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Foellinger Auditorium lit up at night


			HARD ROCK Scientists discover rock growth and microbes go hand-in-hand. Here’s a pop quiz: Name one link between sedimentary rock, oil exploration, and potential indicators of extraterrestrial life. You guessed it—microbes. More "Hard Rock"

For Students Highly Selective LAS student becomes U of I's first Marshall Scholarship recipient in a decade.

A Greeting for Prospective Students Find out why LAS is the place for you to "Invent Yourself." For Parents Sign up for the college's monthly enewsletter.

Stories of Interest

Too Safe for a Teen’s Good
Professor warns against overprotecting teenagers on the Internet.

A Case for Liberal Arts
For this attorney, religious studies and philosophy courses are the logical preparation for the courtroom.

Ranking Well
LAS graduate programs fare well in U.S. News & World Report.

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Top Teachers and Advisors
LAS recognizes excellence in teaching and advising.

Final Frontiers
Professors find “new knowledge” in retirement.

A Great Place to Be a Professor
In national study, U of I is an attractive destination for young professors, despite its location.

Faculty Honors
Recent honors by LAS faculty.

Alumni & Friends

Chicago Opera Theater’s Reinterpretation of
Handel’s “Orlando”
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Chicago, IL

Reserve your space now for a fresh, new production by the Chicago Opera Theater of Orlando by George Frideric Handel. Includes dinner.

Cardinals vs. Cubs Baseball
Sunday, July 6, 2008
St. Louis , MO

Watch these rivals play ball from the Redbird Row party rooms overlooking right field!

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