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December
Holiday season brings joy to Illinois community focused on foster children
Settlement of church abuse cases imperils security of clergy and laity pensions
Bob Reid, influential journalism professor at Illinois, dies at age 64
Feminism has suffered because of its views on beauty and fashion, author says
Portable sampling cart monitors emissions from wood-burning cookstoves
Shutdown of circulation pattern could be disastrous, researchers say
Selective coatings create biological sensors from carbon nanotubes
Student-designed wheelchair makes it easier for athletes to maneuver
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Dec. 16 through Jan. 23, 2005
Dads Association at Illinois honors high-achieving sophomores
Dads Association at Illinois honors outstanding faculty and staff members
Dads Association at Illinois elects officers, directors
Literary magazine offers a kaleidoscope of ideas, images and innovations
Gift-book guide focuses on best books for those 18 years of age and younger
Richard Herman unveils 'Illinois Promise,' program to aid low-income students
Five undergraduates named first Civic Leadership Fellows at Urbana campus
Flash Index of Illinois Economy registers slight dip in November
NOVEMBER
Memorial to World War II veterans to be dedicated Dec. 4 in Springfield, Illinois
Chicago architectural firm's work to be featured in I space exhibition
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Dec. 2 through 19
Host families sought for Japanese students who will be studying at Illinois
Pro sports stadiums don't bolster local economies, scholars say
Child-welfare web site gives caseworkers first-time access to data
Abundance of protein in infected swine may result in reduced muscle mass
New transistor laser could lead to faster signal processing
Vegetable lovers should be viewed as different from fruit aficionados
Molecular technique shows promise in destroying drug resistance in bacteria
Study shows hands-free cell phones dangerously distracted drivers' attention
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 18 through Dec. 5
Scholarships available to students who excel at academics and athletics
Voter turnout in Tuesday's election unlikely to have been higher than in 1992
Harvard sociologist to talk about Americans' conception of freedom
Six at University of Illinois receive Fulbright Scholar grants
Distinguished German astrophysicist to present public talk
Comparative literature student runnerup for national prize
David L. Swanson, associate provost at Illinois, dies at age 60
Rise in U. of I. Flash Index of Illinois Economy suggests stagnation at end
Head of cell and structural biology department at Illinois is honored
OCTOBER
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 4 through 21
Symposium at Illinois to focus on global water-management issues
Five at U. of I. named Fellows of American Association for Advancement of Science
Europeans view U.S. missile defense system with interest, skepticism, expert says
Munching microbes could cleanse arsenic-contaminated groundwater
If you thought Florida was bad -- wait till there's a tie in the Electoral College
What's left unsaid about sexuality and schools can be harmful, author says
Mellon grant to fund project to develop data-mining software for libraries
Anti-business movies reflect makers' dislike of bosses who control films
Homecoming at Illinois Oct. 24-31 will be 'Undeniably Illini'
Chicago Tribune, New York Times columnists to discuss challenges to democracy
Physically fit children appear to do better in classroom, researchers say
Forum to show students who speak French what business opportunities await
Thai philosopher-activist to discuss Buddhism and the law
Passes for Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival go on sale Nov. 1
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 21 through Nov. 7
Thom H. Dunning Jr. to lead National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Illinois professor to share Leo Szilard Lectureship Award
Low-cost climate-change insurance could help ensure better future
Illinois to host monthlong music celebration in honor of John Philip Sousa
Guidelines governing human-subject research deterring scholars, expert say
Financial education programs would benefit low-income people, scholars say
Works by two Central Illinois-based artists to be featured at I space
Groundbreaking for Asian American Center at Illinois to take place Oct. 13
Japan House to host annual fall open house on Oct. 23
Late fall lectures announced for Center for Advanced Studies series
Experts in the humanities to discuss future of their discipline
Flash Index of Illinois economy rises to highest level in nearly four years
Colombian finance minister to lecture on Latin American economic policy
New York artist's installation at Illinois will be accessible by computer
U. of I. to play lead role in project to preserve digital information
Gift from Nicor Gas to support inaugural fellowship program in civic leadership
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 7 through 24
SEPTEMBER
Symposia at Illinois will examine issues of gender
Safety of isoflavones in dietary supplements targeted by Illinois initiative
Robberies, criminal sexual assaults increase, U. of I. police report
Home-based care to be offered for mildly ill children of eligible U. of I. employees
