Seminars of Interest

Help collect native seed that will be used in future restorations around the preserves.

Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!

Valkiria Durán-Narucki, PhD Lecturer & Environmental Psychologist; College of Staten Island, City University of New York "The Ecology of Learning Spaces: A Perspective from Environmental Psychology" IGB Seminar - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.

Stop by and meet University of Illinois Police Department therapy dogs Huff and Rosie.

The traditional lecture method is the most widely used across the world. However, when compared to other teaching methods, it is often not as effective in areas such as retention of information and transfer of knowledge. With a few powerful changes, transform a traditional lecture to an innovative, engaging teaching and learning opportunity.

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!

"Scalable Analysis of Cell State Dynamics with Computational Imaging and Deep Learning" Dr. Shalin Mehta, Platform Leader of Computational Microscopy Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco

Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!

Join Illinois Extension for a free event on keeping your brain healthy and engaged!

This workshop is a body acceptance-based program designed to help students feel better about their bodies as we directly discuss the impact of diversity within cultural appearance ideals.

Time management and stress management go hand in hand. Learning strategies to manage these challenges can help you succeed as a graduate student. Join us for this seminar and learn practical tools and tips for managing your time and reducing stress, enabling you to focus on what's important. Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!

MIC is a safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns and questions while evaluating your cannabis habits, and learning strategies for low-risk use.

Monthly drop-in crafts for adults. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH! at The Urbana Free Library 6-7pm

Come enjoy the fresh fall air, engage in wellness activities, and connect with your community!

Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. First Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m.

This workshop is designed to assist students with questions about everyday social situations and make them feel more comfortable interacting with others to meet their needs.

Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!

Modeling Extreme Events & Their Future Changes L. Ruby Leung Atmospheric, Climate & Earth Sciences Division Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Join us at Champaign Park District’s Porter Park for an adventure for all ages exploring trees and their historical legacies!

Join us at the Lincoln Square Mall parking lot for Urbana's Night Market at the Square!

Join us for Family Fun Night: a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more!

Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!

Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!

FSHN Graduate Seminar Series Presenter | Jason M. Ridlon, PhD Associate Professor Department of Animal Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Title | Bile Acid Metabolism by the Gut Bacterium, Clostridium scindens Room 180 Bevier 11:00 AM Friday, October 4, 2024

An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.

In need of a Halloween costume? Stop by to pick up a new costume donated by your own community members!

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting for Douglass Park Improvements!

Enjoy live music, art, performances, professional pumpkin carving demo, kids’ activities, photo ops and more!

Join us for a Sunday morning guided bird walk!

Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum who will be leading a field-based hike and discussing the effect of climate change on local ecosystems!

A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.

Join us for a 1.5 milk walk to continue the conversation about mental health and find the light in the darkness.

Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!

Prof. Ekaterina Denkova, University of Miami, will lecture on "From Mind Wandering Research to Mindfulness Training Implementation."

A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.

A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.

Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the Atrium! Coffee Connections will take place every other Tuesday from 10-10:30 a.m.

Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Paul Sternberg, PhD Bren Professor of Biology in the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering; California Institute of Technology "Neural computation of semiochemicals in nematode sex and diapause" IGB Seminar - Gene Networks in Neural and Developmental Plasticity Research Theme

How do I become an inclusive and responsive mentor?

These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.

The use of humor is effective in motivating students, relieving anxiety, and building rapport. We’ll talk about why you should bring humor into your class, the types of humor available to you, the types of humor to avoid, and more!

Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!

Join us at noon on Wednesdays this fall for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!

Join us for an interactive session and learn how nature and socializing can boost your health and wellbeing. We’ll focus on practical strategies for enjoying nearby nature and socializing, which will be informed by current research and practice on these topics.

"Round Table Discussion" - Dr. Glenn Fried, Director of the Core Facilities - Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Topic: Core Facilities

Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!

During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.

This workshop is a body acceptance-based program designed to help students feel better about their bodies as we directly discuss the impact of diversity within cultural appearance ideals.

Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!

Join partners from Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to learn about wellness programs and services and to develop skills to foster your wellbeing.

This workshop is designed to assist students with questions about everyday social situations and make them feel more comfortable interacting with others to meet their needs.

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.

During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.

Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!

CAAP is an in-person, safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns, and questions about alcohol while learning strategies for low-risk drinking.

Join us at the Lincoln Square Mall parking lot for Urbana's Night Market at the Square!

Join us for a food tasting and wellness lesson!

Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!

During Illini Wellness Week, take Your Wellness Journey and explore offices to see what is available to you on a daily basis. The first 20 students to check in each day, receive a FREE swag bag! Must bring your i-card to receive swag bag.

An interactive 4-week workshop that gives students practical tips for improving focus.

Dr. Lingyan Shi, University of California, San Diego, will lecture on "Multimodal Metabolic Nanoscopy for Studying Aging and Related Diseases."