General Events
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Monday, November 2, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

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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.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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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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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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Humanities Career Discovery Group
RecurringWork together to explore what comes next

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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The iSchool Research Showcase shares human-centered, interdisciplinary research through a keynote speech and a series of short presentations and posters by School of Information Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Opening day for the new exhibition "Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition," curated by Kai-Ching Hsiao and Maureen Warren. On view through February 27.

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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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An overview of the industry/nonprofit job search

Friday, November 6, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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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 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.

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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, November 7, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Latino Family Visit Day is a bilingual, daylong program open to all students and families. Participants will connect with campus resources, meet university staff, and engage in activities and meaningful dialogue about academics, financial aid, campus life, the transition to college, and supporting student success.

Monday, November 9, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

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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.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=7227

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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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Humanities Career Discovery Group
RecurringWork together to explore what comes next

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Immigration attorney Matthew Meltzer of Meltzer Hellrung, LLC, who specializes in employment-based immigration and works with entrepreneurs and companies, will share practical guidance and answer student questions. Whether you already have a startup, are exploring an idea, or simply want to understand your options for pursuing entrepreneurship in the U.S., this workshop is

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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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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This event will highlight the collaborative project involving Emblematica (U of I), a digital library of emblem books, and Compositor (U of Birmingham), a database of printers’ ornaments. Dr. Hazel Wilkinson hypothesizes that “emblem-literacy” caused historical readers to engage with ornamented books in ways previously unaccounted-for in scholarship.

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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.

Friday, November 13, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Join the Data + AI User Group on Friday, November 13 from noon to 1 p.m for their monthly meetup.

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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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Master the art of the personal statement.

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Friday Funnies
Recurring
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Sunday, November 15, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Monday, November 16, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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Join the Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship this Spring 2027 as a Teaching Assistant supporting the Cozad New Venture Challenge and TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises.

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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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Stay connected all semester long with Conexiones, a welcoming space for dialogue, relationship-building, and community connection. Through intentional programs focused on holistic well-being, student engagement, and professional development, Conexiones centers the Latine community and strengthens students’ sense of belonging.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

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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.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Friday, November 20, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Sunday, November 22, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Monday, November 23, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Thursday, November 26, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Friday, November 27, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Saturday, November 28, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Sunday, November 29, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.

Monday, November 30, 2026
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Cozad Registration Begins
RecurringCozad is the University of Illinois’ signature student startup program, giving students the opportunity to develop an idea, build a team, connect with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs, strengthen their business and pitching skills, and compete for funding and other resources to help move their venture forward.










