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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, October 12, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Gather in the Garden

    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.

  • Desde '74

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, October 19, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Demography Workshop

  • Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals for Research Abroad

    Interested in conducting research abroad? This workshop introduces the fundamentals of writing a successful fellowship proposal for international research. Learn how to identify funding opportunities, communicate the significance of your overseas research, and craft persuasive application materials that stand out in competitive review processes.

    writing
  • Japanese Tea Ceremony

    Recurring

    Join us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

    tea ceremony

Thursday, October 22, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Fall Regional Workshops - Effingham

  • Lunch on Us

    Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.

    A group of eight college students sit around a long table sharing a meal and smiling toward the camera inside a brightly colored cultural center. Plates of food, drinks, and conversation fill the table, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In the background, additional students sit at an information table with a \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Prospera\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" banner, while colorful artwork, large portraits, international flags, and a Día de los Muertos skeleton decoration add vibrant cultural elements to the space. Large windows bring in natural light, reinforcing the sense of community and belonging.

Friday, October 23, 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sunday, October 25, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Gather in the Garden

    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.

  • The Long History of Amanuenses in Europe, from Antiquity to the Digital Age

    The techniques for making texts have changed across multiple media and historical contexts since antiquity, but a regular feature of the work of authors and scholars through all those changes is the reliance on helpers or amanuenses. Dr. Ann Blair (Harvard) will discuss the factors that have made them both invisible and occasionally visible, and the kind of work they did.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Thursday, October 29, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Fireside Chat: Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series

    Assistant professors and graduate students are invited to join an informal fireside chat with Dr. Jerome E. Morris, AERA President and professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis

  • Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series

    Join the College of Education for the next installment of the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Boldly Education: Leading the Future of Education, featuring Dr. Jerome E. Morris, AERA President and professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

  • Lunch on Us

    Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.

    A group of eight college students sit around a long table sharing a meal and smiling toward the camera inside a brightly colored cultural center. Plates of food, drinks, and conversation fill the table, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In the background, additional students sit at an information table with a \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Prospera\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" banner, while colorful artwork, large portraits, international flags, and a Día de los Muertos skeleton decoration add vibrant cultural elements to the space. Large windows bring in natural light, reinforcing the sense of community and belonging.
  • Image of members of Modern Drugs

Friday, October 30, 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Sinfonia da Camera: Spellbound

    Ian Hobson, music director and conductor Guido Sánchez Portuguez, guitar Marissa Simmons, contralto

    Sinfonia da Camera: Spellbound: Spanish Sorcery

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Get to Know Beckman Tour

  • Gather in the Garden

    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.

  • Desde '74

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Latino Family Visit Day (LFVD)

    Latino Family Visit Day is a bilingual, daylong program open to all students and families. Participants will connect with campus resources, meet university staff, and engage in activities and meaningful dialogue about academics, financial aid, campus life, the transition to college, and supporting student success.

    A family of five smiles together at a University of Illinois event while wearing matching navy-blue Illinois and Latinx-themed shirts. The shirts include the words “Illinois Papá,” “Illinois Familia,” and “Latinx.”

Monday, November 9, 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Lunch on Us

    Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.

    A group of eight college students sit around a long table sharing a meal and smiling toward the camera inside a brightly colored cultural center. Plates of food, drinks, and conversation fill the table, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In the background, additional students sit at an information table with a \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Prospera\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" banner, while colorful artwork, large portraits, international flags, and a Día de los Muertos skeleton decoration add vibrant cultural elements to the space. Large windows bring in natural light, reinforcing the sense of community and belonging.
  • Decoding the Page: Emblems, Ornaments, and Early Modern Reading

    This event will highlight the collaborative project involving Emblematica (U of I), a digital library of emblem books, and Compositor (U of Birmingham), a database of printers’ ornaments. Dr. Hazel Wilkinson hypothesizes that “emblem-literacy” caused historical readers to engage with ornamented books in ways previously unaccounted-for in scholarship.

  • SPEAK Café at Krannert Art Museum | November 2026

    SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

  • Aga Khan
  • Illinois Theatre: Fairview

    Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury Geovonday Jones, director

    FAIRVIEW
  • Illinois Theatre: Sense and Sensibility

    By Jane Austen adapted by Jessica Swale Nisi Sturgis, director

    Illinois Theatre: Sense and Sensibility
  • Lyric Theatre @ Illinois: Singin' in the Rain

    Jeremy Benton, stage director and choreographer Michael Tilley, music director

    Singing in the Rain

Friday, November 13, 2026

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sunday, November 15, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, November 16, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • CLACS Speaker Series presents: Angharad Valdivia

    Angharad Valdivia
  • Conexiones

    Stay connected all semester long with Conexiones, a welcoming space for dialogue, relationship-building, and community connection. Through intentional programs focused on holistic well-being, student engagement, and professional development, Conexiones centers the Latine community and strengthens students’ sense of belonging.

    Students gather around a table at La Casa Cultural Latina, engaging in conversation and completing a group activity together. Papers, pens, and activity sheets are spread across the table.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Thursday, November 19, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

  • Lunch on Us

    Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.

    A group of eight college students sit around a long table sharing a meal and smiling toward the camera inside a brightly colored cultural center. Plates of food, drinks, and conversation fill the table, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In the background, additional students sit at an information table with a \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"Prospera\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" banner, while colorful artwork, large portraits, international flags, and a Día de los Muertos skeleton decoration add vibrant cultural elements to the space. Large windows bring in natural light, reinforcing the sense of community and belonging.
  • Image of J'Lyn Hope
  • University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra

    University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Friday, November 20, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Sunday, November 22, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, November 23, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Thursday, November 26, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Friday, November 27, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Saturday, November 28, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Sunday, November 29, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.

Monday, November 30, 2026

  • “I could people the hours with creations” — Celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    Recurring

    This exhibition provides some context for the writing of "Frankenstein" and examines the significant cultural impact that it has had since its publication in 1818. It also celebrates and showcases the Rare Book & Manuscript Library’s recent acquisition of a first edition copy of the novel, made possible by a generous gift from Lionelle and Jim Elsesser.