General Events

Whether you are a high school student, college student, working professional, or retiree, we invite you to engage with Butler’s award-winning novel Parable of the Sower through our Community Read this season!

The season of the Church year immediately preceding Christmas, featuring four solemn Sundays of worship. The season is often observed as an opportunity to prepare for both Christmas and the second coming of Christ as Judge at the Last Day.

Celebrates the Jewish rebellion against the Greeks and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem. Celebrated by lighting candles each night, singing special songs, reciting prayers, eating foods fried in oil, playing the dreidel game, and giving Chanukah gelt. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe. 

A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing is the first career spanning exhibition and publication of Fishman’s works on paper from 1964 to the present. The project includes more than 100 works from the artist’s archive that have rarely been exhibited alongside significant institutional and private loans.

Hal Fischer (United States, b. 1950) is a gay conceptual photographer and an alumnus (BFA ’73) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hal Fischer Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics presents a first full retrospective of his work, showcasing all his photographic series, which were created in San Francisco during the late 1970s—the heyday of gay liberation

The application for the Spring 2022 NIH Grant Writing Series is now open. Apply by Dec. 1.

For Day With(out) Art 2021, Visual AIDS will premiere eight short videos highlighting strategies of community care within the ongoing HIV epidemic. These video works will screen continuously for four days Dec. 1-4 in the Collections Study Area on the lower level.

"Get to know your community over lunch" Joe Metz, Assistant Meat Lab Manager, Cuts and Cuisine: How food culture impacts the meat business" David Chih, Director of Asian American Cultural Center, "Chinese birthday noodles: Holding on to cultural traditions through food"

Interested in studying abroad over the summer? Learn more about PS 392: International Organizations and Regionalism in Vienna at the info session on Wednesday, December 1st at 12:00 p.m. in 1027 Lincoln Hall or via Zoom!

Women@NCSA invites you to join us on Zoom from 2–3 p.m. to hear from Dr. Sue Stock, Associate Director of Clinical Services, Counseling Center of University of Illinois, on “Mindful Matter: How to Manage Stress Related to Change.”

Chambana Science Cafe presents: "Your Mind Is Aging… and That is a Good Thing" Liz Stine-Morrow, PhD Professor, Cognitive Science of Teaching and Learning

Come out and enjoy one of the most popular Karaoke spots in the Champaign-Urbana area. Sing, listen, and enjoy free food.

The versatile musicians of the UI Philharmonia Orchestra play works ranging from new experimental pieces to classics of the literature. The Illini Strings is a string orchestra that performs music from the classics to music written in the 21st century.

This group from the University of Illinois specializes in tunes from the Big Band era.

A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing is the first career spanning exhibition and publication of Fishman’s works on paper from 1964 to the present. The project includes more than 100 works from the artist’s archive that have rarely been exhibited alongside significant institutional and private loans.

Hal Fischer (United States, b. 1950) is a gay conceptual photographer and an alumnus (BFA ’73) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hal Fischer Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics presents a first full retrospective of his work, showcasing all his photographic series, which were created in San Francisco during the late 1970s—the heyday of gay liberation

What would you say to your younger self about teaching and learning? Our final seminar of the Fall semester features a panel of veteran faculty members reflecting on some of their earliest teaching experiences. Each of them will share funny stories and lessons learned about themselves, their students, and the art of good teaching.

Join us for an EIR Workshop with Natalie Marquez: Increase Your Brand Awareness on Thursday, December 2 from 12:00-1:00PM.

For the second event in our Alumni Lecture series, we welcome Dr. des. Catherine Keane (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich). Dr. Keane's work focuses on ecclesiastical monuments in relation to agricultural and industrial facilities in the Mediterranean world from the 4th to 9th centuries. Join us on Zoom or in 319 Gregory Hall.

Join us for a discussion with Assistant Professor Nic Flores and Emeritus Professor Paula Treichler, who will present on culture and meaning as it relates to this year’s Day With(out) Art program ENDURING CARE which centers stories of collective care, mutual aid, and solidarity while pointing to the negligence of governments and non-profits.

Join the Campus Student Election Commission (CSEC) and learn how to become involved in campus governance.

Take a mid-week break with a fun craft and tasty snack!

The composer and prolific recording artist Jim Pugh leads the UI Jazz Trombone Ensembles on works arranged or written by group members.

A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing is the first career spanning exhibition and publication of Fishman’s works on paper from 1964 to the present. The project includes more than 100 works from the artist’s archive that have rarely been exhibited alongside significant institutional and private loans.

Hal Fischer (United States, b. 1950) is a gay conceptual photographer and an alumnus (BFA ’73) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hal Fischer Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics presents a first full retrospective of his work, showcasing all his photographic series, which were created in San Francisco during the late 1970s—the heyday of gay liberation

Join us on the first Friday of each month from 9:00-10:00 AM for networking and breakfast. All EW tenants and their team members are free to join us. 

If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.

Please join us for an open house to celebrate the opening of our new offices at 614 East Daniel Street. We will showcase our ongoing and upcoming projects as well as our new location. Light refreshments will be provided, with remarks from Chancellor Robert Jones and Vice Chancellor Sean Garrick at 12 p.m. Tours at 12:45, 1:15, and 2:00 p.m.

