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December
Membrane research opens window to benefits for plants, humans
Researchers demonstrate single molecule absorption spectroscopy
Purdue engineering dean to be named new provost at Illinois
Study shows complex link between abuse and eating disorders
New technique helps researchers determine amino-acid charge
Stretchable silicon could be next wave in electronics
U. of I. guide recommends best children's books
Flatworm genes may provide insights into human diseases, researchers say
Design-conference book a must-have for leading U.S. design houses
Parental liability laws misguided and simplistic, legal scholar says
Exhibition at U. of I. Chicago art gallery focuses on inmates' inventions
Documentary, book explore icons of 20-th century American art
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Dec. 15 through Jan. 22, 2006
Priceless baseball volumes returned to U. of I. Library
Global warming could halt ocean circulation, with harmful results
Priceless 'Black Sox' scandal book missing from library at Illinois
Rivers on Titan, one of Saturn's moons, resemble those on earth
Climate models need deeper roots, scientists say
Illinois economic index down slightly, but still expanding, expert says
State vs. federal rules at issue in regulation of HMOs
NOVEMBER
Documentaries were 'hot' in Spain in 1930s, author says
Music, lecture, readings at Illinois to celebrate author Thomas Mann
Researchers solve one mystery of high-temperature superconductors
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Dec. 1 through 18
U. of I. professor recognized by Scientific American magazine
Early start on college possible in 50 states, but results unclear
Caution: Medicare drug plan may cause headaches
Give a visiting ant a nice play to stay and it might stick around
Conference to give underrepresented students a taste of college
Exercise adds years to life and improves quality, researchers say
Technology contributes to scholar's reinterpretation of ancient tablets
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 17 through Dec. 4
Two hundred twenty Illinois graduates granted Bronze Tablet honors
Boards that oversee human-subject research need overhaul
Laws about pregnant women and substance abuse questioned
U. of I. Creative Writing Program inaugurates reading program, craft talk
U. of I. classics department celebrating 100th year
Flash Index of Illinois economy held steady in October, latest data show
Reasoning behind sodomy-law ruling bears on zoning laws
OCTOBER
American music to be celebrated throughout November at Illinois
Using science in classroom on behalf of a cause predates 'intelligent design'
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Nov. 3 through 20
Sisyphean movement of motor proteins may help preserve DNA integrity
Six professors at Illinois elected as 2005 AAAS Fellows
Trans State Airlines to suspend service to Willard Airport
Two shows at U. of I.'s Chicago art gallery focus on recognition, reading
Changes in brain, not age, determine one's ability to focus on task
Pulitzer prize-winning journalism professor gives papers to U. of I. Library
NIH grant to fund Nanomedicine Development Center at Illinois
Street-design project to be focus of planning meetings in Macomb, Ill.
Symposium to explore Native American news and issues beyond 'The Chief'
Public forum to examine local resources supporting children
Fast-growing kudzu making inroads in Illinois, authorities warn
Proofreading and error-correction in nanomaterials inspired by nature
Center for Advanced Studies announces November lecture series
Israeli journalist to speak on peace, other topics, during campus visit
Passes for Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival go on sale Nov. 1
To stem disease, keep cats indoors, stop feeding strays, scientist urges
Exhibition examines 'performance and surveillance' in video art
Web page provides pet owners with information on dog flu
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 20 through Nov. 6
Beneficial effects of no-till farming depend upon future climate change
Study: 'Run-down' feeling with illness may last longer as people age
Aggravated assaults increased in U. of I. reporting district, statistics show
Japan House to hold annual fall open house Oct. 22
Researchers seeking alternative to surgery for brain cancers
Vanadium appears to play role in speeding recovery from infections
Homecoming at Illinois promises to heat up campus
Research advances understanding of how hydrogen fuel is made
'Shelter From the Storm' concerts to benefit hurricane victims
Molecular research suggests shift needed in how drugs are created
U. of I. Flash Index of economy bounces back to high point
SEPTEMBER
Violence, exile to be topics of literature conferences at Illinois
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Oct. 6 through 23
Conference, campus walk to showcase health benefits of walking
American premiere of Enescu opera to take place at Illinois
Shredded tires a cheap, environmentally friendly way to cover landfills
U. of I. researchers to play key roles in study of how life emerged on earth
U. of I. to host festival of award-winning French films Oct. 7-13
Hybrid grass may prove to be valuable fuel source
Lewis and Clark exhibition examines 'other half of the story,' historian says
Room-temperature transistor laser is step closer to commercialization
U. of I. granted affiliate status by Smithsonian Institution
U. of I. chemistry professor wins $500,000 MacArthur Fellow Award
U. of I. forum to consider 'megacatastrophes,' such as hurricane Katrina
Writers to read from their works in free, public events at Illinois
Medievalists to meet at Illinois for symposium honoring distinguished scholar
Tennessee Williams' play, related events scheduled at Illinois
Workplace arbitration becoming more costly for employers
Prospective law students invited to Law School Day at Illinois
Web site provides forum for discussion of Katrina aftemath, how to help
Researchers zero in on estrogen's role in breast-cancer cell growth
U. of I. Asian American Cultural Center to celebrate grand opening
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 15 through Oct. 9
When cave crickets go out for dinner, they really go, researchers say
Climate change will affect carbon sequestration in oceans, model shows
Experts should be thinking -- now -- beyond Katrina rescue effort
I Space exhibition examine nature-culture interplay, Wright home plans
AUGUST
New techniques study the brain's chemistry, neuron by neuron
Expert on immigration issues to be visiting scholar, speaker at U. of I.
