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The Office of Sustainability announced Associate Professor Keith Pluymers as the 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award winner for his work as an environmental historian.

Shield T3 and the Discovery Partners Institute Announce Commercialization of COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring

Shield T3 and the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) today announced a new service to state and local governments outside of Illinois: Testing COVID-19 and its variants in sewage.

Illini Science Policy program seeks hosts, advanced-degree grads for 2023 collaboration

Improving public policy to meet the needs of underserved communities requires developing a deep understanding of the specific economic, environmental, and social challenges those communities face.

New bankruptcy paper by Brubaker makes SSRN Top Ten List

A new paper from Professor Ralph Brubaker has been listed on SSRN's Top Ten download list.

5 questions: Wheat breeder's mission? To sustain people and the environment

This week’s 5 Questions Friday features a faculty member in the Department of Crop Sciences. As a small grains breeder, Dr. Jessica Rutkoski goes against the corn-and-beans norm in Illinois to improve important staple crops for societies around the world.

"10 Out of 12" at Parkland Theatre Second Stage Starts February 17

"10 Out of 12", written by Anne Washburn and directed by BJ Gailey, comes to the Parkland Theatre Second Stage from February 17–27.

Illinois State Athletics to host Play4Kay game

Illinois State Athletics will host its 12th annual Play4Kay game on Sunday February 6 versus Indiana State, fundraising for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and the fight against ALL cancers affecting women.

2022 Member Accolades and News

Illinois American Water welcomes Jennifer Morrison to its leadership team. She has been named Program Director of Supplier Diversity and Community Outreach.

Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announces Plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster” a Flagship Venue for Esports & Entertainment on the East Coast

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) today announced its plans for “District E Powered by Ticketmaster,” a premier, nearly 14,000-square-foot live-event theater offering a 365-day-a-year, series of immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events – along with pre- and post-event activations for fans attending Capitals and Wizards games or events.

Best Friend (Pet) Photo Session on February 13

Best Friend (Pet) Photo Session on February 13 at 8:00am

Hiring 4th Grade Teacher

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2022

GCMS is looking for a talented and motivated 4th grade teacher to join our Falcon Family

Chambers All In for Economic Recovery

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2022

Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Inc issued the following announcement on Jan. 20The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce joins the initiative Chambers All In for Economic Recovery for its second year.

Doctors urge caution against cold weather health hazards

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2022

As dangerously cold temperatures make their way into Illinois and the Midwest, extreme cold temperatures can have a significant effect on your health.

Redbirds in the Know: COVID-19 and the Omicron variant

Despite being relatively recent, both SARS-CoV-2 virus and its vaccines are being studied in detail by thousands of scientists and healthcare professionals around the world.

MLK Celebration

The MLK Committee will host only a one-day celebration for the 2022 MLK Celebration: “Boast in the Glory of God”.

January 11, 2022 Update to Public Health Guidance for School

On January 7th the CDC adjusted COVID protocols. On January 11th IDPH issued their school based guidance which was adapted based on the CDC guidance.

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