College of LAS Events
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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Featuring Emily McKown, Olivia Tasch, and Carrie Chandler, members of Girls Rock! Champaign-Urbana. Moderated by Fiona Ngô (Gender & Women’s Studies and Asian American Studies).
Featuring Emily McKown, Olivia Tasch, and Carrie Chandler, members of Girls Rock! Champaign-Urbana. Moderated by Fiona Ngô (Gender & Women’s Studies and Asian American Studies).
Thursday, October 17, 2019
A lecture by activist and photographer Dr. Doris Derby. Part of the 1619 & Beyond Series, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois.
Humanities faculty, students, and friends are invited to a discussion of the state of lobbying efforts on behalf of the humanities and opportunities to contribute to those efforts.
Humanities faculty, students, and friends are invited to a discussion of the state of lobbying efforts on behalf of the humanities and opportunities to contribute to those efforts.
CHEM 575 Literature Seminar
"Do GRE's Predict Physics PhDs? A Case Study in Damned Lies and Statistics"
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
Friday, October 18, 2019
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
The Graduate Research Symposium allows graduate students to present their work in the form of either a poster or an oral presentation. Research areas include a range of topics. Judges are alumni from industry and academia.
This fall, the University YMCA’s Friday Forum explores how inspiring women leaders are addressing not just issues that disproportionately affect womxn but also a myriad of the most pressing social and environmental issues in our communities. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion and impact of womxn working for progressive change.
Join us for an introduction to Hot Spots: Radioactivity and the Landscape by independent curator Jennie Lamensdorf and Joan Linder, Chair and Associate Professor in Art at the University of Buffalo.
Please RSVP: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/6720206
Join the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences alumnus and Alumni Achievement Award recipient Billy Dec as he discusses his rise to success and a subsequent desire to return to his roots.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Reception immediately following in 'A' Atrium of CLSL
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Food for Thought, part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relation's Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and issues of queer Asian Americans.
Readings and details at criticism.english.illinois.edu.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
AAS majors and minors, as well as students of all disciples who are interested in Asian American Studies, are invited to join us at the Major-Minor Luncheon on October 23. Network with other AAS students and faculty, learn about upcoming courses, and enjoy lunch on us!
Caucus meeting for course planning.
François Ozon, featured speaker for the Marianne Midwest series of discussions on contemporary topics, is an award-winning French film-maker known for tackling challenging political topics and for experimenting with genre cinema conventions. The event will be video-cast in real time and audience members in Urbana will have the opportunity to ask questions during Q&A.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
CHEM 575 Literature Seminar
Moderated by Dr. Erik McDuffie. Part of the 1619 & Beyond Series, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois.
With an increasing global population and continuing climate change, food security has become a grand scientific and societal challenge. To tackle this challenge, it is critically important to obtain timely crop information such as yield potential and growing status as crop information is often time-sensitive.
Join us, October 24, from 3 – 5pm, for a special lecture by Eleonora Stoppino, Professor of Italian and Medieval Studies, on Della Bradamante gelosa by Secondo Tarentino.
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.
This month’s event will feature Maureen Warren, Curator of European and American Art, and will highlight the re-installation of the Bow and Trees Galleries. Reception to follow.
Film screening and discussion of The Land Beneath Our Feet with Gregg Mitman. Dr. Mitman is Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Film screening and talk on The Land Beneath Our Feet with Gregg Mitman. Dr. Mitman is Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
This fall, the University YMCA’s Friday Forum explores how inspiring women leaders are addressing not just issues that disproportionately affect womxn but also a myriad of the most pressing social and environmental issues in our communities. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion and impact of womxn working for progressive change.
Join a collaborative group that will help you figure out what matters to you and offer support as you explore new paths. Open to grad students in any field whose work involves humanistic inquiry.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Part of August Wilson’s celebrated Pittsburgh Cycle, Illinois Theatre’s production is directed by long-time Wilson collaborator Chuck Smith and features a newly choreographed and composed City of Bones section in collaboration with Dance at Illinois.
A performance choreographed by Dr. C. Kemal Nance and Dr. Endalyn Taylor. Tickets available at https://krannertcenter.com/
Monday, October 28, 2019
Reception immediately following in 'A' Atrium of CLSL
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Food for Thought, part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relation's Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and issues of queer Asian Americans.
Esther Ngumbi, assistant professor of Entomology. Interests include chemical signaling between plants, insects, herbivores, and microorganisms
CHEM 535 Literature Seminar
Readings and details at criticism.english.illinois.edu.
Admissions representatives from various graduate programs at the University of Illinois (LER, Law, Social Work, Education, iSchool, Humanities MA/PhD programs) give students the inside scoop on grad school applications, funding and the first-year experience as well as answer student questions about their programs.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Caucus meeting for course planning.
Join us at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections to learn more about our diverse collections of books and manuscript materials, artifacts and ephemera, and more! Explore treasures from our collections on display in our reading room, view our exhibit on the rich history of the railroad in Illinois before it closes, and enjoy light refreshments.
In this presentation, Dean Spade will examine how mutual aid might counter the demobilizing frameworks for understanding social change and expressing dissent that dominate the popular imagination, and examine the benefits as well as challenges faced by contemporary organizations mobilizing through mutual aid.
Part of the 1619 & Beyond Series, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
CHEM 575 Literature Seminar
Londa Schiebinger is Professor of History of Science, Director, Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering and Environment Project, Stanford University.
Londa Schiebinger is Professor of History of Science, Director, Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering and Environment Project, Stanford University.
