General Events
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Monday, September 29, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Join us for a webinar to meet and learn more about the work of the three Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator's from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. They will share information about their work, ensuring the university's compliance with Title IX, Title V,I and ADA. This includes taking reports, educating campus, and coordinating resource
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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Drop in for a 15-minute session with a professional career coach to clarify goals, explore options, or reflect on what you learned at the fair. No appointment needed.
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The Majors & Minors Fair is an important milestone in the exploration of majors, including for individuals who have not declared a major. The event provides an opportunity for all exploring students to be exposed to more than 150 majors, minors, certificates, and campus resources by connecting with faculty and staff.
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Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!
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Help keep campus clean and green! Join us for a campus trash pick-up!
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Discover how a liberal arts education builds critical thinking, communication, and adaptability while exploring real career paths and strategies to turn LAS skills into a competitive advantage.
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Global Studies offers interdisciplinary studies in support of your more individualized interests in the world. Come learn more about the major, minor, and other minors and certificates at this information session!
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Join ESA for our first general meeting on Monday, September 29 at 7 PM at Weston in room W7! Meet the Executive Board, learn about our mission, and discover the opportunities and resources available to exploratory students.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Please join us September 30, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Spurlock Museum Collaboration and Community Gallery for the first event of the 2025-26 Community Engaged Research Series, Cultivating Connection and Trust through Community-Engaged Research. This inaugural event will include opportunities to learn and network with other community-engaged researchers.
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Please join us September 30, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., at the Spurlock Museum for the first event of the 2025-26 Community Engaged Research Series. This event will include opportunities to network with other community-engaged researchers, learn about community-engaged resources on campus, and hear from successful academic-community research teams.
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This Illinois REDCap workshop will focus on advanced ways Illinois REDCap can be used to collect research data, including how to build or edit projects with a Data Dictionary, collecting data with repeatable instruments, and collecting longitudinal data with defined events. It is recommended (but not required) that you have a REDCap account prior to attending the workshop.
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Our selected book will be… Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College (Felten & Lambert, 2020) Online meetings are 10:00 -11:30 AM on Tuesdays - September 16 & 30 and October 14 & 28.
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Documents must be proactively accessible for all students. This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. You’ll learn how to scan multiple document types for accessibility issues and remediate them.
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PubMed is a free online database used to search the medicine and health literature with the aim of improving both global and personal health. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to access PubMed and perform basic searches, as well as how to use some unique functions such as search filters and MeSH terms.
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Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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Stop by every Tuesday during lunch and play Trivia in the Illini Underground. This is a great time to grab some friends, grab lunch from one of the Union restaurants, and play TRIVIA for prizes!
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Join us on Tuesday, September 30 from 12-1 p.m. for a webinar on Marketing to Hire - Attracting the Right Talent with the Right Message with Scott Clanin of Clanin Creative.
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Serdar Bulun, PhD John J. Sciarra Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine "Uterine Fibroids: How Genetics Informs Neoplastic Transformation and Treatment"
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Hear from Illinois students about how their study abroad experiences shaped their academics, careers, and perspectives.
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Meet peers and staff, enjoy snacks, and dive into these exciting fields while uncovering potential paths and inspiration for your future.
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Get an overview of the College of Media, explore majors like Advertising, Journalism, and Media & Cinema Studies, and learn everything you need about the ICT transfer process from eligibility to deadlines.
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This event is designed to introduce first- and second-year exploring students to the foundational aspects of how to explore health professions.
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Get hands-on with the Exploration Toolkit to evaluate your strengths, explore potential majors and careers, and gain clarity for your academic and professional path.
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Learn what it means to be a pre-law student at Illinois, explore key steps in the pre-law journey, and discover resources available to support you—whether you’re certain about law school or just starting to explore.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 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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Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in Word and then jump right into practice.
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Infographics can be an effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in due to their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics and be introduced to several free online tools that allow users to create their own infographics.
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Explore career paths, post-graduation opportunities, and academic experiences in the Department of Statistics with insights from advisors and current students.
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Replace this line of text with a short version of description which will be displayed in the calendar list view. DO NOT REMOVE THE FOLLOWING TEXT *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.
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"A Home-Built Spatial Transcriptomics Microscope: Sample Prep and Applications" Duncan Nall, Research Scientist, Core Facilities Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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Learn about urban planning programs and career paths, then take a guided walking tour to see planning principles in action around campus and the community.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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To kick-off the “Fall into AI,” CITL’s Przemek Bosak will peek under the hood of Artificial Intelligence. The following foundational questions will be addressed: How does AI work? How does it know what it knows? What does it do well? What are the processes behind it? The presentation will conclude with a short, speculative overview of the future of AI.
