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DECEMBER
New
book on Mozart focuses on composer's piano music
Protein
that kills cells also important for memory
Researchers
discover new species of fish in Antarctic
Exercise
appears to improve brain function among younger people
U.
of I. student teams to get chance to turn ideas into start-up businesses
College
of Business gets $1 million grant for markets information lab
Scientists
propose alternate model for plume on Enceladus
Study
finds gender differences releated to eating and body image
Study
takes rare look at how materialism develops in the young
Fishbone
deforestation pattern affecting environment, research shows
Researchers
study role of natural organic matter in environment
New
instrumentation helps scientists better predict space weather
World's
fastest transistor approaches goal of terahertz device
'Encyclopedia
of Stars' aimed at anyone who enjoys astronomy
Strindberg
frustrated by 19th-century gender conventions, scholar says
U.
of I. guide offers help in choosing gift books for the young
Role
of workers in national emergencies should be clarified, scholar says
U.
of I. Flash Index up sharply, sign of growing state economy
Induced
abortion doesn't increase risk of developing cancer, study shows
Publisher
specializing in translations moving to University of Illinois
NOVEMBER
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Dec. 7 through
Jan 21, 2007
Sanctions
imposed on fraternity and sorority
Complex
order parameter in ruthenate superconductors confirmed
Cloning
techniques produce FDA-approved antibiotic
Ten
professors at Illinois elected as 2006 Fellows
U.
of I. Dads Association honors outstanding faculty, staff, students
Dads
Asociation at Illinois honors high-achieving sophomores
Exercise
shown to reverse brain deterioration brought on by aging
U.
of I.'s Richard Powers wins National Book Award for 'The Echo Maker'
Tax-exempt
groups skirt campaign-finance rules, play key roles in elections
Dads
Association at Illinois elects officers, directors
National
Science Foundation grant to fund ethics education program
U.
of I. opera program director to lead Bogotá Philharmonic
Scientists
design simple dipstick test for cocaine, other drugs
Assets
of recent Mexican immigrants to Chicago detailed in study
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 16 through
Dec. 10
Son
of renowned guitarist to perform and talk about father's work
Ultrasound
generates intense mechanoluminescence, researchers report
Three
new exhibitions open at I space, U. of I.'s Chicago art gallery
Cultural
landscapes 'created from nature, shaped by humans'
U.
of I. historian to be honored by king of Morocco
Scholarships
available to students who excel at academics and athletics
Quantum
coherence possible in incommensurate electronic systems
U.
of I. poetry professor Tyehimba Jess wins Whiting Writers' Award
Flash
Index of Illinois economy fell slightly, indicating slowing of growth
U.
of I., USC students collaborating on unique archaeology project
Architecture
course lets students hear first-hand from experts
Federal
government needs to take closer look at assisted living facilities
U.
of I. conference to examine 'departmentalization' of former colonies
U.
of I. Symphony to play in Orchestra Hall, home of Chicago Symphony
OCTOBER
Black
women and civil rights the focus of talks and film at U. of I.
Scientists
discover two-component lantibiotic with therapeutic potential
Credit
cards' insidious effects may pose product liability issue
Secrets
revealed in sequencing of honey bee genome
Honey
bee chemoreceptors found for smell and taste
Out
of Africa: Scientists uncover history of honey bee
Scientists
identify 36 genes, 100 neuropeptides in honey bee brains
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 2 through
19
Bankruptcy
reforms aimed at curbing filings may wind up increasing them
Weight
gain of U.S. drivers had increased nation's fuel consumption
Honeybee
genome holds clues to social behavior
U.
of I. chemistry professor wins Packard Fellowship
Passes
for Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival go on sale Nov. 1
Program
aims to make reading easier, more fun, for children in China
New
theory explains enhanced superconductivity in nanowires
Conceptual
art on auction site calls attention to culture of consumption
U.
of I.'s top-ranked library school wins distance-learning award
Oct.