Beckman Institute expert wins Science magazine contest for best visualization
At molecular scale, vibrational couplings define heat conduction
U. of I. Community Design Center to host grand opening Oct. 1 in Urbana
Strano named one of the world's top young innovators by Technology Review
Information system to help scientists analyze mechanisms of social behavior
Pro hockey commissioner's position essentially a restraint of trade, expert says
Byproduct of water-disinfection process found to be highly toxic
Illinois part of new center bringing engineering into high schools
Law School Day to take place Sept. 22 at University of Illinois
Bomb-sniffing dog newest member of U. of I. Public Safety Department
Events at the Universityof Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 16 through Oct. 10
Polls, not Bush Administration, helped shape Americans' bias against Saddam
Illinois biologist among 57 Presidential Early Career Award winners
Serotonin metabolites in mollusks suggest pathways for human therapies
Federal policy has failed to prepare nation for possibility of bioterrorism
Two exhibitions at I Space showcase sculpture, painting and photography
U. of I. receives $200,000 grant for marketing, air services at Willard Airport
Two new books examine history, meaning of roadside signs, parking lots
Flash Index of Illinois economy up sharply in August
AUGUST
Anti-cancer compound found to block late-stage breast-cancer cell growth
Self-assembly generates more versatile scaffolds for crystal growth
Media policy to be focus of new initiative at Illinois
Traffic, parking and other guidelines for the upcoming U. of I. football season
Journal of Women's History finds new home at University of Illinois
Molecular motor Myosin VI moves 'hand over hand,' researchers say
Authors advocate more and better women's restrooms in public facilities
Study suggests stress of task determines if estrogen helps cognition
Children with ADHD benefit from time outdoors enjoying nature
Concert choir to perform in 9/11 observance on U. of I. campus
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 2 through 19
Illinois professor to receive award from Materials Research Society
Colloidal adsorbent removes natural organic matter from water supply
Early fall lectures in Center for Advanced Study series announced
Low-cost fibers remove trace atrazine from drinking water
Poetry anthology celebrates work of social critic Aaron Kramer
People's concept of 'land ethic' linked to attitudes of use vs. conservation
Enzyme activation appears key in helping internal clock tell night from day
Bronze Tablet honorees represent top 3 percent of each college
Campus Honors Program identifies 2004 Chancellor's Scholars
New comprehensive textbook on companion animals fills need
Sarah Mangelsdorf named acting dean of College of Liberal Arts and Science
U.S. corporations should stop being complicit in China's cyber censorship
University to decommission research reactor
Asteroid named for U. of I. astronomy professor
Science more creative and less "true" than many believe, educator says
Flash Index's falter mirrors state, national economies
JULY
Isolated soy protein shown to benefit type 2 diabetics, study indicates
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Aug 5 through Sept. 5
Asymmetric feature shows puzzling face for superconductivity
Scientists build on case connecting inflammatory disease and depression
Misfiring proteins tied to inflammation and sick feeling of type 2 diabetics
Use of cameras to monitor nursing-home care is subject of controversy
Negative self-image of adolescents fosters increasingly damaging behaviors
Presidential vote expert gives Democrats 'distinct electoral advantage'
Chemical Sciences Undergraduate Awards
Spanish Civil War journalist's papers featured in new library exhibit
Library at Illinois working to preserve 125 years of agricultural history
Silicon-based photodetector is sensistive to ultraviolet light
University reaches tentative agreement with Graduate Employees Organization
Production of high-fidelity entangled photons exceeds 1 million per second
Department heads, chairs approved by the U. of I. Board of Trustees
Grant will save pages of railroad journals in U. of I. library
Jesse G. Delia to become acting provost at Illinois
David M. Chasco named director of School of Architecture at Illinois
Chipmunks descended from ancestors that survived last ice age, scientists say
College of Business honors students
Flash Index of Illinois economy may indicate stagnation, economist suggests
Archaeologists unearthing life of early integrated town in Illinois
JUNE
Sarbanes-Oxley Act fails to address corporate accounting flaws, scholar says
Hosts sought for Japanese students coming to university in August
Phi Kappa Phi initiates recognized for scholarly distinction
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from July 1 through Aug. 8
Ronald E. Yates appointed dean of the College of Communications at Illinois
DARPA funds new photonic research center at Illinois
Improve care by limiting lawsuits, jury awards in cases against nursing homes
Printable silicon for ultrahigh performance flexible electronic systems
Movies elevate, rather than denigrate, journalism and reporters, author says
Anthology traces life of poet who inspired Harlem renaissance writers
Trustees to appoint Lynette Marshall to lead campus development efforts
Humanities Research Program at Illinois names fellowship award-winners