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Join us for a session that explores why choosing a major is stressful and offers tips and strategies for reducing this stress.
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Come learn about all of the wonderful opportunities Community Health has to offer you! Meet the advisors for the major and learn about career paths, degree requirements, and what it takes to successfully transfer into the major.
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Dr. Castellanos will provide insights into the potential variations in grid configurations that might emerge in the future in ERCOT (Texas grid), as well as approaches to model community-centered decarbonization pathways that account for health impacts.
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Not sure which ACE Concentration fits your interests best? Join ACE faculty for a dynamic mock lesson—covering the topics ACE students explore every day.
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The seminar will be taught by Priyam Mazumdar, a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a researcher at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois.
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Passionate about saving the planet but confused about the multiple majors on campus related to environmental conservation and sustainability? Come learn about exciting opportunities across four majors on campus.
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Considering Art and Design majors and minors? Come visit with us and learn more! We will begin with a tour of facilities followed by a Q&A session with the undergraduate academic affairs staff.
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The College of Education would like to welcome students interested in career paths related to Human Resources, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Non-Profit Organizations, etc., to join us for an information session on our Learning and Education Studies program.
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Discover the Political Science major, explore career opportunities, and get a sneak peek at key courses offered in Spring 2026.
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Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity Gender Relations in International Development (GRID). Graduate Minor Information Session. Time: October 1 at 4 - 5 pm and October 3 at 10-11 am Location: 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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Gies Business admissions staff will discuss all components of our Intercollegiate Transfer application process.
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Learn how to create a compelling personal statement for your transfer to a new major or college at Illinois. This hands-on workshop guides you through showcasing your experiences, goals, and motivations—laptops encouraged!
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Curious how your interests—or even your hobbies—could lead to a future career? Stop by the Siebel Center for Design’s open house during I-Explore Week to find out!
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Learn about the Social Work major, career paths, and ICT process, hear from students and professionals, and tour the spaces where learning and collaboration come to life.
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Curious how your interests—or even your hobbies—could lead to a future career? Stop by the Siebel Center for Design’s open house during I-Explore Week to find out!
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SocialFuse: The event where you can pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates. Or sit back and check things out!
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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.
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Hear from advisors, current students, and experienced teachers about pathways to teaching high school English, the licensure process, and real classroom experiences.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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"Audio/Visual" Joe Leigh, CNRG Associate Director of IT Solutions
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Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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Thinking about changing your major? Join us to explore the ICT process and get your questions answered!
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Get up to speed quickly on making your MS Excel spreadsheets accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we'll work together, hands-on, with practical strategies for naming tables, labeling header cells and workbook titles and sheets, creating accessible links, and working with colors and color testing tools.
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MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. MAXQDA is available for free to all campus users via Illinois Computes. This is the third and final workshop in a three-part series on using MAXQDA for analyzing qualitative data and assumes that you know how to work with codes and data files in a MAXQDA project.
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Exploring majors and careers isn’t about finding a single “right” answer—it’s about knowing how to navigate. In this session, you’ll gain tools to identify what matters to you, explore your options, and steer your own course.
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Learn how you can earn course credit while building real-world skills! Join us for snacks and door prizes—RSVP and be present to win!
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Dive into the vibrant worlds of music, dance, and theatre—explore creative opportunities, connect with peers, and discover how your talents can shine both on stage and beyond.
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Hear from advisers and current ILEE students, ask questions, and learn how ILEE can help you gain a competitive edge in the job market.
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Get a firsthand look at two student-run dining spaces in Food Science & Human Nutrition, exploring hospitality, nutrition, and foodservice operations while seeing leadership and creativity in action.
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This hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of resume writing—including formatting, content, and accomplishment statements—so you can leave with a solid draft of your first resume.
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Join us for an evening of music and insight in collaboration with the CU Folk & Roots Festival! Experience a captivating performance by Eddie Barbash + KASA & Friends, browse a curated display of folk and roots materials from the Music & Performing Arts Library's collections, and enjoy light refreshments.
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Passionate about saving the planet but confused about the multiple majors on campus related to environmental conservation and sustainability? Come learn about exciting opportunities across 4 different majors.
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SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.
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Explore whether teaching aligns with your strengths and interests, debunk common myths, and learn how campus licensure programs can prepare you for a meaningful career.
