Social and Behavioral Sciences Master Calendar
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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The Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity will host its fall reception on September 3rd 4-5:30pm (remarks at 4:30) at YMCA Latzer Hall. RSVP appreciated.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Our first talk will be on Tuesday, September 8, 12-1 PM Central with Dr. Krista Habing. Dr. Habing earned her B.S. in Bioengineering at Illinois in 2020 and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Oregon Health and Science University in 2025, and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Naba Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago. She will discuss her doct
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Welcoming Voices: Rights, Resources & Resilience September 9 | 5:30pm | Cityview Events and Meeting Center, Illinois Terminal, 4th floor, 45 East University Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Explore the diverse career paths available to social workers by hearing directly from School of Social Work alumni. Panelists will share their career journeys, current roles, and advice for navigating the transition from student to professional. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about career growth, workplace experiences, and lessons learned along the way
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The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, October 17, and this session is a chance to get involved and help us prepare. No experience is necessary, and all interested students are welcome. Come share your ideas and help make our Pride Parade participation a success!
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The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 aims to raise awareness of the role of women in agrifood systems and the challenges they face. This presentation will discuss advances in understanding the empowerment of women farmers and addressing their needs. Ruth Meinzen-Dick is a Research Fellow Emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
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Join the editors of "Quinceañeras: Latinidades and Girlhood in Popular Culture"(external link) for a conversation celebrating the release of their edited collection.
Friday, September 11, 2026
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The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, October 17, and this session is a chance to get involved and help us prepare. No experience is necessary, and all interested students are welcome. Come share your ideas and help make our Pride Parade participation a success!
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Preparing an elevator pitch regarding your research is crucial for networking, being on the market, and finding a job. Please join us for this exciting cosponsored event by CSGGE and GWS to hear your colleagues who are minoring in GRID, GWS, or Queer Studies about their groundbreaking research.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Conversation Café September 12 | 11am - 12pm | The Urbana Free Library, 210 W. Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Monday, September 14, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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International Family Game Night September 15 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Church St, Champaign
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Current Social Work students: Stop by our Ask Me Anything Pop-Up and chat with Ellen Ritter, Jessica Harms, and Dr. Sandie Kopels! Ask questions about the MSW program, field education and internships, Phi Alpha, career planning, campus resources, or any aspect of your student experience. We're here to help!
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Current Social Work students: Stop by our Ask Me Anything Pop-Up and chat with Ellen Ritter, Graduate Affairs Coordinator and Advisor! Ask questions about the MSW program, field education and internships, Phi Alpha, career planning, campus resources, or any aspect of your student experience. I'm here to help!
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Friday, September 18, 2026
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The Sandage Symposium brings together industry experts, researchers, and students who are shaping the future of advertising.
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CSAMES will host a discussion on the unprecedented disaster brought about by flash floods in the Nepal valley in August 2026. Professor Rabin Bhattarai (rbhatta2@illinois.edu) will lead the discussion. CSAMES is working with Prof. Bhattarai to assemble a resource page with information as they become available.
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The Mosaic: A Welcoming Week Concert September 18 | 6pm - 8pm | Neil Street Plaza (Downtown Champaign Plaza), Neil St & Washington St, Champaign
Monday, September 21, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Join the Department of Latina/Latino Studies for an open house to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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During this information session for currently enrolled MSW students, we will be exploring how school social work is different from other focus areas, address questions that MSW students have and discuss potential steps of being a school social worker in Illinois if you do not focus on schools initially.
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Friday Forum & Conversation Cafe: BENIVENIDOS: The Works and Murals of Jose Vazquez September 25 | 12pm - 1pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
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The Majors & Minors Fair is an important milestone in the exploration of majors, including for individuals who have not declared a major. The event provides an opportunity for all exploring students to be exposed to more than 150 majors, minors, certificates, and campus resources by connecting with faculty and staff.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Lunch talk "Sexual Harassment and the Geography of Service Work in the US" will offer hybrid format with in-person in room 306 Coble Hall and via Zoom. Lunch provided with registration. This presentation, which is pulled from the opening chapter of working manuscript, Hands Off: A History of Fighting Back against Sexual Harassment in the American Workplace.
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Friday, October 2, 2026
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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This inaugural event by the Borders of Sanctuary Working Collective presents a public facing panel that pairs Professor Willie Mack (Black Studies, University of Missouri) on Black migration with Devin Lowe from the Black Trans Travel Fund, which serves Black and Transgender migrants.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
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This year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day examines how Native mascots, logos, and stereotypical imagery perpetuate colonial narratives and cause harm. Through programs and dialogue, we will challenge notions of “honor,” center Indigenous voices, and explore how self-representation can affirm the diversity, humanity, sovereignty, and contemporary presence of Indigenous peoples.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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CQI Conference 2026
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Join us for a conversation with current and former students who have taken active roles in community-engaged research and leadership. Three students/alums will be joined by their faculty mentors. Presented by the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, this session will be facilitated by Dr. Kevin Tan (Social Work).
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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CQI Conference 2026
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Dr. Tingting Zhang, School of Labor and Employment Relations gives lunch talk, "Pushed out and Boxed In: Gendered Silence and Exit Orientation in China's Tech Industry" on Thursday, October 15th. She argues that silence in such environment is not a uniform response to constrained institutional conditions, but it shaped by the gendered social positions workers occupy.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Friday, October 23, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Friday, October 30, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Snack & Study
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Friday, November 6, 2026
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Snack & Study
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Snack & Study
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Friday, November 20, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Monday, November 30, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Snack & Study
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Friday, December 4, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Snack & Study
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Saturday, December 12, 2026
Monday, December 14, 2026
Thursday, January 21, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, January 28, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Wednesday, February 3, 2027
Thursday, February 4, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Friday, February 5, 2027
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.
Thursday, February 11, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, February 18, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, February 25, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Thursday, March 4, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Friday, March 5, 2027
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.
Thursday, March 11, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, March 18, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, March 25, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, April 1, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Friday, April 2, 2027
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.
Thursday, April 8, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, April 15, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, April 22, 2027
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Snack & Study
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Thursday, April 29, 2027
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Thursday, May 6, 2027
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