27-28 conference celebrates Cary Nelson, U. of I. literary scholar
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 19 through
Nov. 5
Polarized
particles join toolbox for building unique structures
Ex-envoy
to take part in U. of I. panel on North Korean nuclear issue
Multicultural
youth conference to offer students guidance for college
Famed
Stradivari instruments coming to U. of I. for display and performances
U.
of I. to offer free video conferencing with soldiers in Iraq in December
Bankruptcy
filings expected to rebound in wake of reform, scholar says
The
spotlight's on architecture in three new exhibitions at I space
Aggravated
assaults, batteries down; robberies up, U. of I. crime data show
Finnish
envoy to speak at Illinois as part of European Union Day events
Supernova
radioisotopes show sun was born in star cluster, scientists say
Remains
of St. Louis founder's home believed to have been located
Flash
Index of Illinois economy unchanged, indicating strong growth
Porous
carbon sponges prepared by aerosol technique
SEPTEMBER
Course
offers chance to learn and earn college credits for free
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 5 through
22
Explosive
growth of file-sharing groups not sure sign of success, scholar says
Storytelling,
other activities to be offered in Spanish in outreach program
Osher
Institute at the U. of I. to provide a center for lifelong learning
U.
of I.'s annual Law School Day to take place Oct. 17
Environmental
effects of biofuels crops must be weighed, researchers say
One
protein, two channels: Scientists explain mechanism in aquaporins
Homecoming
at Illinois: 'Now and Forever'
Ceramic
microreactors developed for on-site hydrogen production
Evolutionary
software to be released free of charge
Master
calligrapher will demonstrate his art during Japan House event
U.
of I. scholar's documentary on American Indians to reach broad audience
Four-day
Katrina 'Summit' at U. of I., elsewhere, strives for positive change
U.
of I. cinema expert offers commentary on new release of 'Seven Samurai'
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign frm Sept. 21 through
Oct. 8
U.
of I. linguistics scholar to receive Presidential Award in India
Near-infrared
imaging helps doctors detect, treat breast cancer
New
catalyst removes harmful perchlorate from groundwater
Grant
will fund institute to improve rural high school science skills
Solar
energy viable in Illinois under right conditions, data indicate
Musical
commemorative planned for Sept. 11
Flash Index of Illinois Economy rose moderately in August
Researchers dispute study pointing to college basketball point shaving
AUGUST
Traffic,
parking and other guidelines for the U. of I. football season
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 7 through
24
Asian
American Open House to feature paintings by Siti Mariah Jackson
Russian
politics and business to be focus of U. of I. conference in Chicago
Disaster,
biology, oil and art among topics of fall lectures at Illinois
Synthetic
molecule causes cancer cells to self-destruct
Art
exhibition examines political violence, war
College
of Business Award winners named
Professor
sees inequity, little change, in post-Katrina school reform
Rapid-fire
jaws propel ants to safety
Natural-disaster
recovery expert hopeful about New Orleans plan
139
Freshmen, sophomores at Illinois named Chancellor's Scholars
Some
online video games found to promote 'sociability,' researchers say
Mathematician
uses topology to study abstract spaces, solve problems
Digital
imagery leaves artists without legal protection
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Aug. 17 through
Sept. 10
Recombination
dynamics observed with single monomer resolution
Polynesia
explorers created worldwide web of scientific knowledge
Study:
Demographic shifts require fresh approach to city planning
Scientists
identify gene involved in stem cell self-renewal in planaria
Lake
shape a major factor in outbreaks of epidemics among plankton
Flash
Index of Illinois economy indicates growth, albeit at slower pace
Money
spent on web-site design an investment in winning buyers' trust
U.
of I. Library online users can access booksellers to buy books
Trees
appear to respond slower to climate change than previously thought
JULY
Former
Chicago Tribune artists' work featured at I space
Three
Illinois researchers receive Presidential Early Career Awards
Teachers,
principals to take part in Chancellor's Academy at U. of I.