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Join us for Community Wellness Lounge! Each week features a new theme centered around mental health prioritization and self/community care. Whether you're interested in coming to relax, study, seek resources, or entertain yourself, there's plenty we offer for everyone!
Friday, October 3, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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As part of the Center for Social & Behavioral Science Methods Series, CSBS is hosting a full-day workshop led by Dr. Jeff Levy, Assistant Instructional Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, focused on how machine learning can be applied in social and behavioral science.
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 AM on the first Friday of every month.
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Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity Gender Relations in International Development (GRID). Graduate Minor Information Session. Time: October 3 at 10-11 am Location: 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. MAXQDA is available for free to all campus users via Illinois Computes. This is the third and final workshop in a three-part series on using MAXQDA for analyzing qualitative data and assumes that you know how to work with codes and data files in a MAXQDA project.
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This intensive session is designed for those looking to systematically advance their database search skills, particularly in the social sciences. It will provide a big picture understanding of the database searching process.
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Our selected book will be… Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College (Felten & Lambert, 2020) In Person meetings are 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays - September 19 and October 3, 17, & 31.
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Join the Data + AI User Group on Friday, October 3 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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Friday Forum + Conversation Café: What Neurodiversity Means & How We Can Advocate for Neurodivergent Community by Jeanne Kramer and Kim Patton Time: October 3 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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Interested faculty and students will meet for a lunchtime discussion of a work-in-progress from Prof. Wen's new book project book on the history of Chang’an after the Tang dynasty: "A Palimpsest of Empire: The Making of Chang’an as China’s Eternal Capital." Please contact Carol Symes if you wish to participate.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Join us for Crafternoons every month on the first Friday at the WRC. This month, we will be creating affirmation jars! Perfect for self-care or sharing with a friend :) All materials are provided. This event is free and open to everyone.
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Talk with a variety of RSOs in different professions and learn about what they have to offer!
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The widening gap between critical human and physical geography raises concerns about the long-term viability of our field and spurs regular calls for reintegration. Even a brief review of these calls makes two points glaringly clear: this discussion has been going on for a long, long time and, given its regular reoccurrence, it would seem we have little to show for it.
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The Central Asian kingdom of Turfan clothed the bodies of the dead with used papers which reveal that an extraordinary number of travelers from all over Eurasia converged there. To provide for their needs, Turfan fashioned itself into an “envoy state” which enabled the cultural and political integration of the early medieval world.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Bring your children for a creative morning of fun at Krannert Art Museum! Throughout the galleries, enjoy arts activities, family tours, and demonstrations, led by local artists, museum educators, and the C-U Fab Lab. Kids can complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! Free and open to all. For ages 3+ with a caregiver.
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Visit businesses in downtown Champaign from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for interactive activities for both kids and adults! Afterward, join us at the Virginia Theatre for a screening of "Observer" at 3 p.m., presented by Illinois Public Media. The first 200 STEM Crawl participants will be provided with free movie tickets.
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Don't miss our repeat performance of a black comedy from the Toronto York Cycle 2025! Our medieval acting troupe of Illinois students, faculty, staff, and alumni was one of 17 groups re-encating this epic medieval performance the University of Toronto on June 7th, over 18+ hours: *The Entry into Jerusalem* and *The Road to Calvary*. We'll restage the latter 10/4 at noon.
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Join us for an alumni panel at the Humanities Open House featuring history alum Christina Brodbeck (History '01).
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In OBSERVER, filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on an experiment in which he brings a series of keen-eyed observers - scientists, artists, a hunter - to a range of locations around the world, often without telling them where they are going, and asks them simply to describe what they see.
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Join us for our 12th annual Night Market, an unforgettable evening filled with sizzling street food, lively performances 🎶, fun games 🎯, and talented local artists 🎨!! Step onto the Quad and step straight into the magic of Taiwan’s famous night markets 🌆🇹🇼.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Travel to Silicon Valley and 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
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Monday, October 6, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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Join Hellen Gerolymatos McDonald as she walks you through our International Internships in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as this year’s Spring/Summer 2026, faculty-led study abroad class to Brazil!
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Cecilia Suarez. She is a trailblazing DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) educator and strategist with over 18 years of experience driving impactful organizational change through innovative solutions that empower intercultural communities.
