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Lots of back-to-school smiles at Children’s Hospital health fair
August 22, 2012
Happy kids – and happier parents – filled the Outpatient Care Center for the annual back-to-school health fair sponsored by the Children’s Hospital University of Illinois Aug. 4.
Study to Evaluate Zoning Code Reforms and Physical Activity
August 21, 2012
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a $1.5 million federal grant to examine the relationship between zoning code reforms, the physical environment, and physical-activity behavior in communities throughout the U.S.
UIC, City Colleges channel minority students into science, engineering
August 20, 2012
UIC and City Colleges of Chicago will encourage underrepresented minority male students to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Interest in Arts Predicts Social Responsibility: Study
August 16, 2012
If you sing, dance, draw, or act — and especially if you watch others do so — you probably have an altruistic streak, according to a study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Special events
August 15, 2012
Artist Karen Reimer’s exhibit features a new architecture-based entry in her ongoing project, Endless Set.
Lectures and workshops
August 15, 2012
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies offers Experts in Residence.
Success in, out of the gym
August 15, 2012
The men’s gymnastics team earned a National Academic Team honorable mention and four players received academic honors from the College Gymnastics Association.
Exhibit honors ‘righteous’ courage
August 15, 2012
A new exhibit at the Daley Library offers stark images and stories of the seemingly ordinary Poles who had the courage to hide Jews in their homes during World War II.
Scholarship prepares two for future in public service
August 15, 2012
Two UIC students who plan careers in public service — one in law, the other international communications — are among 15 students nationwide to receive McKelvie Scholarships for Government Service.