Research Technology Master Calendar
Friday, May 29, 2026
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All DayThe Emerging Research Leaders Academy considers the unique needs of mid-career faculty to achieve research success. This program provides vital leadership and team science training that will help faculty pursue large, multi-PI grants, lead campus research initiatives, enhance their own research programs, and ultimately position Illinois for research excellence.
Monday, June 1, 2026
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All DayOption for Grainger graduate students! The Graduate Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now available to almost every admitted Grainger graduate student. Learn to tackle the business facets of industry-relevant problems and have these skills officially recognized on your transcript.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman InstituteBeckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmGraduate College 202 (507 E. Green St)Jumpstart your summer proposal writing!
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10:00 - 11:00 amLearn the accessibility requirements for making your Canvas courses accessible. This hands-on workshop will cover using the Canvas editor to create navigable pages, writing effective alt text description for images, charts, and graphs, ensuring readable color contrast, creating accessible tables and links, and using Canvas accessibility tools to fix common issues.
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10:00 - 11:00 am
REDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Speaker Series.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmHybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link) -
1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmGraduate College 202 (507 E. Green St)
Jumpstart your summer proposal writing!
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8:00 - 9:30 amIllinois Conference Center (1900 South First St, Champaign)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, June 3 at the Illinois Conference Center.
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmLiteratures Cultures and Linguistics Building, G89
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmGraduate College 202 (507 E. Green St)
Jumpstart your summer proposal writing!
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us the MathWorks visit to EnterpriseWorks from 12 to 1 PM on Thursday, June 4.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Friday, June 5, 2026
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9:00 am - 12:00 pmGraduate College 202 (507 E. Green St)
Jumpstart your summer proposal writing!
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9:00 - 10:00 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup 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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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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3:00 pm3100 Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering Building
Monday, June 8, 2026
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All DayThe Emerging Research Leaders Academy provides vital leadership and team science training that will help mid-career faculty pursue large, multi-PI grants, lead campus research initiatives, enhance their own research programs, and ultimately position Illinois for research excellence. Applicants must be nominated by their dean, department head, or director by May 29.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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5:00 - 6:45 pmCampus Recreation Center East (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Come out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 am
REDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Networking - The Second Impression by Bryan Goode.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmHybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link) -
1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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1:00 - 2:30 pm
During this virtual, drop-in event, ATLAS staff will provide one-on-one guidance on digital accessibility and course content, helping faculty ensure their materials are inclusive, compliant, and ready for the new semester. Whether you’re updating your Canvas site, remediating documents, or just want to learn best practices, the ATLAS team will be there to assist.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmThis hands-on workshop covers what makes digital math accessible for all learners, including major accessible math formats, accessible math tools, structuring workflows to deliver accessible math, and how digital math interacts with platforms like Canvas, Jupyter Notebook, MS Office documents, and webpages. See full description for free software requirements.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmLiteratures Cultures and Linguistics Building, G89
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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4:30 - 6:30 pmA four-week, hands-on cohort for Research Park full-time professionals to use AI on real work tasks. Designed for non-technical and light-technical participants, this program helps you build practical workflows with tools you already have, strengthen judgment around data and compliance, and leave with solutions you can immediately apply.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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4:30 - 6:00 pmAmeren Atrium & Dock, 2100 S Oak StreetMeet interns from across the Research Park on Thursday, June 11 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Ameren Atrium & Dock! Learn who else is in your field and what cool projects they're working on. Food and soft drinks will be provided.
Friday, June 12, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, June 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Monday, June 15, 2026
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All DayGrainger Engineering undergrads - consider a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmEnterpriseWorks Lot, 60 Hazelwood DriveResearch Park is hosting our Annual Blood Drive on Monday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the EnterpriseWorks Lot.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 am
REDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 16 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Managing Up with Jen Quinlan.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmHybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link) -
1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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3:00 - 4:30 pmGet up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=6065
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7:00 pmSpurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Ready for a night of friendly competition? Gather your crew, challenge yourself with trivia, and see how you stack up against the competition. This free event draws inspiration from our exhibit Unfinished Revolutions: Living Stories of American Rights.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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9:00 am
The Brain Evolution and Mental Health Conference aims to bring together scientists and clinicians interested in exploring the brain at a cellular level across the Tree of Life, uncovering evolutionarily conserved and species-specific mechanisms of social behavior, and understanding mechanisms of human mental disorders.
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmLiteratures Cultures and Linguistics Building, G89
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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3:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesdays through July 29Virtual seven-week program to kick-start your NSF-GRF application.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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9:00 am
The Brain Evolution and Mental Health Conference aims to bring together scientists and clinicians interested in exploring the brain at a cellular level across the Tree of Life, uncovering evolutionarily conserved and species-specific mechanisms of social behavior, and understanding mechanisms of human mental disorders.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Friday, June 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amGet up to speed on using the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide to make Canvas pages more accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with an overview of the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide, how it functions, what the various errors, alerts, structural elements, and features mean, and how to fix these issues on a Canvas page.
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10:00 - 11:00 am
REDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmHybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link) -
1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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2:00 - 4:00 pm
During this virtual, drop-in event, ATLAS staff will provide one-on-one guidance on digital accessibility and course content, helping faculty ensure their materials are inclusive, compliant, and ready for the new semester. Whether you’re updating your Canvas site, remediating documents, or just want to learn best practices, the ATLAS team will be there to assist.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmLiteratures Cultures and Linguistics Building, G89
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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2:00 pmRoom 1005 Beckman InstituteBugging Out with Bugscope is a social/information, informational event. Come see pollinators like you've never seen before.
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, June 25 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Monday, June 29, 2026
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1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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5:30 - 7:30 pmUniversity of Illinois Complex Fields on the corner of Lincoln and St Mary'sCome out and support your company's team at the 2026 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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8:30 - 9:30 amEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignAssemble your teams! Join us on Tuesday, June 30 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. for the Research Park Hackathon Kick-Off Breakfast. 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.
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10:00 - 11:00 am
REDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, June 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Personal Finance 101 - Spend Smarter, Build Credit, Stay Safe.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmHybrid (In-person at Siebel Center, room 2405 and online at zoom link) -
1:00 - 3:00 pm2203 Beckman Institute
Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.