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Are you having trouble organizing all your sources but don’t know where to start? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to three popular citation managers—Mendeley, Zotero, and Endnote. We will go over pros and cons of each one and give you a preview of how they work to help you choose the best fit for your citation needs.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Learn the accessibility requirements for making your Canvas courses accessible. This hands-on workshop will cover using the Canvas editor to create navigable pages, writing effective alt text description for images, charts, and graphs, ensuring readable color contrast, creating accessible tables and links, and using Canvas accessibility tools to fix common issues.
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Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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Stop by every Tuesday during lunch and play Trivia in the Illini Underground. This is a great time to grab some friends, grab lunch from one of the Union restaurants, and play TRIVIA for prizes!
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Fox Family Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lecture Jim Hedges CEO of CoverCress “What experience taught me: 7 keys to startup success”
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Please join us for the fall open house at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home, an exciting opportunity to showcase the current projects in interdisciplinary research focusing on advancing smart home solutions for everyone. Guests are invited to explore the facility at their own pace, view posters of current projects, and interact with live demonstrations. Refreshments will be a
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Drawing on her recent book, The Heartland (an NPR best book of the year), Hoganson challenges perceptions of the rural Midwest as quintessentially local prior to World War I. Her starting point is Champaign County, but the stories she has uncovered are surprisingly global in scope.
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Dinner on Us is administered by the Native American House and is part of the Lunch on Us Series within SSIB. DOU is a biweekly, one-hour program featuring scholar- and practitioner-led workshops alongside a shared meal. Workshops explore a range of subjects and provide participants with opportunities to connect with peers and experts in a casual setting.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Founders Week celebrates our collective entrepreneurial successes and showcases the innovative ecosystem that fosters groundbreaking ventures.
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Experiment with ways to use AI in your research process and reflect on its usefulness
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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Replace this line of text with a short version of description which will be displayed in the calendar list view. DO NOT REMOVE THE FOLLOWING TEXT *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.
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"An Introduction to the LSM 980" Umnia Doha, Research Scientist,Core Facilities Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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Series on Gendered Displacement and Erasure "The Second Battle for Africa: Writing News Histories of Global Africa" October 8 | 12 pm | 306 Coble Hall Affiliate Speaker: Erik McDuffie
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If you like trivia or university history, come to our first ever Ultimate Archives Trivia! Questions will focus on University of Illinois history involving academics, athletics, inventions, events, faculty, and alumni.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Looking for a new way to conduct your research? Tired of getting zero results in your database searches? This workshop will break down how the professionals identify resources, and search for articles, books, and other scholarly works.
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The seminar will be taught by Priyam Mazumdar, a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a researcher at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois.
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Professor Reyes Mason's presentation is grounded in a belief that our collective work on climate change can indeed lead to a healthier and thriving world for all in the midst of disaster and devastation, from our own backyards to communities across the globe.
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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.
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Join us for the kickoff of Founders Week with the iVenture Demo Day on Wednesday, October 8 from 5:30-7 p.m.
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Join Hellen Gerolymatos McDonald as she walks you through our International Internships in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as this year’s Spring/Summer 2026, faculty-led study abroad class to Brazil!
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Founders Week celebrates our collective entrepreneurial successes and showcases the innovative ecosystem that fosters groundbreaking ventures.
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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Beyond Borders: Global Mental Health Research & Services Conference | October 9-10, 2025 | I-Hotel and Conference Center
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Join us on Thursday, October 9 from 10-11 a.m. for a webinar on Holiday Marketing Checklist - Getting Ready for Holiday Shopping with Scott Clanin of Clanin Creative.
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Master the art of the personal statement.
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Join us for the Illinois Capital Forum on Thursday, October 9 from 11a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Business Instructional Facility as part of Founders Week.
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Get up to speed on using the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide to make Canvas pages more accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with an overview of the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide, how it functions, what the various errors, alerts, structural elements, and features mean, and how to fix these issues on a Canvas page.
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Students are invited to join this Frank Center “Lunch and Learn” with Gus Johnson, lead college football and basketball play-by-play announcer at FOX Sports. Andrew Burkey, student host of Illini Sports Night, will also lead a Q&A.
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Dr. Karen Terio, Professor and Interim Assistant Director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Chief of the Zoological Pathology Program, and Professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, will discuss her research on wildlife pathology. October 9 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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Join us for Student Startup to Top-Tier VC Funded Company on Thursday, October 9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Siebel Center for Computer Science as part of Founders Week.
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Throughout your life you will, almost certainly, give presentations. We have all sat through presentations that were boring, confusing, and drab. How do you communicate your message most succinctly? What visuals will captivate and inform your audience the best? Is it only about your slide design or are there other techniques that leave a lasting impression?
