Events of Interest to School of MCB undergraduates
Welcome to the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology. We've gathered events of possible interest to undergraduates in our school here.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall - Room 1000In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall - Room 1000
If you have had previous difficulties in MCB courses or are worried about a particular one this semester, join us for a discussion/workshop that will help you manage time better and identify the skills necessary for success in the major. You’ll also learn how to take notes, think critically, and approach exams in a scientific context.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall - Room 1028
This workshop is here to help. We will introduce the idea of metacognitive learning and find out how that can help you study more efficiently. We'll give you tips about how to summarize your notes, break down your syllabus and practice for your next exam.
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall - Room 1000
In this talk, we'll look at one professor's perspective on why students struggle in chemistry. We will chat about the differences between high school and college chemistry classes, study skills to develop moving forward, and time management.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall - Room 1028
This presentation will build on the previous presentation and help you evaluate: Did my exam performance reflect my expectations? Do my expectations of my exam performance reflect my knowledge of the material? How would I know? How can I evaluate my exam taking strategy? How can I improve my study plan and exam-taking strategy?
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall - Room 1027
In this workshop, we will explore what it means to fully understand the material in a Math class and how one should study to achieve that goal. In particular, we will discuss strategies for successfully navigating large lecture courses like those in the calculus sequence as well as general strategies for succeeding in any university-level mathematics course.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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6:151103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
