Seminars of Interest
Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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A social group for LGBTQ+ adults.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, September 30, 2024
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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.
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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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Prof. Matthew Singh, UIUC, will lecture on "Data-Driven Modeling for Individualized Neuroscience."
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The Biomedical Imaging Center & The Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute at Carle Health seminar series continues with Dr. Mark Chiew, Department of Medical Biophysics University of Toronto, and will lecture on Self-supervised learning and friends - computational methods for MRI in incomplete and corrupted data regimes
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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 1, 2024
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Help collect native seed that will be used in future restorations around the preserves.
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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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Valkiria Durán-Narucki, PhD Lecturer & Environmental Psychologist; College of Staten Island, City University of New York "The Ecology of Learning Spaces: A Perspective from Environmental Psychology" IGB Seminar - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Stop by and meet University of Illinois Police Department therapy dogs Huff and Rosie.
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The traditional lecture method is the most widely used across the world. However, when compared to other teaching methods, it is often not as effective in areas such as retention of information and transfer of knowledge. With a few powerful changes, transform a traditional lecture to an innovative, engaging teaching and learning opportunity.
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"Scalable Analysis of Cell State Dynamics with Computational Imaging and Deep Learning" Dr. Shalin Mehta, Platform Leader of Computational Microscopy Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco
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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 Illinois Extension for a free event on keeping your brain healthy and engaged!
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This workshop is a body acceptance-based program designed to help students feel better about their bodies as we directly discuss the impact of diversity within cultural appearance ideals.
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Time management and stress management go hand in hand. Learning strategies to manage these challenges can help you succeed as a graduate student. Join us for this seminar and learn practical tools and tips for managing your time and reducing stress, enabling you to focus on what's important. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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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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Monthly drop-in crafts for adults. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH! at The Urbana Free Library 6-7pm
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Come enjoy the fresh fall air, engage in wellness activities, and connect with your community!
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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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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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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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Modeling Extreme Events & Their Future Changes L. Ruby Leung Atmospheric, Climate & Earth Sciences Division Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Join us at Champaign Park District’s Porter Park for an adventure for all ages exploring trees and their historical legacies!
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Join us at the Lincoln Square Mall parking lot for Urbana's Night Market at the Square!
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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 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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FSHN Graduate Seminar Series Presenter | Jason M. Ridlon, PhD Associate Professor Department of Animal Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Title | Bile Acid Metabolism by the Gut Bacterium, Clostridium scindens Room 180 Bevier 11:00 AM Friday, October 4, 2024
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An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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In need of a Halloween costume? Stop by to pick up a new costume donated by your own community members!
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Join us for the Ribbon Cutting for Douglass Park Improvements!
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Enjoy live music, art, performances, professional pumpkin carving demo, kids’ activities, photo ops and more!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum who will be leading a field-based hike and discussing the effect of climate change on local ecosystems!
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
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Join us for a 1.5 milk walk to continue the conversation about mental health and find the light in the darkness.
Monday, October 7, 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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Prof. Ekaterina Denkova, University of Miami, will lecture on "From Mind Wandering Research to Mindfulness Training Implementation."
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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 8, 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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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Paul Sternberg, PhD Bren Professor of Biology in the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering; California Institute of Technology "Neural computation of semiochemicals in nematode sex and diapause" IGB Seminar - Gene Networks in Neural and Developmental Plasticity Research Theme
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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The use of humor is effective in motivating students, relieving anxiety, and building rapport. We’ll talk about why you should bring humor into your class, the types of humor available to you, the types of humor to avoid, and more!
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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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"Round Table Discussion" - Dr. Glenn Fried, Director of the Core Facilities - Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Topic: Core Facilities
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Join us for an interactive session and learn how nature and socializing can boost your health and wellbeing. We’ll focus on practical strategies for enjoying nearby nature and socializing, which will be informed by current research and practice on these 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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During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.
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This workshop is a body acceptance-based program designed to help students feel better about their bodies as we directly discuss the impact of diversity within cultural appearance ideals.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Join partners from Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to learn about wellness programs and services and to develop skills to foster your wellbeing.
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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.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
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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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During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.
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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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Join us at the Lincoln Square Mall parking lot for Urbana's Night Market at the Square!
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Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!
Friday, October 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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During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.
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An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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Join us at West Side Park for Flannel Fest, a day filled with fall festivities for all ages!
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Enjoy the fun traditions of the season, including pumpkin carving and decorating, hay-rack rides, apple peeling, and more!
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!
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Join us for our interactive, hands-on science experience "World of Genomics: Discover Everyday DNA" featuring multiple stations focused on specific aspects of science!
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Join us for an event where we gather together to travel a path around the Arboretum to represent our commitment to supporting students toward disordered eating recovery through education, awareness, community, and connection to resources!
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Join the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center as we partner with Project Heal for an exciting event. We will gather together and travel a path around the arboretum to represent our commitment to supporting students toward disordered eating recovery through psychoeducation, awareness, community, and connection to resources. There will be games, prizes,
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Monday, October 14, 2024
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Join us for our interactive, hands-on science experience "World of Genomics: Discover Everyday DNA" featuring multiple stations focused on specific aspects of science!
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Join the forest preserves’ Natural Resources staff to recognize and honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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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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During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.
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Interested in sharing your thoughts on affordability of course materials? Enjoy a free dinner while sharing your experiences and ideas with librarians!
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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 15, 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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An overview of key technologies that constitute the Stellaris platform, multiphoton microscopy and tunable spectral detection with our DIVE systems, and recent advances in our STED systems with Ken Calderone.
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Aaron Wright, PhD Schofield Endowed Chair in Biomedical Science; Department of Biology;Baylor University "Phenotype-Based Profiling of Environmental and Host-Associated Microbiomes" IGB Seminar - Microbiome Metabolic Engineering Research Theme
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During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.
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Join us for a workshop providing strategies to reduce stress, foster resilience, and maintain mental wellness amidst the current political climate.
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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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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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Please join us to learn how Sandia National Laboratories and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are working together through Sandia’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program. This event will feature keynote speakers from Sandia and posters from UIUC students on topics ranging from cybersecurity to materials science.
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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.
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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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Lunch with the Core, Speaker TBA
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Older adults often experience ear and hearing-related issues such as ringing in the ears and difficulty hearing daily sounds like alarms and conversations in quiet or noisy backgrounds. Learn about age-related hearing loss and what we can do about it.
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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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During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.
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When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Join us for a workshop providing strategies to reduce stress, foster resilience, and maintain mental wellness amidst the current political climate.
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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.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Evaluating a Job Offer and Salary Negotiating Brown Bag October 17th 12-1pm 612 IGB Join A-WIS and the IGB Postdoc Associationover the lunch hour to learn more and negotiate with knowledge. Presenter: Jordari JD Rene, M.Ed from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - The Career Center
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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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Stop by and meet University of Illinois Police Department therapy dogs Huff and Rosie.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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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.
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!