Preserving
home movies as history is subject of U. of I., national events
Transmission
congestion threatens to clog nation's power grid
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Aug. 3 through
20
Charles
Yerkes, telescope benefactor, a stellar scoundrel, author says
Constant
din of barking causes stress, behavior changes in dogs in shelters
U.
of I. regional studies programs named National Resource Centers
Music
school gift includes instruments, books, art, artifacts, property
Animation
can be outlet for victimized children, a tool for research
Anxious
adults judge facial cues faster, but less accurately
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from July 20 through
Aug. 6
Anxious
adults judge facial cues faster, but less accurately
Software
tools detect bugs by inferring programmer's intentions
Watching
rocks grow: Theory explains landscape of geothermal springs
Flash
Index of Illinois economy expanding, albeit at slower pace
JUNE
U.
of I. alumni produce eclectic exhibition at I space
Food-crop
yields in future greenhouse-gas conditions lower than expected
Research
reinforces findings that Chinese exercises benefit older adults
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from July 7 through
23
Advertising
and its methods put 'on trial' in the 1930s, author says
Harshness
of bankruptcy law will discourage entrepreneurs, scholar says
School
of Architecture honors 101 students
Researchers
discover which organs in Antarctic fish produce antifreeze
Grant
will improve access to U. of I. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Aggravated
assaults declined on U. of I. campus, latest report shows
Recent
bankruptcy reform measure a bust, legal expert at Illinois says
Three
U. of I. students win Goldwater Scholarships
Host
families sought for Japanese students studying this summer at Illinois
U.
of I. scholar awarded research grant by South Korean film council
University
of Illinois to host 'See Your Soldier' event
Chinese
librarians coming to U. of I. to study 'library futures'
Study
elicits 'child's eye' view of methamphetamine abuse and its effects
Web-cast
lecture series to focus on museum studies
Researchers
build an ultrasound version of the laser
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from June 15 through
July 9
New
contrast agents may be on horizon for better medical imaging
I
space exhibition examines evolution of diverse Chicago neighborhoods
Post-employment
costs will darken Illinois retiree system outlook
Flash
Index of Illinois economy rebounds, ending three-month slide
Public
has a stake in what religious schools teach, professor says
MAY
Exhibition
on child art inaugurates U. of I., Phillips collaboration
Colorful,
rare-patterned male guppies have survival advantage in the wild
H.G.
Wells' cartoons, a window on his second marriage, focus of new book
Illinois
researchers produce two most important scientific papers
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from June 1 through
18
Couple's
book on H.G. Wells' cartoons to be celebrated May 25
U.
of I. course explores using technology to encourage people to walk
U.
of I. microbiologist Carl Woese elected to Royal Society
Northern
Iowa administrator named head of U. of I. student affairs
Shifting
makeup of population in Illinois certain to affect policy choices
Thirteen students at Urbana campus win Avery
Brundage Scholarships
U. of I. student awarded graduate scholarship
for study of aging
Four
Urbana campus graduate students win FMC Fellowships
White
House rhetoric runs counter to policy realities, speech experts say
Federal
testing for mad cow disease a failure, Law Review editor says
Math
teacher at U. of I.'s 'Uni High' wins national honor for her work
Ring-like
formations in drying DNA drops could affect hybridization studies
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 18 through
June 4
Four
U. of I. students awarded study-abroad scholarships
Illinois
professor to address global warming at book launching
CARMA
telescope facility dedication set for May 5
Tax
cut has complicated estate planning for wealthy families
New
exhibitions at U. of I. Chicago gallery focus on art by scholars, alumni
Unique
soybean lines hold promise for producing allergy-free soybeans
Australian
scholar named dean of College of Education at Illinois
Ilesanmi
Adesida named dean of College of Engineering at Illinois
U.
of I. Economic Index indicates economy growing, but at slower pace
APRIL
U.