Seven U. of I. professors join Center for Advanced Study
Linguists from more than 20 nations to hold conference at Illinois
Fine arts scholars join computer scientists to explore cultural creativity
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Sept. 1 through 18
Earth's core rotates faster than its crust, scientists say
Princeton economist to lecture about global labor market
TV ads market junk food to kids, new study finds
Welfare, war, marriage among topics in fall lecture series at Illinois
Rise of unincorporated businesses linked to regulatory, ethical issues
Sarbanes-Oxley Act unfair when company is bankrupt, law scholar says
New center at Illinois will examine how to safeguard nation's power grid
Statewide initiative aims for support for all new Illinois teachers
Battered women who kill in non-beating situation have self-defense right
'Cookbook recipes' would cure disease with nontoxic DNA delivery systems
Agronomy Day a window on new research at University of Illinois
Cells direct membrane traffic by channel width, scientists say
No strong link seen between violent video games and aggression
Flash Index of Illinois economy climbing, U. of I. economist says
JULY
Governors' pact on electricity transmission a sensible step, expert says
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Aug. 4 through Sept. 4
Catalyst support structures facilitate high-temperature fuel reforming
Teens' use of Internet and online services documented in new book
Arts program provides services, guidance to HIV/AIDS patients
Girls' confidence in math dampened by parents' gender stereotypes
Comparative chromosome study finds breakage trends, cancer ties
Waning economy, increasing numbers of lawyers fuel litigation in Japan
Student composer writes tribute to cycling champ Lance Armstrong
Microreactor efficiently regenerates cofactors for biocatalysis
Scholars of emblems to gather at Illinois
Cultural mindset a factor in forming responses to challenges
U. of I. law library acquires prized Blackstone legal commentaries
Malpractice litigation wrongly blamed for inconsistent health care
Trip aims to discover how Russia deals with information-access issues
Illinois chemists spray their way to better catalysts
150 freshmen, sophomores at Illinois named Chancellor's Scholars
Ambassador program to connect U. of I. medical school with community
Archaeologist's new mystery novel dug out of real-life work
I space gallery to feature works by recent art-school graduates
Program helps small businesses save energy and money
Space shuttle Columbia's last flight formed clouds over Antarctica
Phi Kappa Phi initiates recognized for scholarly distinction
Former president: governing boards 'need to be re-examined, reformed'
Technique provides new look on response of diseased canine heart
U. of I. Flash Index continues upward trend
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from July 7 through Aug. 7
JUNE
DVD-Editing software raises ire of Hollywood, interest of courts
Program to bring Singaporeans to Illinois to pursue doctoral studies
DNA constraints control structure of attached macromolecules
College of Business Award Winners
Architecture Award Winners for Spring 2005
New computer application integrates composition and sound synthesis
Macromolecules on surface control mobility in phospholipid bilayers
'Strange' physics experiment is unraveling structure of proton
Superconducting nanowires show ability to measure magnetic fields
Illinois teachers attend statewide institutes on technology, teaching
Changes advocated in license renewals for elderly drivers
Chemist Kenneth L. Rinehart dies at 76
Aggravated assaults and batteries rose on U. of I. campus
Thin films of silicon nanoparticles roll into flexible nanotubes
Logging changed ecological balance for monkeys, damaged health
Two Illinois researchers to receive Presidential Early Career Awards
Property-tax relief for elderly now freighted with political baggage
Summer Jazz Festival features guest artists, U. of I. musicians
Nutritious frozen foods can play role in weight-loss programs
TV confuses children about which foods are healthy, new study finds
Gambling expert decries Indian tribes' attempts to get land for casinos
Body-image issues involving gay men are subject of new I space exhibition
University and local schools start new summer academy for teachers
Medieval studies librarian to head rare books library at Illinois
Summer Research Lab to draw scholars from around the world
Middle school teachers to take part in science program at Illinois
MAY
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from June 2 through July 10
College of Business scholarship program to benefit members of military
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is focus of U. of I. scholar's latest book
Hosts needed for Japanese students coming to U. of I.
