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A period of growing in virtue particularly through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Catholics reflect on their need to be healed of sin (especially through the Sacrament of Confession), the sacrifice of Christ’s self-offering on the cross, and the anticipation of Easter. Multiple observances apply.
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The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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Maundy Thursday is the traditional name for the Thursday preceding Easter. It remembers the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, his washing their feet, and the betrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Episcopal Church observes this holy day with a service that features “rememorative” actions for worshippers to participate in the sacred narrative.
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Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.
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Learn how to conduct an effective literature search using the database PubMed, a free database home to millions of citations for biomedical literature. Practice some basic search skills, like using boolean operators and applying filters, and learn some new techniques and tips for navigating PubMed and finding and saving relevant publications.
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Web of Science is the widest-scoping, multidisciplinary platform of abstract databases for full-text articles, books, and conference proceedings.
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Undergraduates of any major are invited to this informal lunch talk with Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss (New York Times bestselling author and associate editor at The Washington Post). Lunch provided!
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“Marketers’ Cultivation of Digital Resignation in an AI Media Era”
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This panel discussion featuring Joseph Turow, Itzhak Yanovitzky, Julie Pryde, and Cherie Avent will explore how media, technology, infrastructure, and community can come together to foster a holistic communication ecosystem.
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Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3:30 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
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This presentation seeks to motivate Western audiences towards a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern music. Participants will gain new insights into the beauty and expression of Arabic maqams and traditional rhythmic structures. The workshop incorporates music listening and live music demonstration to help increase awareness of this seminal musical genre.
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Alumni Lectures feature Chemistry at Illinois alumni who have, with the foundation of their chemistry studies at Illinois, made a meaningful impact in their chosen field. This Alumni Lecture tells the story of environmental law from its emergence in the United States to the present day.
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Attention Students: Brighten your living space for spring! Join houseplant enthusiasts to learn over sparkling water and cookies how to pot a plant using sustainable practices! Free! Registration required.
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Please join a documentary viewing and panel discussion of Dr. Asif Wilson's Towards Inquiry, Moving In Solidarity With Your Students. The 23-minute film follows a day in the life of Seth, a high school social studies teacher who uses inquiry as a method for his students to critically read and transform their worlds. A short reception will follow.
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Join the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Women in Aerospace for a viewing of Fly Girls which tells the largely unknown story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), featuring a remarkable group of former WASPs who recall the planes they flew, the challenges they met, and the pride they felt in playing a role in the American war effort.
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This workshop will cover how to write an effective resume that describes the skills and experience you have gained through service.
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The 8th Annual Korean Speech Contest will be held in person at 7 pm on Thursday March 28, 2024, co-sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures [EALC] and the Center of East Asian and Pacific Studies [CEAPS]. This event is open to all.
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Join us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize-winner David Maraniss as he delivers his keynote talk, “Lombardi, Clemente, and Thorpe: Illuminating American History Through Sports.” A book signing will follow. This talk is part of the symposium Sporting Publics: History, Sports, and American Culture, which is taking place March 28–29, 2024.
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The Friday before Easter. The Episcopal Church’s observance of this day of fasting and penitence features the Passion according to Saint John, and devotions before the cross. Other services held on Good Friday include The Stations of the Cross – which is a meditation on the last fourteen stations of Christ's Passion.
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Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.
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Runstedtler’s presentation draws on her 2023 book Black Ball, exploring how African American basketball players challenged the status quo on the court and in US society. Part of the symposium Sporting Publics: History, Sports, and American Culture, which is taking place March 28–29, 2024.
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Professor Louis Moore will present on his book I Fight for a Living: Boxing and the Battle for Black Manhood, 1880-1915 and Daniel Nasset (Editor-in-Chief, University of Illinois Press) will share the editor’s perspective on working with Moore to turn his idea into a book that speaks to sporting publics.
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Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!
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Spend the afternoon with the WRC at Crafternoons! This week we will be making customized beaded keychains while giving students the opportunity to explore the resources we provide at the WRC.
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Frank Guridy (History, Columbia University) will be presenting, with Augustus Wood (Labor and Employment Relations) commenting. Guridy will preview part of his forthcoming book The Stadium, which examines the intersections of activism, sport stadiums, and political change. Part of the symposium Sporting Publics: History, Sports, and American Culture...
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Shakeia Taylor is a Chicago-based award-winning writer and storyteller, whose work focuses on the intersection of sports, history, and culture.
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"How was food used as a weapon against African Americans during the civil rights movement in Mississippi? How did African Americans fight back?" Join Dr. Bobby J. Smith II and Monica M. Scott in conversation around Dr. Smith’s book "Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement."
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The Proper Liturgy for Holy Saturday, held in the morning hours, commemorates the time that Christ spent in the tomb after his death and prior to the Resurrection.
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A service held in Episcopal Churches (and others) as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus on the evening of Holy Saturday. The service features the lighting of the new Paschal fire, a vigil of readings from the New Testament, Baptisms, and the celebration of the first Eucharist of Easter.
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Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.
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Sign up your children to attend one of two free Future Makers MakerGirl x IDEA Lab workshops this semester!
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Take a peek inside each of our theatres and learn more about Krannert Center.
