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Community
1 year ago
Parkland College hosts Women of Impact Scholarship celebration luncheon

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Leaders in the community and at Parkland College joined […]

College
1 year ago
Parkland College celebrates Black History Month

 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.”

College
1 year ago
Professor Sara Pedron Haba presents biotechnology presentation at Staerkel Planetarium

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.

Education
1 year ago
Illinois State Board of Education issues guidance on federal immigration enforcement

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.

Education
1 year ago
Urbana school district to honor Janice Mitchell for Black History Month

Urbana School District #116 is kicking off Black History Month with a special celebration on Sunday, January 26 at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School.

Community
1 year ago
Champaign Fire Department hosts ice rescue technician training

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.

Education
1 year ago
Campus Middle School for Girls to host an Open House on February 5

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. 

Community
1 year ago
Champaign County Chamber partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host Civics Competition

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.

College
1 year ago
UIUC professor awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

“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.

Education
1 year ago
Public invited to 39th annual Dr. MLK Jr. Countywide Celebration in Champaign-Urbana

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY (Chambana Today) – The public is invited to the 39th Annual Martin […]

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