Viola's 2013 Fall Calendar
Friday, October 17, 2025
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10:00 - 11:00 amQualitative data analysis software programs can be valuable tools for organizing research sources for a literature review. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for organizing and analyzing literature in the software program MAXQDA, though the strategies will be relevant to other qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo or Atlas.ti.
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11:00 am - 12:00 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.
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11:45 am - 1:00 pmEngineering Quad -
4:30 - 6:30 pmIce Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820)Come skate with us! Enjoy free ice skating, hot chocolate, and a mini-lesson at the University Ice Arena. Plus, get tips from McKinley Health Center on how to stay safe and healthy through an Illinois winter. Note: Ice skating carries some risk. All participants must sign a waiver before skating. Ages 10+ only. Space is limited by arena capacity.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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10:00 am - 4:00 pmIllini Union | Main LibraryJoin us at IlliniFest on Saturday, October 18th for our biggest open house of the year! Come visit the University Library at the Resource Fair in the Illini Union (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Main Library (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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7:30 am - 7:30 pmMeet at The Career Center (715 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820)The campus-wide Career Services Council is hosting the Global Illini Career Networking Event in Chicago on Sunday, October 19 and you’re invited! This event is designed to support our current international undergraduate and graduate students at UIUC by connecting them with international alums.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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10:00 - 11:00 amLooking for a new way to conduct your research? Tired of getting zero results in your database searches? This workshop will break down how the professionals identify resources, and search for articles, books, and other scholarly works. We’ll cover chasing citations, creating optimal keyword searches, using built-in database functions to improve your searches, and more!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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All DayCRCE (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Now is your chance to participate in the 28th Indoor World Cup, which will be held on Saturday, November 15. Team registrations are due TODAY!
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3:00 - 4:00 pmIn this session, we partner with the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to discuss survey research services and resources. This session is open to all doctoral students. Please complete the form to register for the workshop. It will be conducted through Zoom. We look forward to working with you!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmMain Library, Room 314Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!
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1:00 pmMain Library Room 106
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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5:00 pmJoin us for the second webinar in the Costumes & Customs Lecture Series, sponsored by the Office of Arts Integration and organized in collaboration with the University Library, the Department of Theatre, the Department of Classics, the Spurlock Museum, and the Krannert Art Museum, explores the history and cultural significance of clothing across time and place.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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11:45 am - 1:00 pmEngineering Quad
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmAre you struggling to keep track of all your sources? Looking for an easier way to cite as you write? Mendeley is a free citation manager that helps you organize your citations, store and annotate your files, and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Mendeley library set up and ready to use!
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4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 3025
Build your intercultural skills in this training that introduces the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), a framework used to understand and enhance intercultural competence, and provides insight into the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a tool for assessing and developing these skills.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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10:00 - 11:00 amCITL 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? Is it only about your slide design or are there other techniques that leave a lasting impression?
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11:30 am - 12:50 pmUniversity YMCA Room 228, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign
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1:00 - 2:00 pmInfographics can be an effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in due to their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics and be introduced to several free online tools that allow users to create their own infographics.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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2:00 - 4:00 pmGrainger Engineering Library (1301 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana IL 61801) - The Commons (Room 233/235)Get ready for a time of fun and friendly competition at our Global Games Get-Together! Join us to explore a collection of board games from different countries and regions around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy a variety of international snacks in a relaxed atmosphere.
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All DayIllini Union Rooms A, B, and CShare your culture and connect with the campus community at the 15th annual Travel Around the World event during International Education Week! Registrations to host a table or perform are due TODAY!
Friday, October 31, 2025
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11:45 am - 1:00 pmEngineering Quad
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join us for a special Names Training focused on Taiwanese names! This session will provide valuable insights into the cultural background and pronunciation of names commonly used in Taiwan. Our presenters will introduce Taiwanese naming practices, guiding participants through name examples that highlight their meanings, pronunciation techniques, and cultural significance.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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2:00 - 3:00 pmGIES, Business Instructional Facility, Atrium (Under the Stairs) 515 E Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL, 61820)
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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1:00 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper LobbyJoin us for Coffee Across Cultures Hour, a global gathering over coffee, tea, and pastries to share stories and traditions from around the world. This session, “Stories on the Table,” explores how food connects people, communities, and cultures across borders.
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6:00 - 10:00 pmSiebel Centre for Design
Celebrate the vibrancy of South Asia with a tribute to Coke Studio Pakistan, Bharat, and Bangladesh, featuring live music, dance, and fusion performances from all South Asian countries. Enjoy traditional attire, food, a fashion show, and a surprise finale in a night of rhythm, culture, and connection.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmJoin us on Zoom (registration link below) or at the University Archives (146 Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana)School of Integrative Biology graduate student Vivian Cheng will discuss her research using genetics, ancient DNA, and historical archives to understand the effects of climate change and colonialism on narwhals.
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4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039
Experience the vibrant culture of Indonesia through stories, music, dance, and delicious traditional treats in this interactive celebration. Join us to explore art, crafts, and customs that bring Indonesia’s rich heritage to life.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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1:00 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper Lobby
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmJoin us on Zoom (registration link below) or at the University Archives (146 Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana)Dr. Pinshane Huang, Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, will discuss her research on transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy of two-dimensional materials and soft-hard interfaces.