UIF Master Calendar
Friday, April 3, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 BeckmanRegistration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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10:30 - 11:30 amKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin us for a special tour with the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile, who created the narrative textiles on display in "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile" (on view through Sep 5). Gain insights about their practice and listen to the stories behind the stitches. Presented in Spanish & English.
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12:00 - 1:30 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin members of the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile, together with area scholars and activists, for a midday panel discussion exploring the Collective’s work, the history of coal mining in their community, and the role of arpilleras in preserving bilingual participation. Reception to follow. Presented in Spanish and English.
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3:00 pmBeckman Institute Auditorium
Please join us for the Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series, a new monthly event designed to bring together faculty, researchers, postdocs, and students from across the Psychology Department, Beckman Institute, and beyond to engage in lively, interdisciplinary conversations around psychology.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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11:30 amCommon Ground Food Co-op, 300 S Broadway Ave #166, UrbanaThe 20th Annual Edible Book Festival will be held Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at Common Ground Co-op!
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
Monday, April 6, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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9:30 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute AtriumBeckman graduate students are invited to grab donuts, coffee and say hello to Director Steve Maren as a part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSystematic reviews require a careful and structured approach to reviewing existing literature and identifying new insights. As scholarly publications continue to grow rapidly across disciplines, AI tools offer new ways for researchers to keep up with the expanding literature.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryManaging your time and keeping track of all your tasks as a busy college student can be tricky, but new AI tools can take off some of the pressure of remembering it all! This workshop is designed to familiarize learners with a few handy tools and strategies for using AI to maximize productivity and minimize stress.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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10:00 - 11:00 amInfographics can be a very effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in because of their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics, as well as what to avoid.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmCITL Innovation Studio, Armory 172Throughout your life you will, almost certainly, give presentations. We have all sat through presentations that were boring, confusing, and drab. How do you communicate your message most succinctly? What visuals will captivate and inform your audience the best? In this session we distill the magic that just might take your next presentation from bland to grand.
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3:00 pmRoom 106, Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, UrbanaCome celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with the Literatures and Languages Library by reading or listening to poems from around the world in the original language and English translation.
Friday, April 10, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignCome experience immersive sound as you view artworks at Krannert Art Museum! Members of Improvisers Exchange Ensemble will create soundscapes in the galleries through site-specific solo performance and collective improvisation in reflection and response to artwork on display.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
Monday, April 13, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pm5602 Beckman
Registration is now open for our next Tech Talk at Beckman Institute. Beckman Vis Lab Tech Talks presents: Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid Flow in Food Matrices with Ramin Nemati. Please join us at noon on Tuesday, April 14, in 5602 at Beckman. Lunch will be provided to those who register for in-person attendance. Please register by April 10.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmAttendees will become familiar with the differences between a dissertation and first book manuscript, and will further learn about identifying points of revision, creating a revision plan/timeline, approaching editors/presses, writing a book proposal, and the publishing process at a glance.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmA Scoping Review is a type of evidence synthesis that represents an exploration of research literature to understand the depth and breadth of research related to a specific question or topic. A scoping review maps concepts from the literature to reveal trends, themes, and gaps in the research area to inform, and provide context for further exploration or examination.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryAre you curious about how the library can support you in accessing free resources for self-care? Would you like to know more about self-care but are unsure where to start? This workshop will facilitate discussion about self-care strategies and will provide opportunities to search for free resources (online and in print) that can support your personal self-care practices.
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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3:00 - 4:00 pmAtriumJoin other members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmMain Library 220
Test your knowledge of government structures, processes, and public information in this interactive Jeopardy-style game.
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3:30 - 5:00 pmIllini Union, Room 407, 1401 W. Green Street, UrbanaStudents, faculty, and staff are invited to an Open Forum co-sponsored by the Senate Library Committee and the University Library.
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5:30 - 7:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin us for a talk by Peruvian archaeologist and curator Luis A. Muro Ynoñán, as part of the Living Legacies series, presented in conjunction with the "Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600" exhibition.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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2:30 - 3:30 pmFunk ACES Library, 2nd floorThree experts from across campus will each discuss their work related to Invasive Species and respond to questions from attendees during the #FunkPanel2026. Their work focuses on Illinois invasive species issues with an emphasis on management and prevention; threats to Illinois agriculture, forestry and the environment; as well as ongoing research on biological invasions.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryTired of hearing advice about highlighting your notes and writing lists? There are lots of study tips out there, but they don't work for everyone, especially if you're neurodivergent. This workshop is for those who find that popular advice doesn't work for them to learn new study habits, such as reading tips, time tricks, and building habits on uplifting strengths.
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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1:00 - 2:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryDid you know that over half of college students worry about being able to afford their course materials? Are you wondering how you can create a budget-friendly course for students? This workshop will introduce you to Library and campus resources you can share with students to help them save money on textbooks, articles, technology, and other materials.
Friday, April 24, 2026
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2:00 - 5:00 pm75 Bailey Dr., Champaign, IL 61820Please join us for the spring open house at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home, an exciting opportunity to showcase the current projects in interdisciplinary research with a particular focus on student engagement. Guests are invited to explore the facility at their own pace, view posters of current projects, and interact with live demonstrations.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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5:00 pm2001 Huff Hall
Georgia Malandraki will be honored as the Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Professor at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 in 2001 Huff Hall with a reception to follow. Please RSVP by April 21.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
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11:30 amChez Veterans Center, 908 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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9:30 amMRI ExhibitCome find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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12:00 pm3057 Lincoln Hall; 702 S Wright St, Urbana, ILDr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Sociology Duke University
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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3:00 - 4:00 pmAtriumJoin other members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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10:00 - 10:30 amBeckman Institute Center AtriumJoin members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 1005
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and this date will be held in Beckman room 1005. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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9:30 amMRI Exhibit
Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 1005
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and this date will be held in Beckman room 1005. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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9:30 amMRI Exhibit
Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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9:30 amMRI Exhibit
Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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9:30 amMRI Exhibit
Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.