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This talk will provide an overview of open education, explore both sides of the debate, and offer reasons why engaging in open education doesn't—and shouldn't—stop at cost-savings.
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This Yom Ha' Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and on the 100th anniversary of his birth, we are honoring the life and work of Italian author and Holocaust survivor, Primo Levi. The evening will feature readings by Kirsten Wynne Pullen (Theatre) and Philip Phillips (Physics) and brief commentaries by Jonathan Druker (Italian, ISU) and Eleonora Stoppino (French & Italian).
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University of Illinois Social Work is holding a year-long lecture series designed to meet the profession’s grand challenge of harnessing technology for social good. Registration is required for each date. These events are free and open to the public. Lunch is provided. Attendance is capped at 30 people per seminar. Register early to attend.
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Every year, IPRH celebrates excellence in humanities scholarship by awarding IPRH Prizes for Research in the Humanities. Please join us in honoring this year's recipients at this year's ceremony.
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Presentations of Capstone research projects. Dates: May 3 and May 6.
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Join us for the KAM Council Spring Luncheon and Lecture as we welcome Kevin Hamilton, Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, who will discuss “What the Arts Bring to the Changing Modern University.”
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The objective of this workshop is to build the capacity of patients, stakeholders, and researchers to better engage in comparative and effectiveness research through plenary talks, poster sessions, and round-table discussions.
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At this event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Crocker Land Expedition from Adam Doskey, curator of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library and an expert on the expedition.
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This talk reveals the untold story of the transnational efforts the University and its students went to support the war effort in 1917.
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Learn, network, collaborate, and much more at the 2019 Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference.
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In "The Fabrication, Materials, Design, Cultural Context, Uses, and Miracle of Paper," Sidney E. Berger explores the most extraordinary forms of paper decoration, and offers a look at many of its uses.
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The annual graduate student research symposium organized by the FSHN graduate students.
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The University Library, the College of Fine and Applied Arts, and the Spurlock Museum invite you to a presentation by Scott Schwartz of the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music, and Barry Houser, Director of the Marching Illini.
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A public lecture "Ramanujan -- The Ultimate Superhero," sponsored by the College of LAS, will be presented by Bruce Berndt (Department of Mathematics, University of Illinois). Srinivasa Ramanujan is perhaps the most enigmatic mathematician in the history of our subject.
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In this latest webinar from the Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL), researchers from the U.S. and Africa will describe how the consortium is solving the seed availability issue in Africa through the Pan-African Soybean Trial Program.
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Alumnus St. Elmo Brady was the first African-American to obtain a PhD in chemistry in the US. He received his degree from the University in 1916 for work completed at Noyes Laboratory and continued his career as a professor of chemistry at historically black colleges and universities. This talk will discuss the life and accomplishments of this important educator.
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Through the centuries, people have devised imaginative, even diabolical, puzzles to test our wits. This exhibit is a selection of the world’s most famous mechanical puzzles. Enjoy their artistry and creativity—and try your hand at solving some of them. Join Guest Community Curator Philip Nyman for a talk and demonstrations of some of the puzzles from his collection.
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Our Summer Symposium (formerly Summer School) program offers an intensive, engaging, and value-packed week of topics and integrated learning activities focused on cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency of energy delivery systems for the electric power and oil and gas industries.
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Meet Illinois' Health Equity Scholars and hear about their research and experiences working with community organizations to reduce health disparities. This event is free and open to the public.
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What will 21st century humanities pedagogy look like? How might we strengthen and diversify the humanities and engage and inspire a new generation of learners? This collaborative retreat will begin with a keynote by Ellen McClure, Director of the new Engaged Humanities Initiative (EHI) at UIC. Panels and discussions will follow.
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What will 21st century humanities pedagogy look like? How might we strengthen and diversify the humanities and engage and inspire a new generation of learners? This collaborative retreat will begin with a keynote by Ellen McClure, Director of the new Engaged Humanities Initiative (EHI) at UIC. Panels and discussions will follow.
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This Colloquium is part of the Illinois Computer Science Speaker Series.
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This Colloquium is part of the Illinois Computer Science Speaker Series.
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Geographers have long been interested in the spatial distribution of data both in terms of visualization (maps) and statistical analysis (point pattern analysis, spatial autocorrelation, kriging etc) but have essentially ignored the spatial distribution of processes.
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This Distinguished Lecture is part of the Illinois Computer Science Speaker Series.
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"Reflections of a former Jerusalem correspondent" will focus on the latest events happening in the region, and the vast implications for the West, including the changing alliances in the Middle East, Israel's elections (take two), and the viability of "economic peace" with the Palestinians.
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Rebecca Ginsburg, associate professor of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership in the College of Education, and director of the Education Justice Project
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"Historical Archaeology and the Material Expressions of Religiosity in African Diaspora in Brazil in the 18th and 19th Centuries"
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Readings and details at criticism.english.illinois.edu.
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Fall 2019 working group meetings of the Migration & Game Design Group. Students, faculty, staff & members of the Champaign-Urbana community are welcome. Lunch provided with RSVP to wggp@illinois.edu by September 8th.