Your support of the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics helps prepare our students for future careers, empower our faculty to conduct impactful research, and assist ongoing projects.
For information or to discuss options for making a major gift, please contact the advancement office directly at 217-333-9355 or email acesadvancement@illinois.edu.
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Paul Stoddard’s last lecture before retirement
When the semester ends this May, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will say goodbye to one of its most beloved professors. Paul Stoddard is retiring after more than 25 years of dedicated service. Stoddard will deliver a final public lecture at 5 p.m. on April 21, 2026, at Foellinger Auditorium — and all are invited. Those wishing to attend in person can register online. In addition, the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) will live-stream and record the lecture for those who can’t make it back to campus. Access the live-stream and recording.
Contributions in Stoddard’s honor can be made online
Farmdoc Support Fund
Support Farmdoc efforts, including the award-winning farmdoc digital outreach program that provides up-to-the-minute data and analysis to help farm businesses with decision-making and risk management.
Dept of ACE Academic Excellence Fund
The Academic Excellence Fund was established by Dr. Wes Seitz and Austin Apgar, a former student, to support seminars and lectures, student activities, international travel, and private sector interactions.
Dept of ACE Academic Excellence Fund
International Business Immersion Program
The International Business Immersion Program (IBIP) offers students the chance to travel abroad to gain exposure to the economic environment of different countries, learn about the issues that span international marketing channels, and prepare for careers in the global marketplace.
International Business Immersion Program
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