Illinois Mobile App Master Calendar
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Group Fitness Free Week
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Meet local practitioner/educator Jeremy Jones who will provide an introductory overview of several martial arts systems including Kali, Pencat Silat, Baguazhang, Tai Chi, and others. He will also showcase artifacts for you to touch, perform a demonstration, and you can use your handprint to design and color a take-home emblem that symbolizes your Warrior Within.
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Public Skate
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Yoga
RecurringResidents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. 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 31, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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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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Grad Student Days
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Grad Student Days
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Lunch Skate
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Stop by and play a couple rounds of Bingo! Hosted by Engineering Council, play for a chance to win Grainger Engineering themed prizes!
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Peer Mentoring Center
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The Chicago Sukkah Design Festival, based in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, convenes community organizations and architectural designers to create sukkahs—outdoor structures inspired by a Jewish architectural custom. Refreshments will be provided.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Grad Student Days
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Grad Student Days
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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Weekly Farm Economics
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The Farms: Fall Yoga
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ATLAS Application Development offers many web-based applications to assist with your business or academic needs (FormBuilder, Gradebook, Exam Attendance, Event Attendance – just to name a few). Have questions about how to get started? Already using an app and want help getting the most out of your experience? Come visit our office hours, and we’d be happy to chat!
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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 Tuesday of the month from 9:30-10 a.m.
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Looking for some swag and excellent networking opportunities? Come to Deere Day on September 1st at any of the three Deere Day Locations! Meet with fellow students and John Deere professionals at this free outreach event.
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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 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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REDCap Fall Office Hours
RecurringREDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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Come see real John Deere equipment up close, grab some swag, and connect with company representatives and Grainger Engineering alumni! Learn more about internship and full-time engineering opportunities with this leading equipment manufacturer.
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Lunch Skate
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Learn about the generative AI tools currently available to campus through Technology Services and how they can be used responsibly in teaching, learning, and professional work. This session will introduce available tools, discuss appropriate use cases, and highlight key considerations such as data privacy, accuracy, accessibility, and human oversight.
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IGB Seminar - Faculty Spotlight Lecture "Nutritional Regulation of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis - Implications for Stress and Cancer Resilience" Brett Loman, PhD Department of Animal Science; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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During this information session for currently enrolled MSW students, we will be exploring how school social work is different from other focus areas, address questions that MSW students have and discuss potential steps of being a school social worker in Illinois if you do not focus on schools initially.
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Stress Less Tuesday's
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Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld, an internationally recognized reproductive biologist, veterinarian, and avid birder, has traveled to some of the world’s most remote places to observe and photograph avian species. She shares how her passion for birds has challenged her, made her more resilient, and provided life lessons applicable to the veterinary profession and beyond.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Speaker: Ilay Hoshen (Tel Aviv University) Title: Extremal combinatorics in random graphs and hypergraphs.
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.
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The third and final installment of the Summer AI Mini-series. This session will highlight and demonstrate the various options on campus for interacting with large language models other than the large commercial frontier models.
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Join our Real Talk series to explore career paths and the choices. All are welcome.
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Whether you need help finding assigned training, navigating the new interface, or completing a specific task in GLMS, these drop-in sessions are an opportunity to get the assistance you need. No formal presentation—just practical, one-on-one support based on your questions.
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Qiang Wu (UMN) talks about "Efficient sampling from CREM."
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Sewing Practice and Handicrafts
RecurringBring your project and materials and learn some sewing tips as well as handicrafts! This activity is provided by the International Hospitality Committee. Please RSVP to Christina Myers if you plan to attend, ckmyers2@gmail.com.
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Learn to craft a compelling Graduate Research Plan Statement.
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Stress Less Tuesday's
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Peer Mentoring Center
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Please join the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory for our Fall 2026 Welcome Reception at Pizzeria Antica. The Director of the Unit, Dede Ruggles, will announce upcoming MCT speakers, Unit events, and more. All are welcome!
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Grad Student Days
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Grad Student Days
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.
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Freestyle
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Clarify your role, identify your management strengths, and define the kind of supervisor you want to be. Complete the Self-Paced Pre-Learning, to register for the live workshop.
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Veteran Lounge Office Hours
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Join us for free ice cream and learn more about how Graduate Programs can help you make the most of your experience at Grainger Engineering! *for First Year Graduate Students only
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Virtual Office Hours with Assistant Director of Courses & Curricula, Melissa Reedy. Whether you have broad questions about new courses and programs or need specific help navigating the CIM system, drop into Melissa's virtual office hours every Wednesday from 10-11am.
