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SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

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Come to campus on Friday, Oct. 13, to celebrate the launch of the University of Illinois’ most ambitious philanthropic campaign ever. Events include a captivating performance at State Farm Center and opportunities to tour iconic buildings in the College of LAS.


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Silvina Montrul 
 

 

 

Lessons in language

University Language Academy teaches children Spanish (and learns from them, too). 

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Christopher Brooke 
 

 

 

Combating antiviral drug resistance

Professor of microbiology thinks drugs could evolve with viruses.

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Bruce Murray 
 

 

 

Building a bond with Vienna

Professor retires after 25 years guiding the successful Austria - Illinois Exchange Program.

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Daniella Kalume and her manager, Alexander Scheeline. 
 

 

 

LAS alumna and students win Research Park awards

Interns recognized for outstanding work at innovative companies. 
 
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Satish Nair 
 

 

 

Satish Nair named I.C. Gunsalus Professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Prestigious honor will assist research in antibiotics and molecules.
 
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Harriet Murav and David Cooper 
 

 

 

U of I explores legacy of the Russian Revolution

Campus events reflect on 100th anniversary of historic movement.
 
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May Berenbaum 
 

 

 

Entomologist honored for work in science and society

May Berenbaum awarded by British Ecological Society.

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Celebrate Homecoming in NHB

Take a self-guided tour of the renovated Natural History Building while attending this year’s Homecoming on Oct. 28, and see how Illinois created a modern learning space within one of campus’ most historic buildings.

 
 
 
 
 
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Join us for Math Meets Music

You are invited to an extraordinary musical experience on campus. We’re celebrating the university’s 150th anniversary and the Department of Mathematics’ 40th anniversary of the Four Color Theorem.

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