General Events
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Receive 20% OFF all general books at the Illini Union Bookstore; $1 OFF bowling at the Illini Union Rec Room; a size upgrade at campus Starbucks locations, and more!
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The symposium celebrates and highlights the centrality of Bill Ogren’s discovery of Rubisco oxygenase activity launching whole new fields of inquiry and whole new levels of understanding literally encompassing the enzyme to the globe.
Friday, August 19, 2022
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The symposium celebrates and highlights the centrality of Bill Ogren’s discovery of Rubisco oxygenase activity launching whole new fields of inquiry and whole new levels of understanding literally encompassing the enzyme to the globe.
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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New Student Convocation is an academic welcome to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for new and transfer students. Speakers include the Chancellor, Provost, a faculty member, and a representative from Illinois Student Government. After this event, students join fellow incoming classmates for lunch and a welcome celebration where they learn more about resources av
Saturday, August 20, 2022
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The symposium celebrates and highlights the centrality of Bill Ogren’s discovery of Rubisco oxygenase activity launching whole new fields of inquiry and whole new levels of understanding literally encompassing the enzyme to the globe.
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset of the first day until sunset of the last day, Bahá'ís observing the First of Asma (Names) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
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All graduate students and postdoctoral researchers of all identifying genders are invited to the Gender Equity in Chemical Sciences Conference to gain professional and social networking opportunities, access information and advice about early graduate school decisions, and hear science career perspectives from two keynote speakers.
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Learn about the history of the Allerton estate near Monticello!
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Monday, August 22, 2022
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
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Stop by the WRC between 9 - 11 AM for the fuel and the knowledge you need to start the school year strong. FREE coffee, tea, donuts, and SWAG. All gender identities welcome!
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Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for a SBIR 101 event from 12:00-1:00pm on Thursday, August 25.
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Join us on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 5-6:30pm on the Atkins Patio for Fire @ Five.
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Join us for music, lawn games, free food, and prizes. Explore the new Entrepreneurship Hub and talk with campus organizations about how you can develop your interest in innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Join us to celebrate the life and art of Sandra Batzli. This celebration will include a sale of Sandra’s art to benefit the museum.
Friday, August 26, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
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This year, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) – the most common type of cancer that starts in the liver – will account for 75% of all new liver cancer cases and more than 30,000 deaths in the US. The incidence of HCC in Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black populations is nearly twice that of non-Hispanic whites. Most HCC patients aren’t candidates for surgical removal of the tumor
Saturday, August 27, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
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Learn how to cook with herbs at a workshop to be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at Allerton Park and Retreat Center near Monticello.
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Bella is a documentary about the life, influence, and impact of California-based artist and activist Bella Lewitzky. Described as "...one of the greatest American dancers of our age" by Walter Terry, Bella Lewitzky was a talented, strong, outspoken artist who dedicated her creative life to protect the rights of every American citizen.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
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This is a free program featuring expert SBIR/STTR consultants who help clients submit successful award applications. The end goal of this program is to advance teams who plan to submit to NSF Project Pitch, and ultimately a full-scale application.
Monday, August 29, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
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Join Diversity & Social Justice Education and the University YMCA in celebrating the start of the Fall semester! Come and learn about upcoming events, meet University YMCA student organizations, and enjoy food, games, and music with fellow students!
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.
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Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30am on Tuesday, August 30 at EnterpriseWorks.
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As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to get reacquainted with you and showcase everything we do. During our block party, you’ll have an opportunity to tour our innovation spaces, meet our staff, and learn about our services and resources and how we can help you be innovative in the classroom and create transformational learning experiences for your students.
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The mentoring relationship between the advisor and graduate student is a central part of graduate education. Alexis will discuss tools for developing a strong mentoring relationship and navigating issues if they arise.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to get reacquainted with you and showcase everything we do. During our block party, you’ll have an opportunity to tour our innovation spaces, meet our staff, and learn about our services and resources and how we can help you be innovative in the classroom and create transformational learning experiences for your students.
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Celebrate with us and get a first look at the Fall 2022 season at Krannert Art Museum. The Members’ Preview and Reception is a special event for museum members only.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Join us as we celebrate the launch of the edited volume, Paper Knives, Paper Crowns: Political Prints in the Dutch Republic with curator Maureen Warren and special guests.
