This year’s theme will have the theme “African Americans and Labor” with corresponding events. Parkland will celebrate African American experiences and accomplishments. The public is invited to participate in events unless stated otherwise beginning on Monday, February 3 with a presentation from Professor Evelyn Reynolds entitled “Black Jobs: A Review of Current U.S. Labor Statistics and Racialized Work.”
The presentation, “Bioengineered Human Disease Models,” will be presented at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium on Friday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is a part of Parkland College’s James B. Kaler Science Lecture Series, which is named after UIUC astronomer Jim Kaler who spoke at the series each year for over 20 years.
The document advises districts to name a person or department where federal authorities can be directed. It also urges designating a “point person” to review record requests or subpoenas from immigration agencies.
Urbana School District #116 is kicking off Black History Month with a special celebration on Sunday, January 26 at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School.
The training will take place from January 24 and 25 at Kaufman Lake in Champaign. The instructors from Muddy River Divers will be teaching firefighters from the CFD, with other area fire departments the techniques for ice rescue.
Campus Middle School for Girls invites prospective students and their families to attend its upcoming Open House event on Tuesday, February 5. The event will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the school’s campus, located at 108 S. Webber Street, Urbana.
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition for middle school students.
“An NEH fellowship is a prestigious and highly competitive award that recognizes stellar scholarly contributions in the humanities. Congratulations to Professor Hoganson on receiving this fellowship. We are fortunate to have her as part of the Illinois faculty,” said Provost John Coleman.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – The public is invited to the 39th Annual Martin […]
“I want to thank our entire amazing Cobra coaching staff for encouraging and helping our student-athletes understand how important their education is both now and in the future. We are very proud of our incredible Cobra coaches!” said Director of Athletics Brendan McHale.