Technology Services Calendar

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    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm   Mon afternoon
      7/29/2024

    In this two-hour Illustrator session, we will go over recommended resources and tutorials, then participants will be introduced to the user interface while creating a vector graphic logo.

  • Softball League Graphic
    • 5:30 - 7:30 pm
      7/29/2024
    • Zahnd Park, 2502 S Staley

    Come out and support your company's team at the 2024 Research Park Softball League.

    • 7:30 - 8:45 pm
      7/29/2024
    • Zahnd Park North Field

    Join us for the Research Park Softball Social on Monday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Zahnd Park's North Field. We will have food, drinks, the first place trophy presentation, and hitting, running, and throwing contests.

    • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm   Tue morning
      7/30/2024

    In this 2-hour InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create a two-page InDesign brochure from scratch, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Offered in-person or online. Pre-registration required

    • 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
      7/30/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks Lot, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Research Park is hosting our Annual Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the EnterpriseWorks Lot.

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm   Tue afternoon
      7/30/2024
    • 330 Armory

    Join us in an instructor-led session using OneNote where we will discuss the structure of notebooks and how OneNote notebooks work within MS Teams. Prereq: understand Teams and MS OneNote. Pre-registration required; no walk-ins please.

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Wed morning
      7/31/2024

    In this 2-hour instructor-led workshop, participants will learn how to use Adobe Express (Adobe's online design tool) to create social media posts, customize photos, create a flyer and use the new Generative AI tools. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is required. Pre-registration required.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
      8/1/2024

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
      8/2/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    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. 

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm   Mon afternoon
      8/5/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour instructor led workshop we will explore the Visio interface and create graphics. Visio comes with diagram-specific shapes and tools that enable you to quickly create professional-looking flowcharts, organization charts, timelines, & more. We will learn how to create some basic shapes, and connect, distribute, and align them. Pre-registration required

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Tue morning
      8/6/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    During this two-hour session, we will go over the basics of the Photoshop interface and some resources on how to continue learning features. Instructor will work through a beginner tutorial, editing a photo and share resources. Q & A to follow.

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm   Tues afternoon
      8/6/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour course, we will spend time adjusting images in Photoshop, using Adjustment Layers, and explore several kinds of image adjustments. We will also explore image editing in a non-destructive manner.  

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Wed morning
      8/7/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    Learn how to create and edit OneNote notebooks, search and export notes. We will explore the use and management of sections and pages including section groups and subpages. We will enter data into OneNote from a variety of sources, from existing documents to webpages. We will discuss merits of embedding spreadsheets or linking.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
      8/8/2024

    • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
      8/8/2024
    • Armory Room 182

    By applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to student grading, the workshop aims to serve as a forum for understanding the merits of alternative grading approaches and the potential to catalyze the departure from conventional assessment formats such as exams. Led by Kary Zarate (Education) and Clara Bosak-Schroeder (Classics).

  • AI User Group Graphic
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      8/9/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, August 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.

    • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
      8/15/2024

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      8/16/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
      8/21/2024

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Thur morning
      8/22/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this two-hour live Photoshop session, we will cover working with selections in preparation to edit images. Participants can select online or in-person.  

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm   Thur afternoon
      8/22/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this two-hour live Photoshop session, we will cover working with layers and learn to edit in a non-destructive way. Participants can choose in-person or online.  

    • 11:00 - 11:55 am   Fri morning
      8/23/2024

    Join us in a one-hour online session to explore some advanced features of Zoom. Features covered will include breakout rooms, setting a virtual background, recording, and more. Link sent if registered by 8 am.

    • 2:00 - 3:30 pm   Mon afternoon
      8/26/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    Join us in a hybrid session where we will discuss best practices for setting up a Teams online meeting as well as joining the meeting. We'll cover the capabilities of meetings in Teams in addition to requirements and planning considerations for Teams. This session is aimed for beginner users of Teams. Pre-registration required.

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Wed morning
      8/28/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour instructor-led workshop, participants will learn how to use Adobe Express (Adobe's online design tool) to create social media posts, customize photos, create a flyer and use the new Generative AI tools. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is required. Pre-registration required.

    • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm   Thur morning
      8/29/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    This 2-hour Outlook Calendar workshop, participants will learn to schedule & edit appointments; work with calendar labels and tasks displayed on the Calendar. We will schedule with the Scheduling Assistant, practice scheduling a conference room, and discuss scheduling Online Meetings, and discuss calendar permissions.