of I. English scholar to lead organization of 45,000 professors
U.
of I. poet's new collection fetes islands' artists, musicians, shamans
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 4 through
21
Software
allows neighbors to improve internet access at no extra cost
Commencement
ceremonies take place May 14 at Illinois
Art
by U. of I. veteran provides narrative of Iraq and Kuwait wars
Two
Illinois researchers elected to National Academy of Sciences
Business
owners should go 'green' in rebuilding after disasters
U.
of I. researcher named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
New
video-conferencing method cheaper, more sophisticated, developers say
Twenty-one
at Illinois to be honored for excellence in teaching and advising
$1.5
billion needed to ensure 12-month stockpile of pediatric vaccines
U.
of I. Men's Glee Club to host choral conference
Events at the U. of I. from April 20 through May 7
Five
U. of I. faculty members awarded Guggenheim Fellowships
Work
of U. of I. 'Leonardo' to be highlighted in Chicago Da Vinci exhibition
Absentee
ballotting fraught with risks, legal scholar says
U.
of I. to host state finals of Science Olympiad April 29
U.
of I. symposium to focus on issues tied to public education and the
Bible
French
historians to gather at Illinois April 20-22 for annual meeting
Panel
discussions, other events, set for Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival
Computer
animations used in court colored by bias, researchers say
Struggles
of 'temporary migrants' documented by U. of I. researchers
Latest
mystery novel by archaeologist draws from experiences in Israel
Monkey-dung
study offers clues about land-use, wildlife ecology
Hidden
structure revealed in characteristics of transistor laser
'Reading
the World Festival' features writers from around the world
U.
of I. group seeking ideas to improve energy efficiency on campus
April
lectures at Illinois focus on ethics, and on legacy of pesticides
Conference
to look at all benefits of diversity at Illinois and beyond
Farm
study raises doubts about new approach to swine-disease control
Flash
Index of Illinois economy falls for second straight month
Ill
veterans who had radiation exposure now caught in bureaucratic web
U.
of I. course teaching students to 'harness powers of video and writing'
New
U. of I. video writing class draws diverse group of students
MARCH
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 6 through
23
Four
win University of Illinois International Achievement Awards
Egyptian
author visiting U. of I. community to talk about Muslim world
UC-Berkeley
biochemist to lecture on realizing promise of research
Deloitte
& Touche USA chairman to lecture on leadership and integrity
Light-sensitive
particles change chemistry at the flick of a switch
High
court decision a setback for older workers, U. of I. law professor says
Paul
Krugman, New York Times columnist, to speak at U. of I. on health care
First
movement of unfinished Beethoven trio reconstructed by scholar
U.
of I.'s Japan House to hold free annual open house April 8
'My
Fair Lady,' a Cape Town Carmen and Valentino headline 'Ebertfest'
Social
Security still imperiled, says scholar who promoted Bush plan
New
book explores gender, politics and allegory in Rubens' works
Forum
to explore helping young people make transition to adulthood
U.
of I. conference to explore legacy and significance of 'black power'
Rare
Chinese frogs communicate by means of ultrasonic sound
Researchers
simulate complete structure of virus–on computer
Rare
volcanic plumes create uncommonly dangerous ash flows
Janus
particles offer new physics, new technology
Devouring
books a literal possibility at April U. of I. festival
Twelve
win U. of I. fellowships from research program in the humanities
Child-welfare
study shows recovery coaches can help reunite families
Creation
of antibiotic in test tube holds promise for better antibiotics
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 16 through
April 9
Community
activist to speak at School of Social Work anniversary event
U.
of I. Engineering Open House to take place March 10-11
Nanoparticles
create biocompatible capsules
Hit
film adaptations for young audiences a 'mixed blessing' expert says
U.
