In an effort to address root issues in the community, and build up support in neighborhoods, CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative has created several part-time paid positions. They are looking to hire Neighborhood Wellness Connectors, …
Posts by Julie McClure:
Catch the farewell tour of RENT at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
After 25 years, the RENT National Tour is coming to an end, and you can see it at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now for the Sunday, November 21st show. If …
40 North has Community Supported Art shares available
40 North’s Community Supported Art program borrows the Community Supported Agriculture model of selling shares, replacing local seasonal produce with locally created art pieces. For $300, you can purchase a share of local art, equal …
Anita Purves Nature Center is collecting hard to recycle items this week
Today is America Recycles Day, and the Urbana Park District and City of Urbana are teaming up to receive and repurpose or recycle items you might have around the house that you can’t just toss …
I would eat this pumpkin pie from Jarling’s
Jarling’s Custard Cup has a selection of pies and cakes that are available for purchase year round, but they bring out their version of a pumpkin pie this time of year. I’m going to be …
You have a few more days to shop the Jewelry Jackpot sale
The Idea Store’s Jewelry Jackpot Sale is happening now, and you still have a few more days to find some jewelry or jewelry making treasures. The event is ticketed, and eight people will be able …
Check out Dolphin Tank Days at the IDEA Lab next week
The Grainger IDEA Lab, located in the Grainger Engineering Library, is hosting a series of events next week showcasing entrepreneurial ventures, which the lab calls Dolphin Tank Days. On November 16th, from 5:30 to 7 …
Revisiting Lincoln Square Mall
Julie takes a stroll around Lincoln Square Mall, noting how much has changed in recent years.
A U of I pre-med student is researching brain health in veterans
Fifth year pre-med student Elizabeth Spurlock conducts research with Aaron Anderson, the assistant director of the Biomedical Imaging Center, on the brain health of those who have served in the military. Veterans are disproportionately affected by traumatic …
Krannert Center will now require vaccination or proof of negative test for audiences
Beginning November 16th, all audience members attending a performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test. According to KCPA, this is “in response …