ARTCA Fellowship Calendar

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

  • BE A SAVVY RESEARCHER The University Library offers a wide array of workshops for you to develop your research and information management skills. All are welcome!
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Room 314, Main Library

    Are 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.

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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 16, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

  • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
    Atrium

    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.

  • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
    Main Library 220

    Test your knowledge of government structures, processes, and public information in this interactive Jeopardy-style game.

  • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    Illini Union, Room 407, 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana

    Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an Open Forum co-sponsored by the Senate Library Committee and the University Library.

  • 5:30 - 7:00 pm
    Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    Join 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.

Friday, April 17, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Sunday, April 19, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Monday, April 20, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am
    Beckman Institute Center Atrium

    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.

  • 2:30 - 3:30 pm
    Funk ACES Library, 2nd floor

    Three 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

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

  • BE A SAVVY RESEARCHER The University Library offers a wide array of workshops for you to develop your research and information management skills. All are welcome!
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Room 314, Main Library

    Tired 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.

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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!

  • BE A SAVVY RESEARCHER The University Library offers a wide array of workshops for you to develop your research and information management skills. All are welcome!
    1:00 - 2:00 pm
    Room 314, Main Library

    Did 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.

  • 5:00 pm

    This lecture examines Romani culture, flamenco, and the history of flamenco dress in Europe before and during the nineteenth century, highlighting the art form’s deep Romani roots prior to its theatrical codification. It focuses on the material culture of flamenco dress—its fabrics, construction, and makers.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Friday, April 24, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Monday, April 27, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am
    Beckman Institute Center Atrium

    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, April 29, 2026

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • All Day
    The International & Area Studies Library, Main Library, 3rd floor.

    The exhibition highlights the linguistic, cultural, and intellectual diversity of Middle Eastern collections at the University of Illinois. It features materials in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Amazigh (Tamazight), English, French, Spanish, and German that reflect the region’s plural societies and minority communities within the Middle East and across its diasporas.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

  • 9:30 am
    MRI 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.

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am
    Beckman Institute Center Atrium

    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, May 6, 2026

  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    Join us on Zoom (registration link below) or at the University Archives (146 Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana)

    Dr. Samar Hegazy, Teaching Associate Professor of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, will discuss her research on pathologies in female reproduction and her work on improving pathology education.

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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 12, 2026

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am
    Beckman Institute Center Atrium

    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, May 13, 2026

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am
    Beckman Institute Center Atrium

    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, May 20, 2026

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • 3:00 - 4:00 pm
    Atrium

    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.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

  • 10:00 - 10:30 am
    Beckman Institute Center Atrium

    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, May 27, 2026

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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!

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  • 9:30 am
    MRI 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

  • 9:00 - 11:00 am
    Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

    Join us to celebrate several renovations and upgrades at the Beckman Institute. Remarks will begin at 9:20 a.m. in the Beckman garden, weather permitting.

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • 12:00 pm
    Beckman 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

  • 9:30 am
    MRI 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

  • 9:30 am
    MRI 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

  • 9:30 am
    MRI 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.