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Randy Ewoldt will speak at the Beckman Institute's virtual Director's Seminar at noon Thursday, Sept. 1. Ewoldt, professorin the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, will be discussing "Squishy Materials Toolbox: Complex Fluids." The seminar will be a hybrid event held in Beckman, room 1005 and via Zoom. Please indicate virtual or in-person attendance.
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Join us for the opening reception for Fake News & Lying Pictures: Political Prints in the Dutch Republic.
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Join us on Thursday, September 1 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. Take advantage of the resources and opportunities Research Park offers students this September 1 at our annual Block Party.
Friday, September 2, 2022
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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 9-10am on the first Friday of every month.
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Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 4 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Monday, September 5, 2022
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Exposure to inflammation during critical developmental windows can disrupt neural circuitry formation and function, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. Using maternal viral infection, Dr. Antonson's lab investigates how microbial, immune, and microglial signaling might underlie the etiologies of these disorders.
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Learn all about flower arranging at Allerton Park and Retreat Center!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups.
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James Hinman, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Illinois, will lecture on “Neural basis of cognitive maps in multiple reference frames” at 4:00 pm in 2269 Beckman Institute and on Zoom September 7, 2022. One of our MBM trainees will give an introduction. The lecture is free and open to the public courtesy of the Miniature Brain Machinery Program.
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Please joins us for the WGGP Fall reception as we celebrate the beginning of the semester, meet new colleagues, and learn about upcoming WGGP events. RSVP appreciated by September 5th.
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Acclaimed by fans and critics alike and hailed as one of hte great Brazilian singer songwriters of the last 30 years, Adriana Calcnhotto is a musical chameleon who navigates from bossa nova, to samba, avant-garde, pop, MPB and beyond. A 2X Latin GRAMMY winnder, Calcanhotto began her career in the mid 1980's and has released over 20 albums reaching multiplatinum sales.
Thursday, September 8, 2022
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís observing the First of Izzat (Might) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
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Nancy Toff, an academic and trade history editor with a wide-ranging portfolio and long experience, will demystify the work of the university press. She will explain what editors look for in book proposals and manuscripts, how to prepare and submit a proposal, and how to work with all departments of a university press to produce the best possible book.
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Awadagin Pratt: Black in America is a one-hour presentation by the internationally renowned pianist combining live musical performance, autobiographical narrative, and silent film with recorded piano accompaniment.
Friday, September 9, 2022
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The Research Park invites the community to kick off Welcome Week with a breakfast on the EnterpriseWorks patio on Friday, September 9 from 8:00-9:00am.
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Join the Digital Forensics User Group on Friday, September 9 from 12:00-1:00PM. East Central Illinois has quietly become a focal point for the art, science and occasional black magic of digital forensics - the analysis of digital data for investigative purposes.
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Join us as we learn about broadside creation and printing, then tour Fresh Press at the U of I.
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Help send off the season with our Summer’s End Concert on the Gatehouse Lawn at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 9.
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Monday, September 12, 2022
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Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center every 2nd & 4th & 5th Monday at noon (12 p.m. CST), while listening to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities.
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This lunch talk, "Empowering Youth to Embrace Everyday Leadership" is hosted by the Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program brings Bushra Amiwala as guest speaker.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Join staff from the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) to learn about our undergraduate internship opportunities, deadlines, and application tips. We'll make a brief presentation about the various openings and then allow some time for Q & A.
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To understand how the visual brain works in the natural world, we must study cortical neurons. Specifically, we must identify what kinds of information they store, and then relate this information to different types of images. Dr. Ponce will describe how his team uses machine learning to extract visual attributes represented by neurons.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Reflecting and implementing what you have learned from informal (such as the Informal Early Feedback - IEF) and formal (such as ICES) student feedback is a valuable process. we will share how to maximize gathering and analyzing the formal and informal student feedback. (And come back to CITL for consultation!)
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Join us on Wednesday, September 14 from 12:00-1:00 PM to hear how content marketing could be your secret weapon.
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This free webinar will provide an introduction to groundwater, well construction, water quality, and well care best practices for environmental health professionals and others who serve well owners. Information on how to find local experts and sources of additional free training will be included.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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James Hinman, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Illinois, will lecture on “Neural basis of cognitive maps in multiple reference frames” at 4:00 pm in 2269 Beckman Institute and on Zoom September 7, 2022. One of our MBM trainees will give an introduction. The lecture is free and open to the public courtesy of the Miniature Brain Machinery Program.
