Indonesian Students Club
Friday, February 26, 2021
Edo Avant Garde is a film revealing the untold story of how Japanese artists of the Edo era (1603 - 1868) set the stage for the "modern art" movement in the West. During the Edo era, bold artists innovated abstraction, minimalism, surrealism and the illusion of 3-D.
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
This installment of our Spring Seminar Series features our second international presenter, Juliette Galonnier, of the Center for International Studies in France. Join us on Friday, February 26th, 2021 at 9AM via Zoom.
Consider strategies for building student to student, student to content, and student to faculty engagement in the online classroom. Walk away with ideas you can use right away. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
The Jupiter String Quartet—quartet-in-residence at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—presents a virtual performance series, having chosen programs featuring contrasting styles and genres of music.
Enjoy a free weekly yoga practice, presented online by Krannert Art Museum and taught by Jodi Adams, certified yoga instructor and Ayurveda specialist.
Microsoft Teams is a communications tool available through MS Office 365. During this two-hour online workshop, we will learn how to navigate the Teams environment and communicate with others in Teams. We will practice participating in online Teams meetings, and discuss sharing screens and files during meetings. We will create a team and channels.
The Sociology Advising Office is happy to announce a Spring internship/job resource workshop series for undergraduate students! This first installment aims to give our students all the tools they need to conduct a successful job/internship search, step by step.
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Monday, March 1, 2021
Interested in learning about grad school, but not sure where to start? Decided on your program, and want to talk about your next steps? This event is for you!
Learn how several courses have successfully conducted peer review in Compass and investigate options for applying it to yours. Bring questions and objectives! Registration is required.
Looking for cool tools to help you be productive and manage your time? This session will introduce you to a variety of apps, browser extensions, and old-fashioned methods to help you stay focused. You will come away with a list of tools to try and experience using some.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
We have many options for scheduling online meetings these days. We will use Outlook for a central place to keep track of several kinds of online meetings and to make sure we have reminders. We will look at recommendations for scheduling with Skype for Business, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Come to this workshop to begin the process of identifying your teaching philosophy, deciding which parts of it belong in your statement, and avoiding common mistakes.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
How well are you measuring student learning? Assessment is one of the most complex and stressful responsibilities of an instructor. Come learn best practices for test construction. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Exciting new Lunchtime Seminar Series features CITL Faculty Fellows and others discussing teaching practices that highlight the art (and science) of teaching and learning.
Microsoft Teams is a communications tool available through MS Office 365. During this two-hour online workshop, we will learn how to navigate the Teams environment and communicate with others in Teams. We will practice participating in online Teams meetings, and discuss sharing screens and files during meetings. We will create a team and channels.
Friday, March 5, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Maureen Benjamins, PhD (Sinai Urban Health Institute) and Fernando De Maio, PhD (American Medical Association / DePaul University) will discuss key findings from their work, focusing on Black-white inequities in mortality, variability in inequities across cities, as well as variability in inequities across causes of death.
In this 2-hour online course, we will spend time adjusting images in Photoshop, using Adjustment Layers, and explore several kinds of image adjustments. We will also explore image editing in a non-destructive method. Register by noon to have link sent.
The Sociology Department and Advising Office are excited to announce a new Spring 2021 event series: Undergraduate Student Seminars. Our first installment will be presented by Diane Barrios-Smith, current Sociology senior and SOC199: Leadership and Engagement Thru Sociology intern.
Saturday, March 6, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Monday, March 8, 2021
We'll cover how to embed videos directly into your Compass site and ensure that they're captioned using Illinois Media Space (also known as Kaltura). You'll learn how this not only increases accessibility but also enhances the user experience. Registration is required.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Register for this session to learn about specific features and tips for using Outlook more productively, followed by Q&A of specific scenarios.
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Laser cutting is easier than you thought and anyone can do it! During this workshop we walk you through the tools and materials needed, some of the limitations, and walk you through the preparation process for your own design. While the workshop is online, you are invited to join us at the Innovation Studio and actually laser cut your design during our open hours.
Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Dr. Catherine J. Murphy, Larry R. Faulkner Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Head of the Department of Chemistry, will discuss her research on inorganic nanomaterials applications and the chemical interactions these nanomaterials have with their surroundings.
Please join us for the AI Infodemic Reading Group, where will we survey several readings and other media over the course of the semester related to the topic of AI and information systems, data, curation, classification, and discovery.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Do you get comments about your grading? Is your grading efficient, valid, consistent? Join this session to learn and practice strategies to enhance your grading and your feedback. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn how to create and open InDesign documents, navigate the user interface, modify a document, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
This 2 hour Outlook Calendar live workshop, participants will learn to schedule & edit appointments; work with calendar labels and tasks displayed on the Calendar. We will schedule with the Scheduling Assistant, practice scheduling a conference room, and discuss scheduling Online Meetings, and discuss calendar permissions.
Friday, March 12, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Flipping a course typically means moving some lectures online and using class time for engaging activities. Learn more in this fast-paced overview. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Microsoft Teams is a communications tool available through MS Office 365. During this two-hour online workshop, we will learn how to navigate the Teams environment and communicate with others in Teams. We will practice participating in online Teams meetings, and discuss sharing screens and files during meetings. We will create a team and channels.
Join us for another installment of our Spring Seminar Series, featuring Australian National University's Inger Mewburn. Friday, March 12, 2021 @4PM via Zoom.
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Come explore Blues Dance and African American vernacular dance as it evolved and is practiced today in our local community. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews with local African American community members and University alumni sharing personal stories of dance and music.
