Ultreia (Onward!)
The ACES James Scholar Alumni Quarterly
The Alma Mater Statue on the Quad was a gift to the University of Illinois from the graduating classes of 1925 through 1929. Designed by Lorado Taft, it depicts the University as our Nurturing Mother in flowing robes, greeting her children with a welcoming embrace. Behind her stand the personified figures of Learning and Labor. The inscription reads: "To thy happy children of the future, those of the past send greetings." (Photo Credit: Katie Baker, ACES James Scholar Class of 2006)
The name ULTREIA comes from a medieval Latin word used by travelers to encourage each other as they pressed forward to reach their destination. The word means "ONWARD!" and, like this newsletter, it invites us to "come and see" what lies just around the riverbend, over the next hill, or beyond the line of trees on the distant horizon.
What adventures await ACES James Scholars beyond the Grove of Academe? "Come and see!" ULTREIA will show you through stories, photos, interviews, and features by and about those intrepid pilgrims who have graduated from the College of ACES with James Scholar Distinction.
WHAT ALUMNI ARE SAYING ABOUT ULTREIA
"I was looking at the James Scholar newsletter, and just wanted to let you know I enjoyed reading it. It's great to be able to see what's going on with the James Scholar Program. ... I am taking the GRE this weekend and am thinking more about graduate school for Ag Economics, possibly this fall or the next. With the James Scholar research and classes under my belt, I'm sure I am more prepared for grad school work. I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the newsletter, and more importantly, the James Scholar Program. Thanks!"
-- Maria Cox, ACES James Scholar Class of 2006
ULTREIA's production staff consists of Rob Chappell (Editor) and the ACES James Scholar Media Team. This exciting publication made its debut in March 2006. Please visit again soon for the latest news and information about ULTREIA.
Rob Chappell, M.A., E.F.M.
Editor & Webmaster (Spring 2006-Present)
Advisor, ACES James Scholar Media Team (Spring 2006-Present)
Photo Credit: Karlie Elliott)
Kim Wangen (ANSC), ACES James Scholar Class of 2009
Editorial Associate (Summer 2008-Present)
(Photo Credit: Kim Wangen)
THE ULTREIA ARCHIVE
Volume III: Calendar Year 2008- Autumn 2008 -- Coming in September 2008
- Summer 2008 -- Published July 2008
- Spring 2008 -- Published April 2008
- Winter 2007-08 -- Published December 2007
- Autumn 2007 -- Published October 2007
- Summer 2007 -- Published June 2007
- Spring 2007 -- Published March 2007
- Winter 2006-07 -- Published December 2006
- Autumn 2006 -- Published September 2006
- Summer 2006 -- Published June 2006
- Spring 2006 -- Published March 2006