Dear All, As some of you might be aware we had a bomb scare last week – caused by a mysterious parcel wrapped in duct tape and left at the mailbox on the South side of our building. Fortunately, it turned out to be a fancy pair of shoes. Be aware that this particular mailbox […]
Welcome back and Happy New Year 2014 Welcome back to campus, everyone! I hope your holiday season was festive and relaxing. It has been bitterly cold thus far in Urbana-Champaign, but the snow that comes with such weather adds a wondrous beauty to the landscape that winter makes so gray for too long. The start […]
Dear all, This calendar year is coming to an end tinged with sadness and joy as the world celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela. Reflecting on his life and struggles, it is impossible not to lament the harm done in the name of identity and sovereignty, nor to ignore what it took for him as […]
Dear all, As each academic year arrives it offers an opportunity for new commitment and fresh energy. It is a time of year that represents a state of mind, as much as anything else, so a warm and hearty welcome to those returning and to those who are new to our College. May the year […]
Dear Colleagues, It is with a heavy heart that we write with the sad news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend Professor Susan E. Noffke. Sue passed away on Saturday morning, June 1, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana from a respiratory infection and complications linked to her cancer. For the past […]
