Illinois Mobile App Master Calendar
Sunday, July 6, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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The 10th day of the first month (Muharram) of the Islamic calendar marks a holy day (known as Ashura) whose significance varies among Islamic sects. Sunnis consider it the day that God parted the Red Sea to allow Moses and the Israelites to escape Egypt. For Shia and Sufi Muslims, Ashura is an important and solemn occasion marking the Remembrance or Mourning of Muharram.
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
Monday, July 7, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion. Have fun meeting up with other community members and sharing gardening tips.
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New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.
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Celebrate the Class of 2029 at Carle Illinois' White Coat Ceremony on July 7 at 2 PM, I Hotel & Conference Center. RSVP by June 11 to attend in person: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_26qoUeKTf3TSTZQ or join virtually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl0lQaSimZQ
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The Student Wellness Coalition (SWC) is a combination of graduate student organizations within the chemistry department, driven to improve department culture and student wellbeing. We meet on the first Monday of every month at 3 pm in CLSL-C605. Meetings are open to all graduate students and post-docs in chemistry or working in chemistry research groups.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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The holy day commemorates the anniversary of the execution of the Báb (Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad), the herald of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day.
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Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us on Tuesday, July 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Speaker Series.
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Web Intelligence is an intuitive, advanced reporting tool available to users in both Web and Desktop interfaces. This live, instructor-led course demonstrates how to use the Web Intelligence report editor to create custom queries and reports. Target Audience: First-Time & Returning Web Intelligence users
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Web Intelligence is an intuitive, advanced reporting tool available to users in both Web and Desktop interfaces. This live, instructor-led course demonstrates how to use the Web Intelligence report editor to create custom queries and reports. Target Audience: First-Time & Returning Web Intelligence users
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This hands-on beginners’ Large Language Models workshop will introduce the participants to text generating AIs. We will explore their features and capabilities and apply them in streamlining teaching tasks and research. Other concepts will include: privacy/security, legal and ethical considerations of AI, and generative AI’s place in higher education.
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Get up to speed quickly on making your PowerPoint presentations accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll begin with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint and then dive straight into practical solutions.
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Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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The holy day commemorates the anniversary of the execution of the Báb (Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad), the herald of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day.
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Do you have a green thumb or are you looking to expand your skills? Why not team up with us at the Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to COPE Food Pantry located at 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL.
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Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.
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No registration required, just stop by Armory room 156 or visit us in the dedicated Summer of AI Zoom room.
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Step into a warm and welcoming space where culture and creativity come together. At this drop-in event, volunteers will introduce you to the beautiful art and cultural history of henna. South Asian inspired lunch will be served to complete the experience. All are welcome to listen or share!
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What’s really in your child’s drink? Learn to decode labels, spot hidden sugars, and encourage water and natural drinks. Equip your family with tools to make healthier beverage choices every day.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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This presentation will discuss three studies linking urban trees with human health.
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This hands-on, hybrid, beginners’ workshop will introduce participants to image (still and moving) generating AIs. We will explore their features and capabilities and apply them in higher education settings. You will learn how to safely streamline your work, reduce production time, and easily generate visual aids for your classroom needs.
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Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.
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Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.
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Lindsay Fullerton, author of "Ephemeral City: A People’s History of Chicago’s Century of Progress World’s Fair," discusses her new book.
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This session provides learners with an opportunity to reflect on what they are learning in the on-demand course, gain insights from other learners, and apply what they learn to their own experience.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.
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Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Come see Miss Olivia as she shares fun children's literature activities through music & movement and crafts.
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This hands-on beginners’ workshop will walk the participants through the creation process of a custom LLM for classroom purposes with Illinois.chat created by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). Please bring your laptops.
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Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.
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Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?
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Esha Niyogi De, author of "Women's Transborder Cinema: Authorship, Stardom, and Filmic Labor in South Asia," discusses her book in a lecture at Heidelberg University.
Friday, July 11, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve
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Startup 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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Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.
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Documents must be proactively accessible for all students. This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. You’ll learn how to scan multiple document types for accessibility issues and remediate them.
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This virtual event will include a 45 minute admissions presentation including information on our transfer application process and student panel.
