Viola's 2013 Fall Calendar
Monday, December 1, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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3:00 - 5:00 pmThe Orange Room, Main Library, 1408 W Gregory Drive, Urbana, ILThe end of the semester can be tough. Deadlines, late nights, and concerns about final grades can make things extra stressful. The Counseling Center is here when you need us. Come see us at the Main Library, where we'll be setting up a resource table to share encouragement, hand out care packages, and direct you to resources that can help you manage stress.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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11:00 amFunk ACES Library, 2nd floorCome join us at Funk ACES Library to make animal zines! We’ll have all the supplies for you. Never made a zine before? Perfect – this is the place to start! Come experiment, collage, doodle, and discover what happens when creativity takes the lead. Staff will be available to offer tips and guidance.
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1:00 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper LobbyTake a refreshing break from the end-of-semester rush and join us for a cozy December session created in collaboration with the Counseling Center. This month’s theme focuses on practical strategies for making meaningful connections and building your own support system here at Illinois.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity Archives, Room 146, Main Library
If you like trivia or university history, come to our second Ultimate Archives Trivia! Questions will focus on University of Illinois history involving academics, athletics, inventions, events, faculty, and alumni.
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.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmLearn about preserving, digitizing, and providing access to historical newspapers in your library collections! Staff of the Illinois Newspaper Project will discuss preservation and digitization best practices, how to undergo a newspaper digitization project, and what to do with newspapers once they've been digitized.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Monday, December 22, 2025
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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2:00 - 4:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Classroom 1000Discover the art of American quilting through stories, patterns, and community traditions. This workshop includes a trunk show of traditional and modern quilts and a hands-on activity where you’ll create your own fabric star ornament—no sewing experience needed. Free and open to all, with snacks provided.