Advith's Calendar
Open for Registration
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Discussion of Justin F. Jackson, "Recognizing Atrocity, Obscuring Honor: The Politics of History, Medals, and Massacre between Wounded Knee and the Philippine-American War," article draft.
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Join us for a hybrid brown bag at the iSchool. Special guest, Becky Calzada, a librarian featured in the film, will be present. Light refreshments will be provided.
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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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Josue Rodriguez presenting, "Emerging Methods for using Extracellular Vesicles as Cancer Diagnosis Tools". Marita Roshael Roy Anthony George presenting, "Digital Image Colorimetry for Quantitative Urea Determination in Milk: Endpoint, Kinetic, and High-Throughput Strategies"
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Join us for a screening of The Librarians. Special guest, Becky Calzada, a librarian featured in the film, will be present after the screening for a fireside chat with Emily Knox, interim Dean of the School of Information Sciences (iSchool), followed by a live audience Q&A.
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Hindsley Symphonic Band: Kimberly Fleming, conductor Kristina La Marca, graduate conductor Wind Orchestra: Barry L. Houser, conductor Beau Bujol, graduate conductor
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Japan House's annual Fall Open House resumes on Saturday, October 10 featuring Japan House's Past, Present, and Future with a preview of the Ogura-Sato Annex. Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and learn about Japan House's history and vision for the future with the Ogura-Sato Annex.
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Join us for a special Latin American story time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! The event will take place at the Urbana Free Library's Lewis Auditorium at 2pm on Saturday, October 10th. We'll read a fun story about piñatas, learn about this tradition, and celebrate with a real piñata filled with Latin American treats!
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ANS President Office Hours
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Stephen Alltop, music director and conductor Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano University of Illinois Women's Glee Club, Andrea Solya, director Central Illinois Youth Chorus, Andrea Solya, director
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Join us for the interactive, hands-on science experience that is World of Genomics, featuring multiple stations focused on specific aspects of science!
Monday, October 12, 2026
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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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.
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Spulock Museum (600 S. Gregory Street, Urbana) will serve as the venue for programs happening between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Native American House (1206 W. Nevada St, Urbana) will serve as the site of the outdoor program starting at 4:00 p.m. llinois Street Dining Center (1010 W. Illinois St., Urbana) will serve as the location for the Native-theme meals at 4:30pm.
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The Library has several locations open to welcome admitted students. Stop by to learn more about the libraries at Illinois!
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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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Stay connected all semester long with Conexiones, a welcoming space for dialogue, relationship-building, and community connection. Through intentional programs focused on holistic well-being, student engagement, and professional development, Conexiones centers the Latine community and strengthens students’ sense of belonging.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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Kelli Trei (B.S. Microbiology, 1999, and MLIS, 2012), Associate Professor and Biosciences Librarian, University of Illinois Library, will discuss her background in microbiology and work as liaison to the Schools of Life Sciences: Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCB) and Integrative Biology, (IB) as well as to the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.
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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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Hear highlights from the ANA Educational Foundation conference that addressed "The Expectation Gap: Marketers, consumers, and AI in a time of rapid change."
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The record breaking 1993 flood occurred during the summer of 1993 after the spring flooding. The Illinois State Geological Survey documented conditions along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers from helicopters, boats and land before, during and after many of the levee breaches.
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Large-scale structure (LSS) studies provide insights on the nature of dark matter, dark energy, and evolution of galaxies, which remain central questions in modern cosmology and astronomy. The CMB probes the LSS in the early Universe, galaxy surveys trace the LSS at later epochs, while ALMA and JWST have revealed the early stages of galaxy formation.
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Interested in our online graduate programs? Join us for a virtual information session hosted by Associate Director of Graduate Programs Meg Griffin and learn about our online master's degree options and our Certificate Program.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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Speaker: Jason Elhaderi, Draper Group
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This talk will explore advances in chemical recycling of plastic waste, focusing on catalytic depolymerization using earth-abundant catalysts and hydrogen-free pathways. It will also examine emerging approaches for recycling mixed plastic waste and discuss the technical, economic, and environmental challenges of achieving polymer circularity.
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Join us as we highlight the incredible work of each of Humanities Without Walls' Reciprocity and Redistribution Grand Research Challenge projects in four virtual showcases over the 2026-27 academic year.
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“Probing the Link Between Cellular Metabolism, Circadian Rhythms, and Inflammation at the Blood-Brain Interface” Tanner Cress, Ph.D. Candidate Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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Join us as we honor three distinguished faculty members recently elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Their research and teaching exemplify how curiosity leads to discovery and lasting impact. Please join us in celebrating their achievements and the profound ways they continue to shape our institution and the wider world.
