Obama names UIC alumna to science advisory council
President Barack Obama appointed Barbara A. Schaal '69 LAS to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. "Professor Schaal has long been regarded as one of the top plant biologists in the United States," said Mark Wrighton, chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis.

View photos from the Young Alumni Happy Hour
Young UIC alumni gathered on May 14 at Joe's Bar in Chicago to mix, mingle, connect and have fun. View the photos here.

New UIAA Board Members
Six alumni from the University of Illinois joined the Board of Directors of the University of Illinois Alumni Association at its May meeting in Urbana. The Association is the largest alumni organization in the United States, with more than 650,000 living alumni from all three campuses of the University -- Urbana, Chicago and Springfield. View the new UIAA Board members.

Recovery of global economy discussed at forum
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gave the closing keynote address at the fifth annual Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, where the economic role of major metropolitan areas was discussed.

Gov. Quinn urges graduates to commit to social causes
In his first commencement address as Illinois' top executive, Gov. Pat Quinn urged UIC graduates to serve and be a "hero" during difficult economic times.

Attention, recent graduates: Take our Exit Survey and receive a free diploma cover
Recent graduates, take a few moments to fill out the UIAA exit survey. Follow the instructions and receive a free diploma cover for your efforts.

View photos from UI Day at the Capitol
A group of University of Illinois alumni and students convened April 1 at the Illinois Capitol to galvanize support for the University during a difficult budget year. View photos of the well-attended event.

Illinois Connection
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Ever been wowed by someone?
If you've had the pleasure of seeing a great UIC employee in action, you may want to nominate that person for a WOW Award. We're recognizing excellence on campus and rewarding deserving employees. See details and the nomination form here:

What do you remember about the Circle?
Submit your memories, a thank you or comments here. Entries will be posted on the UIAA Web site in the Virtual Memory Book. Additionally, the Chicago Circle committee has developed a display in the student union to celebrate the creation and early life of the Circle campus.