College of LAS Events
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Coalition at UIUC is currently accepting applications for Spring 2019 board members and interns. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. This is an excellent opportunity for any student with an interest in promoting APIA social justice on campus. No previous experience is necessary.
Questions about the MA in EU Studies Program or Five-Year BA/MA program? Ask them from the convenience of your home computer at the EU Center’s Facebook page at 9-11 a.m. Our experienced academic advisors will be standing by!
Hosted by the European Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Conversations On Europe connects top experts from around the United States and Europe to discuss contemporary issues facing Europe and the Transatlantic relationship. Using both personal and institutional videoconference technology, panelists take questions and interact with audiences.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Coalition at UIUC is currently accepting applications for Spring 2019 board members and interns. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. This is an excellent opportunity for any student with an interest in promoting APIA social justice on campus. No previous experience is necessary.
This talk will cover the innovations and initiatives that stand to be most beneficial to the African continent as it strives to meet the challenge of feeding its growing population. Speaker: Dr. Esther Ngumbi, Dept. of Entomology, UIUC
Globalizing Knowledge Series: Global and History Presented by Carol Symes, Dede Fairchild Ruggles, James Brennan, Roderick Wilson
Join us for the last meeting of 2018. We're amplifying the fashion discourse on campus! Whether you stan Alexander Wang or take an academic interest in bustles and panniers, join us. Among other things, we'll explore fashion history, criticism, and cultural studies. Sharing work in progress and reading lists is encouraged! All are welcome.
Workshop with graduate students to go over financial aid options for the next year and answer questions students may have on completing paperwork.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Coalition at UIUC is currently accepting applications for Spring 2019 board members and interns. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. This is an excellent opportunity for any student with an interest in promoting APIA social justice on campus. No previous experience is necessary.
It was widely hoped that the fall of Robert Mugabe in 2017, after 37 years in power, would herald a new beginning for Zimbabwe. Russell Kapumha, a visiting archaeologist from the University of Zimbabwe, will bring us up to date on recent developments in his country and reflect on whether those hopes are being realized.
“What We Can Learn from Pink Dolphins: Key Tensions, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Environmental Humanities.” Joni Adamson (English and Environmental Humanities, Arizona State University). Supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
“What We Can Learn from Pink Dolphins: Key Tensions, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Environmental Humanities.” Joni Adamson (English and Environmental Humanities, Arizona State University). Supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Join us for our next meeting where we'll be discussing LIS and the Black Radical Tradition! Reading across disciplines, we meet monthly to discuss Library & Information Science discourse in conversation with critical theory, pedagogy, and action, emphasizing intersectionality in race and culture through research, teaching, and practice.
This panel discussion is held in honor of the 25th anniversary of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Resource Center at the University of Illinois. The Center’s mission is to foster an environment that is open, safe and inclusive for people of all sexualities and gender identities.
Join us to hear new work by graduate student authors in the Gelvin Noel Gallery at KAM.
Friday, November 16, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Coalition at UIUC is currently accepting applications for Spring 2019 board members and interns. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. This is an excellent opportunity for any student with an interest in promoting APIA social justice on campus. No previous experience is necessary.
Saturday, November 17, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Coalition at UIUC is currently accepting applications for Spring 2019 board members and interns. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. This is an excellent opportunity for any student with an interest in promoting APIA social justice on campus. No previous experience is necessary.
Enjoy an afternoon of Tango dancing in the galleries with live music by Tangotta. Tango at KAM is free and open to dancers of all abilities, with or without a dance partner. Everyone is welcome. Tangotta is comprised of Armand Beaudoin on bass and cello, Dorothy Martirano on violin, Sam Ginger on keyboard and accordion, and George Turner on guitar. Event organized by Mel
Sunday, November 18, 2018
The Asian Pacific American Coalition at UIUC is currently accepting applications for Spring 2019 board members and interns. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. This is an excellent opportunity for any student with an interest in promoting APIA social justice on campus. No previous experience is necessary.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Questions about the MA in EU Studies Program or Five-Year BA/MA program? Ask them from the convenience of your home computer at the EU Center’s Facebook page at 9-11 a.m. Our experienced academic advisors will be standing by!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018
Join our Swedish colleagues Dr. Mattias Frihammar, Dr. Lars Kaijser, Dr. Fredrick Krohn-Andersson, and Dr. Maja Lagerqvist for an informal discussion of the cultural concept of darkness and the ways it intersects cultural heritage management.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Questions about the MA in EU Studies Program or Five-Year BA/MA program? Ask them from the convenience of your home computer at the EU Center’s Facebook page at 9-11 a.m. Our experienced academic advisors will be standing by!
As part of the Food for Thought lecture series sponsored by the Asian American Cultural Center, Doo Jae Park, the recipient of the 2018 Jeffrey S. Tanaka Grant for research in Asian American studies, will give a talk on Korean American participation in American sports. A complimentary lunch will be served.
