Urbana Campus Research Calendar (OVCRI)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic BiologyHoward Gritton, PhD Department of Comparative Biosciences; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign “Cortical oscillations and neural timing: how attention enhances hearing in complex environments”
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12:00 - 1:30 pmSessions will take place from Noon-1:30 pm CST each day: Feb. 3, 2026 - Part 1 Manufacturing QA/QC Feb. 4, 2026 - Part 2 Subgrade Prep & Compaction Inspection Feb. 10, 2026 - Part 3 Factory QA & QC Feb. 11, 2026 - Part 4 Field QA/QC Feb. 17, 2026 - Part 5 Post Installation Maintenance & Leak Location Feb. 18 - 28, 2026 Online Certification Exam Available
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1:00 - 2:00 pmHenry Administration Building 143Speaker: Cory Palmer (University of Montana) Title: Survey of generalized Tur\'an problems
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Marshal Dong, Covey Group
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology"Confocal Imaging Simplified: Faster Acquisition, Easier Operation, More Results - an Introduction to Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal" Luke Summey Bioscience Sales Specialist - Nikon Instruments Inc.
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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, February 5, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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11:00 amCharles Miller Auditorium, B102, CLSLAssistant Professor, Dept. of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
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12:00 - 1:00 pmA webinar to explore four NIH and NSF funding programs focused on data science and human health, and look for opportunities to collaborate on upcoming proposals.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmICT, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866 -
6:00 - 7:30 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignSPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Friday, February 6, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 pm306 Coble Hall and virtual via ZoomDr. D. Fairchild Ruggles, Professor and Debra L. Mitchell Chair in Landscape Architecture, will present her lecture "Muslim Woman and Architectural Patronage" February 6|12pm till 1pm (CST) | Coble Hall 306 or Zoom
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3:00 pmW-109 Turner Hall
Saturday, February 7, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, February 9, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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12:00 - 1:30 pmPart 3 of the 5-Part CQA Series will provide in depth information on factory fabrication quality control. We will follow the process of quality assurance beginning with receiving the raw materials through the panel conversion process and finally shipment to the customer. Details of raw material inspection, fabrication machine setup and qualifications, in-process ASTM testi
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1:00 pm 2:00 pmJoin the next Resources for Researchers Office Hours where we will where we'll dive into "Data Storage for Research." Discover the latest solutions and support available through the Illinois Computes program, Technology Services, and other campus partners, designed to help you securely store, manage, and back up your research data.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm Central TimeNCSA is offering a 2-hour workshop for campus researchers to introduce the Illinois Campus Cluster (ICC) and teach how to perform basic tasks in its cluster environment. There are no prerequisites for this workshop. A user account on the ICC will be provided for the hands-on exercises. Register by Feb 6th, 2026.
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3:00 pm1005 Forbes Natural History Building, 1816 S Oak Street, Champaign -
4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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10:00 am - 4:30 pm Central TimeNCSA 3000NCSA is hosting a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop presented by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. This workshop will focus on big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This is an IN PERSON event, there WILL NOT be a virtual option for this event.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Yuntao Guan, Bradlyn Group
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12:00 - 1:00 pmW109 - Turner Hall -
12:00 - 1:30 pmPart 4 of the 5-Part CQA Series will summarize third-party geosynthetic materials and installation inspection practices that ensure quality installation and workmanship that meet and/or exceed project permitting requirements, and final acceptance in accordance with the plans and specifications. The process that will be presented ensures that clients receive a defendable as
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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!
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2:00 pmNCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana IL 61801 Room 1040
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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10:00 am - 4:30 pm Central TimeNCSA 3000NCSA is hosting a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop presented by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. This workshop will focus on big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This is an IN PERSON event, there WILL NOT be a virtual option for this event.
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10:00 - 11:00 amArmory room 172 and online via ZoomBy examining the assignments, readings, guest presentations, and student feedback over two years, this session highlights strong student engagement and the ongoing pedagogical development of the "AI and Advertising" course. Additionally, design, evolution, and outcomes are explored, offering practical lessons for teaching when technology and creativity intersect.
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11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236 -
11:00 amCharles Miller Auditorium, B102, CLSLAssociate Professor, Dept. of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
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2:00 - 3:00 pmICT, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866
Friday, February 13, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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10:00 am - 4:30 pm Central TimeNCSA 3000NCSA is hosting a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop presented by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. This workshop will focus on big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep learning using Tensorflow. This is an IN PERSON event, there WILL NOT be a virtual option for this event.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
1:00 - 2:00 pm190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Sam Garratt, Associate Research Scholar, Princeton University
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1:00 - 5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210, 919 W. Illinois St -
3:00 - 5:00 pmGregory Hall 223Join us for a lecture by Sandford Goldberg, the Chester D. Tripp professor in the Humanities in the Department of Philosophy at Northwestern University.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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1:00 pmRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic BiologyAdam Arkin, PHD Dean A. Richard Newton Memorial Professor of Bioengineering University of California, Berkeley "Engineering Microbial Systems for Transformation, Protection, and Function Across Extreme Environment"
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12:00 - 1:30 pmPart 5 of the 5-Part CQA Series will focus on activities that owners and operators should perform to maintain their liner system after installation. Best practices for locating the leakage source, determining an appropriate action leakage rate, and conducting electrical leak surveys also will be discussed.
