General Events
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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Join us for a series of events on campus and in CU, organized by UCRJ (Urbana Champaign Reproductive Justice) and sponsored by the University Library!
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The Feast of Unleavened Bread. Celebrates the Jews being freed from slavery in Egypt and making the exodus from Egypt to the holy land of Israel. Begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. Work is often prohibited the first two days and the last two days. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions are generally held during the Festival of Riḍván. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may
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Beatrix Potter’s classic story can be heard in over 40 languages, including German, Armenian, Japanese, and even Klingon! But did you know it has also been translated into hieroglyphs? Come to the Spurlock for a decoding workshop!
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The U of I and CU community completed the World's Largest Puzzle, "What a Wonderful World," in fall 2023-spring 2024. This 60 section, 6,000 piece puzzle depicts a detailed map of the world, and in total is 8' high x 29' wide. I. Remarks will start at 2, and after attendees are welcome to view the puzzle, participate in a puzzle swap, and play puzzle activities.
Monday, April 29, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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The Feast of Unleavened Bread. Celebrates the Jews being freed from slavery in Egypt and making the exodus from Egypt to the holy land of Israel. Begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. Work is often prohibited the first two days and the last two days. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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The Counseling Center is here when you need us. We'll be throughout campus to share encouragement, hand out care packages, and direct you to resources that can help you manage stress.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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The Feast of Unleavened Bread. Celebrates the Jews being freed from slavery in Egypt and making the exodus from Egypt to the holy land of Israel. Begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. Work is often prohibited the first two days and the last two days. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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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.
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Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions often occur during this period. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Bahá'í students or employees observing the Twelft
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The Counseling Center is here when you need us. We'll be throughout campus to share encouragement, hand out care packages, and direct you to resources that can help you manage stress.
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Join us on Tuesday, April 30 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a Fireside Chat with Chris Harbourt on strategic board management.
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Monica R. McLemore, University of Washington School of Nursing, will connect the dots between preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, infant mortality, and premature Black death.
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Dr. Joseph Galloy, Cultural Resource Unit Manager and Chief Archaeologist for the Illinois Department of Transportation, Robert White III, President of the Historical Society of Brooklyn, Illinois, and Miranda Yancey, Archaeological Site Files Technician at the Illinois State Museum.
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During the academic year, Counseling Center Paraprofessionals lead workshops for students. These workshops offer strategies and interventions for being your best academically, psychologically, and socially. CCP's are trained undergraduate students with firsthand experience managing many of the challenges Illinois students face.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions often occur during this period. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Bahá'í students or employees observing the Twelft
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Beltane is the time of the marriage and union of the Goddess as Mother Earth and the God of the Greenwood. It is an ancient fertility festival marking the beginning of the planting cycle. The festival was to ensure a good growing season and a bountiful harvest. Beltane is light-hearted, joyful, and full of passion that fuels life, joy, and fertility.
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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.
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"Creating Art of Science" Julia Pollack, Creative Program Manager Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
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Two graduate students will present their research at the final Beckman Graduate Student Seminar of the spring semester: Gang Xiao and Yuanxi Fu . Lunch will be provided to attendees that register in advance. Register here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/743323376 The event takes place Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at noon in 5602 Beckman Institute.
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The Counseling Center is here when you need us. We'll be throughout campus to share encouragement, hand out care packages, and direct you to resources that can help you manage stress.
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The Frank Center will host a Q&A on May 1 with Michael Steele, former Republican National Committee Chairman and current co-host of MSNBC's The Weekend, discussing Donald Trump's campaign and trials, the future of the GOP, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's future and more. Register to join us via Zoom.
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Quinn Dombrowski, academic technology specialist in the Division of Literatures, Cultures, and Languages, and in the Library, at Stanford University, will present the 2024 Windsor Lecture, "What Happens After the End? Crafting Sustainable Librarianship in an Age of AI."
Thursday, May 2, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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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.
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On Reading Day, take a study break to relax and refresh at the library's end-of-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest! From animals, crafts, VR, snacks, academic support, and more, there is something for everyone!
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Stop by and celebrate the semester’s end in the RBML with some sweet and salty refreshments, button-making, and coloring -- all are welcome!
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The Counseling Center is here when you need us. We'll be throughout campus to share encouragement, hand out care packages, and direct you to resources that can help you manage stress.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 3, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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Christians annually commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on this day, the Friday before Pascha (Easter). The (Eastern) Orthodox Christian Church does not use the term “Good Friday” but the term “Holy Friday” or “Great Friday” instead.
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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.
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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 Data Science User Group on Friday, May 3 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. The user group aims to build a community of interest around data science to foster learning, collaboration, and networking.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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This annual exhibition by graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design's commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university.
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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.
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The Force is strong at the Spurlock. Join us for some out-of-this-galaxy activities this Star Wars Day, or you're a scruffy-looking nerf-herder!
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The Department of Media & Cinema Studies presents the second annual MACS Student Showcase, featuring faculty-curated work created by students in MACS classes throughout the academic year.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
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On this day, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead after 3 days in the grave (Holy Friday, Holy Saturday, and Pascha Sunday).
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Holocaust Memorial Day. Flags are lowered to half-mast, public places of entertainment are closed, national opening and closing ceremonies are performed, and sirens at 10:00 signal the start of two minutes of silence. This observance begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.
Monday, May 6, 2024
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Holocaust Memorial Day. Flags are lowered to half-mast, public places of entertainment are closed, national opening and closing ceremonies are performed, and sirens at 10:00 signal the start of two minutes of silence. This observance begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology Computational Workshop is hosting a computational workshop. More details coming soon!
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology Computational Workshop is hosting a computational workshop. More details coming soon!