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Join us on Wednesday, September 15 from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn how to craft a compelling business description.
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We hope you will join us for an opening reception at Levis Faculty Center on the afternoon of September 15. Join us on the back patio to gather with the humanities community at Illinois.
Friday, September 16, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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Join us for the opening reception for RBML's fall exhibit, with remarks by curators and Emeritus Professor Nils Jacobsen
Saturday, September 17, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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Learn about the history of the Allerton estate near Monticello!
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Learn how you can volunteer at historic Allerton Park!
Sunday, September 18, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
Monday, September 19, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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Learning is not a spectator sport. Students must be cognitively, physically, and affectively engaged for deeper learning and retention to occur. Yet, there are many distractions and the attention span of our students can be relatively short. How do we manage the amount of content that we should teach while providing opportunities for our students to be actively engaged?
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Mei Shen, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Illinois, will lecture on “Nanoelectrochemistry for Probing Fast Chemical Transmitter Release with High Temporal Resolution” at 4:00 pm in 2269 Beckman Institute and on Zoom September 21, 2022. Sara Bell, MBM trainee and PhD candidate in Chemistry, will give an introduction.
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Join us on Wednesday, September 21 from 5:00-6:30 PM for the RSO Leadership Dinner in the Research Park.
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Come to our info session on Sept. 21 to learn more about the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop. The deadline to apply for the workshop is Sept. 30.
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The rapid spread of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased calls for news literacy to help reduce endorsement of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and other falsehoods.
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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The Autumn Equinox is a time for giving thanks and for reflection. At Mabon, the day and the night are equal in length, in sublime balance. For many locations, Mabon coincides with the final harvest of grain, fruits, and vegetables. Mabon, also called Harvest Home, is the time of thanksgiving.
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Connecting FACES: Strengthening Agency, Advocacy, and Access Among Historically Marginalized Families Supporting Autistic Children
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Join Dean Rashid Bashir and campus leaders to learn about our unique interdisciplinary computer and data science programs, CS+X and X+DS, and our iCAN program, an accelerated, hands-on coursework in computing fundamentals program for non-computing college graduates. Our new programs redefine how you pursue your path to excellence.
Friday, September 23, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
Saturday, September 24, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
Sunday, September 25, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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The Jewish New Year, celebrated by praying in synagogue, personal reflection, and hearing the shofar. Work is often prohibited. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Monday, September 26, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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The Jewish New Year, celebrated by praying in synagogue, personal reflection, and hearing the shofar. Work is often prohibited. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center every 2nd & 4th & 5th Monday at noon (12 p.m. CST), while listening to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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The Jewish New Year, celebrated by praying in synagogue, personal reflection, and hearing the shofar. Work is often prohibited. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First of Mashiyyat (Will) begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. It is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Sex hormones are powerful neuromodulators of learning and memory. Dr. Jacobs highlights recent findings from her lab suggesting that neuroendocrine factors rapidly and dynamically influence the human brain over the lifecourse.
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SocialFuse: The event where you can pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates. Or sit back and check things out!
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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Todd Coleman, Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University, will lecture on “Monitoring and modulating nervous systems in the brain and visceral organs” at 4:00 pm in 2269 Beckman Institute and on Zoom September 28, 2022. One of our MBM trainees will give an introduction.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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Join us on Thursday, September 29 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM to learn more about the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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Join us on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 5-6:30pm on the Atkins Patio for Fire @ Five.
Friday, September 30, 2022
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RBML's fall exhibit featuring the University of Illinois Library's extensive Conde de Montemar letters collection, as well as other rare and fascinating books about the 16th-Century Spanish conquest and colonization of Perú.
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Join us for a gathering of professional geologists and their guests to view and listen to presentations about successful remediation and investigation projects (including per fluorinated chemicals PFAS and emerging contaminants) and visit the unique natural and human areas of SE Minnesota and SW Wisconsin.
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Apply to spend a week in Silicon Valley during winter break visiting startups and leading technology companies featuring entrepreneurial UIUC alumni. Application deadline: Friday, Sept. 30.
