College of LAS Events
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Monday, June 17, 2019
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Alumnus St. Elmo Brady was the first African-American to obtain a PhD in chemistry in the US. He received his degree from the University in 1916 for work completed at Noyes Laboratory and continued his career as a professor of chemistry at historically black colleges and universities. This talk will discuss the life and accomplishments of this important educator.
Friday, June 21, 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Through the centuries, people have devised imaginative, even diabolical, puzzles to test our wits. This exhibit is a selection of the world’s most famous mechanical puzzles. Enjoy their artistry and creativity—and try your hand at solving some of them. Join Guest Community Curator Philip Nyman for a talk and demonstrations of some of the puzzles from his collection.
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Bring out your creative side at Krannert Art Museum as we explore the museum gardens. Participants should bring materials that relate to their own art practice —sketching, photography, painting, or other media. We’ll talk with local artist Kelly Hieronymus about using what we see in nature to inspire us creatively, then we’ll spend time making art in the gardens.
Friday, June 28, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Friday, July 12, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Bring out your creative side in the galleries at Krannert Art Museum. We’ll talk with local artist Kelly Heironymus about the ways patterns and organic forms play a role in the art we see at the museum and the art we create.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Friday, August 23, 2019
What will 21st century humanities pedagogy look like? How might we strengthen and diversify the humanities and engage and inspire a new generation of learners? This collaborative retreat will begin with a keynote by Ellen McClure, Director of the new Engaged Humanities Initiative (EHI) at UIC. Panels and discussions will follow.
What will 21st century humanities pedagogy look like? How might we strengthen and diversify the humanities and engage and inspire a new generation of learners? This collaborative retreat will begin with a keynote by Ellen McClure, Director of the new Engaged Humanities Initiative (EHI) at UIC. Panels and discussions will follow.
Orientation for new incoming History Graduate Students.
The Japanese language placement test will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Room G18 of the Foreign Languages Building. The Korean language placement test will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. to noon in Room G27 of the Foreign Languages Building.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Classes for Fall 2019 begin!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
"A Book In Common" brings together members and friends of the department to discuss a historically-oriented book nominated by a faculty member or graduate student and chosen by a committee made up of faculty and students. This year's book is We Demand: The University and Student Protests by Roderick Ferguson (University of California Press, 2017).
Friday, August 30, 2019
Seminar of Special Interest
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Organic Chemistry New Student Welcome Reception immediately following in 'A' Atrium of CLSL
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Friday, September 13, 2019
Monday, September 16, 2019
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Reception immediately following in 'A' Atrium of CLSL
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Monday, October 28, 2019
Reception immediately following in 'A' Atrium of CLSL
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Friday, November 8, 2019
Symposium for IPRH, Widenor appointees and Fellowship winners to present their research and discuss what they have learned from being in the program.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Financial Aid information for graduate students for the next academic year.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Financial Aid information for graduate students for the next academic year.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Monday, December 2, 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Saturday, December 21, 2019
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will hold a winter convocation ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Room 116 of Roger Adams Laboratory, 600 South Mathews Ave., Urbana. More information about registration and the convocation speaker will be shared here when it becomes available.