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Speaker: Amanda Wasserman
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How to write application materials that get noticed
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Speaker: Margaret Verrico
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
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A UIC Transfer Specialist will give a general overview of the transfer process for students who currently attend a community college or university and plan to enter UIC with college credits. After the presentation, there will be a guided tour of the campus.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don’t miss the final week of the "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" exhibition! On view through Saturday, July 12. During the summer, the museum is open Tuesday–Friday 10–5 and Saturday 10–4. Free admission.
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
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Join us for a community story circle exploring the rich and often overlooked history of modernist art in Champaign-Urbana. This gathering invites artists, educators, students, and neighbors to reflect on the people, places, and moments that shaped the region’s modernist art movement. Together, we’ll share stories about how modernist art took root in our community.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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Science on Tap is a monthly seminar series that brings scientists to the public to talk about their research in an informal setting.
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
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Professor Holland discusses the ambiguous place between animal and human. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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Professor McHugh considers the enriching effect of walking with dogs while researching conservation challenges in the Great North Woods. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Come out and support your company's team at the 2025 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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UIF pulls updated Spring Graduate Degree Data every year on July 1st from the University Banner System.
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
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Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us on Tuesday, July 15 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Speaker Series.
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Join us for a candid discussion about the realities of creating AI-resistant assignments versus the benefits of embracing AI-enhanced learning. We'll explore techniques to make assignments harder for AI to complete—while acknowledging their limitations—then discuss why AI-enhanced assignments that teach responsible AI use may be more future-proof for student success.
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Get 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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Professor Desmond asks whether the growing assertion by many U.S. owners/guardians that pets are “part of the family” should lead us to conceive of health care for pets as a fundamental right, and/or obligation of the state. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.
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Build your intercultural skills in this training that introduces the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), a framework used to understand and enhance intercultural competence, and provides insight into the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a tool for assessing and developing these skills.
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We're excited to host a gardening program at the Jackson County Extension office. We will discuss: - Benefits of Organic Gardening - Pest Protection - Disease Strategies - Weed Control - Companion Planting - Soil Health and more!
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Enjoy art activities, food trucks, and dance videos projected onto the Erglaner House. For all ages!
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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Hey there! Do you have a knack for gardening, or are you interested in learning the ropes? Why not team up with us at The Pilot Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to Daystar Community Programs at 909 Washington Avenue in Cairo, IL. Come join the fun and make a difference!
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Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.
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Join us for a dynamic panel exploring the promises and pitfalls of generative AI in higher education. Faculty and staff will share diverse perspectives on how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, ethics, and the future of academia.
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No registration required, just stop by Armory room 156 or visit us in the dedicated Summer of AI Zoom room.
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Join us for a screening of the award-winning film "East Side Sushi" about a Latina mother aspiring to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. We will provide materials to engage in a sushi making activity for an afternoon that will provide food for thought on the intersections of culture and identity, and delight your tastebuds with a culinary feast.
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As climate stress intensifies, communities need more than mitigation; they need meaning, connection, and care. This session introduces Nurtured in Nature, a BIPOC-led wellness initiative that fosters climate resilience through culturally grounded experiences in nature.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Master the art of canning! Join Illinois Extension and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen at Orchard Downs Community Center on Wednesday, July 16 from 1-4 p.m. for a canning workshop. Learn valuable skills to preserve your harvest and enjoy delicious homemade canned goods year-round. You'll practice your skills by making your own jar of pickles. Registration required.
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Legacy trees are defined by many names, shapes, sizes and stories. This talk will define a legacy tree and explore the history and benefits of some of the oldest trees on our Illinois landscape.
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Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.
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Do you love soccer? The McKinley Health Center will be teaching basics of soccer at the Orchard Downs Community Center on Wednesday, July 16 at 3:00-4:00 pm. School age children going into 1st grade-5th grade are welcome to participate. Bring a water bottle and dress comfortably.
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Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.
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A UIC Transfer Specialist will give a general overview of the transfer process for students who currently attend a community college or university and plan to enter UIC with college credits.
