“A Mad Mixture of Sleigh Bells and Telephone Bells”: The History of Dial-a-Carol at the University of Illinois

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Written by Anna Trammell The holiday season is once again upon us and along with it an Illinois tradition returns. From December 7 until December 13, thousands of callers from around the world will dial in to Snyder Hall 24 hours a day to be serenaded with yuletide tunes. Betty... Read More

Illini Everywhere: Hungarian Illini, Since 1941

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Since at least 1941, Hungarian students have been attending the University of Illinois. They have included chemical engineers, chemists, dentists, fencers, librarians, mechanical engineers, Olympic athletes, poets, political scientists, swimmers, university professors, urban planners, veterinarians, and writers too. Read on to learn more about early Hungarian Illini!

Illini Everywhere: Iraqi Illini, Since 1948

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Since at least 1948, Iraqi students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Iraqi Illini have included chemists, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, mathematicians, musicians, prospective medical doctors, singers, soccer players, and student leaders too. Read on to learn more about early Iraqi Illini!

Illini Everywhere: Cypriot Illini, Since 1935

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Since at least 1935, Cypriot students have been attending the University of Illinois. Cypriot Illini have included accountants, architects, biochemists, business administrators, civil engineers, computer scientists, electrical engineers, horticulturalists, lawyers, mathematicians, mechanical engineers, plant, soccer players, and student leaders too. Read on to learn more about early Cypriot Illini!