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STEAM is all the rage. Combining the magical forces of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics has been a rallying cry in both K-12 and higher education for many moons. All too often, the focus, when it comes to…
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Mike Kinsella, celebrated for his lyrical introspection and intricate guitar work in the band American Football, steps into the intimate setting of the American Football House in Urbana, for a special live performance as Owen. This exclusive event, taking place…
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In his brand new book Food Power Politics, Dr. Bobby J. Smith II builds on the stories and legacies of Mississippi activists and researchers to tell more of the food injustice story. With a background in agricultural economics and Black…
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Every time I walk into La Casa Cultural Latina at 1203 West Nevada in Urbana, the small but numerous rooms are bursting with music and students. Friends call to one another across the crowded hallway and, inevitably, one student sits…
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A few weeks ago, I stood in the gym of CU Jiu Jitsu, holding a big foam sword. Across from me was Matthew Currey, co-owner of Tempered Mettle Historical Fencing. Currey, also holding a foam sword, was telling me about…
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Joy Okumu is a pediatric nurse at Carle Health, board member with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, and an innovator of the hair care project at Carle, an initiative that is teaching healthcare providers about the importance of caring for…
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