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UI and DI alumnus Robert Novak dies

Posted by: Kit Donahue on 2009-08-18 16:32:48

We've had several alums contact us to tell us about Robert Novak's death earlier today. Mr. Novak was inducted into the Illini Media Hall of Fame in the fall of 2007 and came back to Champaign for the celebration.

Click here to read the article in the Chicago Sun-Times
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Meyerson back to radio

Posted by: Charlie Meyerson on 2009-08-14 18:45:42

Charlie Meyerson named WGN Radio news director Read More >>

Phil Strang Art Exhibits

Posted by: Phil Strang Art Exhibits on 2009-08-14 16:25:02

Phil Strang (Class of 72) WPGU asst MD (68-69) and MG (69-70) has two exhibits of original art in the near future Read More >>

Dave Cullen publishes NY Times bestseller

Posted by: Dave Cullen on 2009-08-12 16:31:25

Dave Cullen's book COLUMBINE spent eight weeks on the New York Times bestseller list this spring and summer. It peaked at #3. Read More >>

Jodi Glenn Fox Elected Chair of Sonic Foundry User Group

Posted by: Jodi Fox on 2009-07-06 09:17:28

Jodi Glenn Fox (DI 1989-92) was elected chairperson of the international user group for Sonic Foundry's Mediasite, a multimedia capture solution used to provide live and on-demand streaming of lectures, presentations, and other materials. Read More >>

Most recent new members:

Jane Glazer Rips, Bill White, Ian LeSueur, Brian Reardon, Ann Coultas, Matt Wargin, Katie Guido, Laura Milani Alessio, Robert L Kimmons, venoldar venoldar,

Most recent donors:

Matt & Kate Pokarney Brickman, Anonymous, Adriana Colindres, Doug Lee, Robin and Chris Kaler, Channing Brown, Peter A. Weitzel, Adrienne Leffler, Mona Blaber, Marty Jencius,

Alumni Weekend 2009

Posted on: 2009-08-03 14:16:02

Join Us!

For our 2009 Alumni Hall of Fame Weekend

Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4, 2009

CLICK HERE to RSVP and order tickets.

Saturday, October 3

Illini Media Open House :: 11am-1pm
If you haven't had a chance to see Illini Media's new building, please stop by for an informal open house and tour before the tailgate party. We are located in the heart of campus at 512 East Green Street, Champaign.

Tailgate Tent Party :: noon-2:30pm
Alumni and staff are invited to join us at our tailgate tent party prior to the game (game time is still TBA but the tailgate will be two hours prior to the game.) Our tent will be directly east of Assembly Hall across the street from Memorial Stadium.

Illinois vs. Penn State Football Game :: 2:30 pm
Our block of tickets for the football game is sold out but if you would like to put your name on a waiting list, please contact Kit Donahue at kit@illinimedia.com.


Sunday, October 4

Illini Media 2009 Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch
Illini Union Ballroom :: 11:00am-2:00pm
We will wrap up our weekend with the induction of this year's Hall of Fame class. Please join us to honor this prestigious group of Illini Media alums and to reacquaint yourself with friends and former co-workers. Tickets are $40 per person. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 23.


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