Recent News
Some Recent News
Study Abroad Announcement:
Apply by February 15, 2010 if you plan to study abroad summer 2010 or fall semester 2010 (Note some summer programs have earlier deadlines. Contact the program sponsor if there are still seats available). Find programs and apply at http://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu.
Need advice in planning your study abroad experience? Meet with Dean Bohn during her office hours, Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 11 am, 123 Mumford Hall or schedule an appointment by emailing Dawn Berg at dawnberg@illinois.edu.
To get a broad overview of study abroad, attend a First Steps Meeting, offered daily from Monday through Friday from 4-4:50 pm in 113 Davenport Hall.
Weblinks for Study Abroad:
Research study abroad options and apply for Study Abroad at http://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu.
Consult the ACES study abroad handbook for programs suitable for your major.
Have fun finding programs in your favorite part of the world with this google map.
SIBLINGS SHAPE EACH OTHER'S CHARACTER
Posted February 5, 2010
Discovery News (Jan. 26) -- Laurie Kramer, a professor of applied family studies at the U. of I., says that although a parent’s influence on a child’s development shouldn’t be underestimated, neither should a sibling’s...
Oswald wins National Council on Family Relation's Osborne Award
Posted Noverember 11, 2009
Ramona Oswald, associate professor in the Department of Human and Community Development, has received the Ernest G. Osborne Award for excellence in teaching from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Click here for the full story.
Does Father Involvement Predict School Success?
Posted October 8, 2009
A story on a Journal of Educational Psychology article co-authored by Brent McBride, HCD graduate student Justin Dyer and others appeared on the University of Guelph's Father Involvement Research Alience website on August 9, 2009.
President White To Speak at Pampered Chef® Family Resiliency Lecture
Posted October 5, 2009
University of Illinois President B. Joseph White will speak on “Brilliant Futures for America’s Children” at this fall’s Pampered Chef® Family Resiliency Lecture in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
U of I Scientist: Public Policy Should Promote Family Mealtimes
Posted September 9, 2009
Updated October 12, 2009
Professor and Director of the Family Resiliency Center Barbara Fiese's recomendations appearing in a recent issue of the Social Policy Report are featured in this University News Bureau story. The story has been picked up by the following outlets and reporters:
Brian Reid at the Washing Post.
Lee Bowman of Scripps Howard News Service at NewsChief.com and reporternews.com.
Leslie Postal at the Orlando Sentinal.
Catherine Holecko at About.com.
Jeff Reinartz of the Austin News.
Lee Bowman of the Nashua Telegraph
A Minute With... Gale Summerfield, Expert on Women in Developing Nations
Posted September 4, 2009
Gale Summerfield (professor of Human and Community Development and director of the Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program at Illinois) was interviewed by Craig Chamberlain for the University News Bureau's series A Minute With . Click here to view the story.
High-School Put-downs Make It Hard for Students to Learn
Posted September 2, 2009
Christy Lleras' research focusing on verbal harassment in public and private high schools is featured in this story by Matt Cherry at CNN.
Laurie Kramer's work featured in new book
Posted September 2, 2009
Associate Dean Laurie Kramer's work is featured in a chapter of Po Bronson's new book NurtureShock. Her work is given a high profile in this interview on Good Morining America from August 31, 2009.
Lyndal Khaw interviewed on Chicago Public Radio
Posted August 19, 2009
On August 14th, Chicago Public Radio aired an interview with Lyndal Khaw about her research on role ambiguity and the process of leaving domestic violence. Click here to listen to the interview.
A Minute With... child development expert Brent McBride
Posted August 18, 2009
The University News Bureau's series A Minute With asks Brent McBride "What can parents of pre-school students do to ease the transition from home to school?" Click here to view the story.
Parental influences differ in determing child's later academic success
Posted August 12, 2009
Brent McBride's research focusing on fathers' early involvement in children's schooling and later academic success is featured in this story by the University of Illinois News Bureau.
Jennifer Hardesty and Lyndal Khaw featured in CNN story
Posted August 5, 2009
Jennifer Hardesty and Lyndal Khaw's research on ending abusive relationships is featured in a CNN story by Patty Lane: "Leaving abuse can be lengthy, risky process" A simillar story has also appeared in Medical News Today.
US News and World Report article on siblings
Posted August 5, 2009
Check out this article by Lindsay Lyon of US News and World Report quoting (among others) Professor Laurie Kramer titled "7 Ways Your Siblings May Have Shaped You".
HCD Student Lyndal Khaw wins National Teaching Award
Posted July 24, 2009
HCD graduate student Lyndal Khaw is one of two ACES students and seven faculty honored by the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) at the organization's 55th annual conference on June 19, 2009. Details are here.
For Abused Women, Leaving Is a Complex and Confusing Proces
Posted: July 22, 2009
Jennifer Hardesty's research on abused women is featured in a story by Phyllis Picklesimer on the ACES News website. To read the story click here.
Dad's Early Connection With Child Determines For Later School Involvement
A story on a Journal of Educational Psychology article co-authored by HCD graduate student Justin Dyer appeared in the June 24, 2009 edition fo Science 360 News and can be viewed here.
Angles Among Us
On Friday May 17th, WCIA News featured Linda Tortorelli, The Autism Program and The Family Resiliency Center in their "Angels Among Us" segment. Video and transcript of the segment are here.