Krannert Art Museum programs to bring art and students together Aug 15, 2018 8:00 am709 views Krannert Art Museum aims to attract more students with new programs that include social activities, internships and free student memberships. What should we make of the ‘68 Chicago Democratic Convention now? Aug 14, 2018 10:15 am1043 views A U. of I. political historian looks back 50 years at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. Latinos on TV: Where are they? And when should we laugh? Aug 9, 2018 10:15 am2474 views Professor Isabel Molina-Guzman’s new book examines the role of Latinos in TV sitcoms, as well as the changing form of the genre in a “post-racial” television era. Updated campus survey on sexual misconduct informs efforts to enhance safety, respect Aug 9, 2018 9:00 am439 views Following up on a similar effort in 2015, students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in spring 2017 participated in a survey regarding sexual misconduct and the campus’s response to such incidents. Results are available at http://wecare.illinois.edu. Sexual misconduct refers broadly to various forms of misconduct including sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment and dating violence. Krannert Art Museum’s $10 million campaign supports acquisitions of work by female artists Jul 25, 2018 9:45 am553 views Krannert Art Museum has expanded its collection by acquiring more works by female artists of the 20th century, with the support of a recently concluded five-year, $10 million fundraising initiative. Summer concerts by string musicians part of music workshop at Illinois Jul 20, 2018 9:15 am713 views Several world-class string musicians will perform at the University of Illinois as part of a summer string workshop. What is a neutrino and why do they matter? Jul 18, 2018 9:30 am2627 views Scientists recently announced the discovery of a subatomic particle that made its way to Earth from an event that occurred 3.7 billion light-years away. Sensors buried within Antarctic ice detected the ghostly cosmic particle, called a neutrino, and traced its origin to a rapidly spinning galactic nucleus known as a blazar. Physical sciences editor Lois Yoksoulian spoke with physics professor Liang Yang about the significance of the discovery. Illinois professor to speak to congressional staffers about generational change Jul 13, 2018 10:00 am571 views U. of I. professor Julie Dowling is speaking to congressional staffers July 16 about generational change, racial/ethnic identity and the U.S. census. U. of I. undergraduates awarded national scholarships for language studies Jul 12, 2018 8:30 am1236 views Five undergraduates from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are among the 550 students nationwide awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study critical languages this summer. What is Anthony Kennedy’s legacy as a Supreme Court justice? Jul 5, 2018 8:30 am896 views Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has been the court’s “pivot point” between its liberal and conservative elements since Sandra Day O’Connor’s retirement in 2006, said Vikram Amar, dean of the University of Illinois College of Law and the Iwan Foundation Professor of Law. Carle Illinois College of Medicine welcomes first class of students Jul 3, 2018 10:00 am15347 views The Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, welcomed its first class of 32 students July 2. A partnership between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Carle Health System, the college aims to create a cohort of physician-innovators who exemplify the qualities of compassion, competence, curiosity and creativity. The students will receive full four-year tuition scholarships, privately funded, valued at more than $200,000 each. What comes now in the wake of Justice Kennedy’s retirement? Jul 2, 2018 10:45 am462 views An Illinois political scientist talks about the politics of replacing Justice Anthony Kennedy and the future direction of the Supreme Court. Should we worry about ticks this summer? Jun 27, 2018 9:30 am1901 views Editor’s note: The number of tick-borne illnesses diagnosed annually in the United States doubled between 2004 and 2016, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Summer is prime tick season, and people spending time outdoors should be vigilant, says University of Illinois entomology professor Brian F. Allan. An expert in the spread of insect- and tick-borne diseases, Allan discussed ticks in Illinois, how to prevent bites and when to seek medical attention in an interview with News Bureau biomedical sciences editor Liz Ahlberg Touchstone. Attalla named executive director of facilities and services Jun 26, 2018 10:00 am1808 views Mohamed Attalla is the new executive director of facilities and services at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The hire is effective July 23 and subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. How might teaching inclusive history affect the educational, social climate in Illinois' public schools? Jun 26, 2018 9:00 