Beginning today, you can book a room in the Mansion, Guest House, Gate House, or House in the Woods. There are several new guidelines in place, particularly for common areas (masks are required). They are …
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C-U librarians have launched an anti-racism discussion group
Librarians from Parkland, University of Illinois, and area community libraries have just launched READ: Racial Education, Activism, and Discussion, a monthly discussion group that is open to anyone to join. From the press release: “Its …
Urbana Aquatic Center is opening on August 3rd
The pool will not be available for open swimming, but there will be a specific schedule for lap swimming, water aerobics, and swim team practice Monday through Friday. 6 to 8 a.m. …
Isis Rose helps women plan for an empowered birth
Julie talks with full-spectrum doula Isis Rose.
The Illini Union Art Gallery is accepting applications for fall
If you’d like to have your art feature in the Illini Union Art Gallery, now is the time to apply. The Illini Union Board (IU Board) Arts Committee is accepting applications through August 31st. The gallery …
The fall residential electronics recycling event is a maybe
Right now, the next electronics recycling event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, with online registration beginning September 1st. Of course, it’s difficult to plan anything these days, especially large scale events. To stay up …
Farren’s is now offering delivery
Just in case you didn’t already love them enough, Farren’s has added a delivery option to their list of safe ways to enjoy their food. We recently shared their bold decision to stick with outdoor …
Pick up a Kid’s Kit at the Champaign Farmers Market on Tuesday
Beginning this Tuesday, July 28th, you can pick up a free Kid’s Kit at the Champaign Farmers Market. Each week there will be a different activity centered around things like healthy eating and gardening. This …
Buy Black Chambana is launching an Urban Market
For six weeks this summer, you can find clothing, handcrafted items, and more from Black owned businesses in C-U at the Urban Market. It will coincide with the Let’s CU Shop Small Saturdays, and the …
Astronomy on Tap talks science denial and afrofuturism this month
Astronomy on Tap has gone virtual, and this month they are digging into to two topics with two grad students in the Department of Astronomy that are quite relevant for the time. From their event …