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Join us for Innovation Tours and Site Visits on Thursday, October 9 from 2:45 a.m. - 4:20 p.m. at EnterpriseWorks as part of Founders Week.
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Thinking about using AI for your qualitative project? In this workshop we’ll explore examples of how AI has been used in qualitative data analysis and factors to consider as you decide whether to use AI tools in your own work.
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Join us for the TechRise Startup Pitch Competition on Thursday, October 9 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at EnterpriseWorks as part of Founders Week.
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This 90-minute experiential workshop offers participants an embodied demonstration of the healing power of movement to reduce stress, increase vitality, cultivate belonging, and inspire confidence.
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Join us for Community Wellness Lounge, a weekly event centering Health & Wellness! Each week features a new theme centered around mental health prioritization and self/community care. Whether you're interested in coming to relax, study, seek resources, or entertain yourself, there's plenty we offer for everyone!
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So, you think you can sing? Now’s your chance to get behind the mic. Sign up on arrival to sing songs performed during and inspired by Farm Aid concerts. JJ from Nowhere Karaoke is hosting this fun-filled evening. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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Catherine Murphy | The Golden Future of Nanotechnology
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October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.
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The University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia) performs major literature from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is comprised of students representing upwards of 35 majors from throughout the university community.
Friday, October 10, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Founders Week celebrates our collective entrepreneurial successes and showcases the innovative ecosystem that fosters groundbreaking ventures.
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.
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Beyond Borders: Global Mental Health Research & Services Conference | October 9-10, 2025 | I-Hotel and Conference Center
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Thinking about using AI for your qualitative project? In this workshop we’ll explore examples of how AI has been used in qualitative data analysis and factors to consider as you decide whether to use AI tools in your own work.
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Join us for the Founders Showcase - Day Session on Friday, October 10 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Illinois Conference Center as part of Founders Week.
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Systematic reviews require a rigorous and systematic approach to reviewing existing literature and discovering new knowledge. As the number of scholarly publications rapidly increases across all disciplines, AI tools hold promise for keeping pace with the expanding literature.
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Students are invited to join this Frank Center Student Workshop to learn more about sports reporting with alum David Campbell (BS '87, journalism), sports manager at cleveland.com.
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Panel of Local Media and Scholars: The Urgency of Honest Media in an Age of Suppression October 10 | 12 pm - 1 pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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Join the staff of the Women's Resources Center as part of the 2025 Banned Books Week (October 5-11) as we discuss "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler. Parable of the Sower is a dystopian novel that depicts a future United States struggling with socio-economic inequality, racism, and classism.
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Dr. Atiles book Crisis by Design (Stanford, 2024) offers an interdisciplinary sociolegal analysis of the role of law, emergency powers, and anticorruption mobilizations in Puerto Rico’s ongoing multilayered crisis.
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Indian-born drummer/electronic music producer Ravish Momin (also known as Sunken Cages), studied with US Jazz master-drummer Andrew Cyrille. His current projects include 'Turning Jewels Into Water' (with Haitian electronic music pioneer Val Jeanty), a duo with dragonchild (Ethio-American saxophonist DA Mekonnen of Debo Band) and Zelzeleh (a Digital Sufi Ensemble).
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Jonathan Hanahan will share how WashU’s MDes program is preparing the next generation of design leaders through collaboration across disciplines, research into extreme weather and climate adaptation, and the development of socially innovative digital products.
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Enjoy a free concert featuring the Music & Performing Arts Library’s Steinway Duo-Art Reproducing Piano! See the piano in action and learn more about the instrument and roll collection. This is an informal even and all are welcome!
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Join us in Celebrating 25 Years of Illini Leadership in Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Friday, October 10 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at the Illinois Conference Center as part of Founders Week.
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Join us for the Founders Showcase - Evening Session on Friday, October 10 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Illinois Conference Center as part of Founders Week.
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Hindsley Symphonic Band David Maslanka: Mother Earth Ty Bloomfield: Shuffle Joel Puckett: My Eyes are Full of Shadow Carol Brittin Chambers: Dances for the Muse, Terpsichore John Philip Sousa: On the Campus Wind Orchestra Matthew Felbein: A Magic Adventure (world premiere) Eric Whitacre: Noisy Wheels of Joy Kimberly Archer: "Humoresque" from Symphony No. 2
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Grammy Winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, saxophonist Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Founders Week celebrates our collective entrepreneurial successes and showcases the innovative ecosystem that fosters groundbreaking ventures.
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.