Caroline Szylowicz (Kolb-Proust Librarian and Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts, Rare Book & Manuscript Library) and François Proulx (Assistant Professor, Department of French and Italian) present the website and discuss the next phases of this long-term digital humanities project.
Learn more about the FLAS fellowships, available to students who wish to learn a less commonly taught language.
Mattias Frihammar, Lars Kaijser and Maja Lagerqvist, all from Stockholm University, are currently developing a research project on so-called “invasive species.” When there are no so-called natural enemies in the new environment, invasive species can massively expand. For their example they are working on the flower, lupine, which is regarded as invasive.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Advisor: Prof. Wilfred van der Donk
This presentation will discuss the different ways that the public aquariums engage the visitors in this effort. Dr. Lars Kaijser of Stockholm University will argue for an understanding of their engagement through the concepts of banal sustainability and domestication. He will also discuss how this encompasses an aesthetization of the problems of plastic waste.
Dr. Yuri Choi and two of her colleagues from the UIUC counseling office will present.
Learn more about the FLAS fellowships, available to students who wish to learn a less commonly taught language.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
The primary emphasis of our laboratory is to understand the alterations among insulin signaling, bioenergetics, glutamatergic neurotransmission, and cognition that occur during disease progression versus successful aging.
Please join us for a screening of the Israeli film Zero Motivation. A discussion will follow the film.
Friday, November 30, 2018
ALTERNATE ENDINGS, ACTIVIST RISINGS reflects the persisting concerns, including HIV criminalization, Big Pharma, access to healthcare, and the disproportionate effects of HIV/AIDS on marginalized communities.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
ALTERNATE ENDINGS, ACTIVIST RISINGS reflects the persisting concerns, including HIV criminalization, Big Pharma, access to healthcare, and the disproportionate effects of HIV/AIDS on marginalized communities.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Monday, December 3, 2018
Avital Livny is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Illinois.
Avital Livny is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Illinois and her talk is entitled Historical Diversity Predicts Contemporary Tolerance: The Cultural Legacy of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Questions about the MA in EU Studies Program or Five-Year BA/MA program? Ask them from the convenience of your home computer at the EU Center’s Facebook page at 9-11 a.m. Our experienced academic advisors will be standing by!
Hosted by the European Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Conversations On Europe connects top experts from around the United States and Europe to discuss contemporary issues facing Europe and the Transatlantic relationship. Using both personal and institutional videoconference technology, panelists take questions and interact with audiences.
The topic of the devastation of libraries during World War II has been well publicized. However, the American Library Association (ALA)’s assistance with postwar cultural rehabilitation of European and Asian libraries remains relatively unknown.
IPRH Work-Ins are a chance for faculty, students, staff and community residents to learn and share information about contemporary questions that command our attention—and to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of topics that impact our collective public sphere.
IPRH Work-Ins are a chance for faculty, students, staff and community residents to learn and share information about contemporary questions that command our attention—and to gain knowledge and experience in a variety of topics that impact our collective public sphere.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Investiture ceremony at 4:30 p.m., followed by reception.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Undergrad Honors students will make their presentations.
Professor Ophelia Eglene will speak on EU food regulations.
Join us to hear new work by graduate student authors in the Gelvin Noel Gallery at KAM.
Friday, December 7, 2018
Advisor: Prof. Paul Hergenrother
Join Judith Pintar, a professor of sociology, as she leads the next Curious and Eclectic Series Seminar, "The Appeal of an Endless Horizon: Collaborative game design as meta-hodological play". The seminar will be held in the Beckman Institute Room 1005 (405 N Mathews Ave, Urbana). Lunch will be provided.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
Advisor: Prof. Wilfred van der Donk
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Holiday Magic will take place at 100 Noyes Lab (505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana). Show times are December 12 (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. and December 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank as your ticket to the show!
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Holiday Magic will take place at 100 Noyes Lab (505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana). Show times are December 12 (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. and December 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank as your ticket to the show!
Friday, December 14, 2018
Holiday Magic will take place at 100 Noyes Lab (505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana). Show times are December 12 (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. and December 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank as your ticket to the show!
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Holiday Magic will take place at 100 Noyes Lab (505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana). Show times are December 12 (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. and December 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank as your ticket to the show!
Enjoy an afternoon of Tango dancing in the galleries with live music by Tangotta. Tango at KAM is free and open to dancers of all abilities, with or without a dance partner. Everyone is welcome. Tangotta is comprised of Armand Beaudoin on bass and cello, Dorothy Martirano on violin, Sam Ginger on keyboard and accordion, and George Turner on guitar.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Holiday Magic will take place at 100 Noyes Lab (505 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana). Show times are December 12 (Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. and December 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday) at 2:00 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank as your ticket to the show!
Thursday, December 20, 2018
During the Great Depression thousands rode the rails to survive. Among them were at least two Illinois graduates and one future Illinois faculty. Drawing on published and unpublished work by all three men, Illinois PhD candidate Nathan Tye (History) uncovers their lives on the road and the lasting legacy of the Great Depression on the University of Illinois.