Michael Vila's calendar for event attendance planning.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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Join 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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Collaboration is working together on a shared project or goal. Teams collaboration tools can keep projects organized and help get work done. Share files, co-author and edit content simultaneously, and work together in channels.
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In this two-hour Illustrator session, we will go over recommended resources and tutorials, then participants will be introduced to the user interface while creating a vector graphic logo.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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In this 2-hour instructor-led workshop, participants will learn how to use Adobe Express (Adobe's online design tool) to create social media posts, customize photos, create a flyer and use the new Generative AI tools. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is required. Pre-registration required.
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Join us at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications for an Academic Writing Workshop this June to learn about communicating science to policymakers, how to build an engaging poster presentation and citation management. This workshop is sponsored by NCSA’s Software Working Group. Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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, June 12, 2025
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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 Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
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In this 2-hour instructor led short course you will learn how to specific features and tips on managing email more efficiently from conversation view to rules to pre-sort messages and moving folders around.
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This 2-hour Outlook Calendar workshop, participants will learn to schedule & edit appointments; work with calendar labels and tasks displayed on the Calendar. We will schedule with the Scheduling Assistant, practice scheduling a conference room, and discuss scheduling Online Meetings, and discuss calendar permissions.
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In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of using the drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator CC, including how to use the Pencil and Curvature tools, how to edit paths. Then we will look at layers, including how to create, edit, and organize content. We will also learn the basics of transforming and editing artwork in Illustrator. Pre-registration required.
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Spurlock Museum is proud to partner with The Literary to present this new community program. Free books will be provided to the first 13 people that sign up for participation. Between now and April 2026, we've chosen 5 books related to Spurlock exhibits. Stop by Spurlock anytime during open hours to sign up and pick up your free book!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Join Girls Rock! C-U at Krannert Art Museum for a songwriting workshop inspired by the artwork on display. This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone ages 8-17.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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This program provides new employees at the Urbana campus of the University of Illinois an overview of IT services that are critical to success on campus. Attendees can register for one, two, or more of the scheduled sessions. Offered at no cost to faculty/staff/students of the University of Illinois. New and current employees are invited to attend.
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Join 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, June 18, 2025
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We have many options for scheduling online meetings these days. We will use Outlook for a central place to keep track of several kinds of online meetings and to make sure we have reminders. We will look at recommendations for scheduling with Zoom and Teams. We will go over helpful tips for each platform, including scheduling as a delegate. Prereq: Outlook Calendar workshop
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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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Join 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.
Friday, June 20, 2025
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Join Beckman's leadership team to ask questions about its financial plans during challenging times.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
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Join us for Garden Walk 2025, featuring the beautiful Gelvin Gardens as part of the Illinois Extension’s annual tour featuring seven local gardens.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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Join 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, June 25, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this spring 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 1, 2025
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Join 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, July 2, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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Join 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, July 9, 2025
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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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 Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
Friday, July 11, 2025
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve
Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Professor Holland discusses the ambiguous place between animal and human. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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Professor McHugh considers the enriching effect of walking with dogs while researching conservation challenges in the Great North Woods. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Join 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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Professor Desmond asks whether the growing assertion by many U.S. owners/guardians that pets are “part of the family” should lead us to conceive of health care for pets as a fundamental right, and/or obligation of the state. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Professor Berenbaum discusses the importance of wasps in providing valuable ecosystem services in the face of general fear and dislike of yellowjackets and hornets in particular. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve
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Chris Green discusses the creative strategies developed by animal advocacy organizations to effect change in public policy. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Professor Hornstein considers the lion hunt as both a convention of European painting as well as a political motif that was directly related to French colonial expansion in North Africa, especially in the decades after the 1830 conquest. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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Join 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, July 23, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Enjoy artmaking, stories, and exploring the galleries! You'll get to make a paper modern house and learn about midcentury design. You’ll get to make your own sculpture inspired by artist Frank Stella and learn about colors, textures, and shapes. For ages 5+.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Join 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, July 30, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Join 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, August 6, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Join 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, August 13, 2025
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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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 Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Join 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, August 20, 2025
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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, August 26, 2025
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Join 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, August 27, 2025
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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, September 2, 2025
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Join 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, September 3, 2025
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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, September 4, 2025
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Welcome to the Beckman Institute! In this onboarding session, new Beckman faculty and affiliates will learn from Associate Director for Research Cristina Álvarez-Mingote what Beckman Institute services are available, who to contact with questions, and how to be a collaborative and fully engaged member of the Beckman community.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Join 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, September 10, 2025
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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, September 11, 2025
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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 Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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Join 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, September 17, 2025
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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, September 23, 2025
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Join 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, September 24, 2025
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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, September 30, 2025
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Join 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, October 1, 2025
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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!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Undergraduates and friends of the humanities—save the date for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House! Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when we’ll be highlighting the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories. More details will be added as th
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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Join 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, October 8, 2025
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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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Professor Reyes Mason's presentation is grounded in a belief that our collective work on climate change can indeed lead to a healthier and thriving world for all in the midst of disaster and devastation, from our own backyards to communities across the globe.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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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 Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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Join 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, October 15, 2025
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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, October 21, 2025
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Join 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, October 22, 2025
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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, October 29, 2025
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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, November 5, 2025
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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, November 12, 2025
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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, November 13, 2025
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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 Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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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, November 26, 2025
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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, December 3, 2025
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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, December 10, 2025
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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, December 17, 2025
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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!