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Monday, October 12, 2026

  • Indigenous Peoples' Day: Not Your Mascot: The Impact of (Mis)Representation

    Time
    10:30 am
    Location
    Spurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801

    Spulock Museum (600 S. Gregory Street, Urbana) will serve as the venue for programs happening between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Native American House (1206 W. Nevada St, Urbana) will serve as the site of the outdoor program starting at 4:00 p.m. llinois Street Dining Center (1010 W. Illinois St., Urbana) will serve as the location for the Native-theme meals at 4:30pm.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

  • Film: "If Hafez Wrote a Haiku for Cowboys" (2024)

    Time
    1:00 pm
    Location
    Spurlock Museum of World Cultures

    If Hafez Wrote a Haiku for Cowboys. Directed by Masahiro Sugano (2024, 115 min) with special guest, Anida Yoeu Ali (U.S. Producer) Open To All. Admission Free.

Friday, October 23, 2026

  • Visit with a Literary Agent: Rayhané Sanders

    Time
    4:30 pm
    Location
    Illini Union Bookstore: Author's Corner

    Join us for a professional development presentation from a visiting literary agent! Rayhané Sanders will give a glimpse at the nuts and bolts of publishing, working in publishing, query letters, and other aspects of the literary trade. This will include some do's and don'ts and plenty of time for questions and answers.

    Rayhané Sanders

Friday, February 19, 2027

  • Publishing an Academic Book in 2027: An Overview

    Time
    3:00 - 4:30 pm
    Location
    Levis Faculty Center 422

    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.