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PUBLICATIONS Inside Illinois Vol. 28, No. 18, April 16, 2009

Research | Campus | Honors | Achievements | Briefs | On the Job | Calendar | Job Market | Deaths | PDF Format

Reader Survey Spring 2009

Your opinions wanted … by April 30

You may complete the Inside Illinois reader survey online or If you prefer to complete a paper version (and missed it in the last issue) e-mail dkdahl@illinois.edu to request a copy of the printed survey to complete. We appreciate your feedback. We will publish the results in an upcoming issue.      – Doris Dahl, editor

Study: Health undervalued in reproductive rights debate

Women’s health is increasingly undervalued in conflicts over reproductive rights, including clashes based on moral objections under so-called conscience clauses, a new study by a University of Illinois legal expert found. Full story

New book series renews call for ban on gambling

Banning gambling is among the best bets to reverse a deep recession that has crippled the global economy, according to a new collection of books that offer the most comprehensive analysis ever on the financial perils of wagering. Full story

Researchers study signaling networks that set up genetic code

In a new study, UI researchers have identified and visualized the signaling pathways in protein-RNA complexes that help set the genetic code in all organisms. The genetic code allows information stored in DNA to be translated into proteins. Full story

High-speed signal mixer demonstrates capabilities of transistor laser

UI scientists have successfully demonstrated a microwave signal mixer made from a tunnel-junction transistor laser. Development of the device brings researchers a big step closer to higher speed electronics and higher performance electrical and optical integrated circuits. Ful story

Project encourages employers to hire Illinois alumni

While this year’s graduates face one of the toughest job markets in decades, Illinois graduates have a little leverage. A branded, coordinated marketing campaign by the career services offices on campus is helping ensure that the employers who are recruiting hire Illini. Full story

UI economist Lawrence DeBrock named dean of College of Business

Lawrence DeBrock, a noted economist and longtime University of Illinois professor and administrator, has been named dean of the university’s College of Business, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its May 21 meeting in Chicago. Full story

Plan to foster personal, professional development of APs

Academic professionals will soon have a new online community to help them enhance their careers and connect with other APs across campus. The new Web site is part of a comprehensive plan for fostering personal and professional development of APs at Illinois. Full story

New software will streamline job-application process

A software package that will be used universitywide is making online applications mandatory for all types of jobs and reducing paperwork for human resource staff members. Full story

New UI. institute combines emerging digital research and arts media

The arts and humanities have enjoyed a long, rewarding courtship with science and technology for decades at the University of Illinois. With the creation of the edream Institute at Illinois this month, the marriage becomes official. Full story

Three at UI win Guggenheim Fellowships

Two UI physics professors, George Gollin and Laura Greene, and visiting scholar Jabari Asim have received 2009 Guggenheim Fellowships. Full story

Eight honored with Chancellor’s Distinguished Staff Award

Eight staff employees were honored with the Chancellor’s Distinguished Staff Award at a banquet April 13. The award recognizes exceptional performance; each recipient receives $2,000 and a plaque. Full story

Religious studies professor Valerie Hoffman named 2009 Carnegie Scholar

Valerie Hoffman, a professor of religious studies at the University of Illinois, has been selected as a 2009 Carnegie Scholar. Full story

UI senior wins Gates Cambridge Scholarship

A senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is among the recipients of this year’s prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarships. Full story

brief notes

Japan House Open House … Initiative seeks to cultivate greater awareness of Greek language, culture … First biofuels conference starts April 24 …'Petstravaganza' to take place April 25 … WILL hosts Public Media Cleanup Day … 'Emerging Adulthood' is topic of lecture … CTE calls for presenters and facilitators …Additional events announced for Ebertfest … APA Heritage Month celebration is May 2 … Donations sought for campus fund …More

View job postings, apply for civil service or academic jobs at Illinois, or update your application information online.

deaths

Charles W. Doering, 78, died April 2 at home in Arlington Heights. Doering worked as the assistant dean for development in the College of Engineering for six years, retiring in 1992. Memorials: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1234 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004; Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Inc., 410 S. Hager Avenue, Suite 1, Barrington, IL 60010 or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.

John Fitzgerald Due, 93, died March 4 at Meadowbrook Health Center at Clark Lindsey, Urbana. Due was a professor of economics for more than 40 years, retiring in 1983. Twice he served as head of the economics department and also served as acting dean of the College of Business. Memorials: Community United Church of Christ, 815 S. Sixth St., Champaign, IL 61820 or the Jean M. Due/Marianne Ferber Fund at the UI.

Robert William Hudson, 73, died April 9 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Hudson worked as a water station operator with Facilities and Services for 35 years, retiring in 1995. Memorials: Homer Rescue, G.A.R. Cemetery or Davita Illini Dialysis.

Jeanne Ruth O’Connor, 86, died March 26 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility, Colorado Springs, Colo. O’Connor was a staff nurse in the exercise physiology fitness lab for 14 years, retiring in 1985. Memorials: EverCare Hospice, 5450 Tech Center Drive, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. 

Gloria O’Rourke, 77, died March 28 at her Champaign home. O’Rourke worked in the department of mechanical science and engineering as a secretary for 17 years, retiring in 2007. Memorials: Barnes-Jewish Foundation, 1001 Highlands Plaza Drive West, Suite 140, St. Louis, MO 63110 or online at barnesjewish.org/giving.

Carolyn Maureen Avery Zimdahl, 51, died March 29 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Zimdahl had been an office support specialist in the department of recreation, sport and tourism since 1986. Memorials: a college fund being created for her grandson.

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