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Date range events
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Whether you need help finding assigned training, navigating the new interface, or completing a specific task in GLMS, these drop-in sessions are an opportunity to get the assistance you need. No formal presentation—just practical, one-on-one support based on your questions.
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Come visit LAS International Programs at this campus-wide Education Abroad event! Illinois Abroad Day is a one-stop-shop for all things study abroad, from Financial Aid to choosing the right program for you, a variety of experts from across campus will be present to help you understand the study abroad process at Illinois!
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Speaker: Laura Heller, Goldschmidt Group
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Lunch Skate
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We've been hearing a lot about inflation in the media lately and you may have noticed the impact it is having on your wallet. Want to learn about how inflation impacts consumers and what contributes to its fluctuation? Join us via Zoom on September 2 to learn what it means and how you can ward off some of the short- and long-term impacts of inflation.
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The WRC has partnered with the Counseling Center and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department to provide a FREE training on how to use Narcan, an over-the-counter medication that can reverse overdoses caused by opioids. Knowing how to administer Narcan can save someone’s life!
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Wellness Wednesday
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AI is changing how work gets done — and facilities management is no exception. But most facilities professionals haven't had a practical, hands-on way to get started. AI in Facilities: 101 is a four-session training program built specifically for educational facilities professionals. No prior AI experience required.
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The Illinois Part-Time Job Fair is a casual, relaxed event where you can connect with campus and local employers hiring now for a variety of part-time positions. Open to U. of I. students of all majors and class levels, the fair offers a wide range of opportunities to fit different interests, skills, and schedules.
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Sit with Sankofa
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Wellness Wednesday's
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The University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) Mandarin Scholarship Program provides students from the University of Illinois System with the opportunity to study Mandarin and gain career insights in Taiwan. Join CEAPS to learn more about the Mandarin Scholarship Program in Coble Hall Room 306.
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Learn about the generative AI tools currently available to campus through Technology Services and how they can be used responsibly in teaching, learning, and professional work. This session will introduce available tools, discuss appropriate use cases, and highlight key considerations such as data privacy, accuracy, accessibility, and human oversight.
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Write an effective research statement
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Welcome Grainger Engineers! Join us for eNight to celebrate the start of the new year! Meet with Engineering Council and Student Organizations, enjoy free food, a live DJ, games, limited edition Grainger Engineering merchandise and more!
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Peer Mentoring Center
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Join us on Wednesday, September 2 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.
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The Stage Show
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Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Bigger? *Looking to connect with other Illinois students? *Interested in growing as a leader, scholar, and professional? *Seeking meaningful relationships and a strong support network? *Want to help shape the next generation of Illinois students? Join 100 STRONG—where mentorship meets leadership, community, and inspires excell
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Public Skate
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Grad Student Days
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Grad Student Days
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.
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Join Master Naturalist, Lily Glaeser and Indigo Nathani, 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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Pláticas
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The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program is excited to serve families in the apartments in Family & Graduate Housing. Visit them every Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street to learn more or enroll during open hours. Take advantage of this valuable program and help your family thrive!
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Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.
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Virtual Office Hours with Assistant Director of Courses & Curricula, Melissa Reedy. Whether you have broad questions about new courses and programs or need specific help navigating the CIM system, drop into Melissa's virtual office hours every Wednesday from 10-11am.
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Lunch Skate
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Whether it's an internship, research or study abroad, Grainger Engineering has an international opportunity for you!Enjoy an international treat and talk with program participants, exchange students and program representatives to start planning your international experience.
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Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.
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Join us to celebrate Illinois' 2026 Mayo Clinic undergraduate researchers, including CRISP, HERE, and SURF. The event includes a poster session, recognition ceremony, and light refreshments. Register now.
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Bring A Healthy U of I
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CS CARES Coffee Social
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The Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity will host its fall reception on September 3rd 4-5:30pm (remarks at 4:30) at YMCA Latzer Hall. RSVP appreciated.
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An overview of the industry/nonprofit job search
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Thriving More Thursday
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Peer Mentoring Center
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Join us for the Ebert Center’s first screening of the season: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), directed by Steven Spielberg and attributed as Stanley Kubrick’s final work. The film will be introduced by Ebert Fellows mentor Isaac Feldberg, critic at rogerebert.com. Food truck and concessions will be available at 6 p.m.
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Attend the Ebert Center's first film of the season—a free screening of "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001), attributed as Stanley Kubrick’s final work. RogerEbert.com film critic and Ebert Fellows mentor Isaac Feldberg will introduce the film, which is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Jude Law and Haley Joel Osment...
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Join us for the Ebert Center’s first screening of the season: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), directed by Steven Spielberg and attributed as Stanley Kubrick’s final work.
