On August 17th, join the College of ACES to celebrate 2017’s Agronomy Day. This free event gives the community the opportunity to learn more about the latest research and technology within the field. Find the …
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Krannert Center to host Dance for People with Parkinson’s August 4th
Krannert Center will be hosting the Dance for People with Parkinson’s on August 4th at 10 a.m. This free event is for those living with Parkinson’s and those who just want to show their support. …
Krannert Art Museum’s opening night reception is August 31st
On August 31st, the Krannert Art Museum will be hosting it’s Opening Night Public Reception to celebrate the new Fall 2017 exhibits and season. All new fall exhibits will be on display during the open …
Inaugural Ride for Ray in support of ALS happening August 5th
In honor of Ray Spooner, who passed away a year ago on August 8th, the first ever Ride for Ray will take place on August 5th. Throughout his life Ray was a local friend, and …
This year’s Black Dog cornhole tournament set for August 4th
Black Dog released a photo this past week annoucing the date of this year’s cornhole tournament. While there aren’t many details yet about this years tournament, but if it’s anything like last year’s (tacos, beverages, and …
You can now picked up Central IL Bakehouse goods at Strawberry Fields
This past week, Central Illinois Bakehouse announced that they will now displaying and offering their pastries and other baked goods at Strawberry Fields and World Harvest Foods in Urbana. Until now, these amazing creations from …
U of I receives $950K grant from USDA for pollination research
The University of Illinois has been awarded a $950,000 grant from the USDA to fund research aimed toward pollination health. This competitive grant comes from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, which is investing …
Refugee families in C-U: Here’s how you can share your story
Even a small community like ours has been impacted by the global refugee crisis. Yet, what we know about refugees is usually handed down by media outlets and incorrect/misinfomed assumptions. Refugees, like people from other …
Learn the importance of pollination at Monarch Summer on July 9th
This Sunday, July 9th, learn all about the importance of pollination, butterflies, and their habitats during Virginia Theater and will premier two new documentaries, Flowers Against the Sky and Touched by a Butterfly created by local pollinator enthusiasts Kirby and Cindy Pringle. …
Ivy House Studios and Gallery Art Exhibit hosting benefit for R.A.C.E.S.
The Ivy House Gallery is hosting a fundraiser for Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services, RACES on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 6 to 10 p.m. 50% of the proceeds from the art sales will …