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12:00 - 1:00 pm3269 Beckman InstituteCutler Phillippe will present on Analysis of Parachute Microstructural Strains in 3D with Micro-Computed Tomography and Image Segmentation
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1:00 - 3:00 pmNCSA is offering a 2-hour workshop to introduce the DeltaAI cluster and teach how to perform basic tasks in its cluster environment. There are no prerequisites for this workshop. Attendees will be added to a training allocation for the workshop, if they do not already have DeltaAI allocations. Register by February 13th.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmChampaign-Urbana Community FabLab -
4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Sarah Hagen, Chitambar Group
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310 -
12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology“Single-Molecule Spatial Organization and Dynamics of Nuclear Speckle Components Revealed by MINFLUX Nanoscopy” Minxue Liu, PhD Candidate – Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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, February 19, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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12:30 pm 1:30 pmGregory Hall, Room 336 -
2:00 - 3:00 pmICT, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866 -
5:15 pmPlym Auditorium, Temple Buell Hall -
7:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center
Friday, February 20, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
10:00 - 11:30 amThis workshop will give you hands-on experience using CUDA-Q to write and run quantum programs. This workshop is intended for quantum computing beginners.
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3:00 - 5:00 pmGregory Hall 223Join us for a lecture by Heather Demarest, an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Boulder.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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4:00 - 6:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignEnjoy live music in the galleries and a reception to celebrate Imagination, Faith, and Desire: Early European Prints from 1475–1800 (on view through Feb 28). The evening will include brief remarks by Curator of European and American Art Maureen Warren.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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8:30 amECE BuildingWelcome to the fifteenth annual technology conference to celebrate the latest developments in the ECE and CS departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
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1:00 pmRiggs Beer Company, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.
Monday, February 23, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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1:00 pmRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Qian Xu, Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Fellow, California Institute of Technology
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic BiologyAngad Mehta, PhD Department of Chemistry; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign "Synthetic biology for evolutionary studies and human health"
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Stephen Zhou, Leditzky Group
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology“Effect of PGC1α expression on mitochondrial biogenesis and pathogenesis in Fragile X syndrome” Vipendra Kumar Visiting Research Scientist, Prof. Nien-Pei Tsai’s lab Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois
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12:00 - 1:00 pmW109 - Turner Hall -
12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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, February 26, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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11:00 amCharles Miller Auditorium, B102, CLSLAssociate Professor, Dept. of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
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12:00 - 2:00 pmEnglish Building 109Faculty and graduate students are invited to join a discussion of work-in-progress by Craig Perry (Emory University): “Slavery, Abyssinian Diaspora, and the Civilian Elite in 15th-Century Mecca.” Lunch will be provided. Please contact Carol Symes if you would like to attend: symes@illinois.edu.
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12:30 pm 1:30 pmSiebel Center for Design- Sunset Studio 1050 -
12:30 pmNCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana IL 61801 Room 1040 -
3:00 - 5:00 pmMain Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801Dr. Elias Petrou will explore the evolution and transmission of the Greek book from East to West, beginning with an overview of the Byzantine educational system, the preservation and transmission of classical Greek knowledge through manuscripts, and how this inherited book culture was transformed through the new technology of print.
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3:00 - 5:00 pmRare Book and Manuscript Library, Main Library Room 346Prof. Elias Petrou will explore the evolution and transmission of the Greek book from East to West, beginning with an overview of the Byzantine educational system, the preservation and transmission of classical Greek knowledge through manuscripts, and how this inherited book culture was transformed through the new technology of print.
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4:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 422Erin Brock Carlson’s research centers the relationships between place, technology, and power, focusing on how communities work together to address complex public problems through communication and community organizing. She uses community-based and participatory approaches in her research.
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Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt: A History -- Lecture by Prof. Craig Perry (Emory University)
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge -- room 1080, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics BuildingA new history of slavery and the slave trade in the medieval Middle East based on the Cairo Geniza archive, with attention to such crucial topics as the slave trade in state diplomacy, the entanglements of gender and household slavery, and the lives of the enslaved.
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5:30 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
Friday, February 27, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236 -
1:00 - 2:00 pmArmory room 172 and online via ZoomIn this session, presenters will make an argument for teaching students about the limitations of GenAI tools rather than simply telling them not to use it. They will provide examples of how to integrate critical AI literacy into a variety of classes, including training on AI course policies, reflecting on ethical quandaries, and exercises using large language models.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignWith over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, March 2, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 208, 919 W. Illinois St -
1:00 pmRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Rahul Trivedi
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic BiologyShai Bel, PhD Azrieli Faculty of Medicine; Bar-Ilan University “Partners in Slime: Host-Microbiota Interactions in the Gut Mucus Layer”
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Hannah Day, Pfaff Group
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12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology“Targeted drug delivery to tumor associated macrophages in glioblastoma mouse models" Urbi Saha, PhD Student Department of Neuroscience, University of Illinois
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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!
