The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at $10 million supercomputing system called Delta. Delta will be “a balanced mixture between next-generation CPU architectures …
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Here are some ways you can help fight racial injustice
Donate your money and/or time and/or knowledge to the following local organizations: Black Lives Matter C-U First Followers C-U Champaign County Bailout Coalition HV Neighborhood Transformation Other resources: C-U Show Up for Racial Justice 75 …
Attend a webinar about COVID-19 and incarceration
The highly contagious nature of the coronavirus has made large gatherings of people nearly impossible. We know that COVID-19 has affected black communities at a much higher rate than any other group, and we know …
Virginia Theater offering curbside concessions on the weekends
Popcorn, soda, and candy are now available for online order and curbside pick-up during select times at the Virginia Theatre. Curbside service is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights, May 29th through …
Grab some free coloring pages at the IMC
Check out these social justice-themed coloring pages at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center. Pages are free, but you can always support the IMC here. Top image from the IMC’s Facebook page.
CVS in Savoy will have free COVID-19 testing starting May 29th
Tomorrow, May 29th, CVS in Savoy will start offering free, contactless COVID-19 testing for those experiencing symptoms. A list of additional testing CVS testing sites nationwide is available here. You’ll need to register for a …
Ask Dr. G’s about puzzles and games
Dr. G’s Brainworks sells puzzles and games and coloring books and other brain activities, and if if you’re not sure what you want, the staff are willing to help. You can order online for curbside …
Talking fossils and Bob Ross with Jonathan Hafer, Design Manager at Taylor Studios
Jess speaks with Jonathan Hafer, Design Manager at Taylor Studios.
Get a meal kit from Girl & the Goat this weekend at Prairie Fruits Farm
Chicago chef Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat, Little Goat Diner, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra) recently launched a new endeavor: Girl & the Goat-ceries, a meal kit service with local pick ups and national delivery. …
Ashton Washington is the first woman on Illini Football staff
This week Illini Football announced that it hired Ashton Washington as the program’s director of high school relations. Washington is the first African American woman to join the Illini Football staff. She most recently worked …