General Events
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Option for Grainger graduate students! The Graduate Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now available to almost every admitted Grainger graduate student. Learn to tackle the business facets of industry-relevant problems and have these skills officially recognized on your transcript.

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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Friday, October 2, 2026
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Experience technology innovation first-hand. At the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Workshop (SVEW), you'll interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Apply by October 1!

Monday, October 5, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Join us for a hybrid brown bag at the iSchool. Special guest, Becky Calzada, a librarian featured in the film, will be present. Light refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
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The Library has several locations open to welcome admitted students. Stop by to learn more about the libraries at Illinois!

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
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The University of Illinois Library invites you to discover the History of Tarot with our in-house specialist, Ruthann Mowry, Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts, and special guests: Veronica Menaldi, PhD, Mx. Cassandra Snow & Benebell Wen. Join us for exclusive giveaways, unique treats, and an opportunity to learn your fortune and explore our exquisite tarot exhibit.

Sunday, November 1, 2026
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Grainger Engineering undergrads - consider a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.

Monday, November 2, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Representatives from the HuMetricsHSS Humane Metrics Initiative will present on the values-based frameworks they’ve developed to guide all kinds of scholarly processes.

Monday, November 9, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Monday, November 16, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Monday, November 23, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026
Monday, November 30, 2026
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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Cozad Registration
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, December 3, 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Cozad Registration
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, December 9, 2026
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
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Cozad Registration
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, December 22, 2026
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Cozad Registration
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, December 24, 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
Monday, December 28, 2026
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
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Cozad Registration
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, December 30, 2026
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Friday, January 1, 2027
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
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Cozad Registration
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, January 12, 2027
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Cozad Registration
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, January 18, 2027
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
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Cozad Registration
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, January 26, 2027
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Cozad Registration
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, February 2, 2027
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Cozad Registration
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, February 4, 2027
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Friday, February 19, 2027
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Following an introduction to the book proposal and publishing process, this presentation and panel will also cover recent experiences by faculty and editors in this important component of humanistic scholarship. Co-organized by the Humanities Research Institute and OVCRI’s Office of Research Advising and Project Development.

Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Monday, March 1, 2027
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Option for Grainger graduate students! The Graduate Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is now available to almost every admitted Grainger graduate student. Learn to tackle the business facets of industry-relevant problems and have these skills officially recognized on your transcript.

Saturday, March 13, 2027
Monday, March 22, 2027
Thursday, April 1, 2027
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Grainger Engineering undergrads - consider a dual degree! Your primary degree + the ILEE degree.









