Research Seminars @ Illinois

Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Sawyer Seminar Event Series: Christopher Newfield

Apr 21, 2026   5:30 pm  
Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
Lecture
Sponsor
OVCRI
Speaker
Doctor Christopher Newfield
Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

“What Criticism Teaches: The University Conditions of Non-Economic Life.” Drawing on scholarship about the value of suspending economic incentives in everyday life, Dr. Newfield will argue that public universities must replace a financial model that harms education and erodes solvency. His presentation will also examine and challenge the belief that “learning equals earning” amid deep dependence on debt, asset inflation, and risk management. 

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