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  America's first sports psychologist was an Illinois professor

  Nov 2, 2016 2:30 pm24 views

  In 1938, Chicago Cubs owner P. K. Wrigley hired experimental psychologist Coleman Griffith — and didn’t listen to a thing he said.

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  A rich trove: Roger Ebert at the University of Illinois

  Apr 21, 2017 10:30 am0 views

  Roger Ebert was not a typical University of Illinois student. His time here laid a foundation for his future, as they do for most students. But, unlike most students, they also shaped the university.

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  Chancellor’s Medallion awarded to three who have preserved U of I history

  Jun 23, 2017 8:00 am2 views

  The Chancellor’s Medallion is the highest campus honor, having been awarded just six times since it was first presented in 1999.

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  George Huff: Transitioning the Illini into a respected power

  Jul 17, 2019 8:00 am0 views

  Part two of three: The story of George Huff and his influence on U of I history. He grew from a strapping farm boy into a dominating athlete, then into a strategically talented coach annd visionary administrator.

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  The 1909 Cherry Mine disaster and Illinois rescue and relief fund work

  Nov 18, 2019 9:15 am2 views

  On November 13, 1909, a fire trapped 300 miners in Cherry, Illinois, killing 259 workers - citizens, immigrants, and children. Meanwhile, Illinois international students raised funds to help support the devastated families.

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  The Snoot Boot, college craze of the 60s, started in Illinois' Busey Hall

  Jan 14, 2016 11:00 am37 views

  The inventors were photographed for Life magazine and featured on Chicago’s WLS Radio Station after knitting one for popular DJ Dick Biondi, who in turn promised to give a plug to the “nostril hostels.”

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  UI Archives: Love Letters of Illini, Olympian Harold Osborn

  Sep 29, 2017 8:45 am0 views

  In the 1920s, the Illini Athletics HOF inductee corresponded with Margaret Estelle Bordner, chronicling their long-distance romance and courtship

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  What did a University of Illinois student handbook look like in 1934?

  Apr 20, 2017 11:15 am3 views

  The handbook allowed Illini to plan which class dance they’d attend, pencil in a class schedules and check guidelines on curfew. (Yes, there was a residence hall curfew.)