Illinois Student Senate to fund 3-D printer for disability resources
By Lilly Mashayek
October 26, 2015
Arielle Rausin, an Illinois Student Senator and member of the wheelchair track team, helped fulfill a need for wheelchair racers through her involvement with the student senate. The Illinois Student Senate, ISS, passed a resolution to allocate funds for a new 3-D printer for the Division of Disabi...
Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education dedication celebrated Friday
October 3, 2015
Noted as the first of its kind, the University officially dedicated the Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education Friday.Ron L. Chez, president of the foundation for which the center is named, spoke at the ceremony and noted how the efforts of Tim Nugent — Disability Re...
‘One-stop shop’ to open for wounded veterans
September 23, 2015
Veteran and student Garrett Anderson is excited for veterans on campus to have a “one-stop shop” to to find resources, guidance, counseling and more on campus. The Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education is hosting an open house for veterans on campus Thursday. “In the military you...
Rep. Rodney Davis to introduce bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Tim Nugent
By Maggie Sullivan
September 13, 2015
Tim Nugent founded Disability Resources and Educational Services at the University in 1948. Nearly 70 years later Rep. Rodney Davis, R-13, wants the government to recognize Nugent’s leadership.During a visit to Nugent Hall and the University‘s DRES facility, 1207 W. Oak St., Saturday Davis, announc...