School of Architecture honors excellence
Robberies, sex offenses increased on U. of I. campus during academic year
Poster competition commemorates Brown v. Board of Education anniversary
Citizen Police Academy seeks to inform public about law enforcement
Art historian named director of Krannert Art Museum
Study finds no link between marijuana use and oral cancer
U. of I. program encouraging heightened awareness of environmental issues
Dislocation creates 'whirlpool' that pulls surface atoms into crystal
Nation remains vulnerable to power blackouts, thanks to political impasse
Illinois teachers to attend statewide institutes on technology and teaching
Cultural Studies Conference to draw participants from more than 45 nations
Flash Index of Illinois Economy remains steady
Fire College to draw more than 1,000 firefighters, emergency personnel
MAY
Federal courts should enforce gay students' rights to equal protection
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from June 3 through July 4
Student wins Fulbright grant, plans to study technology policy
Genomic Biology Institute's first grant to focus on soybeans and climate change
U. of I. trustee honored with Mothers Association Medallion
Authors hope book serves as primer for more humane built environment
Strong magnetic field converts nanotube from metal to semiconductor and back
Mothers Association honors freshmen excellence
Officers, directors elected by Mothers Association
Brundage Scholarships honor excellence in academics and athletics
Two graduate students win Doolen Scholarships for research on aging
FMC Fellowships support six graduate students universitywide
Five students at Illinois win Boren Scholarships for study abroad
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 20 through June 6
Scholar questions sanctioning of gambling on U.S. military bases
If you want to help your children with homework, take it easy, studies suggest
Turn on your neurons at the Children's Museum
Food displays, food colors affect how much people eat, researcher concludes
Bush administration has used 27 rationales for war in Iraq, study says
Latest findings on PCBs to be subject of June workshop at Illinois
Chemist, entomologist among new fellows of arts and sciences academy
Provost recommends changes to strengthen U. of I. Communications College
New book focuses on 'remarkable people' who shaped the University of Illinois
Illinois professor to receive presidential early career award
Study group questions effectiveness of proposed missile-defense system
Flash Index of Illinois Economy breaks 100 barrier for first time in three years
APRIL
Senior in music at U. of I. wins piano prize in national competition
Commencement ceremonies take place May 16 at Illinois
Roger Ebert to donate papers to library at Illinois
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 6 through June 6
Airport baggage screeners may need continuing education, study indicates
NCSA honors Boeing with 2004 Grand Challenge Award
Former varsity athletes in adapted sports to be honored
Type of company pension determines security of payout to retirees
Measurement clarifies role between protein structure and cell adhesion
Schools failing to accommodate teens who are pregnant or new mothers
Annual Instructional Awards banquet set for Monday
Three projects curated by Chicago arts consultant on view at I space gallery
Writing program at Illinois publishes inaugural issue of literary magazine
Institute for Genomic Biology announces five themes for research
Illinois professor to receive $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
Course shows benefits of cooperative efforts among architects, planners
Joint agreement reached to end sit-in at administration building
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 22 through May 9
Like ozone hole, polar clouds take bite out of meteoric iron
CDC researcher to speak on violence as a public health issue
Conference to focus on 15th century history, literature, art, music
New Sousa archivist revitalizing collection, planning monthlong musicfest
Book on Christo and Jeanne-Claude focuses on new 'Gates' project
Irish diplomat to be guest speaker on European Union Day at Illinois
Focus on health care in two upcoming talks at Illinois
Panel discussions set for Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival
Philosophers' new book reflects on Wagner's 'Ring' cycle
History students on last leg of journey to the Middle Ages
Gene that plays key role in replicating viruses also halts inflammation
Chicago schools CEO among guests at teacher placement day
Professor's new book outlines citizens' case for media reform
Measurement technique can image how heat moves through material
Fatty acid pathway, glucose produce triacetic acid lactone
Flash Index of Illinois economy on upward trend
Electricity-transmission grid, power markets among conference topics
MARCH
Changes in corporate legal structures to be topic of Chicago conference
Health-care crisis looming for aging boomers unless problems addressed
Agricultural biotechnology to be focus of two-day conference at Illinois
Stanford university professor to deliver Kinley Lecture in economics April 8
Symposium, workshop to focus on mixing of African, American musical forms
Annual spring open house at Japan House set for April 17
New technique uses household humidifier to create nanocomposite materials
CARMA groundbreaking set for March 27
