Urbana Campus Research Calendar (OVCRI)
Open for Registration
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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The 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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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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The 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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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Explore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.

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Join Beckman to celebrate its 2025 graduate fellows, as well as 2026 recipients of the Beckman Institute Undergraduate Fellowship, Thomas and Margaret Huang Award for Graduate Research and Erik Haferkamp Memorial Award for Undergraduate Research.

Friday, August 7, 2026
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The 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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Graduate Writing Retreat August 2026
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Stop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.

Saturday, August 8, 2026
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The 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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Join Krannert Art Museum educators and librarians from The Urbana Free Library for Artventures for Kids!—an interactive Saturday program designed for children (ages 5+) with their families and caregivers. Experience the museum in a fun, welcoming way that sparks creativity and curiosity for the whole family. You are welcome to listen, explore, and create together.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
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The 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, August 10, 2026
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The 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, August 11, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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Stop by and share your thoughts about Krannert Art Museum with our new director! Stephanie Smith will talk with visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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Set! NIH SBIR Workshop
RecurringJoin our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for an Set! NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop from 12:00-1:30 PM CT on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Midwest Rail Conference
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Stop by and share your thoughts about Krannert Art Museum with our new director! Stephanie Smith will talk with visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Monday, August 17, 2026
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PRI invites you to a Software Carpentry Workshop hosted by INHS!

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Incoming Cadet Welcome Week (ICW2) is the Fighting Illini Battalion's two-day onboarding program for new Army ROTC cadets. Complete enrollment requirements, meet cadre and fellow cadets, participate in introductory training, and gain the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to begin your Army ROTC journey successfully.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Incoming Cadet Welcome Week (ICW2) is the Fighting Illini Battalion's two-day onboarding program for new Army ROTC cadets. Complete enrollment requirements, meet cadre and fellow cadets, participate in introductory training, and gain the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to begin your Army ROTC journey successfully.

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Prof. Yang Jinglei, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology School of Engineering will speak on "Recent progress on developing superlight DD laminated composites"

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Speaker: Elizabeth Goldschmidt

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Fox Family Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lecture "Finding Cures: Journey from Software Engineering to Entrepreneurship" Abhishek Pandey, PhD Interim CEO/CTO of ASERTI Pharma

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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, August 26, 2026
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Join Field Museum researchers Bruno de Medeiros, assistant curator of insects, and Elizabeth Postema, postdoctoral research scientist, for a free, hands-on workshop.

Friday, August 28, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
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This two-day symposium brings together researchers, industry leaders, project developers, and policymakers to discuss energy systems, carbon capture and utilization, AI-driven energy demand, carbon markets, and financing pathways for energy-carbon projects. Interested participants may request an invitation on the event page.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Speaker: Brad Christensen

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IGB Seminar - Faculty Spotlight Lecture "Nutritional Regulation of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis - Implications for Stress and Cancer Resilience" Brett Loman, PhD Department of Animal Science; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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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, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Join us to celebrate Illinois' 2026 Mayo Clinic undergraduate researchers, including CRISP, HERE, and SURF. The event includes a poster session, recognition ceremony, and light refreshments. Register by Aug. 28.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.

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IGB Seminar - Director's Office "Biology by Design: From Directed Evolution to Autonomous Experimentation" Huimin Zhao, PhD Steven L. Miller Chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Bioengineering; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Join Silvina Montrul as she explores how Brazilian Portuguese is evolving across spoken and written forms. Study of 72 native speakers Education impacts grammar & comprehension Some language changes are happening across ALL speakers Discover how schooling may actually drive language evolution.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.

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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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Research Resource Forum: Navigating Research Support in LAS Join the LAS Office of Research for a 45-minute hybrid session introducing the people, services, and processes that support research across the College. Learn how to engage with LAS and SPA throughout the project lifecycle, access key resources, navigate requirements, and connect with the research team.

Friday, September 11, 2026
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.

Monday, September 14, 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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Our Mr. Matsura, a feature documentary film, is the story of photographer Frank Matsura who journeyed from his native Japan to live in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. The film presents a picture of the “frontier” that departs from the existing popular culture narrative and celebrates the singular contribution of a community-building immigrant artist in America.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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This talk examines how MBL used social media to mobilize mass anti-left sentiment yet failed to turn that energy into lasting political power. It argues that digital “indignation politics” can amplify outrage—but struggles to build durable institutions—helping explain the rise of Bolsonarismo’s more reactionary agenda.

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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.

Thursday, September 17, 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, September 18, 2026
Monday, September 21, 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, September 22, 2026
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Stop by and share your thoughts about Krannert Art Museum with our new director! Stephanie Smith will talk with visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

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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, September 23, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 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, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Monday, September 28, 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, September 29, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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.

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
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
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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
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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
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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 30, 2026
Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 2026
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Speaker: Chong Wang

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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The iSchool Research Showcase shares human-centered, interdisciplinary research through a keynote speech and a series of short presentations and posters by School of Information Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, November 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.

Friday, November 6, 2026
Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 2026
Thursday, November 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.

Friday, November 13, 2026
Monday, November 16, 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, November 17, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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Speaker: Charlotte Boettcher

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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In this workshop, graduate students will use Human-Centered Design to reflect on their strengths, aspirations, and opportunities, and develop practical strategies for shaping a career path aligned with their goals and values.

Friday, December 4, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Tuesday, March 30, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
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