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1:00 pmRoom 126, 501 E. Daniel StreetWayne A. Wiegand, the F. William Summers Professor of Library and Information Studies Emeritus at Florida State University, will present "Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Missing Stories in American Library History. A reception will follow the lecture.
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2:00 pmNCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana IL 61801 Room 1040 -
5:00 - 6:00 pmEnglish Building 107DWe will discuss programming for 2026-27 and plans for the Medieval Studies semimar.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayLevis Faculty Center, Room 210Join us for the 24th annual Women's and Gender History Symposium. Featuring graduate research and keynote speakers Arunima Datta (Associate Professor of History, University of North Texas) and Eric McDuffie (Associate Professor of History, UIUC).
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All DaySiebel Center for DesignIn collaboration with The Grainger College of Engineering and Siebel Center for Design, the Human-Centered Engineering Consortium is hosting the first symposium on human-centered engineering. The symposium will bring together educators, practitioners and researchers from all engineering disciplines. Attendance is free and all are welcome! Come join us in the conversation.
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12:30 pm 1:30 pmSiebel Center for Design- Sunset Studio 1050 -
1:00 - 2:00 pm190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Hong-Ye Hu
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1:00 pmTBDSpeaker: Lauren Childs (Virginia Tech)
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2:00 - 3:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge in LCLB and online via ZoomThe panelists will talk about building AI Literacy for language teachers, both by sharing tools that can support educators and by recognizing the ways AI poses new challenges for teachers. They will also share examples for approaching AI Literacy for learners, including helping students better understand how AI use can impact their language learning, for better or worse.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmICT, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866 -
5:00Orange & Blue rooms, University of Illinois Chicago Illini Center, 200 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago -
6:00 - 7:30 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignSPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
Friday, March 6, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayLevis Faculty Center, Room 210Join us for the 24th annual Women's and Gender History Symposium. Featuring graduate research and keynote speakers Arunima Datta (Associate Professor of History, University of North Texas) and Eric McDuffie (Associate Professor of History, UIUC).
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All DaySiebel Center for DesignIn collaboration with The Grainger College of Engineering and Siebel Center for Design, the Human-Centered Engineering Consortium is hosting the first symposium on human-centered engineering. The symposium will bring together educators, practitioners and researchers from all engineering disciplines. Attendance is free and all are welcome! Come join us in the conversation.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236 -
2:00 pmBeckman 3269 (third floor tower room) -
3:00 pmW-109 Turner Hall
Saturday, March 7, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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All DayLevis Faculty Center, Room 210Join us for the 24th annual Women's and Gender History Symposium. Featuring graduate research and keynote speakers Arunima Datta (Associate Professor of History, University of North Texas) and Eric McDuffie (Associate Professor of History, UIUC).
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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1:00 pmRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, Literature, Culture, and Linguistics Building -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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11:00 - 11:50 am190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Speaker: Jared Gibson, Kou Group
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12:00 - 1:00 pmW109 - Turner Hall -
12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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, March 12, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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11:00 am - 1:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 208, 919 W. Illinois St -
2:00 - 3:00 pmICT, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866
Friday, March 13, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, March 16, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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, March 19, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Friday, March 20, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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1:00 pmRiggs Beer Company, 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.
Monday, March 23, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
2:00 pmNCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana IL 61801 Room 1040 -
3:00 pmForbes Natural History Building -
4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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12:00 - 12:50 pmEveritt 2310 -
12:00 pm612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic BiologyOraya Zinder, PhD Candidate Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois
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12:00 pmBeckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor TowerJoin 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, March 26, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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12:30 pm 1:30 pmSiebel Center for Design- Sunset Studio 1050 -
1:00 pm161 Noyes HallSpeaker: Yue Liu (Purdue University)
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2:00 - 3:00 pmICT, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866 -
3:00 - 5:00 pmMain Library Room 346 — 1408 W. Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801Dr. Anastasios Antonaras (Museum of Byzantine Culture, Thessaloniki,) places Byzantine glass in context to a wider Mediterranean tradition where it emerges as a powerful medium of splendor, authority, and sacred presence.
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4:00 - 5:00 pm1002 Grainger Auditorium
Friday, March 27, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
11:00 amRhondale Tso Seminar Room, Loomis 236 -
2:00 pmBeckman 3269 (third floor tower room)
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Monday, March 30, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmMain Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
1:00 pmSidney Lu Mechanical Engineering Building 1047Speaker: Rick Laugesen (UIUC)
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4:00 - 4:50 pm4025 Campus Instructional FacilityLectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.