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RSO Spotlight
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Friday, September 4, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Grad Student Days
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Grad Student Days
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.
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Langemeier
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Join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
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Compost Collection Project
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Research 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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Lunch Skate
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In this session Presley Fee, Financial Planning Program Coordinator, will join Dr. Craig Lemoine, CFP(R), Financial Planning Program Director, for an innovative exploration of AI tools across financial planning and wealth management classrooms.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Join us at the WRC for Crafternoons! All materials are provided, while supplies last.
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Whether you need help finding assigned training, navigating the new interface, or completing a specific task in GLMS, these drop-in sessions are an opportunity to get the assistance you need. No formal presentation—just practical, one-on-one support based on your questions.
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The NetMath Office will close at 2 pm on Friday, September 4th and remain closed until 9am Tuesday September 8th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day
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Learn to craft a compelling Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement.
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The dirty dozen: Bees, soils, and how I spent my summer vacations
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Join us each month for Hobby Night! September’s hobby will be bracelet crafting, along with an educational presentation about Suicide Prevention Month. Yarn, materials, and sandwiches will be provided! Guests will also have a chance to win a bracelet kit. Come express your creative freedom!
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Stick and Puck
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Friday Funnies
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The Northern Illinois Civil War Roundtable is hosting Ray McKoski’s book talk “David Davis Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Judge,” at the Arlington Heights Library, 500 North Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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Don't miss the final week of "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile," guest curated by Magdalena Novoa. On view through September 5.
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Looking for small kitchen items during your stay at Family & Graduate Housing? Stop by the Lending Storeroom every Saturday from 9–11 a.m. at 2044-A Orchard Downs (streetside entrance). Residents can borrow what they need for the duration of their stay—making life a little easier without extra expense.
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Freestyle
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Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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Public Skate
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Yoga
RecurringResidents are invited to participate in a free yoga class by Sri Sri Yoga every Monday. 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, September 7, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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The NetMath Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th and remain closed until 9am Tuesday September 8th, 2026 in observance of Labor Day
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Peer Mentoring Center
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
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Weekly Farm Economics
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The Farms: Fall Yoga
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ATLAS Application Development offers many web-based applications to assist with your business or academic needs (FormBuilder, Gradebook, Exam Attendance, Event Attendance – just to name a few). Have questions about how to get started? Already using an app and want help getting the most out of your experience? Come visit our office hours, and we’d be happy to chat!
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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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REDCap Fall Office Hours
RecurringREDCap users can schedule 15-30 minutes for discussions of general REDCap matters or items related to a specific REDCap project. Sign up for remote office hours with a REDCap Application Specialist.
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Lunch Skate
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IGB Seminar - Director's Office "Biology by Design: From Directed Evolution to Autonomous Experimentation" Huimin Zhao, PhD Steven L. Miller Chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Bioengineering; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Stress Less Tuesday's
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Join Silvina Montrul as she explores how Brazilian Portuguese is evolving across spoken and written forms. Study of 72 native speakers Education impacts grammar & comprehension Some language changes are happening across ALL speakers Discover how schooling may actually drive language evolution.
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Our first talk will be on Tuesday, September 8, 12-1 PM Central with Dr. Krista Habing. Dr. Habing earned her B.S. in Bioengineering at Illinois in 2020 and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Oregon Health and Science University in 2025, and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Naba Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago. She will discuss her doct
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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This hands-on workshop covers what makes digital math accessible for all learners, including major accessible math formats, accessible math tools, structuring workflows to deliver accessible math, and how digital math interacts with platforms like Canvas, Jupyter Notebook, MS Office documents, and webpages. See full description for free software requirements.
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Stress Less Tuesday's
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.
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Learn how to communicate your value
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Want to get involved in Girl Krush? We're looking for passionate sports fans to select games and plan unique and exciting ways to support our Women's teams. Join us for an info session on how you can be part of the Girl Krush leadership team on Tuesday, September 8 from 5-6 pm.
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Please join the Unit for Criticism and the Mellon Sawyer Seminar for a Modern Critical Theory lecture by Chad Wellmon (Germanic Languages & Literatures, University of Virginia) on Theory in the University.
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Peer Mentoring Center
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Our Resume Clinic offers quick, personalized feedback to help students seeking international opportunities create strong, polished resumes. This session is especially helpful for students with international backgrounds and global experiences who want to highlight their intercultural strengths and effectively incorporate them into their resumes.
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The University of Illinois Police Department's Community Outreach And Support Team (COAST) will speak and answer questions about scam detection and prevention. Sadly, campus community members are targeted each semester and have been the victims of elaborate scams. Learn how to spot early warning signs and what to do, in the event you are targeted by one of these scams.
