General Events

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.

  • Conservator's hands repairing printed library materials. Preservation Exhibit, 90 Years of Preservation at the University of Illinois. April 2025, Main Library. Library Gallery and North-South Corridor Gallery. Exhibit Opening, Friday, April 4, 2025, 1-3 PM. 1-2 PM Program History and Highlights, 2-3 PM Refreshments and Exhibit Viewing. University Library.
    • All Day
    • Main Library Gallery and North-South Corridor

    In honor of 90 years of the Preservation Services Unit, the staff has curated an exhibit that tells the story of our department. If you've ever worked with us, wondered what we were doing behind the scenes, or want to know more about the history of the unit, come see the exhibit in the Main Library Gallery and North-South Corridor during the month of April 2025.

    • All Day
    • Murphy Art Gallery University YMCA

    • All Day

    Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions are generally held during the Festival of Riḍván. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may

    • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Illini Grove, Urbana Illinois https://campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities/outdoor/illini-grove/grove-map

    • 2:00   and 4:00 pm
    • Krannert Center, Studio Theatre, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

    An annual smash, the culminating thesis concert of the BFA class of 2025 brings fresh perspectives from the creative mind/bodies of “soon to be” Dance at Illinois alumni. Presented in the Studio Theatre, the concert explodes with diverse aesthetics, passionate dancing, and creative ambition as this group of seniors storm headfirst toward upending the old guard.

    • 2:00 pm
    • Main Quad

    • 3:00 pm
    • Krannert Center, Colwell Playhouse, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

    Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high-energy shows. Their fresh, original songs blend Spanish and English with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. Andrés and Christina—a husband-wife team—perform for tens of thousands of children and families each year.

    • 3:00 pm
    • Foellinger Great Hall, 709 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801

    Alex Mondragon, graduate conductor Rebecca Mulligan, graduate conductor JaQuan Wiley, graduate conductor Hannah Rudy, conductor

Monday, April 28, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Friday, May 2, 2025

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign

    This annual exhibition by 100+ graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university. On view through May 17.

    • All Day
    • Activities and Recreation Center

  • Carle Illinois College of Medicine's 2025 Convocation is on May 10, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Foellinger Auditorium, followed by a reception from 4-5:30 pm at Illini Rooms A/B/C/South Lounge, Illini Union. Join us to celebrate the Class of 2025's achievements!
    • 2:00 pm
    • Foellinger Auditorium

    Celebrate the Carle Illinois College of Medicine's 2025 Convocation on May 10, 2025. The ceremony will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Foellinger Auditorium, 709 S. Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL. A reception will follow from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Illini Rooms A/B/C/South Lounge, Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St, Urbana, IL. Join us to honor the Class of 2025!

    • 4:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign

    Celebrate opening night of the 2025 School of Art & Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition. Explore a wide range of art and design work created by 100+ BFA graduates in studio art, new media, art education, graphic design, and industrial design. Reception for artists and visitors in the Link Gallery. Exhibition on view through May 17.

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    • 7:00 pm
    • Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana

    The Department of Media & Cinema Studies presents the third annual MACS Student Showcase, featuring faculty-curated work created by students in MACS classes throughout the academic year.

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Monday, May 26, 2025

    • All Day

    • 12:00 - 4:00 pm
    • Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building

    Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free! 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

    • All Day

    Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • 12:00 - 4:00 pm
    • Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory Building

    Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Mondays & Tuesdays from 12pm - 4pm. Experience generative AI, 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free! 

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm

    Get up to speed quickly on making your PowerPoint presentations accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll begin with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint and then dive straight into practical solutions.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    • All Day

    Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • 2203 Beckman Institute

    • 3:30 - 5:00 pm
    • Graduate College (507 E. Green St., Champaign), room 202

    Develop a plan to meet your goals this summer

    • 5:15 - 6:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

    • 3:00 - 3:30 pm
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

  • modern home interior with spiral staircase and large plant, Jack Baker Loft and Studio
    • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign

    Enjoy a panel discussion on architectural preservation (10:30 am) and home tours (1–5 pm) in conjunction with the exhibition "Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture" (on view through July 12). The discussion is free. Tickets to tour four homes are $35 and benefit the Champaign County History Museum. kam.illinois.edu/midcentury