Spring 2008

Global Focus
	Untangling the Threads: Africa, the United States, and the Cotton Controversy
	Russia's Time of Uncertainty
	Another Incovenient Truth: Why a U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq Would be a Mistake
	Myths and Limits of Micro-Credit Loans for Women in Lima, Peru
	International Adoption-A Difficult But Fulfilling Choice
Illinois in the World
	University of Illinois Scientists Share in the Nobel Peace Prize
	Illinois Looking to Continue Building Relationship with India
	Illinois Administrator Travels to Germany with Fulbright Commission
The Arts at Illinois
	Destination China: Beyond the Great Wall
The Academic Nook
	Visit to South Africa Provides Perspective for Illinois Grad
	Illinois Professor Brings Group of Students to 'Real Africa'
	Hoeft Students Gain Perspective in Competition in Hong Kong
Global Engagement
	Resources for K-16 Educators
	International Award Winners
	Illinois Awarded Prestigious National Honor as Elite Global University
	Entertaining 101: How to be the Perfect Host without Becoming a Perfect Mess