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Grammy Winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow, saxophonist Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition.
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You are invited to enter a playful, restorative greenspace inside the museum. Soft artificial turf covers the gallery floor, inviting visitors to slow down and stretch out. By creating a visual and tactile interruption in typical museum spaces, Rest Lab 8: Greenspace, provides a calm, grounding atmosphere for people to gather. :: Rest Lab is co-curated by Kamila Glowacki a
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Join us for National Arab Orchestra Live featuring the NAO Takht Ensemble under the direction of Michael Ibrahim! Experience a captivating program that showcases the vibrant musical traditions of the Arab world, celebrating its rich heritage and diversity. Don't miss this enchanting evening of cultural exploration and artistry!
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
Monday, October 13, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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Professor Rosalyn LaPier will give a keynote talk titled "Anti-trans Policies Jeopardize Indigenous Peoples’ Rights & Religious Expression" at this year's events for Indigenous People's Day.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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"Biocluster" Dan Davidson Director of CNRG and Research Computing
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This lecture examines the phenomenon of “PRL Noir”: a series of tele-cinematic returns to Poland’s socialist period (PRL standing for “People’s Republic of Poland”) that channel present-day anxieties over communism’s grim legacy through the highly stylized medium of crime drama.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Our selected book will be… Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College (Felten & Lambert, 2020) Online meetings are 10:00 -11:30 AM on Tuesdays - September 16 & 30 and October 14 & 28.
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Web of Science is a large multidisciplinary platform of abstract databases for articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. This session provides insight and strategies for getting the most use out of the platform. We will highlight how to search for literature and authors, as well as where to find citation and grant information.
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Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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Join this Freshwater Collaborative webinar with Alaina Harkness, CEO of Current and CEO & PI of Great Lakes RENEW, as she introduces this NSF-funded, six-state initiative reshaping the future of water in the Great Lakes region.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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Stop by every Tuesday during lunch and play Trivia in the Illini Underground. This is a great time to grab some friends, grab lunch from one of the Union restaurants, and play TRIVIA for prizes!
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Join us at the iSchool on Tuesday, October 14th, from 12:00 to 1 PM at the iSchool for "The Second Impression: Follow-Up That Feels Human."
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=6065
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We are inviting doctoral students to join this discussion on dissertation writing and research. Later-stage PhD candidates will share their research, writing, and time management techniques. Each panelist will talk about strategies that have worked for them (or strategies that definitely have not worked).
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A Scoping Review is a type of evidence synthesis that represents an exploration of research literature to understand the depth and breadth of research related to a specific question or topic. A scoping review maps concepts from the literature to reveal trends, themes, and gaps in the research area to inform, and provide context for further exploration or examination.
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Join us for a session for students with disabilities as they begin to explore the job market. Understand your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and engage in discussion on relevant topics such as when to disclose a disability, and self-advocacy during onboarding. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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We welcome you to join Sandia National Labs and U of Illinois for our 4th Annual Joint Student Symposium and poster session at the U of Illinois!
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Experiment with ways to use AI in your research process and reflect on its usefulness
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Documents must be proactively accessible for all students. This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. You’ll learn how to scan multiple document types for accessibility issues and remediate them.
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Replace this line of text with a short version of description which will be displayed in the calendar list view. DO NOT REMOVE THE FOLLOWING TEXT *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.
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"Aggregation and division aberrations in model archaeon lacking its S-layer" Abigail Finn, PhD Candidate Microbiology
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Join us on Wednesday, October 15th for our major-minor lunch! You do NOT have to be a part of our program to attend lunch- all students are welcome. Come learn about our department, chat with folks from AAS, and m
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New to the university? Need a refresher on using the library? This hands-on workshop will introduce you to library resources and services. After this workshop, you’ll be able to navigate the library website with confidence to access print and electronic materials. Come with questions if you have them!
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Join us for an info session about HIST 354 Study Abroad in Prague.
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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.
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Join us for a lecture in the Illinois Forum on Human Flourishing in a Digital Age Speaker Series with John Durham Peters: Considering Forgiveness in a Time of Ubiquitous Recording.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Google Scholar is an incredibly popular and useful tool for research with several features that scholars may not be familiar with. This workshop will elaborate on the difference between searching in Google Scholar and academic databases, demonstrate how to use Google Scholar’s Advanced Search, explain how to get to connect your library access to Google Scholar, and more!
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Students are invited to join this Frank Center Student Workshop to learn more about investigative reporting and editing from Cheryl Whitlow Thompson (BS '82, LAS; MS '84, journalism), NPR investigative correspondent and senior editor.