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The Feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It is the greatest and oldest feast of the Christian Church. The Episcopal Church celebrates the Eucharist with great solemnity on this most holy of feast days. In addition to Easter Day services, it is often observed with family gatherings.
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Adobe InDesign is a layout and design software program that allows you to create print and digital media. It is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all UIUC students for free! This workshop is designed for those with little to no experience with InDesign to help you learn the basics of using this document design program.
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Are you preparing for an upcoming conference? Need to design a poster for your class? This workshop will give you tools for communicating your research for academic conferences and professional meetings in a concise and visually effective poster presentation. This event is co-sponsored by the University Library, the Writers Workshop, and Office of Undergraduate Research.
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Keynote speaker Tim Pauketat, State Archaeologist and Director of Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS); Remarks from Susan Martinis, Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation and Praveen Kumar, Executive Director of the Prairie Research Institute. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP is required by March 22.
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Teaching presence strongly impacts the way students build their knowledge in your course. In this session, you will learn how to strategically apply your teaching presence to the critical roles you have as a Teaching Assistant and gain insights from outstanding faculty here at Illinois.
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In Islam, Laylat al-Qadr or Qadr Night is when the Quran was sent down from Heaven and revealed to the prophet Muhammad [peace be unto him.] The specific date is not mentioned in the Quran although it is believed to be one of the last ten days of Ramadan. Muslim holidays begin and end at sundown on the first and last days listed.
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Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.
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Author Curtis Chin is coming to Urbana-Champaign to discuss his latest publication, "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant." Has has multiple speaking occasions throughout the day, so please check out this flyer for details!
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"Of mice, men, birds and snakes: An evolutionary perspective on meiotic recombination in vertebrates" Molly Przeworski, PhD Department of Biological Sciences and Department of Systems Biology; Columbia University
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Planning a social science or humanities research project this summer? Putting together your dissertation or thesis proposal and not sure where to start? Join us for a hands-on workshop on project organization. We’ll discuss how a project charter can help you refine your research questions, identify models, and create a timeline.
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This video editing software created by Adobe and part of the Adobe Creative Suite is available free of charge to all UIUC students, faculty, and staff. It is the industry standard among videographers, directors, and editors. This workshop will introduce this powerful workstation to anyone interested in video production. No experience required, but helpful.
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Attention Student Artists: Explore the history and culture of Manga as an art form and connect it to your own experiences. All art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite pencil.
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This hands-on workshop will give you an opportunity to explore the history and culture of Manga as an art form and connect it to your own experiences, guided by Manga artist and graduate student Kofi Bazzell-Smith (School of Art & Design's New Media). All art supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite pencil.
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During the academic year, Counseling Center Paraprofessionals lead workshops for students. These workshops offer strategies and interventions for being your best academically, psychologically, and socially. CCP's are trained undergraduate students with firsthand experience managing many of the challenges Illinois students face.
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Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.
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Dissertation Defense | A Phenology-Guided Deep Learning Framework for Near Real-Time Crop Monitoring
The interplay between climate change and global population growth poses significant challenges to food security. To tackle this issue, near real-time (NRT) field-level crop monitoring plays an important role in enabling timely assessment of crop status and early warning of food security.
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Two graduate students will present their research at the third Beckman Graduate Student Seminar of the spring semester: Lilian Yang and Shensheng Zhao. Lunch will be provided who register in advance. The event takes place Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at noon in 5602 Beckman Institute.
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April 3rd 12pm WGGP Alumni Lecture: Dr. Raiza Kolia Title: TBD 306 Coble Hall and via Zoom Lunch provided with RSVP https://go.illinois.edu/GRIDAlumLecture
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Learn about self-care from Josh Hagerstrom. Josh is a clinical counselor for Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-being Services.
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Discover the spatial scale effects in streamflow forecasting with Dr. Witold F. Krajewski from the University of Iowa. Delve into river network-centric rainfall-runoff models, analyzing rainfall estimates, forecasts, and their impact on streamflow predictions. Learn from over a decade of experience in real-time streamflow forecasting in Iowa.
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Film Screening & Discussion with Egyptian Filmmaker Rasha Azab, “Trapped” will take place on April 3 at 4 pm, Illini Union Room A, Illini Union. This is part of the "Transnational Feminist Resistance(s) Against Contemporary Violence(s)" conference taking place April 4-5, 2024.
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Dr. Maha Hilal will be presenting her lecture "Islamophobia, The War on Terror, and the Rhetorics of State Violence". See flyer for more details. Q&A and reception to follow.
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This training will help students learn about the history and impact of racism in their communities, how to critically examine their own biases and assumptions, and how to center the voices and experiences of the communities they are serving.
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Join us for an evening with Caroline Bressey (Geography, University College London), Kennetta Hammond Perry (Black Studies, Northwestern University), and Rochelle Sennet (Music and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, College of Fine and Applied Arts) as they share their research on Black Britons in a variety of media.
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"Transnational Feminist Resistance(s) Against Contemporary Violence(s)" conference hosted by the Women and Gender and Global Perspectives Program with the Gender & Women's Studies Department taking place on April 4-5, 2024 in Illini Room A at the Illini Union. Complete details are available at https://go.illinois.edu/CommonDifferences2024
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Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.