blog posts U of I's Agronomy Day growing to include pop-up events and more May 25, 2022 11:45 am In its 65th year, Illinois’ 'Agronomy Day' is a day no more. Instead, College of ACES will host a series of events all season long, including traditional field days as well as new pop-up tailgate events and shade tree talks. Summer humanities program builds bridge between communities Jun 8, 2022 11:00 am The program invites humanities students to work collaboratively with organizations in the Champaign-Urbana area, using their humanities knowledge to make an impact in the community. U of I researchers work with Native Americans to curate to oral histories Jun 12, 2023 9:00 am Researchers at Illinois are working with Native American tribes across the country to digitize oral histories and ethnographic materials collected from tribal members and to make them accessible online. Go green with eco-friendly lawn care Jun 13, 2023 10:15 am Rather that dumping great amounts of water, fertilizer and pesticides on your lawn, there are a few simple steps that landowners can take to make more environmentally sound choices when it comes to lawn care. Do food pantry environments encourage healthy food choices? New tool can assess Jun 23, 2018 1:30 pm Could improving the consumer nutrition environment of food pantries—placement of items, food choices, freshness, availability of nutritional information, etc.— help people make healthier choices? 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.” How do dads fit into early intervention services for children? Aug 1, 2017 4:30 pm Professor Brent McBride hopes his study will inform service providers to better target or include fathers in intervention plans that positively affect children’s development Dog down: Effort helps emergency medical staff treat police K-9s Aug 19, 2019 9:30 am New protocols will help emergency medical personnel stabilize, treat and transport law enforcement K-9s injured on the job. ResearcHStart wraps up, students present projects to community Aug 21, 2023 3:00 pm In June, six high school students from Central Illinois and a group of their peers from Chicago walked into research labs on the U of I campus. Two months later, they’re walking away with hands-on laboratory experience and a network of mentors Free e-book highlights profound effects of nature on learning Aug 27, 2019 12:00 pm The many ways putting children back in contact with nature could make them more successful in school and in life. Future Environments: What contaminants are in your home? Sep 1, 2018 1:30 pm Professor Susan Schantz warns how common chemicals around the house can impact human development, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family New community map locates food assistance sites Sep 3, 2020 1:00 pm To help Illinois families meet their basic food needs, U of I Extension is launching a new Illinois community food map that allows individuals to search by Illinois zip code for all food resources in that area. KAM's new installation: Art Since 1948 Sep 4, 2019 9:45 am Slideshow of some of the objects made since 1948 that are featured in Krannert Art Museum's latest installation. Chancellor Jones to address the City Club of Chicago Sep 7, 2021 10:45 am The Chancellor talks about the university's COVID-19 response and some highlights for Fall, including the continuing development of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, new Campus Instructional Facility, Siebel Center for Design. Ebert Symposium to focus on inclusion in movies and media Sep 9, 2019 2:00 pm The topic grew out of Roger Ebert’s vision of movies as a tool for generating empathy among those of different genders, races, ages, classes. etc. Fostering empathy 'is the most noble thing that good movies can do,' he said. U of I awarded $4.5 million to develop commercial carbon credit tools Sep 9, 2020 12:30 pm The funding will be used to calculate farm-scale carbon credits, allowing individual farmers to understand the value of their land and practices towards carbon trading markets. Vet Med Open House, Oct. 2: The Adventure Awaits! Sep 23, 2022 2:15 pm On Sunday, October 2, more than 300 veterinary students will host a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s only veterinary college. Aspiring veterinarians, animal lovers of any age, there’s something for you at Vet Med Open House. Report spotted lanternflies in Illinois: Help slow the spread of invasive pest Sep 28, 2023 10:45 am Spotted lanternfly is a leafhopper native to eastern Asia that damages a wide range of fruit, ornamental, and woody trees by feeding on the sap. Reports of sightings from the public will help researchers continue to monitor for populations. Passes for 22nd 'Ebertfest' on sale Nov. 1 Oct 22, 2019 11:30 am Festival passes cover all screenings during the festival (April 15-18 at the Virginia Theatre), with related talks and panel discussions at other local venues. Passes for revamped Roger Ebert’s Film Festival go on sale Nov. 1 Oct 30, 2018 11:30 am The film festival founded by Roger Ebert will return in April for its 21st year, screening the same number of films, but on a shorter schedule Marching Illini director provides guidance on band safety protocols Nov 6, 2020 3:15 pm Marching Illini director Barry Houser designed masks and helped develop state public health guidelines for music classes and rehearsals. Engineering researchers launch world's first public quantum network Nov 9, 2023 2:15 pm Physics professors Lorenz and Kwiat believe it's time for people of all ages to access this new scientific frontier in real time, to better comprehend it and imagine the new possibilities available to all of us in the 21st century. U. of I. program to help provide mental health services to high-need areas in Illinois Nov 10, 2017 9:30 am A new campus program is expanding the number of behavioral health providers available to medically underserved and rural communities throughout Illinois Illinois schools sought to participate in latest alcohol, drug, tobacco survey Nov 17, 2021 9:30 am The Illinois Youth Survey is a biennial survey of eighth, 10th and 12th grade students that provides important assessments of school climate issues and substance use among middle and high school students. Coming soon: new hotline, website, and maps on private wells Nov 28, 2023 2:15 pm EPA funding aims to support private well owners who are responsible for ensuring their own water is safe. Throughout most of the U.S., there are no government standards for water quality and safety for private wells. 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. Ho-ho-hold the phone: Holiday season brings rise in scam attempts Dec 14, 2022 12:30 pm The holiday season comes with an increase in celebrations, meals, gatherings, and more. And it also comes with an increase in the risk of scam attempts—for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Pets and holiday decorations don’t mix Dec 20, 2018 12:15 pm 'Animals will investigate anything new in their environment,' says veterinary toxicologist Michael Biehl. The problem is - they 'investigate' with their mouths. Artist's solo show emphasizes Black resilience through historic vigilantism Dec 20, 2021 12:00 pm Professor Patrick Earl Hammie combined celebratory drawings from 'Soul Train' with painted images of lynch mobs for his solo show 'I Am … Legend,' now on view at Freeport Art Museum. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.' Key to restoring Chicago's Bronzeville? Asking the kids out to play Apr 15, 2019 11:15 am About 20 Illinois students spent the summer trying to get kids in Chicago’s struggling Bronzeville neighborhood to get outdoors and socialize, an effort led by the Department of African American Studies. Illinois music ensemble part of Vienna’s music scene this spring May 18, 2017 11:30 am The University of Illinois Chamber Singers is performing in Europe this spring during a 12-day exchange trip with the University of Vienna choir. Genomics for Faith kicks off, connecting scientists and faith members Jun 6, 2023 10:15 am 'There are two groups of people that the public turns to for trusted information, and that is scientists, and faith leaders. As the situation exists now, those two groups don't talk to each other much. We would like with your partnership to change that...' 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. 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? University, area businesses invest $300,000 to fight local crime Jul 11, 2022 11:30 am 'Businesses and organizations have a responsibility...to lift up and advance the communities in which they live and work,' Chancellor Robert Jones said. 'We are coming together to do our part by supporting with words, actions and financial support.' Carle Illinois' new clinic will help patients and students Jul 24, 2019 9:30 am Medical students, guided by experienced Carle physicians, will care for patients’ primary care needs at Carle Illinois Clinic. Researchers call for urban greening to improve mental health Jul 30, 2019 3:45 pm Experts on nature’s effects on human health and well-being describes nature’s ability to improve mental health in much the same way that it improves water quality, sequesters carbon dioxide, and prevents floods. 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 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.