Seminars of Interest
Friday, October 18, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.
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This workshop is designed to assist students with questions about everyday social situations and make them feel more comfortable interacting with others to meet their needs.
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Teen in grades 6 - 12 are invited to the 2024-25 FRESH Teen Hangout Zone this year. Come out for games, snacks, crafts, video games, and a chance to meet new friends.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Sunday, October 20, 2024
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, October 21, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Join us for breakfast, meet other REDCap users across campus, and learn more about how Illinois REDCap is being used to meet a variety of data collection needs across campus, including research and administrative settings. Breakfast will be served. Register by Oct. 15.
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Susan Leggett, PhD Department of Bioengineering; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign "Cancer-On-a-Chip: Reconstructing Breast and Ovarian Tumor Microenvironments to Uncover Dynamics of Cancer Spread"
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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MIC is a safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns and questions while evaluating your cannabis habits, and learning strategies for low-risk use.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Don’t limit your syllabus to being just a static document. A syllabus can do so much more! It can show your students your passion and excitement and show that you care and are supportive. Implement some thoughtful, innovative enhancements that will engage your students emotionally and visually!
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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"Assessing the Impact of Paraben on Uterine Collagen Architecture: An Integrated Approach Using SHG, AFM, and Nanoindentation" - Mahmuda Arshee, Graduate Teaching Assistant - Mechanical Science & Engineering
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Delve into how these agroforestry-based programs produce fresh, nourishing food while enhancing socio-emotional wellness and environmental stewardship.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Join us for the annual Halloween Funfest at the Market Place Mall for some early Halloween fun!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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You will want your exam to be a valid and reliable measurement of student learning. This workshop will help you understand what that means, and will help you create a good exam.
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Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.
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Please join the Beckman DEI committee at INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre on October 24th at 5p in room 1005. This unique engagement will focus on microaggressions - the importance of names. Registration is required.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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Join us for a ghoulishly good time at our kids’ Halloween event, where the spirits of fun and fright come alive! Get ready for a bewitching extravaganza filled with thrills, chills, and delightful spills!
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Join us for some Halloween fun at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, October 28, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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The Biomedical Imaging Center & The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute at Carle Health seminar series continues with Bruce Damon, Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute.
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IGB-HRI Distinguished Public Lecture Series "Linking Life Sciences and Humanities" Jennifer Raff, PhD Associate Professor of Anthropology University of Kansas
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Researchers across campus who are interested in community-engaged research with K-12 schools are invited to an interactive panel discussion to learn about Illinois’ campus procedures for research with schools, thinking critically about the needs of schools and how best to address them through community-engaged research, and best practices for working with school partners.
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Sara Piccirillo, PhD The Robert M. Faxon Jr. Endowed Professor in Neuro-Oncology; University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center "Intra-tumor heterogeneity of human glioblastoma at single-cell and spatial resolution" IGB Seminar - Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering Research Theme
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Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in Word and then jump right into practice.
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This workshop is designed to assist students with questions about everyday social situations and make them feel more comfortable interacting with others to meet their needs.
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2024 Owl Night: An Up-Close Experience with Our Round-Eyed, Feather Friends!
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Community-engaged research faculty and staff are invited to learn about becoming an academic mentor and submitting their research projects for the 2025 Community-Academic Scholars (CAS) program. This info session will cover program benefits, project selection, and insights and Q&A with previous participants about their experiences as CAS faculty mentors.
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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"A MINFLUX view of phage infection" - Ayesha Bhikha, Graduate Research Assistant - Physics Wenqing Zhu, Graduate Research Assistant - Physics Instrument: MINFLUX
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In this talk, we will explore the transformative role of AI-led Conversational Agents in aging care, dive into the acceptance of these emerging technologies among older adults, and tackle ethical and privacy concerns.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making your PDF documents 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 PDF and then dive straight into practical solutions.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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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 Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Stop by our table to get some healthy Halloween snacks!
Friday, November 1, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Bring your lunch (or purchase a box lunch) and join us for Bach's Lunch Concert where performers of all styles and types will play at our historic venue on select Fridays!