Join the Data Science User Group from 12-1PM on Friday, December 3. The aim of the user group is to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. The group will serve both students and professionals to bridge the gap between the analytical sciences and practical applications of industry.

Join the International and Area Studies Library for a monthly discussion of international novels and short stories selected by area specialist librarians! For the month of December, the club will be discussing "Cell One" by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

This talk provides some perspective on what I call Indian automobility. Most understandings of automobility remain tied to Western assumptions, patterns of driving, (sub) urbanization, and engagements with the road.

Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 4 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.

The pre-proposal submission deadline for the Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program is Friday, December 3, 2021, 5 pm Central. Three funding tracks are available, up to $75,000. For more about this program and how to apply, please visit go.illinois.edu/AddressingRacism.

Help campus reduce its environmental footprint just by turning out the lights.

Friday Funnies is a series from the Illini Union featuring live comedy from local comics, nationally touring comedians, and even RSO’s every Friday night in the Courtyard Café. Come enjoy the laughs and free food.

Enjoy a FREE movie every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm from Aug. 27–Dec. 4 in the Illini Union Pine Lounge.

E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale—complete with enchanted toys, a princely hero, and fanciful figures—comes to life in this showcase of community talent.

A preeminent ensemble in the world, the University of Illinois Wind Symphony premieres new works, travels to national and international events, and sets the standard for band performance and training.

The UI Latin Jazz Ensemble performs works with South American, Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, and traditional jazz influences.

A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing is the first career spanning exhibition and publication of Fishman’s works on paper from 1964 to the present. The project includes more than 100 works from the artist’s archive that have rarely been exhibited alongside significant institutional and private loans.

Hal Fischer (United States, b. 1950) is a gay conceptual photographer and an alumnus (BFA ’73) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hal Fischer Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics presents a first full retrospective of his work, showcasing all his photographic series, which were created in San Francisco during the late 1970s—the heyday of gay liberation

E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale—complete with enchanted toys, a princely hero, and fanciful figures—comes to life in this showcase of community talent.

The School of Music and Spurlock Museum present student ensembles performing an eclectic mix of classical chamber music repertoire in an intimate gallery setting. Concert is free and open to the public. There will be seating available in our Central Core Gallery, or you may enjoy the music as you explore the Spurlock Museum Galleries.

Strings take the lead when this student jazz ensemble heads into the Studio Theatre.

Enjoy a FREE movie every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm from Aug. 27–Dec. 4 in the Illini Union Pine Lounge.

E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale—complete with enchanted toys, a princely hero, and fanciful figures—comes to life in this showcase of community talent.

Jazz vocalists can perform a cappella, create their own vocal percussion, become entire orchestras unto themselves, or sing dense arrangements backed by rhythm musicians.

We invite you to join us in solidarity to celebrate the Spurlock Museum exhibit Sewn in Memory: AIDS Quilt Panels from Central Illinois, with a night of trivia designed to raise awareness, expand understanding, and spark joy and build community. Rounds will test your knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the history of AIDS activism, and we'll even delve into the confounding cures

Exhibit coordinator Beth Watkins is offering a guided tour of the new exhibit Sewn in Memory: AIDS Quilt Panels from Central Illinois. Registration is required. To support Covid safety guidelines, attendance is limited to 15 people. Please register in advance.

E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale—complete with enchanted toys, a princely hero, and fanciful figures—comes to life in this showcase of community talent.

A festive tradition, this concert joins choruses, instrumentalists, and audience members in a celebration of the winter season.

E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless tale—complete with enchanted toys, a princely hero, and fanciful figures—comes to life in this showcase of community talent.

The classic jazz ensemble, UI Concert Jazz Band, is led by Chip McNeill—a performer with Arturo Sandoval, Nat Adderley, Maynard Ferguson, and the Woody Herman Orchestra.

Hear from and network with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and venture capitalists as they share their startup experience and answer your questions!

This information session is for students interested in applying for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Public Humanities. The Public Humanities is an interdisciplinary approach to engaging audiences beyond the walls of the university.

Destress with us before Finals. Enjoy crafts, board games, free food, and more!

Musical Mondays is a series from the Illini Union featuring live musical performances every Monday in the Courtyard Café. Come enjoy the music and free food.

A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing is the first career spanning exhibition and publication of Fishman’s works on paper from 1964 to the present. The project includes more than 100 works from the artist’s archive that have rarely been exhibited alongside significant institutional and private loans.

Hal Fischer (United States, b. 1950) is a gay conceptual photographer and an alumnus (BFA ’73) of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hal Fischer Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics presents a first full retrospective of his work, showcasing all his photographic series, which were created in San Francisco during the late 1970s—the heyday of gay liberation

Book Launch for Sonia Hernandez's new book: For a Just and Better World: Engendering Anarchism in the Mexican Borderlands 1900-1938.

The Humanities Without Walls summer Bridge program supports PhD students in the humanities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in exploring new career paths while making an impact in our community. Join us for more information about this opportunity on December 7.

Folami Ideraabdullah, PhD University of North Carolina; Associate Professor in the School of Medicine with a joint appointment in the Genetics and Nutrition Departments "Modeling interindividual effects of the environment on the sperm DNA methylome"

This is an opportunity to ask a questions about types of wells and well construction, the basic components of a well system, and water treatment options. You may submit questions in advance or live on the webinar. The event will be recorded.