am1684 views Leslie K. Morrow, the director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center, discusses the impact that a proposed law could have on the curricula and students in Illinois public schools. Eleven U. of I. students, recent alumni offered Fulbright grants Jun 25, 2018 1:30 pm4594 views Fulbright grants providing opportunities for international educational, research and teaching experiences are available to 11 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students and young alumni this coming year. Japan House celebrating 20th anniversary of permanent home with Krannert Center event Jun 25, 2018 8:45 am1476 views Japan House at the University of Illinois is celebrating 20 years in its permanent location with a day of Japanese performances. Nina Baym, pioneer in the study of American women writers, has died Jun 21, 2018 9:00 am2936 views Nina Baym, an internationally recognized scholar of American literature and a pioneer in the field of study of American women’s writing, has died. What now with gerrymandering? Are algorithms part of the answer? Jun 20, 2018 1:00 pm1144 views The Supreme Court “punted” this week on the issue of partisan gerrymandering, but left the door open to future action. An Illinois professor hopes her research can be part of the solution. Do summer jobs provide lifelong benefits for teens? Jun 11, 2018 8:30 am1375 views University of Illinois Extension educator Kathy Sweedler, whose focus area is consumer economics, spoke recently with News Bureau education editor Sharita Forrest about what teens can gain from summer jobs. Ball to perform in free outdoor concert Jun 7, 2018 2:45 pm335 views Southern blueswoman Marcia Ball will perform in a free outdoor concert in the University of Illinois Research Park on Friday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m.. The event is part of the Outside at the Research Park series. The opening act is Jive Bag, led by Jonny Beckett, playing New Orleans funk and jazz starting at 6:30 p.m. Ball is known for her keyboard skills that blend “rollicking, two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana swamp rock and smoldering Texas blues,” according to The Boston Globe. Deaths Jun 7, 2018 11:30 am553 views Charles M. Brown ... Norman C. Maske ... Terry D. Moore ... Eris E. Ponsler ... Ruth E. Shull Krannert Art Museum summer exhibition, events sharpen focus on photography Jun 6, 2018 12:15 pm666 views Krannert Art Museum’s landscape photography exhibition looks at our relationship with nature, includes workshops with noted local photographers. Illinois Fire Service Institute will host the 94th Annual Fire College Jun 5, 2018 1:30 pm209 views The Illinois Fire Service Institute will host the 94th Annual Fire College on June 7-10 in Champaign. The event will bring together more than 400 first responders from across the state and country to experience in-depth, hands-on training. Faculty members receive Provost’s Distinguished Promotion Award Jun 5, 2018 12:45 pm729 views Eleven faculty members were honored with the Provost’s Campus Distinguished Promotion Award for 2018. Warmest May on record for Illinois Jun 4, 2018 2:45 pm182 views The statewide average temperature for May in Illinois was 70.6 degrees, 7.9 degrees above normal and the warmest May on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, part of the Prairie Research Institute at Illinois. The old record was 69.4 degrees in 1962. Annual Beginning Teacher Conference to be June 26-27 Jun 4, 2018 1:30 pm440 views Two Chicago educators who recently received Golden Apple Awards for their innovative teaching practices will be the keynote speakers at the 2018 Beginning Teacher Conference at the University of Illinois. Two Illinois students to study at U.K. Fulbright Summer Institute Jun 4, 2018 8:00 am1134 views Two University of Illinois students are among 60 students in the U.S. to receive a U.K. Summer Fulbright placement. Deaths May 31, 2018 11:15 am481 views Tom Wyles Day ... Scott Ray White Scott R. White, pioneer of self-healing materials, has died May 31, 2018 10:45 am6863 views University of Illinois aerospace engineering professor Scott R. White, an innovator of self-healing and self-regulating materials, died Monday of cancer at age 55. Roseanne and NFL protesters: What are their speech rights? May 31, 2018 8:45 am1084 views When an employer credibly cites harm to its business interests or reputation from employee speech, the employee has very little legal recourse if they’re fired because of it, said University of Illinois labor and employment relations professor Michael LeRoy, an expert on employment law. Deaths May 24, 2018 4:15 pm587 views Daniel Lee Beckman ... Susan Kathleen Connelly ... Paul Krabbe ... Carolyn G. (Shaw) Mink ... Mete A. Sozen ... Marilyn Upah-Bant Conference to explore impact of erratic state funding on higher education May 21, 2018 12:45 pm372 views The impact of unpredictable state funding on students and postsecondary institutions will be the focus of an upcoming conference at the University of Illinois. Two U. of I. seniors among Boren Scholarships recipients May 17, 2018 12:00 pm1222 views Two University of Illinois seniors are among 221 nationwide recipients of David L. Boren Scholarships, awarded by the National Security Education Program to provide undergraduate students experience in world regions critical to U.S. interests. How should we remember Robert Kennedy today? May 17, 2018 9:00 am766 views Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, assassinated 50 years ago, was prone to blunt talk that often made him controversial, says an expert on political rhetoric. