Speakers
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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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.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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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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This presentation explores how generative AI is shaping undergraduate writers’ writing processes and their perceptions of their writing identities. Drawing from student interviews, observations, and survey data, it examines how GenAI technologies are influencing different aspects of writing, such as revision practices, writing confidence, and writing invention.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
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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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Join INHS Medical Entomology Laboratory scientist Kylee Noel to explore mosquito ecology, backyard management, and bite prevention.

Friday, July 24, 2026
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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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This session introduces practical frameworks (Cognitive Triage, the FLUFF/SPARK model, the Cognitive Gym) for using AI to build rather than weaken student and faculty thinking capacity. It also proposes ways to invest in and protect cognitive capital, and to design learning for post-singularity institutions through cognitive sustainability.

Saturday, July 25, 2026
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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, July 26, 2026
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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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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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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.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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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.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
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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.

Friday, July 31, 2026
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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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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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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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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 4, 2026
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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.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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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.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
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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.

Friday, August 7, 2026
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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 8, 2026
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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 9, 2026
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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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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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Join Field Museum researchers Bruno de Medeiros, assistant curator of insects, and Elizabeth Postema, postdoctoral research scientist, for a free, hands-on workshop.

Friday, August 28, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
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This two-day symposium brings together researchers, industry leaders, project developers, and policymakers to discuss energy systems, carbon capture and utilization, AI-driven energy demand, carbon markets, and financing pathways for energy-carbon projects. Interested participants may request an invitation on the event page.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Speaker: Brad Christensen

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.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Join us on the back patio to gather with the humanities community at Illinois.

Monday, September 14, 2026
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Our 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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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PYGMALION Event
RecurringEvents to be held September 24 - 26. Watch for more information.

Friday, September 25, 2026
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PYGMALION Event
RecurringEvents to be held September 24 - 26. Watch for more information.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
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PYGMALION Event
RecurringEvents to be held September 24 - 26. Watch for more information.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Part of the Up Against Erasure event series.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Panel and reception organized by Director's Fellow Chris Freeburg. Affiliated with the Black Letters Collective.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Speaker: Hannah Manetsch

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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Thursday, October 29, 2026
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More information is coming soon.

Monday, November 2, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Speaker: Chong Wang

Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Watch for more information. Learn about HumetricsHSS.

Friday, November 6, 2026
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Watch for more information. Learn about HumetricsHSS.

Monday, November 9, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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Speaker: Charlotte Boettcher

Tuesday, January 19, 2027
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
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More information is coming.

Thursday, March 4, 2027
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Patricia Owens Book Talk: Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men.

Tuesday, March 16, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Thursday, March 25, 2027
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March 25-26, more information is coming soon. Part of the Up Against Erasure event series.

Friday, March 26, 2027
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March 25-26, more information is coming soon. Part of the Up Against Erasure event series.

Tuesday, March 30, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Thursday, April 1, 2027
Tuesday, April 13, 2027
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I-PETS Webinar Series - Spring 2027
Recurring
Tuesday, April 27, 2027
Friday, April 30, 2027
Thursday, May 6, 2027
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Gather with us in community to celebrate this year's HRI research prize recipients and to mark the close of another academic year!















