Monthly Archives: April 2015

Greetings from Illinois: A Journey Through Postcards

By Anna Trammell | Published: April 24, 2015

As the end of the academic year draws near, Illini all over campus are daydreaming about summer travels on the horizon. Since the end of the 19th century, one of the primary hallmarks of travel has been the postcard. The first American postcard was copyrighted by John Charlton in 1861.[1] In 1873, government issued  “postal […]

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Illinois in the Soviet Union: Glasnost Bowl 1989

By Nick Hopkins | Published: April 13, 2015

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has put a good deal of effort into promoting its football program. The success of this can be seen in the volume of UI football merchandise across the state, or by simply asking a local Champaign-Urbana resident. One lesser known promotional event in the history of UI football is the […]

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Allerton Park and Retreat Center

By Caitlin E. Crane | Published: April 9, 2015

  Some 30 miles to the southwest of the University of Illinois lies approximately 6,000 acres of farmland and prairies; of formal gardens and statues. The site is known as Allerton Park and Retreat Center, and is the former estate of Robert Allerton, a multimillionaire who donated the Park to the University of Illinois in […]

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The Spurlock Museum

By Leanna Barcelona | Published: April 1, 2015

For many students and surrounding community members, the University’s William R. and Clarice V. Spurlock Museum remains a hidden gem on campus. While the museum promotes learning about history and cultures all over the world, it in itself has quite a rich history at the university. Prior to existing next to the Krannert Performing Arts Center, […]

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