Science at the Market integrates community with scientific disciplines
By Thomas Block, Contributing writer
October 2, 2017
Filed under Business & Tech, Life & Culture
Before the majority of groggy University students lifted themselves out of bed, the downtown farmers market was already a festive explosion of shimmering hues, crisp smells and delectable tastes, with plenty of locally grown products available. However, food wasn’t the only thing around that crowds were...
‘Community & Campus Day of Service’ builds relationships while fighting hunger
By Emily Scott
April 9, 2015
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Packaging 148,000 meals in one day — or one thousand for every year that the University has served the public — is no small task. But that’s the goal, and it takes a lot of organization, time, money and hard-working volunteers: the key ingredients to this Saturday’s third annual “Community &...
Daily Bread Soup Kitchen looks to continue its values in new Champaign location
January 28, 2015
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Six months before shifting locations and turning off the burners for good at the New Covenant Fellowship, the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen was on an over 30-year run. Since its inception in 1980, the kitchen has helped fill up its guests with hefty portions of mostaccioli as a mealtime haven at its location a...
Sacrificing her home for the homeless
By Sarah Foster
January 22, 2015
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Melany Jackson looks across the room, her eyes observing the intimate community she created.She sees two men and a woman, drifting off on a red leather couch. She watches her virtuoso friend Tommy, strumming melodies on his acoustic guitar.She smiles. These are the moments that make her sacrifices seem...
Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival brings community together for music, workshops
November 6, 2014
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The Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival may not follow the norm of music festivals, where attendees purchase tickets and passively observe the artists play their set. In past years, the festival has been host to the blues musician Blind Boy Paxton, who has performed at the now defunct 88 Broadway a...
University students go to the Philippines for Typhoon Relief
September 2, 2014
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The blow of Typhoon Haiyan affected millions of people in the Philippines after it first hit on November 8, 2013. Thousands lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands of homes were destroyed, leaving families to search through the rubble of the storm’s aftermath, trying to piece their lives back togethe...
Nine local Methodist churches partner in Angel Build
July 21, 2014
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Volunteer builders stood in a staggered line at the construction site of Habitat for Humanity’s Angel Build. With caulk tubes in hand, they perched themselves on the foundation, laying glue for the wood floor to adhere. Habitat for Humanity started construction on a new home for community member Chel...
Anna Kaszuba aids on campus sexual assault awareness education
By Mara Shapiro
April 14, 2014
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Anna Kaszuba, sophomore in LAS, became involved with sexual assault awareness on campus after attending a FYCARE seminar during her freshman year. The class acted as a catalyst for Kaszuba’s work, and after attending, she took a class to become a facilitator. “I like educating people and opening...
