Grainger College of Engineering, All Events
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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All DayThis campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Friday, January 16, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Monday, January 19, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmECEB 1002Join us for a presentation from new ECE faulty member, Daniel Alabi.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Friday, January 23, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Monday, January 26, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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All Day
This campuswide program benefits faculty and researchers with community-academic research collaborations by matching them with Illinois undergraduate research assistants. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmBeckman Institute 1005
The Cancer Digital Insights Planning Grant Awardee Showcase will feature presentations from each of the three awardees. The event will also feature a discussion on the next-generation CDI researchers' pathway and a networking lunch.
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
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5:00 - 7:00 pmJan. 28 | 5-7pm | CIF Monumental Steps | Looking for teammates to move your idea forward? Make your idea a reality at SocialFuse: a pitching, team-building and networking event for you! We'll also answer your questions about the Cozad New Venture Challenge.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session provides an overview of the structure of the NIH and the various funding mechanisms. Participants will learn to effectively communicate with Program Officers and get tips for planning a successful NIH proposal.
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2:00 - 4:00 pmGrainger Engineering Library and Information Center, Room 233/2358 teams of 4 people will compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. This program will be open for up to 8 teams on a first come, first-served basis. The winning team will receive a prize!
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7:00 - 8:30 pmJan. 29 | 7-8:30pm | CIF 4025 | Have a startup idea and not sure about protecting intellectual property? Come listen to Prof. Joe Barich, a licensed patent attorney and an adjunct professor in the College of Law. He will share valuable insights about protecting your startup idea and answer your questions about patents and trademarks.
Friday, January 30, 2026
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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All DayJoin the U. of I.'s largest venture creation program. Choose from specialized tracks, participate in customized workshops, receive expert mentorship and support tailored to your venture's development. Compete for over $550,000 in funding and prizes! Cozad New Venture Challenge is open to all majors.
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All DayAre you working on innovative projects that address real-world challenges? TEC is accepting nominations for the $20,000 Illinois Innovation Award and the $10,000 Fiddler Innovation Fellowship. Ask a mentor, a faculty member or an academic advisor to nominate you.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmMain Library Room 106
Make a DIY fidget tool and learn about sensory resources at the library. Walk-ins welcome, but register in advance for a fidget take home kit. Pizza and materials will be provided while supplies last.
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers how to develop the Specific Aims section of NIH proposals.
Friday, February 6, 2026
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
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All DayExplore your innovation from a business perspective, develop best practices for conducting customer discovery and prepare to apply for grants with Illinois I-Corps Workshop Series in spring. The skills learned can be applied to any career path. The spring 2026 cohort will be held online. Application is due on Feb. 9, 2026.
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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3:00 - 6:00 pmSiebel Center for Computer Science Atrium
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session focuses on developing the research strategy, writing the abstract and project narrative, and addressing rigor and transparency for NIH proposals.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Monday, February 16, 2026
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers how to develop the administrative and compliance sections of NIH proposals.
Friday, February 20, 2026
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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All DayLocation TBDTime and location TBD.
Monday, February 23, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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The Physics Colloquium: Rafael Fernandes "Altermagnetism: an unconventional quantum state of matter"
4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmThis session covers the review and scoring criteria for NIH proposals and the intricacies of the NIH peer review process. Participants will learn how to tailor their proposal to fit the NIH criteria.
Friday, February 27, 2026
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026
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All DayOption for Grainger graduate students! The Graduate Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now available to almost every admitted Grainger graduate student. Learn to tackle the business facets of industry-relevant problems and have these skills officially recognized on your transcript.
Monday, March 2, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional Facility
Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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All DaySiebel Center for Design
In collaboration with The Grainger College of Engineering and Siebel Center for Design, the Human-Centered Engineering Consortium is hosting the first symposium on human-centered engineering. The symposium will bring together educators, practitioners and researchers from all engineering disciplines. Attendance is free and all are welcome! Come join us in the conversation.
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12:00 - 1:30 pmYour grant went through peer review, but didn’t get funded. Now what? This session will address how to respond to the reviewers’ comments, interpret critiques, and use feedback from reviewers or mentors to improve your grant proposal.
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2:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
Friday, March 6, 2026
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All DaySiebel Center for Design
In collaboration with The Grainger College of Engineering and Siebel Center for Design, the Human-Centered Engineering Consortium is hosting the first symposium on human-centered engineering. The symposium will bring together educators, practitioners and researchers from all engineering disciplines. Attendance is free and all are welcome! Come join us in the conversation.
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
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2:15 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Monday, March 9, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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2:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional Facility
Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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2:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
Friday, March 13, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
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3:30 pmHYBRID: 2405 Siebel Center for Computer Science and online
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional Facility
Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310
Friday, March 27, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
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6:00 pm 8:00 p.m.Richmond Family Gallery in the Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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All DayGrainger Engineering undergrads - consider a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Monday, April 6, 2026
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
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4:15 - 5:00 pm210 Engineering Hall, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional Facility
Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional Facility
Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
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4:00 pm100 Materials Science and Engineering Building, 1304 W. Green Street
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional Facility
Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLoomis Lab 141
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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10:00 am - 10:00 pmMain Library, Funk Library, Grainger Engineering Library, and the Music and Performing Arts Library
On Reading Day, take a study break to relax and refresh at the library’s end-of-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest! Participating locations include Main Library, Funk Library, Grainger Engineering Library, and the Music and Performing Arts Library (MPAL). More details and schedules will be shared closer to the date.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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9:30 11:00 amKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Tryon Festival Theatre, 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 -
11:00 1:00 p.m.Illini Union - room ABC, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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All DayI Hotel & Illinois Conference CenterINNOVARail is a NEW multi-disciplinary railroad research, technology, and development conference. Join us 26-28 May 2026, at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, to present your work and connect with a broad audience representing all sectors of the rail transportation community.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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All DayI Hotel & Illinois Conference Center
INNOVARail is a NEW multi-disciplinary railroad research, technology, and development conference. Join us 26-28 May 2026, at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, to present your work and connect with a broad audience representing all sectors of the rail transportation community.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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All DayI Hotel & Illinois Conference Center
INNOVARail is a NEW multi-disciplinary railroad research, technology, and development conference. Join us 26-28 May 2026, at the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois, to present your work and connect with a broad audience representing all sectors of the rail transportation community.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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All DayOption for Grainger graduate students! The Graduate Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now available to almost every admitted Grainger graduate student. Learn to tackle the business facets of industry-relevant problems and have these skills officially recognized on your transcript.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campusThe objective of the symposium is to further international communication and collaboration on design and performance challenges and solutions for crossties and fastening systems. It focuses on the state of the art in timber, concrete, steel, and composite crosstie and fastening system design, performance, research, modeling, and inspection.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus
The objective of the symposium is to further international communication and collaboration on design and performance challenges and solutions for crossties and fastening systems. It focuses on the state of the art in timber, concrete, steel, and composite crosstie and fastening system design, performance, research, modeling, and inspection.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus
The objective of the symposium is to further international communication and collaboration on design and performance challenges and solutions for crossties and fastening systems. It focuses on the state of the art in timber, concrete, steel, and composite crosstie and fastening system design, performance, research, modeling, and inspection.
Monday, June 15, 2026
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All DayGrainger Engineering undergrads - consider a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.