Reception to be held for Illini 4000 team
By Madalyn Velisaris, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, News
A reception will be held on June 5 at 3 p.m. at the south entrance of the Beckman Institute to welcome the Illini 4000 team to the University as they bike across the United States to raise awareness of cancer and fundraise for cancer research. The Illini 4000 team began their 2018 trip in New York Ci...
DRES to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day
By Yanchao Zhao, Contributing Writer
May 21, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Showcase
On Wednesday, a ceremony will be held by the Disability Resources and Educational Services in Huff Hall and the Khan Annex to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Activities will include hands-on workshops, exhibits and assistive technology demonstrations. GAAD is an awareness day focusing...
The Daily Illini blotter for May 21
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
May 21, 2018
Champaign Criminal damage to property was reported at the 300 block of East Daniel Street around 9 p.m. on May 11. According to the report, the victim reported that her vehicle was keyed overnight. There are no suspects at this time. Unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession/use of a...
ISR construction to continue until August 2020
By Howard Yun, Contributing Writer
May 18, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Showcase
The Illinois Street Residential Hall Renovation and Addition Project began May 7 and is expected to continue until August 2020. During construction, the north entrance on Green Street will not be available. Work hours during summer will be from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. During these peri...
Spurlock museum hosts talk on Chicago philanthropist
By Haipei Wu, Staff Writer
May 17, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, News
As a part of its Thursday series, the Spurlock Museum is going to host a discussion on Robert Allerton from 4 to 5 p.m. Allerton is the philanthropist who donated the 5,500-acre Allerton Park to the University in 1946. In addition to donating his estate to the University as a park and retreat center, ...
Rauner appoints Perl to last spot of UI trustee board
By Jessica Bursztynsky, Managing editor for reporting
May 16, 2018
Filed under Administration, News
The last vacant position on the University's Board of Trustees was filled Tuesday by Chicago attorney and 1987 University accountancy alumnus Sanford 'Sandy' Perl. Governor Bruce Rauner appointed Perl, which closed the position that has been open since January 2017. "Sandy Perl is a phenomenal...
The Daily Illini police blotter for May 15
By THE DAILY ILLINI STAFF REPORT
May 16, 2018
Champaign Criminal damage was reported on the 300 block of Kenwood Road at 3:30 p.m. April 28. According to the report, the victim's apartment door was kicked in by an unknown offender. Domestic battery was reported on the 1300 block of Williamsburg Drive around 3:30 p.m. April 28. According to...
The unseen side of becoming a veterinarian
By Brooke Eberle, Interim editor-in-chief
May 15, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Showcase
Alexis Davidson, junior in ACES, was told never to become a veterinarian. Teachers warned her of the downsides. According to The Boston Globe, the suicide rates of vets are four to six times that of the average person. Vet students spend the same amount on tuition as medical students, but go ...
Motherhood Color Walk raises awareness about perinatal depression
By Brooke Eberle, Interim summer editor-in-chief
May 14, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, News, Top Stories
To honor Maternal Mental Health Month, Sistering CU is holding a color walk to raise awareness for perinatal depression. The walk is taking place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at the garden pavilion of Meadbrook Park in Urbana. It will last around 30 minutes, and snacks will be offered afterward along...
Victim targeted in overnight shooting
By Jessica Bursztynsky, Managing Editor for Reporting
May 13, 2018
Filed under Campus, Crime, News, Showcase, Top Stories
A 21-year-old male from Danville suffered serious gunshot wounds around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday. The victim and his friends were walking back to a vehicle after a party on the 1100 block of South Second Street when he was shot. Police believe the male was the "intended target," and there are no indicators...
Suspected shooting near First & Armory
By Brooke Eberle, Brand Manager
May 13, 2018
Filed under Around Campus, Crime, News, Showcase
University students reported multiple shots fired around 1 a.m. near the corner of First and Armory. Malec Caudell, senior in Media, and Logan Tipsword, junior in LAS, said they were in their fraternity when they heard the shots go off. Police arrived and blocked off the area from Second Street and...
Construction projects wrap up, some remain for the summer
By The Daily Illini Staff Report
May 7, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Showcase, Top Stories
As the semester comes to an end, several construction projects across the campus have been substantially completed, and some remain to be completed over the summer. According to Steve Breitwieser, communications officer of Facilities and Services, capital improvement projects have been completed over the ...