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts kicks off two-season celebration of its 50th anniversary May 14, 2018 10:00 am1040 views Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will kick off a two-season 50th anniversary celebration this fall. Deaths May 10, 2018 1:45 pm667 views Richard E. Henderson ... Lois Evelyn Overmyer ... Christie Tucker Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership awarded to four faculty members May 10, 2018 12:30 pm624 views The Office of the Provost recognized four University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign faculty members April 25 with Campus Awards for Excellence in Faculty Leadership. Susan Burton, advocate for women re-entering society after prison, to speak at event May 10, 2018 9:30 am598 views Susan Burton, a nationally recognized advocate for restoring civil and human rights to formerly incarcerated women, will discuss her new book and the challenges of re-entering society after prison at an event Tuesday, May 15, in Champaign. Stone named top U of I public safety official May 9, 2018 10:00 am1308 views Craig A. Stone is the new executive director of public safety and chief of police for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, effective June 18. He succeeds Jeff Christensen, who retired Dec. 31. Media advisory: Media passes for commencement available this week May 8, 2018 9:45 am231 views News media passes for Saturday's campuswide commencement at Memorial Stadium are available through Friday at the Office of Public Affairs, 507 E. Green St., Room 319, Champaign. Krannert Art Museum show celebrates work of seniors in art and design May 7, 2018 10:30 am540 views An exhibition at Krannert Art Museum will celebrate the work of graduating Illinois seniors in art and design. Will Illinois’ new education law fix the state’s teacher shortage? May 4, 2018 1:00 pm2804 views Chris Roegge, the executive director of the Council on Teacher Education at the University of Illinois, discusses whether new legislation in Illinois will remedy the state's shortage of teachers. Germanic languages and literatures professor named Getty Residential Scholar May 4, 2018 8:00 am341 views Illinois professor Mara Wade has been awarded a Getty Residential Scholar Grant. She’ll use the residency to work on her book on the relationship between public monuments and cultural politics in the city of Nuernberg. Deaths May 3, 2018 3:15 pm416 views Ray Boehmer ... Lawrence “Larry” Mervin Bowden ... Leo J. Clennon ... Dale F. “Marty” Eichelberger ... Robert “Bob” Allan Moff ... Christie Tucker ... Dan Weisman Faculty and Staff Emergency Fund seeks donations May 3, 2018 2:00 pm113 views Crisis knows no season. For as little as $5 per month, faculty and staff members can make a difference in the life of a co-worker in crisis by donating to the Faculty and Staff Emergency Fundat Illinois. Over the past year, the fund provided about $30,000 in grants to employees experiencing temporary financial hardship. Since the fund’s inception in 1992, more than 1,000 academic professionals, faculty and staff members have been helped. Media advisory: Administrators gear up for Illini 4000 cross-country bicycle ride May 3, 2018 10:15 am138 views At a noon event on Monday, May 7, at the Alma Mater statue, University of Illinois administrators will discuss their participation in the upcoming Illini 4000 annual cross-country fundraising ride and receive bicycle gear from experienced riders. April was second-coldest on record in Illinois May 2, 2018 11:45 am75 views The statewide average temperature in April was 44.7 degrees, 7.9 degrees below normal, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, part of the Prairie Research Institute at Illinois. It was the second-coldest April on record, dating back to 1895, and beaten only by 43.1 degrees set in April 1907. Illinois chemist elected to National Academy of Sciences May 1, 2018 1:30 pm1116 views Scott E. Denmark, a professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest professional honors a scientist can receive. Denmark is one of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates recognized for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Eight honored with distinguished staff award May 1, 2018 8:30 am1308 views The Chancellor’s Distinguished Staff Award recognizes exceptional performance by civil service staff employees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Eight employees are being honored this year.