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James Searing

December 7, 2012

Deaths: James Searing, ‘tireless advocate’ for students

James Searing, a longtime professor, former department chair and scholar of African history, died unexpectedly at his home in Oak Park.

Ellen Swallow Richards

December 6, 2012

Spotlight on early home economics

An interactive exhibition that demonstrates Jane Addams’ legacy for domestic life and public health will mark Jane Addams Day Dec. 10 at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.

Karen Lewis

December 6, 2012

Teachers union leader: school enrollment figures misleading

“You can’t have a seat at the table when you’re on the menu,” Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis told a campus audience.

Nik Theodore

December 6, 2012

‘Women’s work’

“Domestic work isn’t recognized as employment in the traditional sense because it’s seen as ‘women’s work’ and it’s done in someone’s home, not in a conventional workplace.”

Janet Smith

December 5, 2012

Janet Smith knows the neighborhood

Janet Smith studies neighborhood change as co-director of UIC’s Voorhees Center.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu (right), with Mayor Rahm Emanuel

December 5, 2012

UIC partner in $120 million energy project

UIC is a partner in a new energy research center that will develop more powerful, lower-cost batteries.

Vincent Paglione

December 5, 2012

People

Vincent Paglione, who retired in 2010 after 33 years as associate dean for students in the College of Architecture and the Arts, will receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the chapter’s annual meeting Dec. 7.

Emily Kobel

December 5, 2012

Kobel nets career high in road loss

Junior Emily Kobel tallied a career-high 17 points Monday as the women’s basketball team(1-5) lost a road contest, 58-49, against Saint Louis (4-4).

Josh Crittle in a crowd of Northwestern players

December 5, 2012

Flames look to keep on winning

After a win over Northwestern Saturday, UIC begins a three-game homestand today, hosting Roosevelt University at 7 p.m. at the UIC Pavilion.

Beth Richie

December 5, 2012

Lectures and workshops

For more UIC events, visit the campus online calendar.   December […]

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