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Winter 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, January 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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Submit 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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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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Join 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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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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Explore the potential commercial application of your research!
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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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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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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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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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Commemoration of the Guru Gobind Singh, born in 1666, who was the tenth Sikh guru.
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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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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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SocialFuse: The event where you can pitch your startup idea, network, and find teammates. Or sit back and check things out!
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Please 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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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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Help 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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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
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Are 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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Dance 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.
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Winter, with its frigid temperatures, can be a difficult time to start or maintain a garden. Why worry, when you can make your own plants that just need an occasional dusting? Join the Spurlock staff for an exciting and creative drop-in Saturday activity– no green thumbs necessary! Bring a clean recycled can or other fun container to house your new friend.
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Help 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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Working on cutting edge innovation, translational research, or addressing cultural or global challenges? Ask a mentor to nominate you.
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Outstanding sophomore & junior undergraduates interested in examining health equity through hands-on research are invited to apply for the Health Equity Research Experience at Mayo Clinic for ten weeks this summer while receiving support from a faculty mentor & a $6,000 stipend to cover living expenses.
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Are you a James Scholar student who’s interested in an international experience over the summer? Join LAS International Programs and the Honors Summer in Paris program to learn more about our program in Paris! If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Schmude (kschmud2@illinois.edu).
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Are you interested in studying abroad in Athens, Greece? Join LAS International Programs to learn more about our Illinois in Athens program. If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Schmude (kschmud2@illinois.edu).
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This information session, hosted by LAS International Programs interns and past study abroad alumni Stephanie Lepak (studied in Asturias, Granada, Spain and Rome, Italy), Gabby Contreras (studied abroad in Granada, Spain) and Annie Yang (studied abroad in Vienna, Austria) who will guide LAS students through the beginning steps of studying abroad. Students can learn more ab