Writer Andrei Codrescu donates literary works to U. of I. Library
Flexible tactile sensors could help robots work better
Mount St. Helens: 25 years later
Program provides graduate fellowships for top Vietnamese students
Four Urbana campus graduate students win FMC Fellowships
Eight students at Urbana campus win Avery Brundage Scholarships
U. of I. student awarded graduate scholarship for study of aging
Social Security not in peril as President Bush suggests, expert says
Scholar: Tourists should reflect on themselves, tourism experience
Photographs, painting and sculpture on view in new I space exhibitions
By creating molecular 'bridge,' scientists change function of a protein
Report: African-Americans under-represented on Champaign County juries
Two U. of I. researchers named to National Academy of Sciences
Flash Index of Illinois economy at highest reading in more than six years
U. of I. alumni research scholar Martin Gruebele receives Bessel Prize
Researchers to receive EPA award for efforts to protect ozone layer
Excusing military elite in Abu Ghraib scandal part of 'shameful pattern'
Career of Judge Harlington Wood Jr. is focus of U. of I. Library exhibit
Phil Donahue, Seymour Hersh among speakers at U. of I. media conference
APRIL
Scientists issue warning about dangers beetle poses to Illinos ash trees
U. of I. senior one of 11 students nationwide to win Churchill Scholarship
Role of soy food in addressing obesity to be topic of U. of I. forum
Two exhibits explore American culture through sheet-music covers
U. of I. scholars elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from May 5 through June 5
Annual instructional awards banquet set for today
Biosphere is source, not sink, for carbon dioxide emissions, study shows
Kinley lecturer to talk about how the modern financial system works
Geologist digs deep - the Pito Deep, 6,000 meters beneath the ocean
Grant will help Mortenson Center at Illinois assist African librarians
Exhibit at Illinois commemorates anniversary of political imprisonment
Field trip to educate Champaign students about water-related issues
Inaugural Asian American Alumni Award to honor the late Iris Chang
Inaugural conference challenges trend toward one kind of research
Impact of spread of free-market policies to be discussed at conference
Brain Awareness Day May 1 at Orpheum Children's Science Museum
Changes in management of finances needed to solve state pension crisis
European modernism and information society focus of U. of I. conference
New program aims to keep seniors mentally active and thriving
Synergistic SuperGrid for transporting energy moves closer to reality
Bruce Rhoads, U. of I. geography professor, wins Guggenheim Fellowship
John M. Unsworth, dean of U. of I. library school, wins $25,000 Lyman Award
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 21 through May 8
Psychological reasoning begins earlier than had been thought, study shows
Teachers, administrators urging middle schoolers to turn off TV for a week
Avian flu, rabies among topics of infectious disease conference at Illinois
Information on three new agricultural pests enhances web tool for farmers
New material structure produces world's fastest transistor
Research questions belief that private schools are better than publics
Director of French industrial economic institute to speak at Illinois
Christmas week snowstorm in Ohio river valley broke all records
Molecular motors cooperate in moving cellular cargo, study shows
Researchers improve design of genetic on-off switches
France to honor U. of I. history professor and past award-winners at Illinois
U. of I. Concert Jazz Band named top big band at Texas Jazz Festival
Arsenic removal from drinking water is focus of new projects
Six professors, six students win Humanities Fellowships at Illinois
University of Illinois to host state championship Rube Goldberg contest
Ambassador of Luxembourg to U.S. to speak during EU Day April 12 at Illinois
Online master's degree gives teachers the tools to think globally
Interim-dean designate named, pending board approval, for engineering college
Flash Index of Illinois Economy rises to highest level in six years
Students at Illinois devise plan to redevelop abandonded coke oven plant
MARCH
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 7 through 24
Author, CBS commentator Bill Geist to be commencement speaker at Illinois
New U. of I. president to deliver lecture on leadership April 11
Weather forecasts may be predictors for prevalence of West Nile virus
Components in grapes inhibit enzyme key to proliferation of cancer cells
Four U. of I. students win Goldwater Scholarships
Improved dielectric developed for chip-level copper circuitry
International group of scholars to meet at Illinois to consider Arabic linguistics
If you fill it, they will slurp -- and slurp, and slurp and slurp ...
