Illinois Events
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9:30 - 11:00 am 12/6/2025Champaign Public Library, Lillie Story Room -
2:00 pm 12/7/2025100 Noyes Laboratory (G. L. Clark Hall), 505 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801 -
10:00 - 11:00 am 12/8/2025Learn 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/8/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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9:00 - 11:00 am 12/9/2025Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 pm 12/9/2025612 Conference CenterPaul A. Janmey, PhD Institute for Medicine and Engineering, Center for Engineering Mechanobiology University of Pennsylvania "Activity of chromatin remodeling motors controls nuclear mechanics and tumor cell migration in 3D environments"
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/9/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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3:00 - 4:00 pm 12/9/2025Get 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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7:00 pm 12/9/2025Illini Union Courtyard Café -
12:00 - 1:00 pm 12/10/2025University Archives, Room 146, Main LibraryIf you like trivia or university history, come to our second Ultimate Archives Trivia! Questions will focus on University of Illinois history involving academics, athletics, inventions, events, faculty, and alumni.
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1:00 - 2:00 pm 12/10/2025Get 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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11:00 am - 11:00 pm 12/11/2025Krannert Center for the Performing Arts -
12:00 - 1:00 pm 12/11/2025Main Library Room 146 or via Zoom.Dr. Pinshane Huang, Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, will discuss her research on transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy of two-dimensional materials and soft-hard interfaces. December 11 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 12/11/2025Join us on Zoom (registration link below) or at the University Archives (146 Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana)Dr. Pinshane Huang, Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, will discuss her research on transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy of two-dimensional materials and soft-hard interfaces.
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1:00 - 2:00 pm 12/11/2025Learn about preserving, digitizing, and providing access to historical newspapers in your library collections! Staff of the Illinois Newspaper Project will discuss preservation and digitization best practices, how to undergo a newspaper digitization project, and what to do with newspapers once they've been digitized.
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2:00 - 3:00 pm 12/11/2025Get 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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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12/12/2025Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/15/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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9:00 - 11:00 am 12/16/2025Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
10:00 - 11:00 am 12/16/2025Documents 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/16/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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2:00 - 3:15 pm 12/18/2025Get up to speed quickly on making your PowerPoint presentations accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll begin with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint and then dive straight into practical solutions.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12/19/2025Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/22/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/23/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/29/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 12/30/2025Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/5/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/6/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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1:00 - 2:30 pm 01/07/2026 1/7/2026Virtual via ZoomParticipants will learn how to structure content for clarity and accessibility, integrate multimedia and interactive elements, and apply strategies that enhance student engagement. *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_certificate
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/12/2026Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/12/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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8:00 am - 1:00 pm 1/13/2026University LibraryAll campus libraries will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an all-employee event. Library digital resources will remain available during this closure and may be accessed through the Library Gateway (click the link above). Please arrange your study or research schedule accordingly.
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/13/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/14/2026Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/16/2026Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom -
12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/19/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/20/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/26/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:00 am - 12:30 pm 1/27/2026In person at 103 Armory or Virtual via ZoomOur selected book will be… The New College Classroom (Davidson & Katopodis, 2022) Hybrid meetings are 11:00 AM -12:30 PM on Tuesdays - January 27, February 10 & 24, and March 10.
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 1/27/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 1:30 pm 1/28/2026The Humanities Without Walls Summer Bridge program supports PhD students in the humanities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in exploring new career paths while making an impact in our community. Join us at this info session for more information about this opportunity!
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2:00 - 2:50 pm 1/28/2026Virtual via ZoomThis workshop introduces faculty to digital tools that support collaborative learning and ensure accessibility for all students. *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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7:00 pm 1/28/2026Plym Auditorium, 134 Temple Hoyne Buell Hall, 611 Lorado Taft Dr, Champaign -
2:00 - 3:15 pm 1/29/2026Virtual via ZoomThis workshop provides faculty with strategies for addressing challenging situations in the classroom, including disruptive behavior, sensitive topics, and conflict among students. *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_certificate
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/2/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/3/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:30 am - 12:50 pm 02/11/2026 2/4/2026Armory TBDThis interactive workshop explores how collaborative learning strategies can foster student success by promoting engagement, equity, and a sense of belonging. *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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12:00 pm 2/6/2026306 Coble Hall and virtual via ZoomDr. D. Fairchild Ruggles, Professor and Debra L. Mitchell Chair in Landscape Architecture, will present her lecture "Muslim Woman and Architectural Patronage" February 6|12pm till 1pm (CST) | Coble Hall 306 or Zoom
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/9/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:00 am - 12:30 pm 2/10/2026In person at 103 Armory or Virtual via ZoomOur selected book will be… The New College Classroom (Davidson & Katopodis, 2022) Hybrid meetings are 11:00 AM -12:30 PM on Tuesdays - January 27, February 10 & 24, and March 10.
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/10/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:30 am - 12:50 pm 2/11/2026Armory TBDThis interactive workshop introduces evidence-based active learning strategies to promote engagement, inclusivity, and deeper learning.i *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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All Day 2/12/2026 - 2/13/2026Levis Faculty Center, Room 210, 919 W. Illinois St -
4:00 pm 2/12/2026Illini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
11:30 am - 12:45 pm 2/13/2026Virtual via ZoomThis workshop helps faculty integrate digital literacy into their courses to prepare students for success in an increasingly digital world. *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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/16/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/17/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:00 am - 4:00 pm 2/18/2026ILLINI UNION 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
11:30 am - 12:50 pm 2/18/2026Armory TBDThis workshop explores authentic assessment strategies that go beyond traditional exams and quizzes to evaluate student learning in meaningful, real-world contexts. *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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6:30 - 7:30 pm 2/18/2026The Literary, 122 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
11:00 am 2/20/2026Please join us for a book discussion on, “The Feminist Killjoy Handbook: The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way” by Sara Ahmed. February 20th (Friday) from 11am-12:30pm CST via Zoom. For more information and to register visit https://go.illinois.edu/Feb20bookgroup
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/23/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:00 am - 12:30 pm 2/24/2026In person at 103 Armory or Virtual via ZoomOur selected book will be… The New College Classroom (Davidson & Katopodis, 2022) Hybrid meetings are 11:00 AM -12:30 PM on Tuesdays - January 27, February 10 & 24, and March 10.
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12:00 - 4:00 pm 2/24/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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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11:30 am - 12:50 pm 2/25/2026Armory TBDThis workshop equips faculty with practical tools and strategies to facilitate discourse and navigate complex classroom discussions on sensitive or controversial topics. *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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1:00 - 5:00 pm 2/26/2026Illini Union. 1401 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States -
4:00 pm 2/26/2026Levis Faculty Center 422Erin Brock Carlson’s research centers the relationships between place, technology, and power, focusing on how communities work together to address complex public problems through communication and community organizing. She uses community-based and participatory approaches in her research.
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11:55 pm 2/27/2026PhD students in the humanities at Illinois: make an impact using your humanities training this summer through the Summer Bridge Program! Support a community organization in Champaign-Urbana while learning new skills and exploring new career paths.
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All Day 3/1/2026Option 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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12:00 - 4:00 pm 3/2/2026Innovation Studio, Rm 172, Armory BuildingCome 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.

