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  • Kellogg Faculty Member Highlights CIC in New Book

    Mar 18, 2011, 14:38 PM

    The CIC's ability to measure its impact resulted in closer ties with its members, reports Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business faculty member Jason Saul in his new book, "The End of Fundraising: Raise More Money by Selling Your Impact,"...

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  • CIC, Chicago Council on Global Affairs Examine Midwest Higher Education in the Global Economy

    Mar 11, 2011, 15:13 PM

    Dr. James J. Duderstadt, president emeritus of the University of Michigan, will present his ideas for a "master plan for higher education in the Midwest" at the Global Midwest Program on March 31 in Chicago. The Global Midwest Program is co-sponsored by the Chicago...

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  • CIC 2009-10 Annual Highlights Now Available Online

    Jan 7, 2011, 14:31 PM

    A look back at the CIC's achievements of the 2009-10 academic year is now online. The document "Illuminating the Present, Shaping the Future" reflects on the CIC's impact and highlights of its efforts in multiple areas. It is designed to...

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  • IU Provost Hanson's Essay Featured on Inside Higher Education

    Jan 4, 2011, 16:33 PM

    An essay discussing international affairs and universities written by Karen Hanson, Provost of the Bloomington campus and Executive Vice President of Indiana University, was featured Jan. 3 on the Inside Higher Education website. Hanson's essay was a response to a...

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  • December CIC eNewsletter Asks: What is Your CIC Story?

    Dec 15, 2010, 14:50 PM

    The December CIC eNewsletter features articles on a groundbreaking new collaboration between three CIC member libraries, shows how the CIC is a national leader in the area of language education funding, and reflects on how CIC members have fared in...

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  • CIC Highlighted in Online Essay on "Internationalization" of Higher Ed

    Nov 30, 2010, 12:54 PM

    In a recent essay posted on the Global Higher Ed blog, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Kris Olds addresses the issue of how associations of universities can better navigate the emerging global higher education and research landscape, and cites the Committee...

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  • CIC to Co-Sponsor 2010 Globalization and the Midwest Conference

    Oct 6, 2010, 15:34 PM

    The third annual Globalization and the Midwest Conference, "Financing the Midwest Energy Transition: Innovation and Infrastructure," will examine the financial challenges and opportunities posed by the global energy transition, with a focus on the Midwest. The conference, co-sponsored by the...

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  • CIC Universities Among Leaders in Total Research Expenditures, NSF Survey Says

    Oct 4, 2010, 10:00 AM

    The National Science Foundation Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, released in late September, reveals that CIC institutions are among the top in the nation in academic research and development spending in science and engineering fields...

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  • CIC Announces Staff Promotions

    Aug 25, 2010, 13:10 PM

    The Committee on Institutional Cooperation is pleased to announce the promotions of three staff members. Kim Armstrong has been promoted to Deputy Director of the CIC Center for Library Initiatives, Amber Marks has been promoted to Associate Director, and Galen...

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  • CIC-UNL Timeline, FAQ Posted

    Aug 2, 2010, 09:00 AM

    On June 17, the CIC extended an invitation of membership to the University of Nebaska-Lincoln, which was accepted. UNL will enter the CIC on July 1, 2011, the same date as it becomes a full member of the Big Ten...

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  • CIC Seeks Assistant Director

    Jun 11, 2010, 15:56 PM

    The CIC has an opening for a new assistant director. This senior-level position is responsible for operations related to finances, human resources, communications, grants management, internal technology and facilities. To see the position announcement and/or apply online, please visit the...

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  • Presentation Gives Fresh Overview of the CIC

    Jun 8, 2010, 14:08 PM

    We invite you to watch this new presentation that gives a brief overview of the CIC. The presentation debuted at the semi-annual Members meeting June 7 as the CIC Provosts convened in Chicago.CIC Overview June 2010...

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  • Senior Research Officers Meet With DARPA

    May 6, 2010, 16:19 PM

    In late April, seven of the CIC Senior Research Officers met with high-level representatives of DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) at its Washington, D.C., headquarters. Invited by DARPA Director Dr. Regina Duncan, the Senior Research Officers listened to a...

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  • CIC 2008-09 Annual Report Released

    Dec 8, 2009, 11:54 AM

    We are pleased to present the 2008-09 CIC Annual Report. We invite you to learn about how the CIC connects people with resources and opportunities, thus enhancing the distinctive strengths, assets and expertise of each member university. CIC Annual Report 2008-09...

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