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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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To study abroad on a faculty led program over Spring Break, applications are due on November 1st at 11:59 pm!
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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.
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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 us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us on Friday, November 1 from 12 to 1 p.m. to celebrate Diwali.
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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.
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Bring your lunch (or purchase a box lunch) and join us for Bach's Lunch Concert where performers of all styles and types will play at our historic venue on select Fridays!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spend the afternoon crafting connections with the WRC every first Friday of the month. November's Craft: Leaf Suncatchers!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join us for America Recycles Day as we celebrate with Jason Mack Glass to learn about the art of glassblowing through live demonstrations with recycled glass! Check out the custom-built mobile glassblowing furnace where you can witness the wonders of glassblowing in person.
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Join us in honoring and remembering loved ones in a joyful and meaningful celebration of Día de los Muertos!
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Join the Japan House interns on an interactive exploration of onigiri, their history, their culture, and preparation methods! Support #OnigiriAction during this tasty workshop!
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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.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ older adults.
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Let's Talk is a program offered by our embedded counselors. It is not a counseling appointment but a casual conversation about Counseling Center services available to you. Conversations with Let’s Talk counselors are private, informal consultations. Let's Talk appointments are 15 minutes long, and there is no fee.
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Join us for an applied history workshop with Dr. Patricia Limerick.
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?” Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
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RIO teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you: Manage and reduce anxiety Adapt to new challenges Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame Move beyond feeling “stuck” Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone
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MIC is a safe space where you can share your experiences, concerns and questions while evaluating your cannabis habits, and learning strategies for low-risk use.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning 10-13 year olds.
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A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13-18.
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Let's Talk is a program offered by our embedded counselors. It is not a counseling appointment but a casual conversation about Counseling Center services available to you. Conversations with Let’s Talk counselors are private, informal consultations. Let's Talk appointments are 15 minutes long, and there is no fee.
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Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new!
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Stop by the AACC during lunch to grab some food and talk to the Counseling Center staff on the current political stress students may be feeling.
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Laurie Leonelli, Phd Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "Shady situations: Strategies for improving photosynthesis in the lower canopy"
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Come to the NAH to talk with Counseling Center representatives in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
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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.
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These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success.
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Let's Talk is a program offered by our embedded counselors. It is not a counseling appointment but a casual conversation about Counseling Center services available to you. Conversations with Let’s Talk counselors are private, informal consultations. Let's Talk appointments are 15 minutes long, and there is no fee.
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Stop by and meet University of Illinois Police Department therapy dogs Huff and Rosie.
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Drop-in and explore with arts in our Expressive Arts program.
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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.
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Join the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and University of Illinois Extension for a series on a variety of health topics!
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Join us for the OVCRI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Speaker Series. Topic: Export Control
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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.
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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.
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"Age and Sex-Dependent Morphological Differences within the Neuromuscular Junction of Gastrocnemius and Diaphragm " Sarah Asif, PhD Student Neuroscience Program, Martha Gillette's Lab
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Join us for free tutoring sessions for adults who are learning English or want to improve their reading and math skills!
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Learn about study abroad programs in China, Japan, and Korea!
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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.
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Join us for our weekly do-it-yourself activity for kids!
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Join us for an informative event featuring a presentation by Research Park staff, followed by personalized resume and LinkedIn profile reviews.