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This session will use short, lightning-round presentations and a discussion panel to explore how campus stakeholders in the humanities are integrating or foregoing generative AI in their instructional practices.
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Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.
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Professor Berenbaum discusses the importance of wasps in providing valuable ecosystem services in the face of general fear and dislike of yellowjackets and hornets in particular. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Join us on Thursday, July 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
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Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois.
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Join us for BINGO! BINGO is a game for all skill levels and is a fun way to get together with fellow residents and win prizes. Come join the fun!
Friday, July 18, 2025
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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Beckman Director Steve Maren will be hosting a weekly Director’s Coffee Hour at 9 a.m. on Fridays at one of the nearby coffee shops (the Daily Byte or Espresso Royale) until the Beckman Café reopens. It's a great opportunity to get to know your new director and for him to get to know you and your research. Steve's buying! Please contact Stacy for details on meeting Steve
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Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.
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This event will include a 45 minute admissions presentation including information on our transfer application process, student panel and a walking tour of campus.
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
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Chris Green discusses the creative strategies developed by animal advocacy organizations to effect change in public policy. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Professor Hornstein considers the lion hunt as both a convention of European painting as well as a political motif that was directly related to French colonial expansion in North Africa, especially in the decades after the 1830 conquest. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
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The program is organized around the design studio and provides a studio-focused, design-intensive workshop over the course of the week. This program is open to rising sophomores through seniors.
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
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Join the Illinois Department of Public Health Play Group at the Orchard Downs Community Center on July 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am. Infants – children age 3 with an adult are welcome to participate. The playgroup will about connecting young babies, toddlers and their parents. IDPH will share free resources about developmental milestones.
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Come out on to Rend Lake Project Visitor Center to learn more about moths during National Moth Week with Illinois Extension Forest Management and Ecology Specialist, Kevin Rohling and Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling. Attendees should bring a camera, headlamp or flashlight, since the hike will be at night. If you would like to assist with citizen science efforts,
Sunday, July 20, 2025
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UIF Monthly Server Patching
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
Monday, July 21, 2025
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Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion. Have fun meeting up with other community members and sharing gardening tips.
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New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.
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See the link for the official announcement of the 2025 Big10 Neuroscience annual meeting, which will convene July 21-22 at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State’s University Park campus. Abstract submission opens January 15th, 2025.
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The second annual QCB Summer School will be held on the Illinois campus. No charge to attend but must apply.
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Come out and support your company's team at the 2025 Research Park Softball League.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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See the link for the official announcement of the 2025 Big10 Neuroscience annual meeting, which will convene July 21-22 at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State’s University Park campus. Abstract submission opens January 15th, 2025.
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The second annual QCB Summer School will be held on the Illinois campus. No charge to attend but must apply.
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Web Intelligence is an intuitive, advanced reporting tool available to users in both Web and Desktop interfaces. This live, instructor-led course demonstrates how to use the Web Intelligence report editor to create custom queries and reports. Target Audience: First-Time & Returning Web Intelligence users
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Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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This session covers the fundamentals of prompt engineering, a key skill for leveraging AI. Through hands-on practice, participants will learn to craft prompts, curate AI output and further integrate AI into their research, writing, and teaching.
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Join us on Tuesday, July 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for the Power Skills Speaker Series.
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Creating digital storybooks to help students learn challenging concepts: Have your students create digital storybooks that explain and illustrate challenging course topics. This intermediate level workshop requires basic skills in using CoPilot, Adobe Firefly, a Adobe Express.
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Get 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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Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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The second annual QCB Summer School will be held on the Illinois campus. No charge to attend but must apply.
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Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.
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Do you have a green thumb or are you looking to expand your skills? Why not team up with us at the Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to COPE Food Pantry located at 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL.
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Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.
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No registration required, just stop by Armory room 156 or visit us in the dedicated Summer of AI Zoom room.
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Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on, including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. All are welcome, no registration required.
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Mindfulness and Forest Bathing are increasingly popular activities that can decrease stress and anxiety and improve affect and relaxation. In this session, we share findings from research and benefits of forest bathing and mindfulness. We also share ideas for finding suitable places near your homes for mindful forest bathing and offer easy steps to experience the benefits.
