Fall 08
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Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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The Women’s Glee Club is the premier women’s choir at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The choir performs a wide variety of repertoire chosen from all periods and styles of Western art music as well as works from other cultures.
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The Black Chorus at the University of Illinois was founded in 1968. Organized by four students, and later under the direction of School of Music faculty with students and officers, the UI Black Chorus has sustained a high level of excellence in performance and collaborating with writers, jazz and gospel musicians, chamber orchestras, and dancers.
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Beckman director finalist Marie Banich will give a technical talk titled “Neural bases of mental control: Insights from neuroimaging and beyond.” Beckman community members are encouraged to attend the live talk in the Beckman Auditorium, although a recording will be shared afterward.
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Beckman director finalist Marie Banich will give a talk titled “Beckman III: Identity, Inclusion, Integration.” Beckman community members are encouraged to attend the live talk in the Beckman Auditorium, although a recording will be shared afterward.
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Written just before the French Revolution, The Marriage of Figaro explores class relationships, the roles of wealth, power, and common sense—and the miracle of forgiveness.
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Gregory Pawel, Graduate Student, Chemistry
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On April 7, 2022 at 12pm (CST) on Zoom, Prof. Jessica Brinkworth (UIUC Anthropology) will give a talk exploring the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and labratory work's reliance on single-use plastics.
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At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine. The University of Illinois jazz program features a variety of jazz stylings provided by the talented musicianship of its students and faculty.
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Written just before the French Revolution, The Marriage of Figaro explores class relationships, the roles of wealth, power, and common sense—and the miracle of forgiveness.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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How does language affect the way social change moves through a community or culture? Can ‘new’ language affect how we interact with each other and our ideas about social justice? Join us on Zoom along with scholars and activists from Italophone and Francophone communities to talk about these important questions about language and social justice.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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Written just before the French Revolution, The Marriage of Figaro explores class relationships, the roles of wealth, power, and common sense—and the miracle of forgiveness.
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Hosted by University of Illinois Fine and Applied Arts and presented by the School of Music, the New Awakenings series of artistic presentations was inspired through the interest of Barrington Coleman, Associate Professor of Vocal Jazz Studies, to acknowledge and address the journey of social justice in America.
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Join Beckman Director Jeff Moore for the annual presentation of the Vision and Spirit Award, which recognizes a researcher at the institute who has fostered collaboration in their research and exemplifies founder Arnold Beckman's vision.
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Dr. Cecilia Leal will discuss her research on lipid-based systems and their uses in medicine and other biotechnological applications.
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In Carnival: The Sound of a People, Charles brings the street energy of Trinidad's magical ritual to the stage. He teleports the audience to his homeland with vivid multimedia elements accompanying the music. At the root of each composition is a fascinating story and a pulsating groove sure to get you up and dancing.
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The University of Illinois Percussion Ensemble specializes in the performance of contemporary and traditional repertoire for small and large ensembles.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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The University of Illinois Steel Band performs music from the calypso, soca, jazz, and popular repertoire.
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Anthony Ray Hinton survived for 30 years on Alabama's death row. His story is a decades-long journey to exoneration and freedom.
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At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine. The University of Illinois jazz program features a variety of jazz stylings provided by the talented musicianship of its students and faculty.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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In The Alchemy of Change—A Parable Becoming, these multi-faceted artists and activists reflect on their deep engagement with Butler’s work.
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Join us for another dialog in WGGP's ongoing conversation with grassroots activists. In this opportunity, we will explore, together with activists from Chile and Puerto Rico, how artistic practices and urban intervention have allowed resistance, visibility, solidarity, and political incidence in the feminist movements.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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This modern-day adaptation of J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan follows a contemporary Mohegan teen who has just arrived at a strict religious boarding school, a place where she must follow rules she cannot see any sense in.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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With works by Weber, Hindemith, and Bartók, Sinfonia da Camera’s 38th season finale has been crafted to showcase their skill and agility.
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Andrew Hanson, PhD University of Florida; Professor of Horticultural Sciences "Extending enzyme lifespan to increase net carbon fixation"
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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Iraqi-American trumpeter, santur (hammered dulcimer) player, vocalist, and composer Amir ElSaffar has mastered disparate musical styles and created a singular approach to combining aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz.
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A traditional concert band with set instrumentation, the University Band performs large ensemble works and is specifically focused on providing members with a variety of quality repertoire, unique/untraditional repertoire, and non-traditional collaborations.
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Please join the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center as we welcome Illinois alumnus and journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr for a Q&A session.
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Join us for our latest series which highlights the intersection of food, science, and culture, with meals tailored by campus chefs paired to each lecture. Margarita Teran MD, PhD, Assistant Dean And Program Leader of Integrated Health Disparities at University of Illinois Extension, ACES, will present “Tortillas y tacos: food for your gut and your brain.”
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Push4Art is an arts initiative focused on partnering Krannert Center for the Performing Arts with student talent on campus to create spontaneous pop-up performances. Find the Push4Art podium with a button on top of it (near Stage 5 in the Lobby), press it, and enjoy the performance!
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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William Eddins, director The University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra (UISO) presents the UISO Chamber Orchestra.
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This talk will focus on how one school in western India dealt with this tension to navigate both the pressures of requiring finances to run the school, as well as the economic hardship faced by the fee paying parents.
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At Krannert Uncorked, Stage 5 is the crossroads to gather, make connections, and try a new wine. The University of Illinois jazz program features a variety of jazz stylings provided by the talented musicianship of its students and faculty.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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A traditional concert band with set instrumentation, the Campus Band performs large ensemble works and is specifically focused on providing members with a variety of quality repertoire, unique/untraditional repertoire, and non-traditional collaborations.
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Kenny Endo stands at the vanguard of the taiko genre as one of the leading personas in contemporary percussion and rhythm in North America and Japan. For 45 years, he has led the way in this Japanese style of drumming in the United States, and he is celebrating with his 2022 tour.
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Dendê is a percussionist, singer, composer, bandleader, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist. He’s been a professional musician since the age of 14 when he appeared in the frontline of Timbalada, Carlinhos Brown’s superstar percussion ensemble. Since 2001, he’s been splitting his time between the United States and Bahia, working with his own ensembles.
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The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce free Saturday workshops with our community samba group Bloco Gavião, developed in collaboration with Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre João Grande-Illinois.
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Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor until layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust.
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The CUSO season concludes with an Italian journey of orchestral passion and power.
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Urbanite Dance Showcase premiers at the Krannert Center Amphitheatre. The showcase features 15+ dance groups performing hip-hop choreography with additional featured dance styles. Show features DJ sets and special guests.
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Together, Krannert Center and the School of Music choose by audition an outstanding student performer who receives a professional contract for their Debut Artist performance.
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Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements. World-renowned faculty musicians lead them through classic charts by influential writers, such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie, plus current compositions.
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The Campus Trombone Choir, under the direction of Daven Tjaarda-Hernandez, shares the stage with the UI Trombone Choir, directed by Elliot Chasanov.
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"Introduction to Abberior Minflux and Sample Prep" Kingsley Boateng, Senior Research Specialist Carl R Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Featured Instrument: Minflux
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The composer and prolific recording artist Jim Pugh leads the UI Jazz Trombone Ensembles on works arranged or written by group members.