As the members of this year’s senior class look forward to their graduation from the University, many also reflect on the memories that they say defined their college experience.
August 24, 2009 — Most of the class of 2013 navigates campus on their first day of class.
September 23, 2009 — After a five-year admissions scandal, University of Illinois President B. Joseph White resigns from his position, leaving Michael Hogan to take his place.
October 1, 2010 — The Red Lion opens at its current location at 211 E. Green St., replacing Station 211, the bar that previously occupied the location.
February 3-4, 2011 — UIUC students enjoy two snow days, the third and fourth since 1979.
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November 27, 2011 — Head Coach Ron Zook is fired after leading the Fighting Illini football team through a six-game losing streak. Tim Beckman is hired to replace him in December.
March 23, 2011 — A fire on Green Street forces Mia Za’s Cafe, Zorbas Restaurant and Pitaya to close. The businesses reopen roughly one year later.
March 9, 2012 — Head Basketball Coach Bruce Weber is fired after completing the season with a record of 17-15. John Groce later replaces him.
July 1, 2012 — University President Michael Hogan resigns and is replaced by the University’s current president, Robert Easter.
August 7, 2012 — The Alma Mater is removed and shipped to Forest Park, Ill., for repairs. While the statue’s return to campus was originally slated for early May, it will not be back in time for senior graduation.
Jan 11, 2013 — After receiving several citations for serving underaged customers, KAM’S age of entry becomes 21-and-over until the end of the semester (May 12, 2013).
February 7, 2013 — Illinois men’s basketball upsets No. 1 Indiana University with a buzzer-beater in the game’s fourth quarter.
March 5, 2013 — Illinois is named 24 on Times Higher Education’s world reputation rankings of universities.
March 25, 2013 — Students’ spring break is extended by a snow day.
April 4, 2013 — University alumnus and famed film critic Rogert Ebert dies at age 70.
May 12, 2013 — Seniors will graduate.
All information was compiled from past issues of The News-Gazette and the Daily Illini.
Bailey can be reached at [email protected].