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Take the next step toward preparing critical SBIR/STTR proposal elements for an NSF Phase I proposal submission. Set your company up for success by joining our Set! NSF/SBIR/STTR Training Series that begins in early July.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Learn 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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This presentation will cover the basics of firebreak placement, installation, design tools, and techniques.
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Learn how to create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations.
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Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.
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Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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The second annual QCB Summer School will be held on the Illinois campus. No charge to attend but must apply.
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For review on August 7th.
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.
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Michelle Rome and Mike Sommers will discuss how they have approached AI in the ATLAS Internship Program. Several student developed projects will be highlighted. Mike will also be presenting how he has been using AI to help further his personal study techniques.
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Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.
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Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?
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Join us to on Thursday, July 24 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.
Friday, July 25, 2025
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The second annual QCB Summer School will be held on the Illinois campus. No charge to attend but must apply.
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Resident children will be meeting 2x weekly to learn about plants and gardening in our community garden plot and center. Children will prepare the land, plant the seeds, maintain crops and harvest.
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Join the Society of American Military Engineers on Friday, July 25 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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Join us on Friday, July 25 from 12 to 1 PM at EnterpriseWorks for "What Is It Worth to You? How to Think About Valuations While Raising Capital" with Dennis Beard.
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A UIC Transfer Specialist will give a general overview of the transfer process for students who currently attend a community college or university and plan to enter UIC with college credits. After the presentation, there will be a guided tour of the campus.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
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We’re excited to let you know that this year’s event will take place on Saturday, July 26, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Giant City! We’ll have a blast running different stations both inside and outside the Visitor Center.
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Enjoy artmaking, stories, and exploring the galleries! You'll get to make a paper modern house and learn about midcentury design. You’ll get to make your own sculpture inspired by artist Frank Stella and learn about colors, textures, and shapes. For ages 5+.
Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
Monday, July 28, 2025
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Heading to college this fall? Attend "Cash at College" on August 16 at noon central. This free webinar is designed to cover the basics of banking, budgeting, credit, and keeping financial info secure as you transition into life on campus. Explore how spending, saving, and student loans can impact with your college experience.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join the exciting world of robotics! Through hands on experiences and challenges, youth will learn to build and program a LEGO robot while exploring basic engineering concepts, problem solving and creativity. For children in grades 3-5.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Preschoolers and their parents learn about healthy choices in food and development through art, stories, movement and music.
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No registration required, just stop by Armory room 156 or visit us in the dedicated Summer of AI Zoom room.
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Get ready for a time of fun and friendly competition at our Global Games get-together! Join us to explore a collection of board games from around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy an international lunch in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From classic favorites to unique cultural games, there’s something for everyone!
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As women enter midlife, their bodies and needs evolve, but so does their strength and wisdom to shape their own well-being. In this session, we’ll explore evidence-based strategies for enhancing vitality, supporting longevity, and embracing wellness through exercise, nutrition, and self-care. We’ll also discuss the natural changes in skin and hair with age and share tips.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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This session will focus on the ease of creating custom AI agents using ChatGPT and Copilot. Attendees will first explore existing custom AI agents and then learn how to easily create their own specialized agent.
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Get 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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This presentation will cover emerging invasive species based on several sources of information, including land managers, surveys, citizen science, and expert opinions. Species covered will include some new to Illinois in recent years and some species actively spreading from one region to others where they will be new invaders.
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Resident school age children can learn about the basic cooking skills. For children in grades K-5.
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Join us for Neighborhood Games! A fun way to meet neighbors, strengthen bonds and enjoy some friendly competition. Form a team, come up with a team name, wear matching outfits and build team spirit while having a blast.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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This unique, two-day training event will help you unlock the power of effective dialogue and set you on the path to becoming an even more influential communicator. Each instructor-led session features real-time practice and coaching scenarios to help you be better prepared to share your concerns and speak up about workplace issues.
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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Parents come with your younger children to learn about how to shop on a budget and make affordable recipes. This event is for children birth to 5 with an adult.