(available whenever the Museum is open) Presidential campaigns produce all manner of memorabilia. Campaigns throughout history, too, have been accompanied by material objects that reflect cultural interests and stereotypes of their times. And yet, outside of mainstream politics, there are voices that have been silenced. Historical photographs and objects from voter rights
Sunday, March 14, 2021
With special guests Baritone Nathan Gunn, Soprano Gianna Corbisiero, and Tenor Charles Castronovo, this new Hershey Felder creation will spur the imagination and move the musical soul.
Monday, March 15, 2021
Have you considered having your students submit audio/video assignments? Perhaps you’d like your students to share prerecorded video presentations. View examples from current and past courses and see if this method meets your needs. Registration is required.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Learn tricks on how to captivate your audience with a more engaging presentation. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Learn how to harness the impactful connection between emotion and learning. Create a safe authentic place where students can learn, grow, and be feel empowered to do their best. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Join us in a live, online session using OneNote 365 where we will discuss the structure of notebooks, practice putting data into them, and explore the interconnectivity of Microsoft applications with OneNote. This session is aimed for beginner users of OneNote.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Register for this session to learn about InDesign and make a brochure from scratch. Link sent after registration.
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
Friday, March 19, 2021
Our very own Brian F. O'Neil, Sociology doctoral candidate, will present this installment of our Spring Seminar Series. Join us at 9AM (CST) on Friday, March 19, 2021.
Microsoft Teams is a communications tool available through MS Office 365. During this two-hour online workshop, we will learn how to navigate the Teams environment and communicate with others in Teams. We will practice participating in online Teams meetings, and discuss sharing screens and files during meetings. We will create a team and channels.
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
Saturday, March 20, 2021
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
Sunday, March 21, 2021
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
March Dance 2021 will be dedicated to the work of our third-year MFA candidates in dance. These four exciting artists—Danzel Thompson-Stout, Roxane D’Orleans Juste, Rachel Rizzuto, and Jaylen De’Angelo Clay—will present thesis works engaging ideas and social phenomena.
Monday, March 22, 2021
In this session, you'll master Compass's in-line grading tool and understand how students can retrieve and download your feedback. This workshop is especially useful for writing-intensive courses. Registration is required,
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
3D printing is easier than you thought and anyone can do it! During this workshop we walk you through the tools and materials needed, some of the limitations, and walk you through the preparation process for your own Lithophane. A 3D printed Lithophane, when held to light, will reveal your 3D printed photo!
During this two hour-long session, we will go over the basics of the Photoshop interface and some resources on how to continue learning features. Instructor will point out her favorite beginner tutorials and resources. Q & A to follow
Please join us for a panel discussion on decentering the canon in the architectural library.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Does your Teaching Philosophy Statement uniquely capture your thoughtfulness and commitment to teaching and learning? Join this interactive workshop to revise/begin working. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Join us on this instructional break day to learn how to set up the Grade Center so it reflects your specific course's policies. Once you know a few simple tips, you can customize the Grade Center to any course's needs. Registration is required.
Let's meet online to talk about Photoshop. In this two-hour session, we will start working through some curriculum, work with layers and learn to edit in a non-destructive way. Register by 9 am to get meeting link sent.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
In this session, you will learn how to strategically apply your teaching presence to the critical roles you have as a Teaching Assistant and gain insights from outstanding faculty. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificate
COVID-19 has made adapting to new regulations and creatively reaching customers a must for all types of businesses. Join us for a panel discussion on how small businesses in Champaign-Urbana are adjusting their daily activities and pivoting their operations to stay open in a pandemic.
In this 2-hour online course, we will spend time adjusting images in Photoshop, using Adjustment Layers, and explore several kinds of image adjustments. We will also explore image editing in a non-destructive method. Register by noon to have link sent.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies for the Sociology Department at UIUC, Brian Dill, is featured in this installment of our Spring Seminar Series. Join us at 9AM via Zoom on Friday, March 26, 2021.
Practical tips for modifying an existing course into a hybrid one, including developing a new course narrative, planning and scheduling learning activities, and building community. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificate
Microsoft Teams is a communications tool available through MS Office 365. During this two-hour online workshop, we will learn how to navigate the Teams environment and communicate with others in Teams. We will practice participating in online Teams meetings, and discuss sharing screens and files during meetings. We will create a team and channels.
Monday, March 29, 2021
Learn tricks on how to captivate your audience with a more engaging presentation. *This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Yes! Compass can drop lowest quiz scores, track attendance, and even add extra credit to categories or final scores. Learn how calculated columns can make the end of your semester easier. Registration is required.
Let's meet online to talk about Illustrator. In this two-hour live session, we will go over recommended resources and tutorials, then work through a tutorial together to create our own vector graphic logo.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
Join us for virtual office hours every Tuesday from 10-11am and Wednesday from 1-2pm on Zoom. Jamie and Megan will be there to answer your questions about the CITL Innovation Spaces, emerging technologies, student engagement, Zoom, PowerPoint, and other educational technologies on campus! Ask us anything! If we don’t have the answer, we’ll point you to someone who does.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held twice a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 2pm. Experience 3D printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting and more. Activities are free!
We have many options for scheduling online meetings these days. We will use Outlook for a central place to keep track of several kinds of online meetings and to make sure we have reminders. We will look at recommendations for scheduling with Skype for Business, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Please join us for the AI Infodemic Reading Group, where will we survey several readings and other media over the course of the semester related to the topic of AI and information systems, data, curation, classification, and discovery.
