General Events

RBML’s new exhibit celebrates the 75th anniversary of Gwendolyn Brooks’s 'Annie Allen' – the poetry collection that won the first Pulitzer Prize by a Black author – and explores the rich history of Black literature’s emergence into the mainstream. On display through May 2025.

Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions often occur during this period. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Bahá'í students or employees observing the Twelft

Beltane is the time of the marriage and union of the Goddess as Mother Earth and the God of the Greenwood. It is an ancient fertility festival marking the beginning of the planting cycle. The festival was to ensure a good growing season and a bountiful harvest. Beltane is light-hearted, joyful, and full of passion that fuels life, joy, and fertility.

Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

"Generative AI" Chris Panumpabi, CNRG Conference & Events Audio/Visual Specialist

Join CSBS for our Spring Social, an opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and strengthen our community of social and behavioral scientists. In light of the many challenges researchers face, from funding uncertainties to the demands of impactful scholarship, CSBS is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Enjoy a dance performance at Krannert Art Museum! Anna Sapozhnikov’s evening-length "Good House Keep" is inspired by midcentury modern spaces throughout Champaign-Urbana, in conjunction with the Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture exhibition. Collaborators include fellow faculty members from the Department of Dance.

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. 

Join us for Crafternoons every first Friday at the WRC.

Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

The Reading Room will be closed for a private event on May 5 from noon onwards. Before noon the study space will be limited to the South side of the room. Normal hours resume May 6.

Join SourceLab every Monday, 3-5 in the Paul A. Lisnek LAS Hub in Lincoln Hall for SourceLab Mondays.

American composer and pianist Amy Williams will speak about her work, especially its connection to poetry, art, and dramatic literature. Bassoon Professor Ben Roidl-Ward joins for a concert premiering Professor Williams’ Last Lines for bassoon and piano.

Jennifer Teper, Head of Preservation Services at the University of Illinois Library, will discuss how she uses science in her work to conserve library collections and special collections. May 6 | 12 pm - 1 pm (CTS) | Main Library Room 146, or over zoom

The May edition of the Women in Science Lecture Series will be given by Jennifer Hain Teper, Head of Preservation Services at the University of Illinois Library, who will discuss how she uses science in her work to conserve library collections and special collections.

Join us on Tuesday, May 6 from 2-3 p.m. for a workshop on Mastering Social Media Giveaways at the Champaign Public Library with Scott Clanin of Clanin Creative.

Get 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.

"Creating Art of Science" Julia Pollack, Creative Program Manager Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Join us for the next Research Initiatives Webinar for an overview of Illinois Grainger Engineering's advancements in AR/VR research.

Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Learn about IGB research, hear about current issues in the life sciences, and connect with others at the poster session at the 2025 Fellows Symposium.

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On Reading Day, take a study break to relax and refresh at the library's end-of-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest!

Calling all students! Come rest up, study, and relax during this semester's Reading Day! Good luck on finals! FAA Finals Fest includes a coffee bar, snacks, study space, and art-making for students. Outlets and study tables will be provided in our galleries for students seeking a calm and inspiring place to study.

Stop by room 346 in the Main Library on Thursday, May 8, from 3-5pm, and celebrate the semester’s end with some sweet and salty refreshments, button-making, and coloring — all are welcome! And be sure to check out the many other study break activities going on all day throughout the library as part of De-Stress Fest!

Gather with us in community to toast this year's HRI research prize recipients and to mark the close of another academic year.

Experience the fellowship of communal dance with professionally trained dance instructors Laura Chiaramonte (Dance at Illinois) and Kate Insolia. If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming environment. No dance experience is needed!

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

The May 9 Emerging Investigators Lunch will focus on building your research program in the context of the current federal funding situation. CSBS Director, Eva Pomerantz, will facilitate a discussion on strategies for conducting meaningful research over the next few years.

Master the art of the personal statement.

Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3 p.m., join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

The IGB’s Art of Science program is a celebration of the common ground between science and art. Images from Illinois research were the starting point for these works, which were created by researchers working in partnership with IGB artist Julia Pollack. These pieces are the result of conversations between the scientists and the artist.

This annual exhibition by 100+ graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university. On view through May 17.

Celebrate the Carle Illinois College of Medicine's 2025 Convocation on May 10, 2025. The ceremony will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Foellinger Auditorium, 709 S. Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL. A reception will follow from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Illini Rooms A/B/C/South Lounge, Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St, Urbana, IL. Join us to honor the Class of 2025!

Celebrate opening night of the 2025 School of Art & Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition. Explore a wide range of art and design work created by 100+ BFA graduates in studio art, new media, art education, graphic design, and industrial design. Reception for artists and visitors in the Link Gallery. Exhibition on view through May 17.

The Department of Media & Cinema Studies presents the third annual MACS Student Showcase, featuring faculty-curated work created by students in MACS classes throughout the academic year.

Vesak is the birthday of the Buddha and the most important festival in Buddhism. On the first full moon day in May, Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Adam Beaty will detail his experiences as an MSLIS student independently leading two archival projects focused on LGBTQ materials: a digital collection named "Queer Nightlife in Champaign-Urbana, IL: 1973-2000", and a digital exhibit named "LGBTQ Spaces in Champaign County".