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.
Celebrate Opening Night of the School of Art + Design Faculty Exhibition.
Friday, November 1, 2019
This fall, the University YMCA’s Friday Forum explores how inspiring women leaders are addressing not just issues that disproportionately affect womxn but also a myriad of the most pressing social and environmental issues in our communities. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion and impact of womxn working for progressive change.
Caucus meeting for course planning.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Professor Batnitzky will present work from her current, book-length project on comparative conversion controversies in Israel and India. The paper will be circulated in advance. Participants are encouraged to read and come prepared to discuss the discuss, but everyone is welcome to attend.
Leora F. Batnitzky is the Ronald O. Perelman Professor of Jewish Studies at Professor of Religion at Princeton University. Her teaching and research interests include philosophy of religion, modern Jewish thought, hermeneutics, and contemporary legal and political theory.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Food for Thought, part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relation's Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and issues of queer Asian Americans.
CHEM 535 Literature Seminar
This talk contextualizes the mobilization of secessionism in Scotland and Catalonia. It explores the role that European integration as well as domestic dynamics of electoral competition have had in the independence movements in these regions. While EU membership may provide appeal and viability to secessionism, electoral competition generates the motivation for nationalist
Readings and details at criticism.english.illinois.edu.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
These Brown Bags are discussions in which those who teach, have experience teaching, or care about education in general want to share information, materials, resources, tips, advice, and other experiences. All Brown Bags take place in 122 Illini Hall on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning in August. Please bring your own lunches.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
CHEM 535 Literature Seminar
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.
Visiting Lecturer/Choreographer Omri Drumlevich will present a reconstruction of a masterwork by Ohad Naharin (Batsheva Dance Company) as part of the KCPA "November Dance 2019".
Friday, November 8, 2019
Visiting Lecturer/Choreographer Omri Drumlevich will present a reconstruction of a masterwork by Ohad Naharin (Batsheva Dance Company) as part of the KCPA "November Dance 2019".
This fall, the University YMCA’s Friday Forum explores how inspiring women leaders are addressing not just issues that disproportionately affect womxn but also a myriad of the most pressing social and environmental issues in our communities. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion and impact of womxn working for progressive change.
Symposium for IPRH, Widenor appointees and Fellowship winners to present their research and discuss what they have learned from being in the program.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Visiting Lecturer/Choreographer Omri Drumlevich will present a reconstruction of a masterwork by Ohad Naharin (Batsheva Dance Company) as part of the KCPA "November Dance 2019".
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Advisor: Prof. Wilfred van der Donk
Join us on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the University of Illinois in a celebration of GIS Day, the annual salute to geographic information science and technologies for achieving broad and transformative impacts.
A virtual roundtable series
Food for Thought, part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relation's Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and issues of queer Asian Americans.
“Let’s Have a Kiki” is a series of half hour informal gallery talks during the run of the exhibit In Her Closet—How to Make a Drag Queen. Exhibit participants talk about their drag practice and exhibit-related themes, concepts, and materials.
Readings and details at criticism.english.illinois.edu.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Mark Roseman is a Professor of History and the Pat M Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies at Indiana University. He is a historian of modern Europe, with particular interests in the History of the Holocaust and in modern German history.
Mark Roseman is a Professor of History and the Pat M Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies at Indiana University. He is a historian of modern Europe, with particular interests in the History of the Holocaust and in modern German history.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Financial Aid information for graduate students for the next academic year.
with Peter Fritzsche (History), and Mark Roseman (History, Indiana University Bloomington. Moderated by Harriet Murav (Slavic Languages & Literatures and Comparative & World Literature). Co-sponsored by Jewish Culture & Society.
with Peter Fritzsche (History), and Mark Roseman (History, Indiana University Bloomington. Moderated by Harriet Murav (Slavic Languages & Literatures and Comparative & World Literature). Co-sponsored by Jewish Culture & Society.
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.
This month’s event will feature Lilah Leopold, curatorial intern and PhD student in Art History, and will highlight “Hot Spots: Radioactivity and the Landscape.” Reception to follow.
“The First Mountain to Be Removed: Yellow Fever Control and the Construction of the Panama Canal.” Paul Sutter, (History, University of Colorado Boulder), is the author of Driven Wild: How the Fight against Automobiles Launched the Modern Wilderness Movement (2002) and Let Us Now Praise Famous Gullies: Providence Canyon and the Soils of the South (2015).
“The First Mountain to Be Removed: Yellow Fever Control and the Construction of the Panama Canal.” Paul Sutter, (History, University of Colorado Boulder), is the author of Driven Wild: How the Fight against Automobiles Launched the Modern Wilderness Movement (2002) and Let Us Now Praise Famous Gullies: Providence Canyon and the Soils of the South (2015).
Friday, November 15, 2019
This fall, the University YMCA’s Friday Forum explores how inspiring women leaders are addressing not just issues that disproportionately affect womxn but also a myriad of the most pressing social and environmental issues in our communities. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, passion and impact of womxn working for progressive change.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
A chemistry-wide undergraduate research conference.
A chemistry-wide undergraduate research conference.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Food for Thought, part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relation's Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and issues of queer Asian Americans.
Financial Aid information for graduate students for the next academic year.
CHEM 535 Literature Seminar
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
This talk will look at Bird’s life and his extraordinary achievements as one of the most prominent Black leaders in Illinois during the late 19th century.
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Readings and details at criticism.english.illinois.edu.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
The Proseminar is an introduction to the graduate study and professional practice of history.