 3, 2019 10:30 am The short, ragged, but cherished on-campus course, located south of Kirby Street and east of Fourth Street, was a tee shot from Assembly Hall (now the State Farm Center). Campus honored with award for excellence in diversity Sep 15, 2018 8:45 am The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received the 2018 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award in recognition of its diversity efforts. Campus Instructional Facility Project: Green design, public-private partnership Apr 10, 2019 6:00 am Groundbreaking for the Campus Instructional Facility Project is Friday, April 12 at 2 p.m. The first classes in the facility are planned for fall 2021. Campus invests $11 million into Investment for Growth Proposals Feb 15, 2018 9:30 am Illinois has selected 17 proposed projects to receive a total of more than $11 million with an aim to generate new sources of revenue Campus invests $5 Million in second round of Investment for Growth proposals Jul 24, 2018 2:00 pm Illinois has selected 14 proposed projects to receive Investment for Growth funding. Campus landmark renovated: Natural History Building reopens Aug 29, 2017 11:30 am $70 million renovation transformed the Natural History Building into both a beautiful space filled with interesting display cases, and a 21st century learning space Campus leaders react to President Trump's executive order on immigration Jan 30, 2017 3:15 pm 'We have reached out to these individuals with assurances that they remain more than welcome here: that their presence and contributions sustain Illinois’ commitment to be an inclusive land-grant university with a truly global impact.' Campus life on the silver screen: The 1916 film “Pro Patria” Apr 24, 2017 10:15 am Advertised as “the first all-University movie ever attempted,” virtually ever aspect of the film was connected to campus. Campus names 2016 Commencement Speaker Apr 13, 2016 12:00 am Illinois alumnus Jeff Huber, whose company is developing a revolutionary blood test to detect early stage cancer, will be the U. of I.'s commencement speaker on Saturday, May 14. Campus plans new data science center near Main Quad Aug 30, 2018 5:00 pm Plans for a new statewide innovation network to accelerate job creation and economic growth include building a world-class center in Urbana devoted to the fast-growing field of data science Campus pledges $27 million in student funding to renovate Altgeld Hall Jan 31, 2018 9:15 am The renovation of Altgeld Hall is coming closer to reality after a campus committee conditionally approved allocating $27 million in student funding to modernize the iconic building Campus releases faculty sexual misconduct report Oct 15, 2019 10:00 am The Committee on Faculty Sexual Misconduct has released its report outlining 65 recommendations to change policies, processes and practices addressing sexual harassment and misconduct. Campus remembers Tim Nugent: The father of Accessibility Nov 12, 2015 12:00 pm Tim Nugent, who died Wednesday at the age of 92, was a visionary who changed the world for people with disabilities. Campus sets new marks for undergraduate enrollment, diversity Sep 13, 2017 11:00 am The new freshman class is again among the 10 largest in the country and continues to become more diverse Campus to enforce total ban on tobacco products use Aug 20, 2019 10:15 am 'In light of the increasing weight of scientific evidence of the harm created by tobacco use, the campus shall be entirely tobacco and smoke free.' Campus to host communal crochet coral reef project Sep 16, 2020 3:45 pm 'Crochet Coral Reef' is an artwork designed to bring attention to climate change as well as modeling a difficult mathematical principle in a concrete way. Campus to support La Casa mural conservation May 4, 2015 1:15 pm The vibrant room-size murals, inside the former site of the department of Latina/Latino studies building and the La Casa Cultural Latina, were created in 1974 as a protest piece by alumnus and artist Oscar Martinez and fellow students. Campustown road construction projects resume March 5 Feb 27, 2018 4:00 pm On Monday, March 5 work will begin on the 2018 phases of the MCORE Project Cancer Scholars Program links education to real-world issues Oct 26, 2015 4:00 pm The goal is to show the students the relevance of their coursework and to provide clinical and research opportunities for them to apply what they are learning to cancer research. Cangellaris named provost Nov 15, 2017 10:00 am Andreas Cangellaris, dean of the College of Engineering, will become vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees Capturing the blues of 1990s Urbana-Champaign with photos by Jack Van Camp Jan 25, 2016 3:30 pm During the 1990s such blues musicians as Big Daddy Kinsey, Jimmy Rogers, Luther Johnson, and the Blind Boys of Alabama frequently performed here, and their performances influenced local musicians throughout central Illinois. Carbon credits sale nets campus more than $700,000 Aug 16, 2016 1:15 pm The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has sold certified carbon credits to BP Target Neutral (BPTN) as part of a new Carbon Credit and Purchasing Program through Boston-based nonprofit Second Nature.