of I. economic index fell in February, but economy still growing
FEBRUARY
U. of I. Chancellor Richard Herman named to White House panel
Activism
to be focus of talk in Asian American Awareness Month event
Variety
of works on view in three exhibitions at I space
Thomas
M. Siebel to be speaker at University of Illinois commencement
Author
Andrei Codrescu to visit U. of I., celebrate gift to campus library
Quality
teachers the focus of statewide conference in Springfield
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 2 through
19
U.S.
must clarify workers' responsibilities in national emergencies
Women's
and Gender History symposium to focus this year on 'mobility'
Quantum
computer solves problem, without running
Research
on minority stars for Baseball Hall of Fame a revelatory process
Track
record of anti-poverty 'Enterprize
Zones' is mixed
Approach
to school affects how girls compare with boys in math
Grant,
gifts enable U. of I. Library to preserve endangered materials
Detection
of DNA on nanotubes offers new sensing, sequencing technologies
Training
benefits brains in older people, counters aging factors
‘'Practical
Planning' to be focus of yearly institute program at Illinois
U.
of I. students to build solar home for contest in Washington, D. C.
Scholar
to lecture on African-American children's literature
Slavery,
science, theater among topics in lecture series at Illinois
Six
Urbana campus faculty members named University Scholars
Four
chosen to receive honorary degrees at U. of I. May commencement
Early
childhood education the subject at U. of I. public forum
Wrinkled
membranes create novel drug-delivery system
Funding
of public schools to be topic of U. of I. symposium in Chicago
Contemporary
East Asian art curators to meet, discuss their discipline
Thin
skin, slow-growing gills protect larval stage of Antarctic fish
Two
elected to membership in National Academy of Engineering
Many
new immigrants to U.S. change diet – and not for the better
Student
project spotlights African-American architects from U. of I.
Carr
Authors Series to feature honord writers across genres
Transistor
laser functions as non-liner electronic switch, processor
Scholars
to meet at Illinois to discuss criminal trafficking and slavery
Grant
to benefit four Nigerian university libraries
Mantids
– the good, the bad and the just plain wrong – on view at
film fest
Campus
computer network to increase speed tenfold with upgrade
New
measurements prove myosin VI can act as molecular transporter
U.
of I. Flash Economic Index now at highest level in eight years
Forum
to look at earthquakes, including potential in central U.S.
Architecture students honored for academic
excellence
JANUARY
Turbulence
yields secrets to 73-year-old experiment
Robberies
up, aggravated assaults down at end of 2005 on U. of I. campus
Creative
architectural projects subject of two new I space exhibitions
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 2 through
Feb. 19
DNA-wrapped
carbon nanotubes serve as sensors in living cells
Historic
first: U. of I. Wind Symphony to play at Carnegie Hall
U.
of I. magazine named 'Best New Literary Journal'
Bird
flu poses threat to international security, U. of I. scholar says
Fitness
counteracts cognitive decline from hormone-replacement therapy
Public
schools equal or better in math than private or charter schools
'Stinky
Stern Forever' wins 2006 Gryphon Award for children's literature
New
theory explains electronic and thermal behavior of nanotubes
U.
of I. College of Communications opens doors to sophomores
U.
of I. exhibition to spotlight prolific and often overlooked artist
Nations
on travel-warning list may be open again to study-abroad students
U.
of I. renames rare collection library, creates book-collectors' club
Absence
of critical protein linked to infertility
Acting
dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences to be named permanent dean
U.
of I. pig to make history – as source of first complete swine
genome
Public
forum to look at 'No Child Left Behind' in Champaign-Urbana
U.S.
immigration policy is the subject of university public forum
Events
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Jan. 19 through
Feb. 5
Protein
finding could lead to treatment for inflammatory diseases
Multi-wavelength
images help astronomers study star birth, death
Tuskegee
Airmen, former New Orleans mayor to take part in MLK events
Scholarships
available to students who excel at academics and athletics
Polymer
aids in blood clotting, pointing way to new treatment
Creativity,
flexibility important when setting fitness goals
Flash
Index of Illinois economy up slightly in December, latest data show
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