Events
National Center for Supercomputing Applications master calendar
NCSA staff who would like to submit an item for the calendar can email newsdesk@ncsa.illinois.edu.
Friday, July 11, 2025
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Speaker: Margaret Verrico
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Professor Holland discusses the ambiguous place between animal and human. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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Professor McHugh considers the enriching effect of walking with dogs while researching conservation challenges in the Great North Woods. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Professor Desmond asks whether the growing assertion by many U.S. owners/guardians that pets are “part of the family” should lead us to conceive of health care for pets as a fundamental right, and/or obligation of the state. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Professor Berenbaum discusses the importance of wasps in providing valuable ecosystem services in the face of general fear and dislike of yellowjackets and hornets in particular. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Chris Green discusses the creative strategies developed by animal advocacy organizations to effect change in public policy. This talk is part of the 7th annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
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Professor Hornstein considers the lion hunt as both a convention of European painting as well as a political motif that was directly related to French colonial expansion in North Africa, especially in the decades after the 1830 conquest. This talk is part of the 7th Annual Animal Studies Summer Institute.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Story & Place event series: Catherine Hall talk
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when we’ll be highlighting the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Professor Reyes Mason's presentation is grounded in a belief that our collective work on climate change can indeed lead to a healthier and thriving world for all in the midst of disaster and devastation, from our own backyards to communities across the globe.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Story & Place event series: Nadine Naber (UIC)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Join this collaborative session with HRI and the Writers Workshop for tips and guidance on preparing your HRI Graduate Fellowship application.
Monday, November 3, 2025
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Story & Place event series: Faculty Book Talk with Erik McDuffie
Friday, December 5, 2025
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Campus Fellowship applications due
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Medical Humanities lecture with Justin Garcia from the Kinsey Institute
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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International Women’s Day celebration with speakers from the campus and community.
Monday, March 30, 2026
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Story & Place event series: Anke Pinkert Book Talk
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Prizes for Research Ceremony and Reception