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Join the Advocacy Team for the first Survivor Strategies session of the semester on fostering healthy relationships!
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The McHenry County Civil War Roundtable is hosting Ray McKoski’s book talk “David Davis Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Judge,” at the Woodstock Library, 424 Judd Street, Woodstock, Illinois.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
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Freestyle
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Get Fresh! Seasonal Food Program
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification.
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Veteran Lounge Office Hours
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Virtual Office Hours with Assistant Director of Courses & Curricula, Melissa Reedy. Whether you have broad questions about new courses and programs or need specific help navigating the CIM system, drop into Melissa's virtual office hours every Wednesday from 10-11am.
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This session provides an overview of the tools and functionality available to users with the Manager role in the Grain Learning Management System (GLMS). Learners will learn to manage training activities for their direct reports, including enrolling learners in courses and classes, reviewing and approving enrollment requests, and viewing employee training transcripts.
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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Speaker: Rajesh Mishra, Clark Group
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Lunch Skate
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Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn
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Pizza provided! Join thus immersive exploration of international development, sub-Saharan African history, cross-ultural communication, agricultural development, and food security in Sierra Leone.
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Learn more about the International Development Immersion course (ACE 398/ GLBL 298) in Sierra Leone during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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Wellness Wednesday
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Sit with Sankofa
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Wellness Wednesday's
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Robert Wedgeworth, former American Library Association (ALA) executive director, will present "The Future of the iSchool."
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English Class
RecurringThis weekly class offers an informal setting for international participants to practice and improve their English-speaking skills. Classes are free of charge; however, regular attendance is encouraged to maximize learning. This class is organized by the International Hospitality Committee.
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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 us for a lively and timely talk with award-winning author and Illinois’ alumna Devi Laskar on her new novel Midnight, At the War. Set in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, an event which had a profound impact on U.S. engagement and policy in the Middle East and South Asia, Laskar’s novel is informed by her own experiences as a journalist in the 1990s and early aughts.
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Understand the changing landscape for teaching, diversity, and service statements
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Join us for a scavenger hunt to learn more about the Department of History! For incoming history freshmen and transfer students.
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Perfectionism
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Roberson Alphonse, visiting lecturer at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and head of national news at Le Nouvelliste in Haiti, will present "The Price to Pay to Uphold Press Freedom and Democracy."
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Pizza provided! Join thus immersive exploration of international development, sub-Saharan African history, cross-ultural communication, agricultural development, and food security in Sierra Leone.
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Learn more about the International Development Immersion course (ACE 398/ GLBL 298) in Sierra Leone during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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Peer Mentoring Center
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The Pre-Health Kick-Off welcomes new and returning students to connect with the Pre-Health Advising team in The Career Center. This is an opportunity to meet with health-related RSOs, campus resources and community organizations. Food will be provided.
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Public Skate
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
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Coppess (Policy)
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Pláticas
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The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program is excited to serve families in the apartments in Family & Graduate Housing. Visit them every Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m. at 2040-A Orchard Street to learn more or enroll during open hours. Take advantage of this valuable program and help your family thrive!
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Join colleagues from across LAS for recurring hybrid writing sessions that provide dedicated time for manuscripts, grant proposals, books, creative projects, and other scholarly work. Build momentum through peer accountability, interdisciplinary community, and sustainable productivity practices.
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Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.
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Virtual Office Hours with Assistant Director of Courses & Curricula, Melissa Reedy. Whether you have broad questions about new courses and programs or need specific help navigating the CIM system, drop into Melissa's virtual office hours every Wednesday from 10-11am.
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Lunch Skate
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Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 11:45AM-1PM for the Women in Tech Luncheon with Vidya Madhavan.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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Explore the diverse career paths available to social workers by hearing directly from School of Social Work alumni. Panelists will share their career journeys, current roles, and advice for navigating the transition from student to professional. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about career growth, workplace experiences, and lessons learned along the way
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The University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) Mandarin Scholarship Program provides students from the University of Illinois System with the opportunity to study Mandarin and gain career insights in Taiwan. Join CEAPS to learn more about the Mandarin Scholarship Program in Coble Hall Room 306.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Research Resource Forum: Navigating Research Support in LAS Join the LAS Office of Research for a 45-minute hybrid session introducing the people, services, and processes that support research across the College. Learn how to engage with LAS and SPA throughout the project lifecycle, access key resources, navigate requirements, and connect with the research team.
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Through guided discussion and personal reflection, learners will connect their own experiences to cultural awareness and appreciation. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence as ongoing, reflective practices that support learning, respect, and understanding of different cultures.
