General Events

Listen, play, and discover sound anew as you improvise with more than a dozen newly invented musical instruments in this interactive installation created by composer and instrument inventor Paul Dresher.

Paryushana is an eight-to-ten day Jain festival of coming together when lay adherents fast and pray, reciting their sacred texts and emphasizing their five ethical duties or vows. The festival ends with Samvatsari, a day of focused prayer and meditation, when forgiveness is asked for offenses committed during the previous year.

Travel to Silicon Valley and interact with corporate leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurial alumni in various stages of a startup life cycle that share lessons learned about entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership

Join us for the annual Day of Gratitude on September 3!

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Join us for "Insider Tips from a Former Recruiter" with Bryan Goode on Tuesday, September 3 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Learn to craft a compelling Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement.

Join the University YMCA & DSJE to meet staff, play games, and enjoy light refreshments with all of the organizations housed at the YMCA!

Alumni Lectures feature Chemistry at Illinois alumni who have, with the foundation of their chemistry studies at Illinois, made a meaningful impact in their chosen field. This Alumni Lecture tells the story of environmental law from its emergence in the United States to the present day.

Join TEC for Grainger Engineering Trivia Night and compete for prizes!

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Join LAS International Programs and all of the campus study abroad offices on the Quad to learn about education abroad experiences available at Illinois. Have the chance to learn about programs, ask questions, connect with advisors, and more! When?: Wednesday, September 4 from 10AM-2PM Where?: Illini Union Quad Side In the event of rain, the event will move indoor

"Introduction to the Core Facilities" - All Core Facilities Staff Members, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

"How Does the World Deal with a Resurgent China?" with Professor Baladas Ghoshal

Join us for an unforgettable Welcome Back Grainger Engineers! event, packed with fun, food, and festivities to kick off the new academic year

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

A workshop led by the Counseling Center's Alcohol and Drugs, and Trauma teams on how to navigate a new environment through a harm reduction lens and available resources!

Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program Thursdsay, September 4, 4 pm - 5 pm YMCA Latzer Hall, 1001 S. Wright St, Champaign Remarks at 4:20 pm RSVP appreciated by Aug. 30

Join us on Thursday, September 5 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. Take advantage of the resources and opportunities Research Park offers students this September 5 at our annual Block Party. 

10 day festival celebrating the birth of Ganesha, son of Shiva. Hindu students or employees may observe Ganesha Chaturthi by chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, prayers, martial arts, and on the last day with processions, and idol immersion.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

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 on Fri. Sept. 6 at noon in Room D for Prof. Timo Minssen's lecture on "Emerging Biotechnologies in Europe" and its policy implications. Hosted by the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Program and the European Union Center. Free, open to the public, with limited lunches available.

Maaz Imam discusses the All of Us Research Program, which provides a diverse, cloud-based health dataset to advance precision medicine. It enables researchers at all levels to conduct rapid studies. Imam highlights its potential for impactful research at Carle Illinois College of Medicine.

Learn to craft a compelling fellowship proposal.

Spend the afternoon crafting connections with the WRC every first Friday of the month. September's Craft: Make Your Own Door Hanger

At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís observing the First of Izzat (Might) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Come find the IGB at Grange Grove, the official tailgate party area, before all University of Illinois home football games. Come out to see the game and catch the IGB doing hands-on science at Grange Grove beforehand. We will be tossing bean bags to pollinate a giant sunflower and learning whether different food items are wind or animal pollinated. ILL! INI!