Linda Bierds, prolific poet, to read from latest work, meet with U. of I. students
George Inness' landscapes reveal more than portrayal of nature, author says
Point-contact spectroscopy deepens mystery of heavy-fermion superconductors
Theories of high-temperature superconductivity violate Pauli Principle
Membraneless fuel cell is tiny, versatile
Bollywood, The Phantom and French masterpiece headline 'Ebertfest'
Two journalists, documentary filmmaker to discuss their work, other issues
MillerComm Lectures feature civil rights leader, Pulitzer winner, Nobelist
Design conference at Illinois focuses on nexus of design, business, technology
Countywide forecasts of water use available for Illinois, Midwest
Membraneless fuel cell is tiny, versatile
Staying positive when helping a child with homework stimulates motivation
Unique weather a factor in record 2004 Midwest crop yields
Bill Hammack, U. of I. engineering professor, named Jefferson Science Fellow
Ian Robinson, U. of I. physics professor, receives Humboldt Award
Rare blue poppy among highlights of event at U. of I. Plant Biology Conservatory
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 17 through April 10
Carver Trust grant to advance molecular studies at Illinois
Asian American Awareness Month taking place at University of Illinois
Flash Index of Illinois economy indicates moderate expansion taking place
Schools visiting U. of I. to recruit teachers on annual placement day
Temperature inside collapsing bubble four times that of sun
Conference at Illinois focuses on police activities as they relate to terrorism
Philippine scholar, legal expert win U. of I. achievement awards
Insects, viruses could hold key for better human teamwork in disasters
Chemists synthesize molecule that helps body battle cancers, malaria
Bugs, even the 'bad' ones, can be educationally beneficial, new book says
FEBRUARY
Photos celebrating architectural works worldwide to be on display at U. of I.
High-fidelity patterns form spontaneously when solvent evaporates
New I space exhibitions feature sculpture, drawings and installation work
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from March 3 through 20
High-intensity ultrasound creates hollow nanospheres and nanocrystals
'Protracted Symposium' mixes talking, walking and investigation of places
Director of U. of I.'s Japan House to take paper cranes to Japan on peace tour
Illinois student programmers to compete in 'Battle of the Brains'
Cotton Club to offer musical journey from Harlem Renaissance to today
Proposed changes to Social Security to be topic of free, public forum at Illinois
National Science Olympiad to take place May 20-21 at Illinois
Chemical analysis of mushrooms shows their nutritional benefits
Research focusing on why estrogenic hormones produce differing results
Engineering Open House at Illinois highlights creativity
Events to highlight Sousa and his ties to first band director at Illinois
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 17 through March 6
Aggravated assaults, batteries up sharply at end of 2004 in U. of I. district
International activities on U. of I. campus and in community to be focus of event
Designing for healthy lifestyle to be topic of this year's U. of I. Planning Institute
Six Urbana campus faculty members named University Scholars
Forensic entomology to be theme of this year's 'Insect Fear Film Festival'
Women's health, tissue regeneration to be focus of joint U. of I.-Carle program
Children's Book Center annual sale takes place Feb. 21-23 at Illinois
'Little Rat Rides' wins 2005 Gryphon Award for children's literature
Tiny superconductors withstand stronger magnetic fields
Fiction writer leads off Carr Visiting Authors Reading Series at Illinois
Methamphetamine's ruinous effects on children documented in midwest study
Poet's latest collection inspired by paintings of three Caribbean artists
Co-creator of PBS documentary on American art to preview film locally
U. of I. Flash Economic Index rose slightly in January, continuing upward trend
JANUARY
Architecture students honored for academic excellence
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Feb. 3 through 20
Satellite data reveal immense pollution pool over Bihar, India
Architectural work featured in new exhibitions at U. of I. gallery in Chicago
Architecture professor using four stories' worth of windows to display art
Howard K. Birnbaum, materials expert at University of Illinois, dies at age 72
Embrace your regrets and move forward, psychologist says
Molecular scale resolution achieved in polymer nanoimprinting technique
Honorary degree recipients chosen for U. of I. commencement ceremonies May 15
Forum Feb. 1 to explore world response to tsunami disaster
Exhibition features inventive art created from the mundane
Spanish language radio broadcasting on the University of Illinois campus
Early spring lectures in Center for Advanced Study series announced
Researchers to discuss potential of swine as models for human disease
Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from Jan. 20 through Feb. 6
Super-star clusters may be born small and grow by coalescing
Super-star clusters may be born small and grow by coalescing (graphic only)
Events for Martin Luther King Jr. celebration announced
U. of I. Flash Index ends year on upswing, caps strong year for state economy