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Bring A Healthy U of I
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The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, October 17, and this session is a chance to get involved and help us prepare. No experience is necessary, and all interested students are welcome. Come share your ideas and help make our Pride Parade participation a success!
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CS CARES Coffee Social
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The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 aims to raise awareness of the role of women in agrifood systems and the challenges they face. This presentation will discuss advances in understanding the empowerment of women farmers and addressing their needs. Ruth Meinzen-Dick is a Research Fellow Emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
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Parents and guardians of children in school are welcome to meet up and connect and participate in discussion topics, celebrate the wins in your parenting journey and get support for shared challenges. Held during Kids Club operations to allow parent conversation.
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Thriving More Thursday
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Join the editors of "Quinceañeras: Latinidades and Girlhood in Popular Culture" for a conversation celebrating the release of their edited collection.
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Celebrate the launch of “Quinceañeras: Latinidades and Girlhood in Popular Culture” (University of Illinois Press), co-edited by two alumni and an emerita professor from the Institute of Communications Research.
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Celebrate the launch of “Quinceañeras: Latinidades and Girlhood in Popular Culture” (University of Illinois Press). Edited by Jillian M. Báez (PhD ’09, communications and media, ICR), Diana Leon-Boys (PhD ’20, communications and media, ICR), and Institute of Communications Research Professor Emerita Angharad N. Valdivia (PhD ’91, communications and media, ICR).
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Join the editors of "Quinceañeras: Latinidades and Girlhood in Popular Culture"(external link) for a conversation celebrating the release of their edited collection.
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Prof. Keidrick Roy (Dartmouth College) speaks on the topic of his prize-winning book, American Dark Age: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism (Princeton, 2024), showing how Black intellectuals challenged ideas of “racial feudalism” inspired by the medieval past...
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Join us for a lecture with Keidrick Roy, associate professor of Government at Dartmouth College and author of "American Dark Age: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism" (Princeton, 2024), a prize-winning study of how medieval legacies of feudalism haunt liberal democracy in the United States.
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Learn how Black thinkers in early America challenged ideas of racial feudalism inspired by the medieval past. Keidrick Roy is associate professor of Government at Dartmouth College and author of *American Dark Age: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism* (Princeton, 2024), a prize-winning study of how medieval legacies of haunt liberal democracy in the U.S.
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Enjoy a guided tour, artmaking, and dinner! Activities will highlight "Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600" and "Stitching Ecologies: The Urbana-Champaign Crochet Coral Reef" exhibitions. Presented in Spanish and English. In conjunction with New American Welcome Center’s Welcoming Week.
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Peer Mentoring Center
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Join RoCo for an engaging and thoughtful talk by author Janet Zandy on the occasion of launching her new book: "Working-Class Girls Don’t Become Artists."
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Join us for a fun evening of friendly competition at Trivia Night! Test your knowledge in General Knowledge and Pop Culture rounds, compete for the Trivia Champion title, and enjoy food and prizes.
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
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RSO Spotlight
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Music Director: Julie Gunn Singers: Nathan Gunn, Ben Jones, Adrienne Danrich, Catheryn Kuhar Narrator: Lisa Gaye Dixon
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
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The Open SkAI conference is an annual four-day event to enhance and generate new Astro-AI research directions. Conference themes will include: Astro-AI research across survey astronomy, from stars and transients to galaxy formation, evolution, and the dark sector. We encourage researchers from all levels to apply to attend.
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Single day event
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Whether you need help finding assigned training, navigating the new interface, or completing a specific task in GLMS, these drop-in sessions are an opportunity to get the assistance you need. No formal presentation—just practical, one-on-one support based on your questions.
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Compost Collection Project
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Lunch Skate
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Join the Data + AI User Group on Friday, September 11 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for their monthly meetup.
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Friday, September 11 – Micah Cameron-Harp, Assistant Professor, Kansas State University Impacts of intertemporal arbitrage on resource depletion: Evidence from Multi-Year Flex Accounts in Kansas
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Stop by on Fridays for our monthly Talk & Tour! Gain insights about the artwork on view in both special exhibitions and the collection galleries.
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The Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, October 17, and this session is a chance to get involved and help us prepare. No experience is necessary, and all interested students are welcome. Come share your ideas and help make our Pride Parade participation a success!
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Taking place Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during the World Business Chicago Venture Summit, the Grainger Engineering Tech Startup Challenge gives selected teams the chance to pitch to investors and win prizes!
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
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Summer Graduate Degree Data Pull
RecurringUIF pulls updated Summer Graduate Degree Data every year on September 1st from the University Banner System.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Friday, September 18, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!