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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
