Photos from U of I Day at the Capitol
On April 18, more than 200 students, alumni and staff members from the University of Illinois attended U of I Day at the Capitol. These constituents from 142 districts met with state legislators on behalf of the University to advocate for Monetary Assistance Program grants and stable funding for the U of I. We invite you to view a photo gallery of the day’s events.

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• Congratulations to the Senior 100 Class of 2012
• Student-led effort to develop low-cost prosthetic arm expands
• Graduate student attempts to revitalize work at storied Chicago art center
• Economic challenges also create opportunities for accounting students
• Obscure campus restaurant gains following thanks to well-liked Thai food, personal interaction
• Wonderdogs selected for Vienna Beef Hall of Fame honor

Celebrate graduation at GradFest 2012!
The University of Illinois Alumni Association congratulates all 2012 graduates. Celebrate your milestone May 13 with the UIAA and Student Alumni Ambassadors at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center (601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). You and your family are invited to this special event, which features free food from Hickory River Smokehouse while supplies last, musical entertainment and great prizes throughout the event.

• May 9: Re-energize with free “Mindful Meditation” event at Spurlock Museum
• May 12-13: Commencement Weekend at Illinois
• May 13: Celebrate graduation at GradFest 2012 at Alumni Center
• May 22: QuickBooks seminar by Steve Heidbreder
• May 30: “Sales Mastery” entrepreneurial workshop presented by Michael LeJeune