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All Day 12/21/2023 - 1/1/2024Winter Solstice. Yule is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and is the time to celebrate the return of the light. Some Wiccans consider Yule to be either the year’s beginning or the end. Yule is the solar turning of the tides, and the newborn Sun offers a fresh start and, literally, a new day. It’s a time of renewal and hope.
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All Day 12/26/2023 - 1/1/2024
Kwanzaa is an annual seven-day African-American and pan-African holiday celebration that takes place from December 26 to January 1. For seven days, a principle (Nguzo Saba) is reflected upon such as unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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All Day 1/1/2024
A day of particular recognition of the role of Mary in the gospel events, celebrating her title as "Mother of God," which summarizes and affirms the conviction that Jesus is truly both God and born of a woman. Catholics celebrating Mary, Mother of God often attend Mass this day, and some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/3/2024Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St., Urbana IL
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12:00 - 2:00 pm 1/4/2024Murphy Lounge, 1001 S Wright St. Champaign IL -
5:15 - 8:00 pm 1/5/2024Brookens Gym 1776 E. Washington St. Urbana, IL 61801
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All Day 1/6/2024
A celebration of the biblical event of the Magi visiting the Christ child and bearing gifts to him and his family. It is usually celebrated with a large feast.
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Commemorates the visit of the Magi (or Wise Men) to the Holy Family, and bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. At the Epiphany service, chalk is often blessed and distributed for worshippers to take to their homes. The chalk is used to mark over the outside of the front door “20 + C + M + B + 20” (using the correct year).
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All Day 1/7/2024
Because the Eastern Orthodox use the Julian Calendar and the Western churches use the Gregorian Calendar, Eastern Orthodox Christmas falls on January 7 in the Gregorian (Western) calendar. Christians believe the conception and birth of Jesus is how the Son of God became a human.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/8/2024Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom
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8:00 am - 1:00 pm 1/9/2024
All campus libraries will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 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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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/10/2024Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/10/2024Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St., Urbana IL
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7:30 - 9:30 pm 1/10/2024Ice Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign) -
11:00 am 1/11/20245070 ECEB
Dear ECE power community, Prof. Mike Faulkner from Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, will be giving a seminar on Thursday, January 11th, at 11:00AM in room 5070 ECEB; please see above for details about the seminar and Mike’s background. The topic is very interesting and so I hope I see you all on Thursday! Cheers, Alejandro
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/11/2024
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3:00 - 5:00 pm 1/11/2024Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.
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9:00 - 10:00 am 1/12/2024EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveStartup 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.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/12/2024Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom
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11:00 am 1/12/2024HMNTL 1000 (SEMINAR ROOM)
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/12/2024EnterpriseWorks, 60 Hazelwood DriveJoin the AI User Group on Friday, January 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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2:00 - 3:30 pm 1/12/2024Master the art of the personal statement.
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5:15 - 8:00 pm 1/12/2024Brookens Gym 1776 E. Washington St. Urbana, IL 61801
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11:55 pm 1/12/2024Submit your projects for the 2024 Community-Academic Scholars Program. If you conduct community-engaged research in partnership with a community organization that addresses issues related to health, poverty, or social inequity, please consider applying.
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All Day 1/13/2024
Maghi commemorates the fight of the Chali Ukte against the Imperial army in 1705. The holidays is often celebrated by ritual bathing and eating traditional food.
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1:30 pm 1/14/2024Join resident storyteller Dr. Jadyn Laixely for a program of tales that will make you smile, laugh, and forget about the freezing weather. The program is recommended for ages 4 and up, but all are welcome!
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5:00 pm 1/14/2024Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Foellinger Great Hall, 500 South Goodwin Avenue Urbana, Illinois, 61801
Each year, the Cities of Champaign and Urbana come together with Champaign County, the Village of Rantoul, Parkland College and the University of Illinois to host a countywide celebration honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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All Day 1/15/2024Explore the potential commercial application of your research!
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8:30 am 1/15/2024Vineyard Church 1500 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, Ill.
Community members are invited to attend the 39th Annual Unity Breakfast sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and hosted by the Vineyard Church.
