Athletic Achievements
This employee and their canine companion walked more than 800 miles in 2025, leaving countless trees a little better hydrated.
Who is Nick Baumgartner?
This person taught themselves to whistle by listening to "Walk Like an Egyptian."
Who is Andrew Stutz?
This employee once met Jerry Springer in a parking lot and cornered him for an autograph.
Who is Kari Peacock?
This staff member broke their left arm two times in the same year as a kid.
Who is Kyle Loyd?
This employee spent childhood in an Arctic climate.
Who is Oksana Popova?
This person has climbed a volcano.
Who is William Epperson?
This employee memorized more than 30 digits of pi in seventh grade because "they were bored."
Who is Devin Wilder?
In college, this employee modeled clothing for printed sale flyers.
Who is Heidi Johnson?
This employee was a junior high cheerleader.
Who is Danielle Fleenor?
This person used to write a commentary for a radio station website.
Who is Doug Maxey?
This staff member has completed 10 half-marathons but has no interest in running a full marathon.
Who is Felina Kelly?
This person was a lucky caller on the radio and was asked to send their cellphone through the tube at the closest drive-through bank to win concert tickets.
Who is Angie Vandeventer?
In 2002, this employee's face appeared on Champaign-Urbana MTD buses as part of an anti-tobacco campaign.
Who is Jenna Wombles?
This colleague had a birthweight of 11 pounds, 5 ounces.
Who is David Long?
This employee can't recall a single trip where their luggage wasn't selected for additional TSA screening.
Who is Zaheeda Darvesh?
As an undergraduate at Illinois, this employee belonged to the "Falling Illini" Skydiving Club.
Who is Nizam Arain?
This colleague was told last year they have extra teeth.
Who is Abisola Smith?
This employee rented an apartment from the actor who played the young Tom Hanks character in Big.
Who is Jenna Cler?
As a child, this employee's favorite meal was fried pumpkin blossoms and salmon patties.
Who is Chandra Hall?
This colleague has traveled to 49 states.
Who is Claire Hettinger?
This employee placed second in state wrestling while in middle school.
Who is Ross Wantland?
This employee rode an ostrich.
Who is Kathleen Chmielewski?
The 2026 University of Illinois Homecoming theme, "Once an Illini, Always an Illini" is their idea.
Who is Tom Russell?
This employee won a live goldfish as a prize for placing second in a fourth-grade spelling bee.
Who is M.T. Hudson?
This person has detasselled corn, brewed coffee creations, and worked as a heavy wheel vehicle mechanic.
Who is Claire Sharples Brooks?