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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:

Marissa Monson, Tom Wuellner, Ron Tripp, Robert Hrabak, Marjorie Morrison, Nick Jones, Melissa Silverberg, Jorie Johnson, Megan Herboth, Matthew Brandabur,

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,

About the new site

Even if you are currently a member of the Illini Media Alumni Club, you will still need to create a new account on the site. We have started over from scratch with our online database to make it privacy protected and searchable.

Please go to the Members section of the site first to get started, or for a detailed explaination of the various menu options, continue reading.

Navigating the site

Members

Join: Everyone will need to get an account. For some of you that will mean reentering information we already have and we apologize in advance for the inconvenience. Some of the features of the site are for members only so please remember to join first and you'll be all set.

Update listing: Once you have joined and created a new listing you will be able to view and update your listing. We hope this will help us keep better track of you and all of the changes in your life down the road.

Lost list: Help us find members we've lost track of.

Search: Look up other members of the Alumni Club by name, unit/department, or location.

Forum: Our new message board. Participate in discussions with fellow Alumni Club members.

Send Comments: Use our online form to easily send us feedback about the Alumni Club and the site.

News

Club Events: Find out what events the alumni club has coming up so you can plan ahead, or view photos from past events if you weren't able to make it.

Alumni News: This is the spot to view and post personal and professional announcements. Tell everyone your news, whether it be a new baby, a new spouse, a new book or an award or promotion.

Post Some News: Once you've registered, you can submit your own news to be posted on the site!

Features

Photo Gallery: View photos from club events and see if you can spot any of those old familiar faces from your time here.

Hall of Fame: Find out how to nominate someone for the Hall of Fame and read up on the inductees from past years.

Career Center: This is our professional network hub. Whether you're looking for work, or looking for someone to work for you, this is the place to go.

Author's Corner: Buy books written by Illini Media Alumni. Everything is done securely through Amazon.com, and Illini Media gets a portion of every sale!

Donating

We recently launched the Illini Media "Back to the Heart" Campaign to help raise money towards the cost of our beautiful new building in the heart of campus. If you are interested in helping out please print out the form in this section and mail it in with your donation or pledge. Illini Media is a non-profit company so contributions are tax-deductible. We can receive charitable donations from individuals, companies, and in matching funds from employers.