Ui news bulletin
UI News Bulletin
Breaking News
- The University of Illinois has announced a new initiative to increase diversity and inclusion on campus. The initiative, titled "UI Inclusive Excellence," aims to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff from underrepresented groups.
- The UI College of Engineering has received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a new center for artificial intelligence research. The center will focus on developing AI technologies that can be used to improve healthcare, transportation, and other industries.
- The UI Athletics Department has announced that the football team will be playing in the Redbox Bowl on December 31st. The game will be held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Campus Events
- The UI Library is hosting a series of events to celebrate National Novel Writing Month. The events will include writing workshops, author talks, and a NaNoWriMo write-in.
- The UI Student Union is hosting a holiday party on December 10th. The event will feature food, drinks, and music, and is open to all students.
- The UI Department of Theatre is presenting a production of "A Christmas Carol" on December 12th and 13th. The show will be held at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Campus News
- The UI has launched a new mobile app that allows students to track their grades, schedule, and campus events. The app is available for download on both iOS and Android devices.
- The UI has announced that it will be increasing the minimum wage for all student employees to $12 per hour. The new wage will take effect on January 1st.
- The UI has partnered with a local non-profit organization to provide free mental health services to students. The services will be available starting in January.
Sports
- The UI football team has won its last three games, and is now ranked #15 in the country. The team will play its final game of the season on December 31st in the Redbox Bowl.
- The UI men's basketball team has won its last five games, and is now ranked #10 in the country. The team will play its next game on December 14th against Indiana.
- The UI women's basketball team has won its last four games, and is now ranked #20 in the country. The team will play its next game on December 15th against Purdue.
Weather
- The forecast for the next few days is calling for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-40s. There is a chance of rain on Thursday and Friday.
- The UI has announced that it will be closing all outdoor facilities, including the recreation center and the football stadium, due to inclement weather.
Community News
- The City of Champaign has announced that it will be hosting a holiday parade on December 14th. The parade will feature floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus.
- The Champaign County Food Bank is hosting a food drive to help those in need during the holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at the food bank or at various locations around campus.
- The UI has announced that it will be hosting a holiday concert on December 18th. The concert will feature performances by the UI choirs and orchestras.