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.

From sunset of the first day to sunset of the last day, Samhain marks the Pagan New Year, a time for honoring the dead, cleansing, and releasing. For many Wiccans, Samhain is the most important Sabbat. It’s the time to remember the ancestors, and the time to celebrate the harvest and all that has been accomplished over the year

A solemn feast that celebrates all of the saints, both known and unknown. Many Episcopal churches observe this feast on the first Sunday immediately following November 1. Catholics are often obligated to attend Mass this day.

The Birth of the Báb and the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh occurred on consecutive days according to the Islamic lunar calendar. They are two of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Diwali or The Festival of Lights is a major holiday. Extending over 5 days, it celebrates the victory of good over evil. Celebrations include millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, around temples, and other buildings. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

To study abroad on a faculty led program over Spring Break, applications are due on November 1st at 11:59 pm!

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. 

The College of Media will hold a new three-part talk series, “Bridging Divides: Conversations on Media and Disagreement.” The final talk, “Engaging with People, Perspectives, and Policies When You Don’t Agree: Lessons from Journalism” will feature professors in the Department of Journalism, Leon Dash and Colleen King.

Join Professor Steven D. Schwinn of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law for a discussion on the Supreme Court and its role in our democracy.

Join us on Friday, November 1 from 12 to 1 p.m. to celebrate Diwali.

Please join us for a lunchtime conversation with Vice Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow Ilana Redstone about some of the underlying assumptions that distance us from one another and how we can engage each other with more openness and curiosity.

Curious about what happens behind the scenes for the IGB to be awarded our grants? The large and prestigious grants IGB is known for take a coordinated effort from many contributors. Hear the exclusive stories and ask your own questions of IGB Director Gene Robinson about how we get our grants, what it takes to maintain them, or anything else you might be curious about.

Master the art of the personal statement.

Spend the afternoon crafting connections with the WRC every first Friday of the month. November's Craft: Leaf Suncatchers!

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.

Urban scholars have long grappled with the complexities of urban informality, and its implications for the realities of urban communities. Informality has often been understood in terms of bounded, unplanned, and unregulated spaces of the poor that require regulation to achieve formality.

Enjoy a free concert featuring the Music & Performing Arts Library’s Steinway Duo-Art Reproducing Piano and learn more about the instrument and roll collection.

A feast day that commemorates the souls of the faithful departed. In Episcopal Churches, the names of those from the congregation who have died in the past year are read aloud during the service on this day, or on All Saints’ Sunday.

The Birth of the Báb and the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh occurred on consecutive days according to the Islamic lunar calendar. They are two of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Join the Japan House interns on an interactive exploration of onigiri, their history, their culture, and preparation methods! Support #OnigiriAction during this tasty workshop!

At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First Day of Qudrat (Power) begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. It is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Join us for an applied history workshop with Dr. Patricia Limerick.

Laurie Leonelli, Phd Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "Shady situations: Strategies for improving photosynthesis in the lower canopy"

Join us for a lecture by Dr. Patty Limerick who will share adventures in the adrenaline-saturated world of the Applied Historian, testifying to the unexpected value of humor (often conveyed in original limericks!) in earning the trust of audiences across a spectrum of opinions and points of view.

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

In MCOT we will explore the following topics: • Designing Your Online Course • Developing Your Learning Community • Adapting Best Teaching Practices to Your Online Course • Motivating Your Students to Excel. MCOT opens on Wednesday Oct 16, 2024, and our synchronous meetings occur at 11:30am-1:00pm on the following 4 Wednesdays - Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, & 20.

Join us for a presentation that will expand your knowledge of spices/herbs from around the world and explore how these spices and herbs might be incorporated into your diet.

Join us on Wednesday, November 6 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for workshop on Government Contracting Opportunities with the Illinois APEX Accelerator Center.

"Age and Sex-Dependent Morphological Differences within the Neuromuscular Junction of Gastrocnemius and Diaphragm " Sarah Asif, PhD Student Neuroscience Program, Martha Gillette's Lab

Join us for the OVCRI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Speaker Series. Topic: Export Control

Learn about study abroad programs in China, Japan, and Korea!

Jen Christiansen, senior graphics editor at Scientific American, presents "Building Science Graphics," as part of the Prairie Research Institute's Insight to Impact data visualization workshop series.

Join us for an informative event featuring a presentation by Research Park staff, followed by personalized resume and LinkedIn profile reviews.

SocialFuse: The event where you can pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates. Or sit back and check things out!

Discovery new career possibilities!

Professor Bob Morrissey (Department of History) joins us to discuss the John Eliot Bible, published in 1664, and how this unusual text can be used to examine American origin stories, as well as histories of historical interpretation and practice in our land-grant institution. Come take a look at RBML’s copy of this exceedingly rare book!

Professor Bob Morrissey (Dept. of History, U of I) joins us to discuss the John Elliot Bible (1664), and how this unusual text can be used to examine American origin stories, as well as histories of historical interpretation and practice in our Land Grant institution.

Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for a workshop on 3D printing.

This event is part of the Interseminars event series for “Collisions Across Color Lines.” Supported by the Mellon Foundation. This multimedia presentation explores the practice of cinéritual by African diaspora women and non-binary filmmakers.

The 1977 classic documentary Pumping Iron catches a pre-fame Arnold Schwarzenegger and original Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno and many other colorful characters competing to be Mr. Universe 1975. Free popcorn! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Introduction by Casey Ryan Kelly, Professor of Rhetoric & Public Culture, University of Nebraska.

Join us for Phi Alpha Theta's first regional undergraduate history conference!