All Entries by Gary Wisby

Crystal Patil carries a child on her back

May 21, 2013

Anthropologist Crystal Patil works for a better world

Crystal Patil thought she wanted to be a nurse – until she took her first anthropology course

May 7, 2013

New falcon family makes UH its home

There’s a new falcon family on campus – Nitz, from Wisconsin, her mate and three eggs

American flags blowing in the wind

April 30, 2013

Helping student veterans feel comfortable on campus

For the 450 to 500 UIC students who are veterans, military experience colors their life on campus.

Eleni Katsarou

April 30, 2013

Guiding students as they learn to teach

“We get effective, ethical, caring teachers,” says Eleni Katsarou, director of elementary education.

Larry Faulkner

April 23, 2013

Changing public perception of universities

The public views universities with skepticism, says former University of Texas president Larry Faulkner

Brenda Parker

April 23, 2013

Brenda Parker studies urban homesteaders

Brenda Parker looks at households who make ends meet in enterprising ways

Maria Carrasco holding a barred owl

April 16, 2013

Raptor rescuer takes injured birds under wing

How do you hold an angry bird? “Grab tight and never let go,” Maria Carrasco says.

Peregrine falcon Rosie sits on a ledge at UH

April 9, 2013

Will Rosie hatch more eggs at UH?

Is Rosie done with motherhood? We’ll have to wait and see, says Field Museum expert Mary Hennen.

Jawaan Burge

April 9, 2013

Art captures spirit of Ravinia Festival

“I really wanted to show how expressive music is as an art form,” says Jawaan Burge.

Circle interchange

April 4, 2013

Circle reconstruction near campus will cut traffic backups, planners say

IDOT says the project will reduce air pollution and congestion and bring about 5,000 jobs.

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