Join others in watching and discussing United in Anger: A History of ACT UP on Wednesday, April 22nd from 7 to 8:30 p.m. After viewing the film, there will be a conversation with Amy L. Powell, Curator of …
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Parkland College will hold a virtual commencement ceremony
Last week, Parkland President Tom Ramage announced plans for a virtual commencement ceremony on May 22nd at 7 p.m. From the press release: Parkland’s virtual ceremony will feature many aspects of its traditional commencement, including …
Illini Union is hosting a virtual caricaturist session on Tuesday
Tuesday, April 21st from 2 to 5 p.m., Illini Union’s Courtyard Cafe is hosting a Zoom session with a speed caricaturist. Join anytime during that span, and they will draw you and send you the …
Idea Store and Art Coop have created mask making kits
The Idea Store is closed right now, but they’ve teamed up with Art Coop to sell $5 mask making kits. Art Coop has maintained their online store, selling all sorts of kits to keep your …
This video addresses mental health and self care during this difficult time
The Champaign County Joint Information Center has been regularly putting out videos to address specific concerns related to COVID-19. With the stress of everything that’s happening right now, it’s important to think about our mental …
Parkland’s Dental Hygiene Program is celebrating 50 years
Parkland's Dental Hygiene Program is celebrating 50 years. Program Director Peg Boyce tells us more about it.
It’s official: Illinois schools are closed for the remainder of the school year
We kind of knew it was coming, but now it’s official. Governor Pritzker is expected to announce in his press conference today that in-person instruction will not happen for the remainder of the school year. …
NCSA is hosting office hours for K-12 teachers next week
K-12 teachers throughout the community and state have moved to various forms of online instruction, and the Cybersecurity and Networking Division of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications wants to make sure they are protected …
Important: You can get a coffee subscription from Columbia Street Roastery
When you place your online coffee order with Columbia Street Roastery, you can choose to get a one time delivery or set up a coffee subscription. You choose the regularity, depending on how quickly you burn …
You can adopt Buddy the cat from Champaign County Humane Society
Now that so many of us are stuck at home, maybe it’s time to consider adopting a furry companion. Champaign County Humane Society is sharing regular Pet Spotlight videos on their YouTube channel to show …