The theme of this year’s fundraising event will be The Life and Times of Robert Allerton, and it will be an immersive 1920’s experience. Guests are encouraged to wear 1920’s vintage dress or spring cocktail …
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Paving the way through education: Dr. Gioconda Guerra Perez of La Casa Cultural Latina
Julie talks with Dr. Gioconda Guerra Perez, the director of La Casa Cultural Latina, about her background in education and how La Casa is making an impact on the campus community.
Japan House Gallery Days are happening Thursday through Sunday
Gallery Days will feature Japanese Arts and Artisans, and gives you the opportunity to view “rarely-seen collections of tea equipment, kimonos, armor, calligraphy works and more in a gallery-like setting.” Each day will have a …
BFA Exhibition opens Saturday at Krannert Art Museum
The 2018 School of Art + Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, known to many as the BFA Show, opens with a reception this Saturday, May 5th at Krannert Art Museum. (See the event on …
The Rare Book and Manuscript Library has acquired an Isaac Newton Manuscript
The manuscript contains instructions for making the philosopher’s stone, a substance with a long and legendary story dating back to the middle ages, and a substance that was sought after by many, including Sir Isaac …
Unit 4 School Board is prepared to deny the North Champaign Academy proposal
Here is the press release from the district: Champaign, Ill. — After a thorough review of the proposal submitted by the Steering Committee of the North Champaign Academy, the Champaign Unit 4 School District Board …
Napleton’s Auto Park is hosting their 2nd annual Teacher of the Year event
The event will honor six teachers from Unit 4 and six from District 116, chosen from over 250 nominations. From the press release: Urbana, IL – April 30, 2018- Excitement is building as the 2018 …
C-U Adventures in Time and Space is closing three of their rooms for renovations
If you haven’t yet tried The Cabin, The Lost Temple, or Calling all Heroes, get yourself in there and try them now! They will be closing this summer for renovations. Check out our write ups …
Dance at Illinois has announced their 2018-2019 season
From the press release: DANCING 50: MOVING FORWARD/LOOKING BACK Urbana, IL—In 1969, the Department of Dance officially became a part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, moving into our home in Krannert Center …
May 19th you can Walk, Stroll, or Roll with the Mayors
The Urbana Park District is hosting the event in honor of National Kids to Parks Day. Check in at 8:30 a.m. at Anita Purves Nature Center, then complete the trek to Douglass Park where there …