Social and Behavioral Sciences Master Calendar
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Professor Berenbaum discusses the importance of wasps in providing valuable ecosystem services in the face of general fear and dislike of yellowjackets and hornets in particular. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Chris Green discusses the creative strategies developed by animal advocacy organizations to effect change in public policy. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Professor Hornstein considers the lion hunt as both a convention of European painting as well as a political motif that was directly related to French colonial expansion in North Africa, especially in the decades after the 1830 conquest. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
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Fellowship Information Session "American Association of University Women", August 29 at 12 pm CST Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women's graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world. This information session will focus on AAUW's International & American Fellowship. Current submission deadline is September 30, 2025.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Kick off the semester with lively conversation, delicious refreshments, and the chance to reconnect with the CSAMES and CAS community. Meet our new affiliates, learn about upcoming programs, and toast to another year of groundbreaking scholarship
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity Thursdsay, September 4, 4 pm - 5 pm YMCA Latzer Hall, 1001 S. Wright St, Champaign Remarks at 4:20 pm RSVP appreciated by Sep. 1.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Dive into Nabil Ayouch’s vibrant musical drama following Anas, a former rapper turned teacher, who empowers Casablanca youth to challenge traditions through hip-hop. Post-screening discussion led by Eric Calderwood (Director of CSAMES and Professor of Comparative & World Literature).
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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National Book Award-winning poet Lena Khalaf Tuffaha joins us for an evening of readings and reflection on her luminous collection, Something About Living. This lyrical meditation on Palestinian life, memory, and resistance blends poetic innovation with political insight. Tuffaha will discuss how her work engages with culture, history, and the power of artistic expression.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity Gender Relations in International Development (GRID). Graduate Minor Information Session. Time: October 1 at 4 - 5 pm and October 3 at 10-11 am Location: 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
Friday, October 3, 2025
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Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity Gender Relations in International Development (GRID). Graduate Minor Information Session. Time: October 3 at 10-11 am Location: 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Undergraduates and friends of the humanities—save the date for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House! Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when we’ll be highlighting the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories. More details will be added as th
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Professor Reyes Mason's presentation is grounded in a belief that our collective work on climate change can indeed lead to a healthier and thriving world for all in the midst of disaster and devastation, from our own backyards to communities across the globe.