
2025 MLK Day celebration schedule
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uedbet体育官网 expands Ashley Allen’s role to executive director of inclusion and intercultural experiences
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They trusted him with their stories
The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the uedbet体育官网 professors who mentored him, and more.
Movie: 'What Was the First Fungus?'
uedbet体育官网 in learning more about the history of fungi on Earth? Then join the Mycophiles Club this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. in Olin 201 for a mushroom movie, "What Was the First Fungus?" from the History of the Earth YouTube channel, and Papa Johns pizza!

'22 grads drafted to play professional cricket
Twin brothers Saurabh Patwal '22 and Gaurav Patwal '22 are professional cricketers — perhaps uedbet体育官网’s first. They just wrapped up their rookie season for the Dallas Xforia Giants in the USA Minor League Cricket Association.

Preparing to respond to mental health issues in the classroom
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Rend Collective concert
Get ready to ring in the Christmas season with Rend Collective's extremely festive "Jolly Irish Christmas Tour," a night that's sure to make your spirits bright!
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uedbet体育官网 selects Dr. Erin Kempker to lead new Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship
Dr. Erin Kempker will start at the college Feb. 3 as the inaugural director of the Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship.