Illinois Events

Monday, September 28, 2026

• Founders Week: Fireside Chat with 3x Decacorn Founder Dan Caruso

  Time

  4:00 pm

  Location

  Beckman Institute, Auditorium (Room 1025) 405 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Founders Week: Entrepreneurial Impact – Young Alum Founder Panel

  Time

  3:00 pm

  Location

  Beckman Institute, Auditorium (Room 1025) 405 N. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

  Time

  10:00 - 11:00 am

  Location

  Allerton Park & Retreat Center - Greenhouse Patio

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Thursday, November 5, 2026

• Voices in verse

  Time

  4:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library, room 220

  Join us for an afternoon of poetry, featuring readings and opportunities to listen, reflect, and connect through the power of verse. All are welcome to share in this celebration of poetry and the spoken word.

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• SocialFuse Fall26

  Time

  5:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Campus Instructional Facility

  November 5 | 5-7 pm | CIF Monumental Steps | Looking for teammates to move your idea forward? Make your idea a reality at SocialFuse: a pitching, team-building and networking event for you! We'll also answer your questions about the Cozad New Venture Challenge.

  • Social/Informal Event