    • 3:00 - 5:00 pm   Thur afternoon
      8/29/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this two-hour Illustrator session, we will go over recommended resources and tutorials, then participants will be introduced to the user interface while creating a vector graphic logo.

  • Fire At Five Generic Logo
    • 5:00 - 6:30 pm
      8/29/2024
    • Atkins Building Patio and Lawn, 1800 S Oak St

    Join us for our monthly “Fire At Five” Happy Hour to network with other interns and professionals who work in the Research Park on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Atkins Patio and Lawn.

    • 11:00 - 11:55 am   Fri morning
      8/30/2024

    We have many options for scheduling online meetings these days. We will use Outlook for a central place to keep track of several kinds of online meetings and to make sure we have reminders. We will look at recommendations for scheduling with Zoom and Teams. We will go over helpful tips for each platform, including scheduling as a delegate. Prereq: Outlook Calendar workshop

    • 3:00 - 5:00 pm   Tue afternoon
      9/3/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour instructor led InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create and open InDesign documents, navigate the user interface, modify a document, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames and create a postcard in the process. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Pre-registration is required.

    • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm   Wed morning
      9/4/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour instructor led workshop we will explore the Visio interface and create graphics. Visio comes with diagram-specific shapes and tools that enable you to quickly create professional-looking flowcharts, organization charts, timelines, & more. We will learn how to create some basic shapes, and connect, distribute, and align them. Pre-registration required

    • 1:00 - 1:55 pm   Wed afternoon
      9/4/2024

    Join us in a one-hour online session to explore some advanced features of Zoom. Features covered will include breakout rooms, setting a virtual background, recording, and more. Link sent if registered by 8 am.

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Thur morning
      9/5/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    Creating, storing, and updating organizational charts can be a time-consuming task. Using software that is designed for visualizing information aids the process. Visio can even generate a diagram that adds the shapes and connectors for you from data that is stored in an Excel workbook. In this workshop attendees will create simple org charts, and pull from excel.

    • 3:00 - 5:00 pm   Thur afternoon
      9/5/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    During this two-hour session, we will go over the basics of the Photoshop interface and some resources on how to continue learning features. Instructor will work through a beginner tutorial, editing a photo and share resources. Q & A to follow.

  • Block Party
    • 5:00 - 6:30 pm
      9/5/2024
    • Atkin's Patio & Lawn, 1800 S Oak St, Champaign, IL

    Join us on Thursday, September 5 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. Take advantage of the resources and opportunities Research Park offers students this September 5 at our annual Block Party. 

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
      9/6/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    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. 

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Fri morning
      9/6/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    Learn how to create and edit OneNote notebooks, search and export notes. We will explore the use and management of sections and pages including section groups and subpages. We will enter data into OneNote from a variety of sources, from existing documents to webpages. We will discuss merits of embedding spreadsheets or linking.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      9/6/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, September 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

    • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm   Tue morning
      9/10/2024
    • 330 Armory Building or online

    In this 2-hour instructor led short course you will learn how to specific features and tips on managing email more efficiently from conversation view to rules to pre-sort messages and moving folders around.

    • 3:00 - 5:00 pm   Tues afternoon
      9/10/2024
    • 330 Armory Building or online

    In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of using the drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator CC, including how to use the Pencil and Curvature tools, how to edit paths. Then we will look at layers, including how to create, edit, and organize content. We will also learn the basics of transforming and editing artwork in Illustrator. Pre-registration required.

    • 10:00 - 11:30 am   Wed morning
      9/11/2024

    Join us in a hybrid session where we will discuss best practices for setting up a Teams online meeting as well as joining the meeting. We'll cover the capabilities of meetings in Teams in addition to requirements and planning considerations for Teams. This session is aimed for beginner users of Teams. Pre-registration required.

    • 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
      9/11/2024

    A well-designed professional ePortfolio is a valuable way to demonstrate your achievements, goals, and beliefs to your prospective or current employer. It can also guide you as you seek out additional experiences to better prepare for your future career or career advancement.

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am
      9/12/2024
    • Illinois Conference Center (1900 South First Street, Champaign)

    Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation invite you to join us for AgTech Breakfast from 8:00-9:30 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Illinois Conference Center.

