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Variety of photo opportunities for graduating U. of I. students announced

Author: Mike Helenthal, News Editor

Published Date:May 8, 2013

Graduating University of Illinois students will have plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the Alma Mater sculpture even though it sits halfway across the state in a conservatory, undergoing extensive restoration.

Published Date: May 8, 2013


U. of I. student from Skokie, Ill., awarded prestigious Boren Scholarship

Published Date:May 8, 2013

A University of Illinois student has been awarded a Boren Scholarship and will be spending the 2013-2014 academic year studying Korean language and culture in South Korea.

Published Date: May 8, 2013


Moms Association bestows honors, elects board during Moms Weekend

Published Date:May 7, 2013

The University of Illinois Moms Association honored recipients of its Humanitarian, Illini Spirit and merit scholarships, and elected its board of directors during Moms Weekend festivities April 13-14.

Published Date: May 7, 2013


Commencement ceremonies to take place May 12 at Illinois

Author: Jeff Unger

Published Date:May 1, 2013

The 142nd commencement of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be held in two ceremonies May 12 (Sunday) at Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., Champaign.

Published Date: May 1, 2013


AsiaFest to celebrate all Asian and Pacific Island cultures on Saturday

Author: Dusty Rhodes, Arts and Humanities Editor

Published Date:April 29, 2013

Japan House has always celebrated Childrens Day (formerly known as Boys Day), but this year, it has joined with the Asian American Cultural Center to host AsiaFest, a celebration of all Asian and Pacific Island cultures.

Published Date: April 29, 2013


Goldwater scholarship honorees announced by University of Illinois

Published Date:April 10, 2013

University of Illinois juniors Manan Raval and David Schmid have been awarded Barry M. Goldwater scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year for demonstrating leadership and academic promise in science or engineering. Seth Cazzell, a sophomore in materials science and engineering, and Shyam Saladi, a junior in electrical engineering, earned honorable mentions in the national competition.

Published Date: April 10, 2013


Jack Black, star of 'Bernie,' will be a guest at the 2013 Roger Ebert's Film Festival.

Additional guests and film discussions announced for 'Ebertfest'

Author: Craig Chamberlain, Social Sciences Editor

Published Date:April 3, 2013

Three additional guests and the schedule of film-related panel discussions have been announced for the 15th annual Roger Eberts Film Festival, also known as Ebertfest, taking place April 17-21 at the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign and at the University of Illinois.

Published Date: April 3, 2013


Illinois Club awards scholarships to 10 students

Author: Madeline Ley

Published Date:April 2, 2013

The Illinois Club has awarded 10 University of Illinois students more than $20,000 in scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year.

Published Date: April 2, 2013