Technology Services Calendar
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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In this 2-hour instructor-led workshop, participants will learn how to use Adobe Express (Adobe's online design tool) to create social media posts, customize photos, create a flyer and use the new Generative AI tools. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is required. Pre-registration required.
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In this two-hour Illustrator session, we will go over recommended resources and tutorials, then participants will be introduced to the user interface while creating a vector graphic logo.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, April 19, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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BAYER is bringing its mobile escape room to the Research Park from April 23 through April 25, 2024. FREE! Sign up for a timeslot online.
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In this 2-hour InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create a two-page InDesign brochure from scratch, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Offered in-person or online. Pre-registration required
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This lunchtime talk with Dr. Nii Dodoo-Amoo will provide an overview for startups and entrepreneurs on the intricacies of fundraising, managing equity, understanding cap tables, and determining company valuations through various stages of investment.
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During this two-hour session, we will go over the basics of the Photoshop interface and some resources on how to continue learning features. Instructor will work through a beginner tutorial, editing a photo and share resources. Q & A to follow.
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NCSA will showcase the research conducted by students at NCSA and UIUC. This conference also presents the opportunity to network with NCSA researchers, faculty affiliates and industry partners.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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BAYER is bringing its mobile escape room to the Research Park from April 23 through April 25, 2024. FREE! Sign up for a timeslot online.
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Calling all faculty and teaching assistants who are currently using or are interested in using alternative methods for grading (i.e. Labor based grading, Ungrading) in their courses. Join faculty members Kary Zarate (Education) and Clara Bosak-Schroeder (Classics) for an informal discussion about their assessment practices.
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In this 2-hour instructor led workshop we will explore the Visio interface and create graphics. Visio comes with diagram-specific shapes and tools that enable you to quickly create professional-looking flowcharts, organization charts, timelines, & more. We will learn how to create some basic shapes, and connect, distribute, and align them. Pre-registration required
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Have questions about Illinois REDCap? Join us for virtual office hours to discuss general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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Come celebrate an amazing school year of entrepreneurial and innovative accomplishments!
Thursday, April 25, 2024
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BAYER is bringing its mobile escape room to the Research Park from April 23 through April 25, 2024. FREE! Sign up for a timeslot online.
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The "21st Annual Workshop on Charm++ and its Applications" will take place April 25-26 at the Siebel Center for Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Attendees may also participate via Zoom after registering.
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In this 2-hour course, we will spend time adjusting images in Photoshop, using Adjustment Layers, and explore several kinds of image adjustments. We will also explore image editing in a non-destructive manner.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, April 26, 2024
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The "21st Annual Workshop on Charm++ and its Applications" will take place April 25-26 at the Siebel Center for Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Attendees may also participate via Zoom after registering.
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Join us in a hybrid session where we will discuss best practices for setting up a Teams online meeting as well as joining the meeting. We'll cover the capabilities of meetings in Teams in addition to requirements and planning considerations for Teams. This session is aimed for beginner users of Teams. Pre-registration required.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, April 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a Fireside Chat with Chris Harbourt on strategic board management.
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In this 2-hour InDesign workshop, participants will learn the basics of adding interactivity to your Adobe InDesign documents, including adding links, buttons, animation, and sharing your interactive document. Basic knowledge of InDesign is required. Pre-registration required. (Participants can choose between online or in-person after registration)
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of using the drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator CC, including how to use the Pencil and Curvature tools, how to edit paths. Then we will look at layers, including how to create, edit, and organize content. We will also learn the basics of transforming and editing artwork in Illustrator. Pre-registration required.
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Have questions about Illinois REDCap? Join us for virtual office hours to discuss general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project with a REDCap Application Specialist.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Learn how to create and edit OneNote notebooks, search and export notes. We will explore the use and management of sections and pages including section groups and subpages. We will enter data into OneNote from a variety of sources, from existing documents to webpages. We will discuss merits of embedding spreadsheets or linking.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 3, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, May 3 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Creating, storing, and updating organizational charts can be a time-consuming task. Using software that is designed for visualizing information aids the process. Visio can even generate a diagram that adds the shapes and connectors for you from data that is stored in an Excel workbook. In this workshop attendees will create simple org charts, and pull from excel.
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Join us on Tuesday, May 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for Illinois Innovation Voucher Funding for Small Business with Madeleine Wolske.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Join Entrepreneur-in-Residence Harlee Sorkin on Wednesday, May 8, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a lunchtime talk on managing organizational debt in your startup.
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Have questions about Illinois REDCap? Join us for virtual office hours to discuss general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project with a REDCap Application Specialist.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3:30 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 10, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, May 10 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 17, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3:30 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, June 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for "Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn" with Jarai Carter in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
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Join us on Thursday, June 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a workshop on HR for Startups.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, June 7, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, June 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, June 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for "The Do's and Don'ts of Business Etiquette" with Patricia Simpson in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
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Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Thursday, June 13 at the Illinois Conference Center.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, June 14, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, June 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, June 18 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for our 2024 Professional Development Series in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3:30 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, June 21, 2024
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The Women in Tech luncheon series is an informal networking event for Champaign-Urbana area women working in the technology sector. On Friday, June 21, join us in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM for lunch, networking, and a guest speaker presentation.
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, June 25 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for "The Art of Negotiating a Job Offer" with Jean Drasgow in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Assemble your teams! Join us on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for the Research Park Hackathon. This one-day hackathon is a team competition open to anyone working for an organization in the Research Park. This is an exciting and fast-paced event where teams can create together.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, July 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a lunchtime panel covering breaking into the startup world, working for a startup, and more.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, July 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for our 2024 Professional Development Series in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, July 12, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, July 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, July 16 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for our 2024 Professional Development Series in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, July 19, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Join us on Tuesday, July 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a panel on "Maximizing Your Internship for Your Future Career" in the EnterpriseWorks Atrium.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, August 2, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, August 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Friday, August 9, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, August 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, August 16, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
Friday, September 6, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, September 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, September 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, September 20, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, October 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Friday, October 11, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, October 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, October 18, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, November 1 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Friday, November 8, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, November 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, November 15, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, December 4 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, December 6, 2024
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, December 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Friday, December 13, 2024
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, December 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, December 20, 2024
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.