OCR Event Manager - Master Calendar
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
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.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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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.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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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.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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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.
Friday, June 5, 2026
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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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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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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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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.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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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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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 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center Room 2248 or via Zoom
Monday, June 15, 2026
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All DayThe annual Computational Genomics Course will be held virtually June 22-26, 2026. Organized by the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance, this one-week intensive course introduces participants to the basics of genomics and the tools and methodologies used to analyze genomic data.
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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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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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8:00 amCampus Instructional Facility -
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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7:00 pmSpurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801Ready 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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8:00 am - 3:30 pmCampus Instructional Facility
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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.
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.
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.
Monday, June 22, 2026
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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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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.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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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.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
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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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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: Financial Adulting 101- Spend Smarter, Build Credit, Stay Safe.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026
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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, July 7, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Business Etiquette with Patricia Simpson.
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4:00 - 7:30 pmEnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWhich company will win the coveted golden paddle? Could it be yours? Sign up for one of the year's most anticipated events in Research Park: The 15th Annual Table Tennis Tournament.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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4:00 - 7:00 pmEnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignWhich company will win the coveted golden paddle? Could it be yours? Sign up for one of the year's most anticipated events in Research Park: The 15th Annual Table Tennis Tournament.
Friday, July 10, 2026
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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.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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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, July 14, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: Interviewing Like a Pro with Charlotte Voznyuk.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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10:00 am - 5:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Wednesday, July 15 from 10AM to 5PM for the Research Park Robotics and AI Symposium.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, July 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, July 17, 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.
Monday, July 20, 2026
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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, July 21, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Tuesday, July 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Series: The Art of Improvisation with Jenette Jurczyk.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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4:00 - 5:30 pmAtkins Patio, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, ILJoin us to on Thursday, July 23 from 4 to 5:30 PM on the Atkins Patio to recognize and celebrate the amazing work of student interns working in the Research Park.
Monday, July 27, 2026
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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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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3:00 - 4:30 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Wednesday, July 29 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM for the PowerUp Series: My 3D Printing Journey with Alex Chequim, DigiFarmz.
Friday, August 7, 2026
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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.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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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, August 19 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amJoin us Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. for a webinar on Small Shifts, Big Impact — 5 Essential Management Skills for Better Leadership
Friday, August 21, 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.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, August 27 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmSouth First Street and Saint Mary's Road, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkin's Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, ILJoin us on Thursday, September 10 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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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.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm1800 South First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
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11:45 am - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin us on Wednesday, September 9 from 11:45AM-1PM for the Women in Tech Luncheon with Vidya Madhavan.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm1800 South First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
Friday, September 11, 2026
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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, September 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Monday, September 14, 2026
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4:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
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4:00 pmRoger Adams Lab, 600 S Mathews Ave, Room 116
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm1401 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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1:00 - 6:00 pm1900 South First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820
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4:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
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4:00 pmRoger Adams Lab, 600 S Mathews Ave, Room 116
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm1401 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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1:00 - 6:00 pm1900 South First Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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All DayI Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, Illinois
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StJoin us on Thursday, September 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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All DayI Hotel and Conference Center, Champaign, Illinois
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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
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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.
Monday, September 21, 2026
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4:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
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4:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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4:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
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4:00 pm116 Roger Adams Lab
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmJoin us Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a webinar on Motivating Employees to Be Their Best
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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1:00 - 6:00 pm111 Saint Mary's Road, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
Friday, September 25, 2026
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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
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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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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, October 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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8:30 amBeckman Institute
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
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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.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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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, October 21 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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5:00 - 6:30 pmAtkins Building Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak StFire At Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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12:00 - 4:30 pmIllini Union, Illini Rooms B & C
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.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
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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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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Friday, November 13, 2026
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12:00 pmCharles G. Miller Auditorium, B102 CLSL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, November 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Monday, November 16, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Friday, November 20, 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.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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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, December 2 at the Illinois Conference Center.
Friday, December 4, 2026
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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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmEnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the Data + AI User Group on Friday, December 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
Friday, December 18, 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.
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
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3:00 - 7:00 pm111 Saint Mary's Road, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States
Friday, April 30, 2027
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4:00 - 5:00 pmCLSL B102 -
4:00 - 5:00 pmCLSL B102