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent reading and navigating order culprits, freeze columns and rows, hide unused columns and rows, delete empty rows between elements, create accessible links, and use the Accessibility Assistant.
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Qualitative data analysis software programs can be valuable tools for organizing research sources for a literature review. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for organizing and analyzing literature in the software program MAXQDA, though the strategies will be relevant to other qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo or Atlas.ti.
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What can be weirder that the idea of race? A concept that hasn’t existed in the world for even a millennium and yet has been part of a foundational system of capitalism, and many other global advancements for centuries. “BLXCK Uncanny: Tales of the Black + the Weird” is an exhibition in response to the times we are in.
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Chicago-based trumpeter Emily Kuhn brings her quintet to Krannert Center Uncorked, as part of the 2025 CU Jazz Festival. Her quintet will be performing new original compositions and music from Kuhn's recent release, "Ghosts of Us." The album draws inspiration from the natural world, science fiction, and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Join us for Community Wellness Lounge, a weekly event centering Health & Wellness! Each week features a new theme centered around mental health prioritization and self/community care. Whether you're interested in coming to relax, study, seek resources, or entertain yourself, there's plenty we offer for everyone!
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Take advantage of this opportunity to get FREE patent and trademark assistance!
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Winner of 14 GRAMMY Awards, a UNESCO Ambassador, a Kennedy Center Honoree, and a 2025 Polar Music Prize recipient, pianist Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business, and music.
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Nadine Naber (Gender and Women’s Studies, Global Asian Studies, University of Illinois Chicago) will present the lecture “Radical Mothering as Prison Abolition Pedagogy in Chicago” as part of the Story & Place event series.
Friday, October 17, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Qualitative data analysis software programs can be valuable tools for organizing research sources for a literature review. This workshop will demonstrate techniques for organizing and analyzing literature in the software program MAXQDA, though the strategies will be relevant to other qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo or Atlas.ti.
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Explore artistic production and the agency of printed media before 1750 as they intersect with themes of sexuality and gender. Keynote speaker is Dr. Nicole Cook, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This symposium is held in conjunction with "Imagination, Faith, and Desire: Art and Agency in European Prints, 1475–1800," on view at Krannert Art Museum (Sep 25–Feb 28).
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A Scoping Review is a type of evidence synthesis that represents an exploration of research literature to understand the depth and breadth of research related to a specific question or topic. A scoping review maps concepts from the literature to reveal trends, themes, and gaps in the research area to inform, and provide context for further exploration or examination.
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Our selected book will be… Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College (Felten & Lambert, 2020) In Person meetings are 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Fridays - September 19 and October 3, 17, & 31.
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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Friday Forum + Conversation Café: LGBTQ + Stories of Change: A Journey Through History by Dywaine Betts, Jr. Time: October 17 at 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
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Join us on Friday, October 17 from 12 to 1 PM at EnterpriseWorks for Building a Successful Founder-Investor Partnership with Dennis Beard.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Join us for a fun day of hands-on science! Talk with scientists and explore exhibits and activities including learning how organisms relate to each other on the Tree of Life, extracting strawberry DNA to make necklaces, and understanding how genomics pervades every aspect of our daily lives. Although designed for K-12 children, all members of the community are welcome.
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In this special session during IlliniFest, come to Room #2027 to learn about how the School of Social Work empowers students to transform their passion for helping others into a meaningful career—and envision yourself creating a future filled with purpose at Illinois!
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Join us at IlliniFest on Saturday, October 18th for our biggest open house of the year! Come visit the University Library at the Resource Fair in the Illini Union (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Take a guided or self-guided tour of the Main Library (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.)
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Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and for an art show/sale and talks by four visiting artists from Fukushima at Fall Open House!
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Come experience immersive sound as you view artworks at Krannert Art Museum! Members of Improvisers Exchange Ensemble will create soundscapes in the galleries through site-specific solo performance and collective improvisation in reflection and response to artwork on display.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Looking for a new way to conduct your research? Tired of getting zero results in your database searches? This workshop will break down how the professionals identify resources, and search for articles, books, and other scholarly works. We’ll cover chasing citations, creating optimal keyword searches, using built-in database functions to improve your searches, and more!
