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Assets of recent
Mexican immigrants to Chicago detailed in study
A new study finds that recent Mexican immigrants in Chicago
possess a wealth of artistic, cultural, and networking assets and
that those assets contribute to the social, cultural and economic
well being of many Chicagoland neighborhoods, organizations and
institutions. Full story
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Scientists design
simple dipstick test for cocaine, other drugs
UI researchers have developed a simple “dipstick” test for detecting
cocaine and other drugs in saliva, urine or blood serum. The test
is based upon DNA-gold nanoparticle technology, and can be packaged
in user-friendly kits similar to those used for home pregnancy
tests. Full story |
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Polarized particles join toolbox
for building unique structures
UI researchers have created
polarized, spherical particles that spontaneously self-assemble into
clusters with specific shapes and distributions of electric charge.
The polarized particles can be used in the directional self-assembly
of intricate shapes and unique structures. Full story |
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New theory explains enhanced
superconductivity in nanowires
Superconducting wires are used in magnetic resonance imaging machines,
high-speed magnetic-levitation trains, and in sensitive devices that
detect variations in the magnetic field of a brain. Eventually, ultra-narrow
superconducting wires might be used in power lines designed to carry
electrical energy long distances with little loss. Full story |
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UI's Richard Powers
wins National Book Award for 'The Echo Maker'
A
University of Illinois novelist and writer-in-residence has won the
2006 National Book Award for fiction. (Update from printed version) Interview |
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New Faces 2006
Inside Illinois continues
its tradition of introducing some of the new faculty
members on campus and will feature at least two new colleagues
in each fall issue.
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Study seeks to improve campus transportation
More than 200 people participated in an open house that is part of the Multi-modal Transportation Study being conducted by the Office of the Chancellor and the Multi-modal Transportation Steering Committee. Full story |
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Trustees aim to aid UI in recruiting, retaining faculty
The UI is losing faculty members to other universities because its compensation packages aren’t competitive, and the university plans to ask the state for the funding it needs to recruit, retain and develop faculty members, UI President B. Joseph White told the board of trustees at its Nov. 9 meeting in Springfield. Full story |
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One fish, top dish
University Housing Dining Services hosted the 2006 Chef’s Challenge. Photo
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Promoted and newly tenured faculty honored
Promoted and newly tenured faculty were honored Nov. 8 with a reception and book plating in the Grand Gallery of Grainger Engineering Library Information Center. Photo |
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National Science
Foundation grant to fund ethics education program
Two UI faculty members have received a
three-year, $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for
their program on ethics education in science and engineering. Full story
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Aggravated assaults, batteries
down; robberies up, UI crime data show
Aggravated assaults and batteries in the UI reporting
district declined during the 2005-2006 academic year to the lowest number
since the 1999-2000 academic year, according to the annual crime report
released by the Division of Public Safety. Full story |
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| achievements
A report on honors,
awards, appointments and other outstanding achievements of faculty
and staff members.
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… Perfromance celebrates composer-in-residence … Communiversity instructors needed …Holiday baked goods available
… Pamperedd Chef lecture is Dec. 7 …
New art exhibitions open in Chicago … Krannert Center renovations to improve access to arts … Carol concert, tree lighting is Dec. 3
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On the Job: Melissa Marriott
Melissa Marriott is one of two designing women – interior designers, that is – who work in the Housing Facilities Planning Group in University Housing. More |
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James A. Danner, 45, died Nov. 2 at home in Bement. Danner was a food service supervisor in the UI Housing Division and worked at the university for more than 27 years. Memorials: Bement Ballpark Association or Bement Emergency Medical Technicians.
Doris E. Gill Dunn, 71, died Nov. 7 at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. She worked in food service at Illinois Street Residence Hall for 33 years and retired in 1999.
Ethel Nadine Fergusson, 86, died Nov. 10 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Fergusson was a cook at the Illini Union for 25 years. She retired in 1983. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950; or Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460.
Thomas E. Gamble, 64, died at home in Merritt Island, Fla. Gamble helped establish a medical school as the UI’s dean of student and administrative services. He was an associate professor in the College of Education. In 1975 he was appointed assistant chancellor of the UI Medical Center Campus in Chicago and assistant professor of health professions education in the College of Medicine. Memorials: Brevard Community College Foundation on behalf of the Dr. Thomas E. Gamble Performing Arts Scholarship, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922.
Frederick Douglas Malone, 64, died Nov. 2 at home in Indianapolis. Malone was an offensive line coach for the UI football team in 1980. Memorials: Melrose High School c/o Community Development Telecommunications Center, 2485 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38112.
Linda L. Nichols, 61, died Nov. 6 at Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. She was a secretary in Staff Human Resources for 17 years. Memorials: Education fund for her grandchildren at Philo Exchange Bank, 102 W. Washington, Philo, IL 61864.
Warren Lee Royer, 81, died Oct. 14 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo, Mich. Royer was a faculty member and principal at University Laboratory High School for 25 years, retiring in 1986. Memorials: University Laboratory High School, Urbana; First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Kalamazoo; or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
LeRoy Weisman, 78, died Nov. 3 at Naples Community Hospital in Florida. Weisman was a foreman for Facilities and Services at the UI for 35 years. He retired in 1985.
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