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Ethical issues in research are typically framed as the “responsible conduct of research” (RCR). RCR principles include honesty and transparency. The RCR lens is a useful way to evaluate the use of generative AI in research tasks, including AI-assisted literature reviews, experimental protocol development, and writing.
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Come learn the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For children in grades K-2.
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This presentation will dive into the development and application of faculty digital avatars in creating video content for Gies online courses.
Friday, August 1, 2025
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Marking the beginning of harvest season, Lughnasadh or Lammas is a time of both hope and fear. At Lughnasad, modern Wiccans face their fears, concentrate on developing their own abilities, and take steps to protect themselves and their homes.
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Startup 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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On Friday, August 1, author Lindsay Fullerton will discuss her new book "Ephemeral City: A People’s History of Chicago’s Century of Progress World’s Fair" at Bookends & Beginnings.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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The Ninth of Av - mourning the destruction of the ancient temples and Jersualem. Observed by fasting, mourning, and praying. Begins at sundown on the first day and ends at nightfall on the final day. Work is often prohibited. Jewish students or employees observing Tish'a B'Av may stay home from work during this period, and some may request schedule adjustments.
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
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The Ninth of Av - mourning the destruction of the ancient temples and Jersualem. Observed by fasting, mourning, and praying. Begins at sundown on the first day and ends at nightfall on the final day. Work is often prohibited. Jewish students or employees observing Tish'a B'Av may stay home from work during this period, and some may request schedule adjustments.
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
Monday, August 4, 2025
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Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion. Have fun meeting up with other community members and sharing gardening tips.
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New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Learn how to support international students at Illinois by understanding common challenges they face—such as immigration, academics, language, and cultural adjustment—and your role in helping them succeed. This session provides practical information and campus resources for advisors, staff, and instructors.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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Hey there! Do you have a knack for gardening, or are you interested in learning the ropes? Why not team up with us at The Pilot Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to Daystar Community Programs at 909 Washington Avenue in Cairo, IL. Come join the fun and make a difference!
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More details and link to register coming soon! Boating, gardens, hikes, local history, oh my!
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Meet the undergraduate scholars and learn about their summer research projects and experiences in the 10-week Community-Academic Scholars program. We hope that you can join us as these dedicated and passionate scholars showcase their work to make a difference in the local community.
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No registration required, just stop by Armory room 156 or visit us in the dedicated Summer of AI Zoom room.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Monthly invite-only Community of Practice meeting.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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Learn the accessibility requirements for videos for your departmental or course videos and audio files. This training will cover video accessibility requirements, designing videos with accessibility in mind, captioning, audio descriptions, and transcripts, as well as what to look for when choosing software or a vendor for in-house or outsourced captioning.
Friday, August 8, 2025
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This event will include a 45 minute admissions presentation including information on our transfer application process, student panel and a walking tour of campus.
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
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Curious about Chemistry at Illinois research and students? Join us to hear from our undergraduates as they share about their experience as researchers in Chemistry labs this summer. This virtual event will feature short presentations and Q&A with each student researcher.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
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The Midwest Rail Conference brings together industry leaders to discuss key issues shaping the region’s extensive rail network. Covering freight and passenger rail across states like Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, the conference explores topics such as rail investment, decarbonization, urban rail development, and the future of high-speed passenger service.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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The Midwest Rail Conference brings together industry leaders to discuss key issues shaping the region’s extensive rail network. Covering freight and passenger rail across states like Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, the conference explores topics such as rail investment, decarbonization, urban rail development, and the future of high-speed passenger service.
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Do you have a green thumb or are you looking to expand your skills? Why not team up with us at the Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to COPE Food Pantry located at 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this summer for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman room 5602. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
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The Midwest Rail Conference brings together industry leaders to discuss key issues shaping the region’s extensive rail network. Covering freight and passenger rail across states like Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, the conference explores topics such as rail investment, decarbonization, urban rail development, and the future of high-speed passenger service.
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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MS Finance Program Information Session
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Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
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This hands-on workshop will help you integrate Audio Description (AD) into your workflow, making visual content accessible from the start rather than as a post-production fix. You'll learn to replace vague cues like “As you can see here” with rich, meaningful descriptions that enhance accessibility and reduce technical hurdles.