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Curious about what happens behind the scenes for the IGB to be awarded our grants? The large and prestigious grants IGB is known for take a coordinated effort from many contributors. Hear the exclusive stories and ask your own questions of IGB Director Gene Robinson about how we get our grants, what it takes to maintain them, or anything else you might be curious about.
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Master the art of the personal statement.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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Join us in honoring and remembering loved ones in a joyful and meaningful celebration of Día de los Muertos!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 4, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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MIC is a safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns and questions while evaluating your cannabis habits, and learning strategies for low-risk use.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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Stop by and meet University of Illinois Police Department therapy dogs Huff and Rosie.
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
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Join us for a presentation that will expand your knowledge of spices/herbs from around the world and explore how these spices and herbs might be incorporated into your diet.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Monthly drop-in crafts for adults. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH! at The Urbana Free Library 6-7pm
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience Program
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Discovery new career possibilities!
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This two-part program helps students realize when perfectionism is more harmful than good and develop more realistic expectations.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, November 8, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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FSHN Graduate Seminar Series Presenter | Shelby Keye, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Health and Kinesiology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Title | TBA Room 180 Bevier 11:00 AM Friday, November 8, 2024
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Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Sunday, November 10, 2024
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 11, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Keiko Torii, PhD Professor, Johnson & Johnson Centennial Chair in Plant Cell Biology Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute "Breaking the Silence: How to Make Small Plant Mouths that Support Our Sustenance"
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
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This workshop series is designed to help you learn new ways to relax before sleep. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether you've never done yoga before or are a regular.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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To build on the findings of the recent NASEM Consensus Report, “Toward Sequencing and Mapping of RNA Modifications” and bring together faculty from engineering and the physical, chemical, and life sciences to seed new ideas and collaborations, so we are well-positioned to either drive or respond to RFAs.
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Aging brings unique challenges, both physical and emotional. Join us to explore practical ways to combine these powerful practices to navigate aging with grace, strength, and emotional wellbeing.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Allow us to assist you through guided sessions where you gain experience in implementing a variety of methods, building your skills in a supportive space and identifying which methods work best for you.
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Discovery new career possibilities!
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Kim Lewis, PhD University Distinguished Professor Director, Antimicrobial Discovery Center Northeastern University, Boston "The Quest for New Antibiotics"
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This two-part program helps students realize when perfectionism is more harmful than good and develop more realistic expectations.
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a delightful food tasting and a heart health lesson! Enjoy free snacks and learn tips about heart health. No registration required.
Friday, November 15, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 18, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Kalen Petersen of Washington University in St. Louis will present, "HIV Effects in the Aging Brain.”
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CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.
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A Test Anxiety Workshop free for students!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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Studying Subcellular Metabolites using label-free Null-Deflection scanning probe Infrared (NDIR) Spectroscopic Imaging with Ashwin Bale.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Neuroscience Program
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Join other members of the Beckman community for coffee and cookies in the Beckman Atrium. The Cookie Collab is scheduled for 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
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Discovery new career possibilities!
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Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, November 22, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for an Academic Women in STEAM (A-WIS) Coffee Hour and learn more about A-WIS programming! All are welcome to attend! Feel free to share this event with others.
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Teen in grades 6 - 12 are invited to the 2024-25 FRESH Teen Hangout Zone this year. Come out for games, snacks, crafts, video games, and a chance to meet new friends.
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Join us for the enchanting opening night of Winter Nights at Prairie Farm! Meet Santa Claus, enjoy heartwarming Christmas carols, relish festive lights, and savor complimentary hot chocolate to keep you cozy.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Sunday, November 24, 2024
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, November 25, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.
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Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Enjoy holiday lights for FREE every Thursday – Sunday, starting November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025, from 5-9p at Prairie Farm. This will be an accessible experience featuring festive light displays throughout the farm.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Enjoy holiday lights for FREE every Thursday – Sunday, starting November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025, from 5-9p at Prairie Farm. This will be an accessible experience featuring festive light displays throughout the farm.