The Center for Children’s Books at the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences is hosting their 20th annual book sale on April 4th, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The thousands of brand new …
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Celebrate accomplishments in gender equality at the 3rd annual Strive Awards
On March 30th, the University of Illinois Women’s Resources Center will be hosting the third annual Strive Awards. The Strive Awards are recognitions given out to students, faculty, and staff nominated by others who have …
Attend a lecture about the historic ties between white evangelicals and the FBI
After thousands of FBI documents were declassified to the Freedom of Information Act, historian Lerone A. Martin, an Associate Professor of Religious Studies, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Chair and Director of the Martin …
Hear Professor Tara Pixley’s “Rebel Vision” for photojournalism
In photojournalism, Loyola Marymount University professor Tara Pixley feels that it’s contemporary practices create an imperialistic world view at both individual and institutional levels. In her upcoming lecture at the Knight Auditorium in the Spurlock …
The 39th annual Insect Fear Film Festival is this weekend
This Saturday, February 26th, the entomology graduate students at the University of Illinois will be hosting a virtual 39th annual Insect Fear Film Festival. The event will include a virtual tour of the Illinois Natural …
The U of I Biophysics Sonification Group uses music to understand the natural world
It has long been a music industry practice to use science to create the catchiest melodies or the most appealing tones, but now, members of the University of Illinois Biophysics Sonification Group are flipping the …
My Name is Inanna is being read at Krannert Art Museum
Blending rich history with a brutal reality, Ezzat Goushegir’s play My Name is Inanna explores what it means to live in “the land of the free” while many consider you to be a second class …
Parkland Theatre’s BJ Gailey previews 10 out of 12
Director BJ Gailey tells us what to expect from the upcoming Parkland production of Anne Washburn's 10 out of 12, which opens on February 17th.
University of Illinois alum Aja Evans is competing in Olympics
Aja Evans, who attended the University of Illinois from 2008 to 2010, was a prolific athlete for the track and field program in the shot put and in the 4×100 relay. In her three years …
Valentine Glow is at Allerton Park this weekend
This Valentine’s day weekend, make the trip to Allerton Park for a Valentine’s themed walk through the Formal Gardens accompanied by illuminated artwork. If you want to warm up to a campfire, the park is …