Ted Underwood, professor of Information Sciences and English at the University of Illinois was featured in Business Insider for his research on artificial intelligence and how it can be a positive thing when used in …
Posts by Louise Knight-Gibson:
Malik Dillard is looking to the future
Malik Dillard started Groom Culture knowing he wanted it to be a familiar but unique atmosphere. By combining his experience from management jobs and college, he has created a place that feels like you’ve just …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Let’s get a facial with Blue Moon Esthetics
I’ve had some very cool experiences this year with my “let’s do this” series. I’ve gone rock climbing in Urbana, foraged at Allerton Park, I tried stretch therapy, and I learned more about myself when …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Have you called the 24 hour carol hotline yet?
There are still two more days to Dial-A-Carol. This annual event is the longest running tradition in University Housing (Snyder Hall has hosted it since 1960). Thanks to a group of mostly student volunteers, you …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
BNAACC receives national recognition
The Association for Black Culture Centers hosted their 2023 conference and awarded the University of Illinois’ Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center “Cultural Center of the Year.” This award “recognizes the work of a center’s …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Talking self love with Anthony Luis Najera of XO by ALN
I came across Anthony Luis Najera’s page on Instagram and was immediately drawn to the positivity, joy, and colors throughout the XO by ALN brand. Najera seems to be a person who draws others in. …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Get your Culture here: Four non-holiday things to do in December 2023
The holiday season is here! And while I do love a holiday market and a good goat photo op, I get a little overwhelmed by all the holiday things every single day in December. So …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
The winter installation is up at the Champaign Public Library
I have a deep love of the Champaign Public Library. I love their great authors series and their FriendShop bookstore, but one one of my favorite things about CPL are the installations they put up. …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Don’t miss this book talk from Eric Calderwood
Eric Calderwood is an Associate Professor of Comparative and World Literature at the University of Illinois. He will be giving a talk about his latest book, On Earth or in Poems: The many Lives of …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor
Jeffrey Trask on why reparations are a win for everyone
Jeffrey Trask is a busy man. After working as the Mercy and Justice Pastor of New Covenant Fellowship from 2001 to 2012, he founded the Champaign County Christian Health Center (CCCHC) in 2003, which provides …
Louise Knight-Gibson
Culture Editor