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Campus pays tribute to victims at NIU
The news about the tragedy at Northern Illinois University stunned the Urbana campus community, not only because a campus within arm’s reach of the UI had been targeted, but because the gunman was a UI student. Full story |
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New approach may render disease-causing staph harmless
Researchers at the UI helped lead a collaborative effort to uncover a completely new treatment strategy for serious Staphylococcus aureus (“Staph”) infections. The research, published Feb. 14 in ScienceXpress, the online version of Science magazine, comes at a time when strains of antibiotic-resistant Staph (known as MRSA, for methicillin-resistant S. aureus) are spreading in epidemic proportions in hospital and community settings. Full story |
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Researchers suggest parks should adapt to better serve Latino trail users
By now, many people know that 30 minutes of daily exercise may go a long way toward extending their life expectancy. And among those who are taking the message to heart and actually becoming more physically active, the most commonly reported exercise of choice is walking. Full story |
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Hot springs microbes hold key to dating sedimentary rocks, researchers say
Scientists studying microbial communities and the growth of sedimentary rock at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park have made a surprising discovery about the geological record of life and the environment. Full story |
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Study: Web sites influence users, even when they don't communicate directly
Web surfers may get more than just the music, videos and news updates they were looking for when they log onto trendy next-generation sites such as Last.fm, YouTube and Digg, according to new research by a UI business professor. Full story |
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Campus, cities prepare for ‘Unofficial’ event
University officials and police are working with Champaign Police and Champaign officials to keep a lid on this year’s Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day event. Full story |
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Workgroup examining gender and global equity concerns
The Council on Gender Equity, a standing committee formed by Provost Linda Katehi, is examining gender equity concerns on campus and exploring ways to foster an inclusive environment. Full story
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A Pet’s Place provides a safe place for displaced pets
Among the difficult decisions that a woman in an abusive relationship may face is the dilemma of what to do with her pets: shelters for her and her children can’t accept pets because of health codes. If she leaves the pets behind, the abusive partner might neglect, abuse, kill them or give them away. But women in Central Illinois can have a little peace of mind knowing that their pets are safe and lovingly cared for when they seek respite from violent partners in two area shelters. Full story |
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Rare Book and Manuscript Library closes to combat mold
The UI’s prized Rare Book and Manuscript Library will close Feb. 25 to combat a mold outbreak that has spread throughout the vault. There are approximately 300,000 volumes in the collection, which is valued in excess of $1 billion. The library is scheduled to reopen May 5. Full story |
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UI develops free, easy-to-use web tool kit for archivists
Archivists at the UI Library believe they have built a better tool kit. Their new online collections management program called Archonhas more than a few attractive features – not the least of which is that it was developed for “lone archivists with limited technological resources and knowledge,” said Scott Schwartz, one of the developers of the software program and the archivist for music and fine arts at Illinois. Full story |
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Read Tolstoy, share excitement of literature … and pass it on
Ivan Ilyich is dead, but you’re not. That’s the catchy slogan that will appear soon on area billboards and other publicity materials to arouse Champaign-Urbana residents’ interest in a communitywide initiative encouraging people to discover the joy of reading classic literature – and sharing the experience with others. Full story |
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Illinois professor to be inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Nick Holonyak Jr., a John Bardeen Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at the UI, will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Holonyak was selected for his invention of the first practical light emitting diode, in addition to the body of work on transistor and laser electronics generated over the span of his career (55+ years). Full story |
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Dodds elected to National Academy of Engineering
Robert H. Dodds Jr., the M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Chair of Civil Engineering and head of the department of civil and environmental engineering, is among 65 new members elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Full story |
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brief notes Submit proposals by March 16
… Gryphon Award winners announced … Survey to evaluate OBFS performance …Engineering Open House aimed at 'Sparkling Curiosity' … Bronze tablets digitized …
Free seminars on research methods … New writing network established at UI …Workshop features Elluminate tool
… GUest lecturer discusses 'Aging in Place' …
Spring lecture series begins Feb. 28 …More
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On the Job: Ted Burgin
Ted Burgin is an electrician in the Facilities and Services Divsion and has been at the UI for 10 years.. More |
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