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Join us to celebrate the new books of three history PhD alumni.
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Jonathan Wojtalik & Quang Nguyen from Milwaukee Tool
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Join us for an info session about HIST 354 Study Abroad in Prague.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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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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Snack & Study
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Community Wellness Lounge
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Join the CS Student Ambassadors/Research Scholars (CS STARS) as they welcome the University of Illinois Police Department and their K-9 for some midterm therapy!
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You are warmly invited for the CLACS Ofrenda Opening Reception to celebrate and honor the lives and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. Refreshments will be provided. Make sure to RSVP as spots are limited: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_P8Lb15PCYaWy1dM6xTKbXk-84mYorZl18Nq9IgTyo2jYkQ/viewform?usp=dialog
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Come join us, we'll be making pasta and enjoying Italian conversation. All language levels welcome!
Friday, October 16, 2026
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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This meeting will provide an overview of the current state of the Illinois Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (I-MRSEC), recent developments, and plans with special emphasis on next year's 4th year review of the Center.
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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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Environmental DNA and beyond: Understanding the ecology of environmental nucleic acids
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Emily Clayton will be presenting, " Molecular Basis of Mouthfeel: Analytical Approaches to Measuring Wine Astringency". Satirtha Saha Protya will be presenting, " Seeing Beyond the Scalpel: Emerging Analytical Technologies for Real-Time Surgical Decision Making".
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MechSE alumni are invited to a social hour in Chicago!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Join the Physics Department for this fall's Saturday Physics for Everyone on Saturday, the 19th. This in-person lecture series starts with Eric Shaffer. Breakfast will be served at 9:45am and the lecture begins at 10:15am.
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If Hafez Wrote a Haiku for Cowboys. Directed by Masahiro Sugano (2024, 115 min) with special guest, Anida Yoeu Ali (U.S. Producer) Open To All. Admission Free.
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Event canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
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ANS President Office Hours
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
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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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Composer Shulamit Ran will have an in-person Q and A session with Percussion Professor Josh Graham as part of the U of I New Music Festival. Shulamit was the second woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, was composer-in-residence with both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera of Chicago, and is Professor Emerita at the University of Chicago.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Andreas Pfenning, PhD School of Computer Science; Carnegie Mellon University “Connecting Genetics to Behavior Using Machine Learning”
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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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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Want to learn more about our on-campus graduate programs? This virtual session for prospective students is hosted by CEE Associate Head and Director of Graduate Programs John Popovics, it will provide an overview of the CEE at Illinois MS and PhD programs.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Speaker: Harshvardhan Mantry, Pfaff Group
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“Where Science Meets Society: How Outreach Brings the IGB Motto to Materiality” Dan Urban Assistant Director of Outreach Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
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Interested in conducting research abroad? This workshop introduces the fundamentals of writing a successful fellowship proposal for international research. Learn how to identify funding opportunities, communicate the significance of your overseas research, and craft persuasive application materials that stand out in competitive review processes.
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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Prof. Libai Huang is the Tarpo Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University and Director of the U.S. DOE Energy Frontier Research Center "Quantum Photonics Integrated Design Center (QuPIDC)." The title of the talk: Imagine Exciton Transport and Quantum Interactions with Ultrafast Microscopy.
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Ross Sayre & Wesley Dalla Valle from Subgrid Solutions
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
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Learn about our M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering Leadership degree program.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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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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Snack & Study
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Community Wellness Lounge
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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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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MillerComm Lecture: Islam in France: Minority Religion, Laïcité, and the Politics of Muslim Identity
Join us for a lecture by George A Miller Visiting Scholar Youssouf T. Sangaré titled "Islam in France: Minority Religion, Laïcité, and the Politics of Muslim Identity."
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Live Performance by the Bulgarica Dance Ensemble of Chicago with artistic director Petur Iliev. Light Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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ANS President Office Hours
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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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.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Speaker: Hannah Manetsch
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Heidi Parker, PhD Associate Investigator, National Human Genome Research Institute "The Dog as a Genetic Blueprint: Utilizing Population Structure to Map Complex Traits"
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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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The cycling of baryonic matter between gas phases and into / out of stellar systems is fundamental to our understanding of many astrophysical processes, from star and planet formation to galaxy evolution.
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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 28, 2026
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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Speaker: Jacob Beckey, Leditzky Group
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
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You are invited to the CLACS Dia de Muertos party at the Gallery Art Bar on 10/28 at 8pm. Costumes are encouraged and there is no cover! Please add some songs suggestions for our playlist to this google form. We will be playing music throughout the night: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-WfVB7Nng_bGQuYXt--9zEz5TSqnI5t9Jqvft-eTI945wuQ/viewform?usp=publish-edito
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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Library Trends and the iSchool are pleased to present a special symposium that expands upon themes from 74 (4) "Compelling Tensions in LIS," the latest Library Trends issue guest edited by Katherine M. Wisser.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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Join our Real Talk series to explore career paths and the choices.
