Viola's 2013 Fall Calendar
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmNew to the university? Need a refresher on using the library? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to library resources and services. After this workshop, you’ll be able to navigate the library website with confidence to access print and electronic materials. Come with questions if you have them!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmGoogle Scholar is an incredibly popular and useful tool for research with several features that scholars may not be familiar with. This workshop will elaborate on the difference between searching in Google Scholar and academic databases, demonstrate how to use Google Scholar’s Advanced Search, explain how to get to connect your library access to Google Scholar, and more!
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2:00 - 3:00 pmMain Library, Room 314Qualitative 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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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 doctoral students. We are extending an invitation to master's degree students
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4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039Discover the rich traditions and culture of India! Learn from students and scholars as they share personal stories, demonstrate aspects of daily life, and showcase colorful art forms. Try your hand at traditional rangoli designs, experience a taste of Indian dance and music, and enjoy sampling authentic snacks and chai. Free and open to all.
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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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!
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.
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 Lobby
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
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.