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Spring planting
Fifty Yoshino cherry trees were planted at Japan House. Katsuo Kubo, master landscape gardener from Japan, supervised the planting. Photos |
correction
In the April 3 edition of Inside Illinois, an item about the most recent U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings incorrectly stated the UI civil engineering program was ranked No. 2. The program tied at No. 1 with the University of California at Berkeley. |
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Poll: Most still undecided about constitutional convention for Illinois
Support is lagging for Illinois’ first constitutional convention in four decades, but could get a boost from growing unrest over political in-fighting that many citizens fear has paralyzed state government, according to a new UI poll. Full story
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Exercise may play role in reducing inflammation in damaged skin tissue
In recent years, researchers at the University of Illinois have uncovered a host of reasons for people to remain physically active as they age, ranging from better brain function to improved immune responses. Now a new UI study points to yet another benefit: a link between moderate exercise and decreased inflammation of damaged skin tissue. Full story
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Gloomy reports on Social Security rooted in myth, UI expert says
Don’t trust the glum reports that sprout like cherry blossoms in Washington every spring, forecasting the seemingly inevitable demise of Social Security’s trust fund, a University of Illinois law professor says. Full story |
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UI experts say overhaul proposals could worsen credit crisis
The Bush administration’s sweeping plan to overhaul the nation’s financial regulatory system could compound the credit crisis it seeks to cure, two UI finance professors say. Full story |
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New online textbooks target students raised in the computer age
Textbooks have helped turn out job-ready graduates for years, but might not be the best way to connect with a new generation of tech-savvy students who carry laptop computers to class instead of pen and paper, a UI law professor says. Full story |
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Round-the-clock casinos bad for society, UI gambling expert says
Gambling addictions and drunken driving are among life-changing problems that will worsen if Illinois allows casinos to take bets 24 hours a day, a UI professor who has studied gambling for more than two decades says. Full story |
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Star status among financial analysts overrated, new study says
ome Wall Street analysts are hailed as stars, packing enough wallop to send stock prices soaring or tumbling as their earnings forecasts ripple through a growing landscape of financial news outlets. But while some analysts crunch numbers better than others, the gap is small and ultimately doesn’t give investors as much of an edge as Wall Street brokerage firms lead them to believe, according to a new study co-written by three UI business professors. Full story
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Dance scholars turn editors for new book on dance training practices
“The Body Eclectic: Evolving Practices in Dance Training” (UI Press), a collection of essays and interviews with some of today’s most successful dance professionals, was co-edited by dance professor Rebecca Nettl-Fiol. Full story |
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Veterinarians' guide offers detailed information for exotic pets
Ferrets, frogs and finches are becoming more common as pets, but the list of unusual species adopted into human households now includes some of the most exotic creatures on the planet. The trade in exotic pets has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise, but expansion of the industry sometimes outpaces veterinary knowledge of how to treat the maladies that afflict these unusual animals. The new “Manual of Exotic Pet Practice” provides detailed information on all of the major exotic animal groups. Full story
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Foldable and stretchable, silicon circuits conform to many shapes
Scientists have developed a new form of stretchable silicon integrated circuit that can wrap around complex shapes such as spheres, body parts and aircraft wings, and can operate during stretching, compressing, folding and other types of extreme mechanical deformations, without a reduction in electrical performance. Full story
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Commencement ceremonies to take place May 11 at Illinois
The 137th commencement of the University of Illinois will be held in two ceremonies May 11 (Sunday) at the Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First. St., Champaign. Full story |
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New graduate-degree concept combines business with science
A new graduate degree program under development at the UI aims to expand opportunities for graduates with bachelor’s degrees in science and math and provide employers with well-rounded workers who know the fundamentals of business as well as their disciplines. Full story |
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Hites named AITS associate vice president
Michael H. Hites has been named associate vice president for Administrative Information-Technology Services (AITS). Full story |
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Exclusive interview
Jonathan Fineberg, the UI’s Gutgsell Professor of Art History and director of the Illinois at the Phillips program, was tapped for a rare opportunity at this year’s annual meeting of the College Art Association in Dallas earlier this semester: serving as Yoko Ono’s public inquisitor. Full story |
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Faculty and alumni achievements honored with street banners
Notable faculty members and alumni and their achievements are being commemorated with a series of orange and blue banners that will be displayed along Green, Sixth and John streets later this spring and summer. The 20 honorees, who were selected by Provost Linda Katehi based upon nominations from each of the colleges, include current, retired and deceased faculty members as well as living and deceased alumni. Full story |
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Ginsburg honored for international achievement
A UI professor of law and of political science was among four people recognized April 2 with 2007 international-achievement awards. Thomas B. Ginsburg received the Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement. Full story |
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… Environmental Horizons is April 23-24 … BP's chief scientist to speak April 29 …Social Work hosts peace and social justice lecture
… Auction features doodles, vacations …
International scholars to gather … Project focuses on how issues escalate …Speaker helps to balance work, family
… Digitized Daily Illini now available …
Families invited to attend 'Rocket Into Space' … Infectious disease cconference is April 17, 18 … Authors Corner features Latino/a authors
… Krannert Debut Artist performs April 27 …
Celebrate animal companions at Petstravaganza April 26 … UI professor will host story time April 23 … Additional guests, events announced for Ebertfest … NCSA accepting applications for summer school
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On the Job: Nancy Quinn
Nancy Quinn has worked at Japan House since August 2000. Her job responsibilities include planning the tea ceremonies and other events. More |
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A Minute with …™ Madhu Khanna, a professor of agricultural and consumer economics … More |
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Careers and Employment at the UI
Academic Human Resources
Suite 420, 807 S. Wright St., MC-310 • 333-6747
Listings of academic professional and faculty member positions can be reviewed during regular business hours or online.
Staff Human Resources
52 E. Gregory Drive, MC-562 • 333-3101
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deaths
Oenone Judith Dundas, 80, died April 4 in Victoria, British Columbia. She taught at the UI for 28 years, retiring in 1997 as professor emerita of English.
Dennis Gardewine, 71, died April 8 at his Champaign home. He worked as a plumber in Facilities and Services for 19 years, retiring in 1993. Memorials: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, P.O. Box 730, Teutopolis, IL 62467 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Raymond J. McCabe, 80, died April 2 at Alexian Brothers Sherbrook Nursing Home in St. Louis. He worked at the UI for 28 years, retiring in 1984 as a tabulating machine supervisor with Administrative Information Systems and Services (now Administrative Information Technology Services). Memorials: Holy Cross Catholic Church; High School of St. Thomas More scholarship fund; the Catholic Worker House of Champaign; or the Champaign County Humane Society.
Jackie “Jack” Rodgers, 70, died March 28 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. He worked as a building service worker in the residence halls and at the Physical Plant for nearly 20 years, retiring in 1985.
Karl Runkle died March 26 at his home in Piedmont, Mo. He was a career counselor at the UI. Memorials: American Cancer Society or the National Park Foundation.
Memorials
Lorraine Cathleen Acevedo, 49, died April 7 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A memorial Mass for her will be celebrated at 5 p.m. April 24 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 708 W. Main St., Urbana. Following the Mass, at 7 p.m., campus and community members are invited to attend a memorial for her in Foellinger Auditorium.
Acevedo began working at the UI Counseling Center in 1990, and later was the therapeutic services coordinator. She remained at the center until she accepted a position as associate dean in the Office of the Dean of Students in 2004 Memorials: A scholarship in Acevedo’s name, payable to the UI Foundation and sent in care of the Student Affairs Advancement Office, 410 Student Services Building, MC-306.
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