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IGPA welcomes two new faculty members; McMillen moves to Urbana

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs -- the University of Illinois’ home for nonpartisan, evidence-based research and analysis of public policy – welcomes Don Fullerton and Darren H. Lubotsky to its research faculty this month.

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 2:00pm
U of I Flash Index rises in August

 The University of Illinois Flash Index, the first barometer of the Illinois economy each month, showed a slight rise in August. The increase from 102.1 to 102.3 marked the first upward movement in the index since February. 

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 1:53pm
Survey indicates voter reactions to presidential candidates’ traits

Illinois Opinion Monitor iconA survey of Illinoisans indicates interesting reactions to some of the stark differences between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.

Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:27am
IGPA resumes annual luncheon series in Urbana and Chicago

IGPA will resume its brownbag luncheon series in Urbana and its monthly Policy Research Series in Chicago with talks by economists.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 9:46am
Position: Student Web Developer

IGPA seeks a student web developer. This is a great opportunity for a student with the right skill set to broaden his or her horizons and to contribute to a robust research environment.

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 11:00pm
U of I Flash Index slips to four-year low in July

 The University of Illinois Flash Index slipped to a four-year low in July, falling to 102.1 from its 102.3 level in June. The slippage from the level it had held for two consecutive months dropped the index to its lowest reading since August 2004.

 

Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 11:00pm
Constitutional Convention focus of July 11 event

The question of whether Illinois voters should call for a new constitutional convention will be debated in Chicago on July 11 at an event sponsored by IGPA and the Union League Club of Chicago.

Friday, July 25, 2008 - 8:55pm
Assistant Professor: IGPA and Department of Sociology, University of Illinois at Chicago

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs and the Department of Sociology of the University of Illinois at Chicago are seeking candidates for a joint, tenure track position at the assistant professor level beginning August, 2009.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 11:00pm
Position: Director, Office of Public Leadership

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs seeks a new Director for its Office of Public Leadership, which provides executive education, leadership management training, mentoring and other opportunities for local government officials.

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:00pm
U of I Flash Index breaks 12-month decline, holds steady in June

 

URBANA – The University of Illinois Flash Index, the state’s earliest economic barometer each month, stopped a 12-month slide by holding steady in June.

Monday, June 30, 2008 - 11:00pm