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Thur morning
      9/12/2024
    • 330 Armory

    Join us in an instructor-led session using OneNote where we will discuss the structure of notebooks and how OneNote notebooks work within MS Teams. Prereq: understand Teams and MS OneNote. Pre-registration required; no walk-ins please.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      9/12/2024
    • 156 Armory Building

    Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm   Thur afternoon
      9/12/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour InDesign workshop, participants will learn how to create a two-page InDesign brochure from scratch, import graphics, and manipulate basic text and text frames. No prior knowledge of InDesign is required. Offered in-person or online. Pre-registration required

  • AI User Group Graphic
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      9/13/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, September 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.

    • 9:00 - 9:30 am
      9/18/2024

    • 10:00 - 11:55 am   Wed morning
      9/18/2024
    • 330 Armory or online

    In this 2-hour instructor-led workshop, participants will learn how to use Adobe Express (Adobe's online design tool) to create social media posts, customize photos, create a flyer and use the new Generative AI tools. No prior knowledge of Adobe Express is required. Pre-registration required.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
      9/18/2024

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      9/20/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

    • 5:00 - 6:15 pm
      9/24/2024

    Designing a new course or redesigning an existing one can seem like a long and winding journey. Principles of good course design can provide you with a roadmap to chart your course and know that you are on the right path. Join our interactive workshop where we will explore best practices in course design and perhaps spark your interest to explore these topics more deeply.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      9/26/2024
    • 156 Armory Building

    Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.

  • Fire At Five Generic Logo
    • 5:00 - 6:30 pm
      9/26/2024
    • Atkins Building Patio, 1800 S Oak St

    Join us for our monthly “Fire At Five” Happy Hour to network with other interns and professionals who work in the Research Park on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Atkins Patio.

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
      10/4/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    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. 

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      10/4/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, October 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      10/10/2024
    • 156 Armory Building

    Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.

  • AI User Group Graphic
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      10/11/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, October 11 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.

    • 9:00 - 9:30 am
      10/16/2024

    • 3:00 - 4:15 pm
      10/16/2024

    When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students’ experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      10/18/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      10/24/2024
    • 156 Armory Building

    Courses should be designed to present students with what are known as “wicked problems” because the skills of dealing with such knotty problems are what will best prepare students for life after college. This book takes readers through each step of the process, providing multiple examples at each stage, while encouraging instructors to apply these concepts to their design.

  • Fire At Five Generic Logo
    • 5:00 - 6:30 pm
      10/24/2024
    • Atkins Building Patio and Lawn, 1800 S Oak St

    Join us for our monthly “Fire At Five” Happy Hour to network with other interns and professionals who work in the Research Park on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Atkins Patio.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      10/30/2024

    In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
      11/1/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    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. 

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      11/1/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, November 1 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      11/6/2024

    In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.

  • AI User Group Graphic
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      11/8/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, November 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      11/13/2024

    In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      11/15/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
      11/20/2024

    In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.

    • 8:00 - 9:30 am
      12/4/2024
    • Illinois Conference Center (1900 South First Street, Champaign)

    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, December 4 at the Illinois Conference Center.

    • 9:00 - 10:15 am
      12/4/2024

    Being fully engaged 100% of the time is not a realistic expectation, but there are a variety of ways to promote student engagement so they can get the most out of their learning. This workshop will focus on concepts underlying student engagement and practical strategies to engage our students across diverse formats.

    • 9:00 - 10:00 am
      12/6/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    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. 

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      12/6/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the Data Science User Group on Friday, December 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.

  • AI User Group Graphic
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      12/13/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    Join the AI User Group on Friday, December 13 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
      12/20/2024
    • EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, Champaign

    This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.

  • Research Park Generic Logo
    • All Day
      3/1/2025
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    The 2025 AgTech Hackathon will be on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2 at EnterpriseWorks. This two-day hackathon is an exciting and fast-paced team competition open to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students interested in AgTech.

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    • All Day
      3/2/2025
    • EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood Drive

    The 2025 AgTech Hackathon will be on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2 at EnterpriseWorks. This two-day hackathon is an exciting and fast-paced team competition open to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students interested in AgTech.

  • AgTech 2025 Save the Date
    • All Day
      3/6/2025
    • Illinois Conference Center, 1900 S First St, Champaign, IL

    One of the premier AgTech hubs in the nation, Champaign-Urbana is uniquely positioned to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry for learning, networking and advancing this sector.