IAS Library Suggests!

Don’t miss the final week of the "Millie Wilson: The Museum of Lesbian Dreams" exhibition! On view through March 1. kam.illinois.edu/MillieWilson

Join us for a performance by La Escuelita Bombera De Corazón to celebrate our spring exhibit, Caribbean Indigenous Resistance: Taíno Live On! / Resistencia indígena del Caribe: ¡Taíno Vive! The performance will be followed by a reception catered by El Paraiso.

Come to this workshop to begin the process of identifying your teaching philosophy, deciding which parts of it belong in your statement, and avoiding common mistakes.

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=5885

Funmilayo Ransom Kuti Film Discussion Tuesday | March 4 | 6:30-8:00pm CST | via Zoom Discussion led by: Adetutu Faburoso, Ph.D Student in Human Resource Development (HDR) and minor in Gender Relations and International Development (GRID)

Embedding development of digital literacy skills within our courses is just as important as guiding our students to positively regulate their learning behaviors. In this workshop you will develop strategies to promote digital literacy among your students for achieving their learning goals and developing lifelong learning processes.

Join us for a talk by recent CAS Associate David Wright Faladé on his new work, a non-fiction treatment of his novel The New Internationals, based on his parents.

How you ever wondered what happens in the classes of some of our exemplary teachers? Would you like to sit-in their classes and chat with these exemplary teachers afterwards? We have a great line-up of your colleagues who have offered to “open their classroom door.” Join this introductory session to learn more and join us for this valuable road trip.

The Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program (WGGP) and the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are co-hosting our eighth annual event, “11 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories” bringing together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia.

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.

Interested in DSJE’s Social Justice Leadership Internship? Learn more about DSJE’s programs and the work you could do as an intern in our office! Chat with current interns! We are currently accepting applications for our 2025-2026 interns. Register for an info session at: https://go.illinois.edu/InternInfoSession

SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It’s 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.

Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe Defending Immigrants under a Trump Administration: An Immigrant Advocate's Perspective by Diana Rashid, Berkeley Public Interest Law Fellow and Attorney, National Immigrant Justice Center, in conversation with current La Colectiva students March 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm -1:00 pm (CST) | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign

GRID Student Forum featuring graduate student research projects March 7, 12 pm - 3 pm via Zoom.

Japan House depends on the generosity of our friends and community to keep sharing traditional Japanese arts and culture, with the goal of fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures and practices. We are delighted that Nick Offerman is returning to campus for this special book signing in which proceeds will go towards supporting Japan House programming.

This exclusive fundraising event featuring Nick Offerman offers a special opportunity to support Japan House while enjoying an afternoon of entertainment, engaging conversation, delicious food, and cultural appreciation.

Experience a performance in the galleries by video artist ACVilla and keyboardist/vocalist Thollem McDonas, as part of their national tour. The Sudden Sound Concert Series presented by Krannert Art Museum and Improvisers Exchange features leading artists in avant-garde jazz and music improvisation.

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=5885

Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!

Does your Teaching Philosophy Statement uniquely capture your thoughtfulness and commitment to teaching and learning? Does it address the latest proposed revisions to Comm #9 for P&T? Join this interactive workshop to begin creating or revising your reflective teaching statement.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an Open Forum on the University Library sponsored by the Academic Senate Committee on the Library and the University Library.

Teaching With AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. Its integration into classrooms and workplaces is already underway, impacting and challenging ideas about creativity, authorship, and education. In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool.

Dr. Jog, Associate Research Scientist in the Wetland Science Program at the Prairie Research Institute will present “Using plants to understand wetland health.” March 13 | 12 pm - 1 pm (CTS) | Main Library Room 146, or over zoom