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 1 through 25
New polyelectrolyte inks create fine-scale structures through direct writing
U. of I. junior honored as finalist in Metropolitan Opera auditions
NAACP Chairman Julian Bond to deliver keynote at three-day U. of I. conference
Senior at Illinois wins Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Author-illustrator wins first Gryphon Award for children's literature
Historian Ira Berlin named Mellon Distinguished Fellow at Illinois
Parents need to listen to their teens before the teens will listen to them
Annual humanities conference to focus on violence
April conference at Illinois to focus on improvisation in music
Rare true blue flower - Himalyan Blue Poppy - to be on view March 20-21
'Lawrence of Arabia' and Buster Keaton masterpiece headline 'Ebertfest'
Conference to explore legacy of 1954 Brown v. Board decision
Study looks at employment rates of U. of I. graduates with severe disabilities
High cost of assistive technologies keeping some people from work, study says
Biotechnology 'investment visionary' to speak at Illinois
Festival opens with documentary about relationship between two women
High-performance, single-crystal plastic transistors reveal hidden behavior
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 18 through April 4
Panel to discuss Iraq War on first anniversary of conflict
University Press celebration begins with look at U. of I.'s historic maps project
Plantiff's daughters in famed Brown v. Board case to lecture at U. of I.
Center to focus on entrepreneurial education as academic discipline
Center for Advanced Study associates and fellows named
Issues affecting immigrants in Midwest to be topic of symposium
Seminars examine issues involving immigration and globalization
Symposium to focus on helping disabled enter work force
Flash Index indicates Illinois economy continues steady growth
Toxin combination common in fish appears capable of impairing motor skills
FEBRUARY
Landscapes take center stage in two new exhibitions at I space
Three-day film festival signals start of Asian American Awareness Month
Fourth annual ARUPLA open house showcases design work
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 4 through 21
Insights gained from molecular modeling may lead to better insecticides
Scholar to lecture on civil rights since Brown v. Board decision
Scholars to discuss how media have shaped attitudes toward American Indians
Medicare's clouded future to be topic of Elder Law Lecture
Black History Month events end with 'Black Enterprise' publisher
Keep U. of I. College of Communications intact, task force recommends
Spring Miller/Comm lectures explore variety of topics
'Culture Talk' trio to discuss psychology, culture and politics
Grant to provide for assessment of seven university libraries in Africa
Human evolution at the crossroads: Integrating genetics and paleontology
Exercise sharpens focus, decision-making among aging adults
Legal scholar to talk on lawyers as 'upholders of human dignity'
Planning Institute to focus on 'innovative community planning'
Colloquium to honor emeritus landscape architecture professor
Volume collects lost stories of underground railroad
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 19 through March 7
American Liszt Society to meet at Illinois March 4-6
Controlling material structure at nanoscale makes better thermal insulator
Hidden order found in cuprates may help explain superconductivity
Run for your popcorn: Mutant insects expected to take over Illinois campus
Out-of-balance ecosystems play role in demise of amphibian populations
Etching holes in vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers creates better beam
Engineering Open House highlights ingenuity
Low-income parents often prefer license-exempt child care, study indicates
Law, theater faculty teach budding lawyers how to interact with people
Six Urbana campus faculty members named University Scholars
University students' research projects explore their own university
Flash Index of Illinois economy on the upswing
Theatrical quilt sewn from seldom-seen Tennessee Williams works
Two-drug approach might shorten painful labor, reduce Caesarean sections
JANUARY
Former Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice to talk about working with the master
Molecular level discovery could play role in development of new antibiotics
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 5 through 22
Two new I space exhibitions focus on architecture
Conference to explore art 'Beyond East and West'
Puzzling height of polar clouds linked to solar radiation
New algorithm speeds simulations of complex fluids
Assaults decline, robberies increase in U. of I. reporting district
Faculty and staff appointments made by U. of I. trustees
Prison growth in America and link to education to be topic of conference
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Jan. 22 through Feb. 8
Maltreated children more likely to engage in delinquent behavior
Sediment samples suggest how plants would fare in hotter, drier future
Keck Foundation to fund interdisciplinary research in brain disease, damage
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration to begin Jan. 16
Architecture students honored for excellence
Illinois Flash Economic Index at highest level in two years
New light-emitting transisitor could revolutionize electronics industry