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This annual exhibition by graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design's commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university.
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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.
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Join us on Tuesday, May 7, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for Illinois Innovation Voucher Funding for Small Business with Madeleine Wolske and Laura Appenzeller.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology Computational Workshop is hosting a computational workshop. More details coming soon!
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This annual exhibition by graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design's commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university.
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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.
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Join Entrepreneur-in-Residence Harlee Sorkin on Wednesday, May 8, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a lunchtime talk on managing organizational debt in your startup.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology Computational Workshop is hosting a computational workshop. More details coming soon!
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This annual exhibition by graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design's commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university.
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The 40th day of Easter and remembers the departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God. It is a day of solemn observation in the Episcopal Church.
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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.
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Join the National Center for Supercomputing Applications in welcoming NCSA Founding Director Dr. Larry Smarr back to campus for a special seminar May 9 at 12 p.m. in the NCSA auditorium (Room 1122) and on Zoom.
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Sana Saboowala, Ph.D. candidate, School of Integrative Biology, will share her research on how lived experiences impact the body, with a specific focus on epigenetics and gene expression in South Asian Americans.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 10, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology Computational Workshop is hosting a computational workshop. More details coming soon!
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This annual exhibition by graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design's commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university.
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At Convocations, undergraduate and graduate students are individually recognized, which is not possible at the larger university-wide Commencement ceremony. However, degrees are not conferred at a Convocation, and usually the dean or department head presides. Convocations are designed to complement the university-wide Commencement ceremony and are scheduled so as not to co
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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.
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Join CSBS, College of Education, and IHSI to network with community-engaged researchers over coffee and doughnuts. Learn about skills and resources needed to impact research in community-engaged work.
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Join the AI User Group on Friday, May 10 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for their monthly meetup.
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Larry Smarr, PhD Honorary doctorate, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California, San Diego "Discovering Human Gut Microbiome Dynamics"
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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.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
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At Convocations, undergraduate and graduate students are individually recognized, which is not possible at the larger university-wide Commencement ceremony. However, degrees are not conferred at a Convocation, and usually the dean or department head presides. Convocations are designed to complement the university-wide Commencement ceremony and are scheduled so as not to co
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This annual exhibition by graduating seniors demonstrates the School of Art & Design's commitment to excellence and innovation in the practice, study, and teaching of the arts and confirms the advantages of professional studio programs taught in conjunction with the interdisciplinary resources of a leading research university.
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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.
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Students graduating with degrees in the following units are invited to participate: African American Studies Anthropology Asian American Studies Gender and Women’s Studies Latina/Latino Studies Sociology This ceremony is int
Sunday, May 12, 2024
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At Convocations, undergraduate and graduate students are individually recognized, which is not possible at the larger university-wide Commencement ceremony. However, degrees are not conferred at a Convocation, and usually the dean or department head presides. Convocations are designed to complement the university-wide Commencement ceremony and are scheduled so as not to co
Monday, May 13, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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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.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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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.
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You've heard about fake telephone calls and AI-generated propaganda videos. But how are deepfakes created? How can you identify deepfakes? And what can you do to protect your image, your voice, and your work? This workshop will provide a beginner-friendly overview of how artificial intelligent tools interpret pictures and sound to generate new images, video, and voices.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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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 of ‘Azamat (Grandeur) 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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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.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 17, 2024
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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.
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
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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.
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Meet your local preservation experts. Experts in photos, paper, fabric, instruments, art, digital media, and more will be on hand to answer your questions. Bring an item from your own collection and learn preservation tips.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
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The Last Sunday of the Great Fifty Days of Easter. It is a solemn holy day designated as a baptismal feast. In the Episcopal Church, the Gospel is often read in various languages.
Monday, May 20, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology is hosting a Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology is hosting a Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop.
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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.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology is hosting a Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop.
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This Holy Day commemorates May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz that He was the Herald of a new Messenger of God. It is one 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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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.
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Second Passover. In Chassidic Judaism, a seder resembling a Passover seder may by conducted. This observance begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology is hosting a Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop.
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This Holy Day commemorates May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz that He was the Herald of a new Messenger of God. It is one 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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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.
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Vesak is the birthday of the Buddha and the most important festival in Buddhism. On the first full moon day in May, Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Want to learn more about entrepreneurship opportunities throughout EnterpriseWorks? Starting promptly at 3:30 PM, join us for tours through the EnterpriseWorks incubator to gain an understanding of the different resources EnterpriseWorks has to offer.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 24, 2024
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The NSF Science and Technology Center for Qualitative Cell Biology is hosting a Midwest Advanced MINFLUX and Super Resolution Workshop.
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The Emerging Research Leaders Academy considers the unique needs of mid-career faculty to achieve research success. This program provides vital leadership and team science training that will help faculty pursue large, multi-PI grants, lead campus research initiatives, enhance their own research programs, and ultimately position Illinois for research excellence.
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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.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
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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.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
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33rd Day of Counting the Omer. Celebrated for defeating a plague in Israel. Work is allowed. Celebrated by listening to music, bonfires, and family picnics. Lag BaOmer begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.
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The first Sunday after Pentecost in the Western Christian liturgical calendar, and the Sunday of Pentecost in Eastern Christianity. Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Monday, May 27, 2024
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Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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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.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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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.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
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The celebration of the Eucharist as the presence of Christ's body, blood, soul, and divinity by a divine act of God within the Mass. It is celebrated with a feast and a procession.
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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.
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Fire @ Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM on the Atkins Patio.
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Join the Research Park at Houlihan's for Patio Play on Thursdays this spring and summer. Enjoy live music and drink specials from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Friday, May 31, 2024
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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.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
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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.