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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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Snack & Study
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Community Wellness Lounge
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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Join us Friday, Oct. 30, 1005 Beckman and the Beckman Atrium for a Core Facilities Showcase! We'll serve breakfast and lunch. The event will also feature lightning talks, "Ask the expert" booths, posters and tours of the core facilities.
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The iSchool Research Showcase shares human-centered, interdisciplinary research through a keynote speech and a series of short presentations and posters by School of Information Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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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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Join us for a lecture by George A. Miller Visiting Scholar Youssouf Sangaré. His talk examines the case of Chérif Ousmane Madani Haïdara and the Ançar Dine movement in Mali as a window into the dynamics of contemporary African Islam.
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James R. Karr seminar in aquatic biology
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Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor Pablo Elias-Rodriguez, graduate conductor
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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Join the Physics Department for this fall's Saturday Physics for Everyone on Saturday, the 19th. This in-person lecture series starts with Eric Shaffer. Breakfast will be served at 9:45am and the lecture begins at 10:15am.
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ANS President Office Hours
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Ian Hobson, music director and conductor Guido Sánchez Portuguez, guitar Marissa Simmons, contralto
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Up to six of Mayo Clinic’s prestigious fellowships are reserved for Illinois sophomores and juniors who are seriously considering a biomedical research career as a PhD or MD-PhD. This special preselection process allows University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students to submit their SURF application to a selection committee of Illinois faculty and staff.
Monday, November 2, 2026
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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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Please join us for this talk by Professor Shane Bobrycki (University of Iowa), author of The Crowd in the Early Middle Ages (2024).
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Speaker: Chong Wang
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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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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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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, November 4, 2026
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Speaker: Will Christopherson, DeMarco Group
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Read understandable research posters from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Beckman Atrium (winner announced at 4:30 in the atrium). Then, celebrate winners of the Vision and Spirit Award, Staff Spirit and Dedication Award and robotic arm naming contest at 2:30 p.m. in the Beckman Auditorium.
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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Join us for the next research initiatives webinar with Professor Hua Wang, who will provide an overview of current Illinois Grainger Engineering advancements in cancer vaccine research.
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Bruce J. Tromberg, the director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering at the National Institutes of Health, will give the Beckman-Brown Lecture on Interdisciplinary Science at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the auditorium of the Beckman Institute.
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Join us for our Dean's Distinguished Lecture: Engineering Leadership in a World of Accelerating Change Featuring Dr. Tsu-Jae Liu, President of the National Academy of Engineering
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Join the Program in Medieval Studies for a lecture from professor Sergey Ivanov (Northwestern) titled "'Edifying Tales': Stories of Everyday Twists & Turns from Medieval Byzantium."
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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WE26 National Conference
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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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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Snack & Study
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Community Wellness Lounge
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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.
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Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury Geovonday Jones, director
Friday, November 6, 2026
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WE26 National Conference
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PRESENTER Erik R Nelson, PhD University of Illinois Urbana Champaign TITLE The complex interplay between diet, the immune system and breast cancer recurrence. DATE Nov. 6, 2026 TIME 11 a.m. LOCATION 180 Bevier Hall
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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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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.
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The wonder, complexity, and stewardship of prairies
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Abigail Elizabeth Gardiner presenting, "Live Cell Fluorescence Imaging: How Fluorophores Illuminate Function". Madeline Ihrke presenting, "Expanding Artistic Understanding with X-Ray Fluorescence through Complementary Techniques".
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Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury Geovonday Jones, director
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By Jane Austen adapted by Jessica Swale Nisi Sturgis, director
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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ANS President Office Hours
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Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury Geovonday Jones, director
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By Jane Austen adapted by Jessica Swale Nisi Sturgis, director
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Latino Family Visit Day is a bilingual, daylong program open to all students and families. Participants will connect with campus resources, meet university staff, and engage in activities and meaningful dialogue about academics, financial aid, campus life, the transition to college, and supporting student success.
Monday, November 9, 2026
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Join us for lunch, informal networking, and two short research talks connecting microbial systems across different scales.
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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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Jeremy Benton, stage director and choreographer Michael Tilley, music director
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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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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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Jeannette Sorrell, conductor and harpsichordist Jeanine De Bique, soprano
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Jeremy Benton, stage director and choreographer Michael Tilley, music director
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Speaker: Javier Montaner, Clark Group