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Students are invited to join this Frank Center Student Workshop to learn more about investigative journalism with María Inés Zamudio (BS '07, journalism), award-winning investigative journalist from the Invisible Institute, a nonprofit journalism production company in Chicago.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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What does it mean to engineer with—not just for—people? In this talk, Brock introduces Human-Centered Engineering (HCE) as a response to a growing recognition: that many technical systems, however sophisticated, fall short when they overlook the messy, contextual, and deeply human dimensions of the world they aim to improve.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Graduate students are invited to a lunch and panel discussion with experts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a local community organization, who will discuss their experience conducting community-engaged research projects.
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Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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Come visit Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at Illinois Innovation Studio between Noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Armory building room 172. You will be able to interact with generative AI and virtual reality (VR), create a gift with a 3D printer or laser cutter, and interact with our new digital resources.
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Stop by every Tuesday during lunch and play Trivia in the Illini Underground. This is a great time to grab some friends, grab lunch from one of the Union restaurants, and play TRIVIA for prizes!
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Ari Belotserkovsky will present on Recent advances in AAV gene delivery and therapy for CNS diseases
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Join us for an engaging lunchtime seminar hosted by the Center for AI Innovation at the University of Illinois, where Rohan Marwaha and colleagues will demonstrate how to use Cursor and other powerful AI command-line tools to boost productivity and innovation in your workflows.
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Panel on “Community-Engaged Research in Action: Insights for Graduate Students” | October 21 at 12 pm | Heritage Room, ACES Alumni Center, 1101 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
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Claire Vanpouille-Box, PhD Cell Biology in Radiation Oncology; Weill Cornell Medicine "Targeting lipid metabolism to restore immune reactivity of irradiated glioblastoma"
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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Join us on Tuesday, October 21 from 1-2 p.m. for a workshop on Canva 201 at the Champaign Public Library with Scott Clanin of Clanin Creative.
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=6065
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In this session, we partner with the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning to discuss survey research services and resources. This session is open to all doctoral students. Please complete the form to register for the workshop. It will be conducted through Zoom. We look forward to working with you!
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Join Spurlock for a lecture by Professor Pamela Riney-Kehrberg titled "The Farm Crisis and Fallout: The Rural Midwest in the 1980s and After."
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This talk by Dr. Hilit Surowitz-Israel explores Curaçao's pivotal role at the height of its influence by examining the production and circulation of religious material culture, focusing on the significance of "the gift" within Sephardic communities across the Americas.
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Dinner on Us is administered by the Native American House and is part of the Lunch on Us Series within SSIB. DOU is a biweekly, one-hour program featuring scholar- and practitioner-led workshops alongside a shared meal. Workshops explore a range of subjects and provide participants with opportunities to connect with peers and experts in a casual setting.
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Come join the library at the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe for a night full of fun and games! The Library will bring board games for students to check out and play, either in the courtyard or to take home and play with friends! This event is held alongside the Courtyard Happenings events.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
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Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Wednesday, October 22 at the Illinois Conference Center.
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) invites you to save the date for the Great Lakes Microplastics Summit on October 22, 2025. This virtual one-day event will bring together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the region.
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Experiment with ways to use AI in your research process and reflect on its usefulness
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Are you concerned that your students may not be adequately engaged during their learning activities? Being fully engaged 100% of the time is not a realistic expectation, but there are a variety of ways to promote student engagement. We will focus on concepts underlying student engagement and practical strategies to engage our students across diverse formats.
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Join this collaborative session with HRI and the Writers Workshop for tips and guidance on preparing your HRI Graduate Fellowship application.
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Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!
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GRADUATE STDENT WORSHOP Lunch for attendees: 12-12:30pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals Wednesday, October 22 |12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St Tips for applying for Grants and Fellowships Wednesday, October 22 |2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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Beckman’s Visualization Lab is open for office hours weekdays between 1-3 p.m. in 2203 Beckman, which is located just across the atrium bridge from the elevator.
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The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is launching a new series of CCC Community Chats, designed to spark broad discussion on key issues in computing research. The first event, CCC Community Chat: Envisioning Possible Futures for AI Research, will feature David Jensen (UMass Amherst), lead author of the CCC whitepaper Envisioning Possible Futures for AI Research.
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The US electrical grid is experiencing a rapid transition as cheap renewable electricity transforms the energy mix. With these grid changes, new supply is not spatially matched to demand, and the transmission network has become more strained. This talk would discuss how better market integration could thus lower US generation costs.
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Join us on Wednesday, October 22 from 4:30 to 6 PM at EnterpriseWorks for the PowerUp Series: Creality RaptorX 3D Scanner & Large Format Printer Workshop!
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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, October 23, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Monday, October 27, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Friday, October 31, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.
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With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.