Urbana Campus Research Calendar (OVCRI)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

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SPEAK 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, October 2, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Join Jaclyn Schurman, program officer at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and other faculty members for a workshop in pursuing training grants. Please register by Monday, Sept. 26.

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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Friday, October 9, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Friday, October 16, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Hands-on art activities for children ages 3+ and their caregivers! Throughout the galleries, enjoy arts activities, family tours, and demonstrations, celebrating the new exhibitions on display. Kid visitors can complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! This event is free and open to all.

Monday, October 19, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Friday, October 23, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
Recurring
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.

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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
Recurring
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.

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Speaker: Hannah Manetsch

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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
Recurring
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.

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Railroad Environmental Conference
Recurring
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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1st International Miscanthus Summit
Recurring
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Join us for the first international summit focused on miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy. This event will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.

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Railroad Environmental Conference
Recurring
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.












