Advith's Calendar
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Speaker: Kate Smith, Northwestern University
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Cullen Buie, PhD Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biological Engineering; Massachusetts Institute of Technology “High Throughput Gene Delivery Technologies for Applied Microbiology and Engineered Cell Therapies”
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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.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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“Approaches to Live Cell Imaging with Leica Microsystems” Harold Vo, Confocal Sales Specialist, Leica Microsystems Josh Andrew, Account Manager, Thomas Scientific
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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Visit the Spurlock Museum and engage at your own pace. Choose the experience that compliments your mood.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
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Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor Chi-Chen Wu, piano
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Dr. Clayton Deighan, NanoFCM Co., Ltd., will speak on "How New Analytical Methods Can Unlock the Promise of EV Diagnostics and Therapeutics"
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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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Join Phi Alpha Theta for an event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Everything is social: Lessons from birds in winter
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Join us for Tsukimi, the traditional Japanese holiday celebrating the Harvest Moon!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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The Youth Literature Festival is a free, family-friendly celebration of reading, storytelling, and creativity hosted by the University of Illinois College of Education.
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Drop in for a tour given by our student gallery guides! Topics vary weekly. Free admission and all ages welcome. No reservation required.
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ANS President Office Hours
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Bring your stitching, knitting, and other fiber arts craft to Spurlock and socialize with other fiber artists. We've got plenty of comfy chairs, and you could even position yourself within a gallery for extra artistic inspiration!
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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 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.
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Join us for a special Founders Week fireside chat! The Grainger College of Engineering invites you to a special fireside chat as part of Founders Week, the university's annual celebration of Illini entrepreneurship. Join as as we sit down with Dan Caruso, Caruso Ventures.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Speaker: Arnab Banerjee
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David Gottlieb Memorial Lecture Ikuro Abe, PhD Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo Professor, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama "Unusual Enzyme Reactions in Natural Product Biosynthesis"
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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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In a follow up to the September 15th Facilitating Dialogue around Objects of Hate, this program examines how visual artists create works that interrogate, reimagine, or repurpose objects and imagery associated with hate.
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Manfred Honeck, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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“Getting reliable quantitative images with Huygens: from Deconvolution and restoration to image analysis” Melvin Le Bihan Scientific Consultant Scientific Volume Imaging BV
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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
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Arpit Dwivedi ('22 Ph.D. MechSE) and Arnav Mishra ('17 B.S. CS, '18 MCS), moderated by Vidhi Chavda a MechSE and ILEE student.
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Join us for a special Founders Week fireside chat! The Grainger College of Engineering invites you to a special fireside chat as part of Founders Week, the university's annual celebration of Illini entrepreneurship. Join as as we sit down with Grainger Engineering alumni, Arpit Dwivedi, founder and CEO of Cache Energy, and Arnav Mishra, co-founder and CTO of DOSS.
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MillerComm Lecture: Occupying America: War and the Infrastructure of US Power in a Globalizing World
Join us for a lecture by Justin Jackson titled "Occupying America: War and the Infrastructure of US Power in a Globalizing World."
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An informal career reception in Chicago for CS and ECE students and companies to connect, network, and socialize!
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Raul Fernandez, drums Brenden Cabrera, keys (tracks) Pete "Maestro" Vale, congas Jaime Garza, bass Olmeca, vocals and laptop (playback)
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Illinois undergraduates can explore three summer research opportunities at Mayo Clinic: SURF, HERE, and CRISP. Learn about eligibility, application and selection processes, and the experience of living and conducting research at Mayo Clinic. Previous participants will share their perspectives and answer questions.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Interested in getting your foot in the door for your financial planning career? Join us for Financial Planning Career Day at the iHotel on October 2nd! Free registration is required for student attendees, breakfast and lunch included.
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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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Consequences of seasonal migration for life history and genetic diversity in birds
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Japan House welcomes all to stop by and enjoy a bowl of tea and sweet at our Homecoming Matcha Café! Walk-ins welcome!
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Sarah Wigley, artistic director Casey Robards, music director Dawn Harris, stage director
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Sarah Wigley, artistic director Casey Robards, music director Dawn Harris, stage director
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 5, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Join us to learn how ideas move beyond the lab through innovation, entrepreneurship, industry partnerships, and technology translation. Gain practice insights from experts, explore pathways for bringing research to market, and discover how your work can create a lasting impact.
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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 6, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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New Beckman community members and those across campus are invited to join this monthly tour of the Beckman Institute. It meets in Beckman's east atrium.
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Paul Plummer, PhD Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Tennessee “One Health Perspectives of Antimicrobial Resistance”
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Join Jaclyn Schurman, program officer at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and other faculty members for a workshop in pursuing training grants. Please register by Monday, Sept. 26.
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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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Speaker: Sujeet Bhalerao, Leditzky Group
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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Cookies & Coffee Hour with Special Guest Dr. AnnMarie Caño.
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Meet AnnMarie Caño, the keynote speaker for Mentoring Matters. Join us for an engaging discussion on creating inclusive and empowering mentoring practices.
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Dom Flemons, one of the country’s leading banjo scholars and performing artists, will provide a spell-binding performance discussion about America’s rich black banjo legacies to help kick off this year’s CU Folk and Roots Festival. Join us for an evening of American roots music – everything from country, folk, and bluegrass to Americana and the blues.
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Carlos Carrillo and Stephen Taylor, co-directors
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Discussion with the author (Justin Jackson) of "An Army of Workmen: The Politics of Military-Colonial Public Works," chap. 3 of The Work of Empire: War, Occupation, and the Making of American Colonialism in Cuba and the Philippines (University of North Carolina Press, 2025).
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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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Friday, October 9, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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PRESENTER Maxine Roman, PhD Lead| Innovation Collaborations & Partnerships (IC&P) Kraft Heinz Company TITLE Disruptive Technologies to broaden networks and source sustainable, upcycled, and agricultural solutions for food development DATE Oct. 9, 2026 TIME 11 a.m. LOCATION 180 Bevier Hall
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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.
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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 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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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Speaker: Jason Elhaderi, Draper Group
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Department of Religion Coffee Hour
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Join us to celebrate the new books of three history PhD alumni.
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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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Friday, October 16, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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CU Pride Parade Poster Making
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Please save the date for the I-MRSEC All-Hands Meeting, which will be held on Friday, October 16th from 11am - 12pm in ESB 190. 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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MechSE alumni are invited to a social hour in Chicago!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Enjoy golf in a casual, indoor setting with Grainger Engineering alumni!
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ANS President Office Hours
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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 20, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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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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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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Friday, October 23, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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."
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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ANS President Office Hours
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Speaker: Hannah Manetsch
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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.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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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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Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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SHPE 2026 Annual Convention
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