Urbana Campus Research Calendar (OVCRI)
Tuesday, July 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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
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12:00 pmExplore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
Friday, July 10, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
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12:00 - 1:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignStop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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10:00 am - 12:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignCome join Krannert Art Museum for a sensory-friendly morning of artmaking and art exploration. This sensory-friendly program offers a welcoming, low-stimulation environment for visitors of all ages and abilities. All are welcome, including neurodivergent visitors, individuals with disabilities, and anyone seeking a more relaxed museum experience.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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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. Our speaker is Maayan Freiberg Dadon, Postdoc at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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, July 14, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmOnline -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room
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1:00 - 2:00 pmJoin R4R Office Hours spotlight of HPCBio! Led by Director Chris Fields via Zoom. HPCBio is the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center bioinformatics core, providing infrastructure, training, and consulting for high-performance computational biology, from RNA-Seq to broader omics analysis. Open to all faculty, students, and staff, though most useful for researchers.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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8:30 am - 12:30 pmOrr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 37804 State Highway 104, Baylis, IL 62314
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
Join Krannert Art Museum and Family Service of Champaign County for a Creative Aging Art Tour and Memory Café, a guided tour of the museum’s collection for seniors, those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, and care partners, followed by refreshments, artmaking activities, and conversation.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmOnline -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room
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12:00 pmExplore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
Friday, July 17, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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10:30 am - 12:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, Café Meeting Room
Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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10:30 - 11:30 amKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignJoin us for a special tour led by Magdalena Novoa, guest curator of Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile (on view through Sep 5). Gain insights into the story behind these incredible works of art and research.
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
Do you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Krannert Art Museum invites you to Knit & Sit! Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the museum. All ages and experience levels are welcome! A limited amount of yarn and needles will be available—and anyone wanting to learn can receive a simple knitting lesson.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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, July 20, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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8:30 am Continues through July 24Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic BiologyMark your calendar now to save July 20-24, 2026, for the Fourth Annual Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop. More details to come.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmOnline -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room
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12:00 - 3:30 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
Presented in conjunction with Stitching Ecologies: Urbana-Champaign Satellite Crochet Coral Reef, this community crochet gathering invites participants to stitch, create, and connect while learning more about the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project. All skill levels are welcome—no experience necessary. Materials are provided.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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8:30 - 11:30 amNorthwestern Illinois Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 321 210th Ave., Monmouth IL 61462
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4:00 pm Workshop runs 4pm July 22 to Noon July 24Beckman InstituteThe 7th Midwest Single-Molecule Workshop will bring together scientists at all career stages from across the Midwest and beyond to share cutting-edge advances in single-molecule biophysics. The workshop aims to support the growth of a vibrant single-molecule research community in the Midwest.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 - 11:30 amEwing Demonstration Center, 6132 N. Ewing Rd., Ewing, IL 62836
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmOnline -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room
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12:00 pmExplore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
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12:30 pmNCSA Building, 1205 W. Clark St., Urbana IL 61801 Room 1040
Friday, July 24, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
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, July 26, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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, July 27, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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, July 28, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmOnline -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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5:00 - 7:00 pmDiscovery Partners Institute, 200 South Wacker Drive, 4th Floor Discovery Room, Chicago, IL 60606
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmOnline -OR - In-person at the Main Library, Orange Room
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12:00 pmExplore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
Friday, July 31, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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 3, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
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1:00 - 2:30 pmMain Library 106
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
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12:00 pmExplore biomass innovation, regenerative agriculture, and bioenergy solutions at our summer Biomass Webinar Series.
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3:00 - 5:00 pmAtrium of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyJoin 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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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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9:00 am - 12:00 pmIn-person @ Main Library (Orange Room) and via Zoom
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12:00 - 1:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
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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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
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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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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All DayMain Library Room 346
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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All DayCrop Sciences Research and Education Center, 4202 S. First St., Champaign, IL 61822
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1:00 - 2:30 pmMad Goat Coffee
Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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All DayAgricultural and Biological Engineering Farm, 3603 S. Race St., Urbana, IL
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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1:00 - 2:30 pmElm City Coffee
Join us for a chance to get to know Stephanie Smith, the new director of Krannert Art Museum, over coffee, pastries, and conversation. Open to everyone!
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
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.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
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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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
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.
Friday, September 11, 2026
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All DayJohn Hancock Center, 172 E. Chestnut St., Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
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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5:30 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801Our 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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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4:00 pmUniversity of Illinois Philanthropy Center, Room 102/103, 303 St. Mary’s Road, Champaign IL
Friday, September 18, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmRoom 5602 Beckman Institute
Friday, October 23, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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All DayIllinois Conference Center, 1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmChampaign-Urbana, IL, USA
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.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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All DayIllinois Conference Center, 1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmChampaign-Urbana, IL, USA
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.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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All DayIllinois Conference Center, 1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmChampaign-Urbana, IL, USA
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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All DayIllinois Conference Center, 1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmChampaign-Urbana, IL, USA
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.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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12:00 - 4:30 pmIllini Union, Illini Rooms B & C
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.
