IAS Library Suggests!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryNavigating the social and academic expectations of college is a challenge for many new college students, where unexplained conventions can cause many to feel stress and confusion about the way the higher education environment functions.
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11:30 am - 1:00 pmVirtual via ZoomCITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryInfographics can be a very effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in because of their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics, as well as what to avoid.
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2:00 - 2:30 pmTopics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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3:00 - 3:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall, Room #1090 - 702 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61801
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4:00 - 6:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210, 919 W Illinois St -
5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 LobbyМы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmLearn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Grant Program.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801 -
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmMAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. By the end of this workshop, we hope you'll be able to import survey data from a spreadsheet into a MAXQDA project; set up survey questions as codable data, variables, or both; use manual and automatic coding tools to code text data in survey responses and more.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmThe Doctoral Research Support Program and the Writers Workshop are hosting Writing in the Disciplines, an online series that connects doctoral students with faculty, journal editors, and publishers to discuss writing styles and skills in specific disciplines. These events are open to all current graduate students.
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 919 W Illinois St #400, Urbana, IL 61801 Room 208
Friday, April 3, 2026
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210, 919 W Illinois St -
9:00 - 9:30 am
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
12:00 - 1:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, Lower Level Auditorium (KAM 62) -
1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S. Wright St., Champaign
Monday, April 6, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amLearn the accessibility requirements for making your Canvas courses accessible. This hands-on workshop will cover using the Canvas editor to create navigable pages, writing effective alt text description for images, charts, and graphs, ensuring readable color contrast, creating accessible tables and links, and using Canvas accessibility tools to fix common issues.
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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5:30 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801Our Mr. Matsura, a feature documentary film, is the story of photographer Frank Matsura who journeyed from his native Japan to live in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. The film presents a picture of the “frontier” that departs from the existing popular culture narrative and celebrates the singular contribution of a community-building immigrant artist in America.
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7:00 pmIllini Union Courtyard Café
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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1:00 - 2:30 pmLearn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Grant Program.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSystematic reviews require a careful and structured approach to reviewing existing literature and identifying new insights. As scholarly publications continue to grow rapidly across disciplines, AI tools offer new ways for researchers to keep up with the expanding literature.
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6:00 - 7:00 pmUniversity YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign -
7:00 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
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7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amGet up to speed on using the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide to make Canvas pages more accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with an overview of the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide, how it functions, what the various errors, alerts, structural elements, and features mean, and how to fix these issues on a Canvas page.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryManaging your time and keeping track of all your tasks as a busy college student can be tricky, but new AI tools can take off some of the pressure of remembering it all! This workshop is designed to familiarize learners with a few handy tools and strategies for using AI to maximize productivity and minimize stress.
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11:30 am - 1:00 pmVirtual via Zoom
CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
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5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amInfographics can be a very effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in because of their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics, as well as what to avoid.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmCITL Innovation Studio, Armory 172Throughout your life you will, almost certainly, give presentations. We have all sat through presentations that were boring, confusing, and drab. How do you communicate your message most succinctly? What visuals will captivate and inform your audience the best? In this session we distill the magic that just might take your next presentation from bland to grand.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity Archives, Main Library Room 146; 1408 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
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4:30 - 6:00 pmLevis Faculty Center (919 W Illinois St., Urbana, IL), Room 422
Friday, April 10, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign -
3:00 - 4:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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8:30 amLiteratures, Cultures and Linguistics Building
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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8:30 amLiteratures, Cultures and Linguistics Building
Monday, April 13, 2026
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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7:00 pmIllini Union Courtyard Café
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amGet up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in Word and then jump right into practice.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmAttendees will become familiar with the differences between a dissertation and first book manuscript, and will further learn about identifying points of revision, creating a revision plan/timeline, approaching editors/presses, writing a book proposal, and the publishing process at a glance.
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmA Scoping Review is a type of evidence synthesis that represents an exploration of research literature to understand the depth and breadth of research related to a specific question or topic. A scoping review maps concepts from the literature to reveal trends, themes, and gaps in the research area to inform, and provide context for further exploration or examination.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryAre you curious about how the library can support you in accessing free resources for self-care? Would you like to know more about self-care but are unsure where to start? This workshop will facilitate discussion about self-care strategies and will provide opportunities to search for free resources (online and in print) that can support your personal self-care practices.
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11:30 am - 1:00 pmVirtual via Zoom
CITL's Master Course in Online Teaching (MCOT) is a deep dive into online teaching strategies that extends what was presented during previous teaching academies. Prior participation in an instructional development series is not required but professional experience with university level instruction is strongly encouraged.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210, 919 W Illinois St -
12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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3:30 - 5:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 pmBruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center; 1212 W. Nevada Street, Urbana IL -
4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
4:30 - 6:30 pmIllini Union, Illini Rooms B and C, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL -
5:30 - 7:00 pmStage 5 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts -
5:30 pm TBDAuditorium (KAM 62)
Friday, April 17, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
All DayIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
2:00 - 3:00 pmGet up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=6065
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2:00 - 4:30 pmGraduate College 202 (507 E. Green St., Champaign)Learn to craft competitive statements for Fulbright US Student Study/Research Awards.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmGet up to speed quickly on making your MS Excel spreadsheets accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we'll work together, hands-on, with practical strategies for naming tables, labeling header cells and workbook titles and sheets, creating accessible links, and working with colors and color testing tools.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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All DayIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
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1:00 - 5:15 pmUrbana Dance Company
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmUrbana Dance Company
Monday, April 20, 2026
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 208 -
5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
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7:00 pmIllini Union Courtyard Café
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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3:00 - 4:30 pmGet up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=6065
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6:00 pmIllini Union Courtyard Café
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryTired of hearing advice about highlighting your notes and writing lists? There are lots of study tips out there, but they don't work for everyone, especially if you're neurodivergent. This workshop is for those who find that popular advice doesn't work for them to learn new study habits, such as reading tips, time tricks, and building habits on uplifting strengths.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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1:00 - 2:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryDid you know that over half of college students worry about being able to afford their course materials? Are you wondering how you can create a budget-friendly course for students? This workshop will introduce you to Library and campus resources you can share with students to help them save money on textbooks, articles, technology, and other materials.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center Room 208, 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana
Friday, April 24, 2026
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12:00 pm108 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
2:00 - 3:00 pmDocuments must be proactively accessible for all students. This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. You’ll learn how to scan multiple document types for accessibility issues and remediate them.
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2:00 - 4:00 pmGraduate College 202 (507 E. Green St., Champaign)Learn to craft competitive statements for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmGet up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent reading and navigating order culprits, freeze columns and rows, hide unused columns and rows, delete empty rows between elements, create accessible links, and use the Accessibility Assistant.
Monday, April 27, 2026
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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7:00 pmIllini Union Courtyard Café
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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12:00 - 4:00 pmInnovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building
Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmThis hands-on workshop covers what makes digital math accessible for all learners, including major accessible math formats, accessible math tools, structuring workflows to deliver accessible math, and how digital math interacts with platforms like Canvas, Jupyter Notebook, MS Office documents, and webpages. See full description for free software requirements.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amGet up to speed quickly on making your PowerPoint presentations accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll begin with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint and then dive straight into practical solutions.
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820