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2:00 - 4:00 pm 1/15/20241001 S Wright Street, University YMCA (room 222)
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6:00 pm 1/15/2024Multi-Purpose Room 2025, Student Dining and Residential Programs Building, SDRP 301 E. Gregory Dr., Champaign, Ill.
The MLK Champions recognition program will celebrate the MLK legacy by recognizing the power of community action to honor local partners, students, faculty, and staff who have dedicated their talents to enhancing a movement of justice, equity, and dignity. The evening will provide inspiration and feature local community performers.
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12:00 pm 1/16/2024612 Conference Center Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Jesse Dill, PhD Senior Director of Business Development, Ginkgo Bioworks “Some lessons learned in a journey from grad school to industry, to R&D funding, and back”
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1:00 - 3:00 pm 1/16/2024inside the Union by the South Lounge -
3:30 - 4:30 pm 1/16/2024IUB 514 (5th Floor of the Illini Union Bookstore Room 514)
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4:00 - 5:00 pm 1/16/2024Levis Faculty Center Room 300 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana, Ill.
Join Leonard C. McKinnis II, Assistant Professor of African American Religious and Black Studies for this year’s lecture. This talk considers the concept of “the rebel” as a constitutive idea in the religious thought and practice of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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All Day 1/17/2024
Commemoration of the Guru Gobind Singh, born in 1666, who was the tenth Sikh guru.
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All Day 1/17/2024 - 1/18/2024
At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís celebrating the First of Sultán (Sovereignty) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
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10:00 - 11:00 am 1/17/2024B02 CSL Auditorum & Zoom
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/17/2024Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St., Urbana IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/17/2024Max L. Rowe Auditorium, Law Building
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3:30 - 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 1/17/2024Lincoln Hall 1092
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6:00 - 7:00 pm 1/17/2024School of Social Work Room 2015, 1010 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All Day 1/18/2024
Bodhi Day commemorates the Buddha's achievement of Nirvana, and what this means for Buddhism today. Those observing may do so through additional meditation, study of the Dharma, chanting of Buddhist texts (sutras), or performing kind acts towards other beings. Some Buddhists celebrate with a traditional meal of tea, cake, and readings.
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2:00 - 4:00 pm 1/18/2024The Orange Room, Main Library - 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Champaign IL
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6:00 - 7:30 pm 1/18/2024Campus Instructional Facility, Monumental Study StepsSocialFuse: The event where you can pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates. Or sit back and check things out!
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7:00 pm 1/18/2024Please join the Rare Book & Manuscript Library via Zoom for a conversation between two of the most influential writers in lesbian pulp and erotic fiction of the 20th century. This virtual event is free and all are welcome to register and attend. Sign up to receive the Zoom link at https://go.illinois.edu/closet.
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7:30 pm 1/18/2024 - 1/20/2024Studio Theatre, Krannert Center
Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s corner shop where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows, and Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds, and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1/19/2024Main Library Orange Room, or via Zoom
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11:00 am 1/19/2024HMNTL 1000 (SEMINAR ROOM)
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11:00 am 1/19/2024Orange Room, Main LibraryHelp put together the World's Largest Puzzle with the Library during dedicated co-working hours. We’ll have snacks and a hot chocolate bar to help you get cozy and unwind with friends old and new!
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12:00 - 1:00 pm 1/19/2024EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Drive, ChampaignThis is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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1:00 pm 1/19/2024Lincoln Hall 2043Are you interested in getting hands on archeological experience in an innovative and original research site? Join LAS International Programs and Professor Kasia Szremski to learn more about LAS 395: Archeology Field School in Peru. If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Prince (vprince2@illinois.edu).
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5:15 - 8:00 pm 1/19/2024Brookens Gym 1776 E. Washington St. Urbana, IL 61801
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7:00 pm 1/19/2024Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum of World CulturesDance at Illinois will host the Flatlands Dance Film Festival (Film Shorts) on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 7:00pm, at the Spurlock Museum, 600 South Gregory Street, Urbana, IL. Tickets are $10/general admission and $5/students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door.