Friday, August 15, 2025
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Join us on Friday, August 15 from 12 to 1 PM at EnterpriseWorks for Anatomy of a Fundraising Termsheet with Tim Hoerr.
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Join us as we get the chance to help complete herbarium specimen mounting in partnership with Plants of Concern and the SIU Herbarium.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
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TED will be down for a period of time on Saturday, August 16th to install software enhancements and fixes. Hyland OnBase and Online Giving will be available. Please contact UIF AIMS at aims@uif.uillinois.edu for any questions regarding this outage.
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
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Please join us for a networking reception in conjunction with the ACS National Meeting in San Diego
Monday, August 18, 2025
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Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest produce, which will be weighed and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Marion. Have fun meeting up with other community members and sharing gardening tips.
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New Team Member Orientation highlights the different aspects of F&S and aims to foster a sense of belonging. This program is designed to provide new team members with a smooth and successful transition into our organization.
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Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in Word and then jump right into practice.
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Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Web Intelligence is an intuitive, advanced reporting tool available to users in both Web and Desktop interfaces. This live, instructor-led course demonstrates how to use the Web Intelligence report editor to create custom queries and reports. Target Audience: First-Time & Returning Web Intelligence users
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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Get 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
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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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 20 at the Illinois Conference Center.
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Hey there! Do you have a knack for gardening, or are you interested in learning the ropes? Why not team up with us at The Pilot Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to Daystar Community Programs at 909 Washington Avenue in Cairo, IL. Come join the fun and make a difference!
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Learn the accessibility requirements for making your Moodle courses accessible. This hands-on workshop covers creating accessible navigation, headings, tables, lists, and hyperlinks, how to write alt text for images, generate and edit video captions, as well as the advantages (and limitations) of using Moodle’s accessibility checker and screen reader helper.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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Get up to speed quickly on making your PowerPoint presentations accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll begin with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint and then dive straight into practical solutions.
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Resident families with children that are enrolled in school, can join our After School Program. Registration is required and mandatory Parent Orientation.
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Join us on Thursday, August 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, August 22, 2025
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Join us Aug. 22 at the I Hotel for the 2025 Midwest Healthcare Management Conference, co-hosted by Carle Illinois and Gies Business. Explore access equity, tech and AI in care, and rural health. Register by Aug. 1. Plus—take on the Dr. Bot Challenge!
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Join the Society of American Military Engineers on Friday, August 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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Learn how to create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Need small kitchen items? Visit the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. on the streetside of 2044-A in Orchard Downs. Residents can borrow items they need for the duration of their stay at Family & Graduate Housing.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser, for a leisurely walk in nature to look at birds! Learn to identify our feathered friends in some of our local sites. All ages and experiences are welcome. Registration is required in case the event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather. Binoculars are available for use, please reserve a pair.
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Residents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Sunday. Yoga offers numerous benefits for both the mind and body. It enhances flexibility, strength, and balance through various poses and stretches. Additionally, yoga promotes mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, and improving focus and relaxation.
Monday, August 25, 2025
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Come join us as we weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village! Every other Tuesday, from 8-10am we meet at the Mees Center at John A Logan to work on the garden beds at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Gather in the Garden will take place every Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Heading to college this fall? Attend "Cash at College" on August 16 at noon central. This free webinar is designed to cover the basics of banking, budgeting, credit, and keeping financial info secure as you transition into life on campus. Explore how spending, saving, and student loans can impact with your college experience.
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Get 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
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Volunteer sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 11:00 a.m. Sessions include 2 hours of garden stewardship tasks and a 30 minute educational program.
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Do you have a green thumb or are you looking to expand your skills? Why not team up with us at the Plant a Row, Watch COPE Grow Food Donation Garden? Together, we can grow delicious, fresh food for our community! All the produce we grow goes straight to COPE Food Pantry located at 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis, IL.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Thursday, August 28, 2025
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The supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) is excited to be at Orchard Downs! They will be open on Thursdays from 8:30-12 p.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street. Don't hesitate to stop in for more information or to enroll during open hours.
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MS Finance Program Information Session