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Thursday, November 25, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• IGB's Art of Science at the Illini Union

  Pieces from the IGB's Art of Science program will be featured in the Illini Union Art Gallery through November. Join us for the opening on November 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

• Day of the Covenant (Bahá'í)

  The Day of the Covenant is a festival that commemorates Bahá'u'lláh's appointment of His eldest son, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, as the Center of His Covenant.

Friday, November 26, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• IGB's Art of Science at the Illini Union

  Pieces from the IGB's Art of Science program will be featured in the Illini Union Art Gallery through November. Join us for the opening on November 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Saturday, November 27, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• IGB's Art of Science at the Illini Union

  Pieces from the IGB's Art of Science program will be featured in the Illini Union Art Gallery through November. Join us for the opening on November 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

• Ascension of 'Abdu'l‑Bahá (Bahá'í)

  Baha'is observe the anniversary of the death of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, son of Bahá'u'lláh and His appointed successor, on Nov 28, 1921 in Haifa, in what is now northern Israel. While this is not a day in which work and school should be suspended, some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

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  Crafternoon

  Crafternoon is back! On November 27 from 1:00-3:30 pm, join Spurlock Museum staff for an afternoon of family fun. This free program features a variety of winter crafts and storytelling sessions by Kim Sanford. The performances will be held at 1:15, 2:00, and 3:00. All ages are welcome!

Sunday, November 28, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• IGB's Art of Science at the Illini Union

  Pieces from the IGB's Art of Science program will be featured in the Illini Union Art Gallery through November. Join us for the opening on November 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

• Ascension of 'Abdu'l‑Bahá (Bahá'í)

  Baha'is observe the anniversary of the death of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, son of Bahá'u'lláh and His appointed successor, on Nov 28, 1921 in Haifa, in what is now northern Israel. While this is not a day in which work and school should be suspended, some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

Monday, November 29, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• IGB's Art of Science at the Illini Union

  Pieces from the IGB's Art of Science program will be featured in the Illini Union Art Gallery through November. Join us for the opening on November 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

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  Musical Mondays at Illini Union Courtyard Cafe

  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.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• IGB's Art of Science at the Illini Union

  Pieces from the IGB's Art of Science program will be featured in the Illini Union Art Gallery through November. Join us for the opening on November 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Innovation Studio Open Hours

  Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. Experience 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!

• Designing Cooperative Learning Experiences

  Participating in group learning experiences can be very frustrating. When cooperative learning is well-designed it minimizes opportunities for students and instructors to experience these types of frustrations. Join this interactive workshop to explore best practices that will enhance your students' experiences as they learn cooperatively in groups.

• The Mechanics of the Vagina: Deformations, Contractions, and Tears

  Raffaella De Vita, PhD Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Associate Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics "The Mechanics of the Vagina: Deformations, Contractions, and Tears"

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  Community Engagement in Campus Student Elections

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

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  Trivia Tuesdays at the Illini Union

  Join the Illini Union Board for another great season of trivia in the Courtyard Cafe. Many prizes won each night!

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  Spurlock Book Club, Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches

  The Spurlock Book Club will be hosting a virtual discussion of Part 1 of the play Angels in America, "Millennium Approaches" on 11/30 at 7:30pm. One of the most honored plays of all time, Angels in America has won the Pulitzer Prize and numerous Tony Awards. It was recently revived on Broadway in 2018 to rave reviews.

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  UI Jazz Combo Concert I

  Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

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  2021 Visual AIDS: Day With(out) Art

  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.

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  Book Launch: GLOBAL GOVERNANCE: Evaluating the Liberal Democratic, Chinese, and Russian Solutions

  On December 1 at 12pm (CST) on Zoom, Professor Emeritus Edward A. Kolodziej (UIUC Political Science and Founder and Directer of the Center for Global Studies) will give a talk about his new book: GLOBAL GOVERNANCE: Evaluating the Liberal Democratic, Chinese, and Russian Solutions.

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  Get to know your community over lunch

  "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"

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  Women@NCSA: Mindful Matters: How to Manage Stress Related to Change

  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."

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  "Your Mind Is Aging… and That is a Good Thing"

  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

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  Illini Union Courtyard Cafe Karaoke

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

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  UI Jazz Band III

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

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  UI Philharmonia Orchestra and Illini Strings

  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.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

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  2021 Visual AIDS: Day With(out) Art

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Art of Teaching Seminar Series: What I know Now - Lessons about Teaching & Learning

  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.

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  Medieval Studies Alumni Lecture Series

  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.

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  2021 Day With(out) Art Discussion: Art, HIV, and Meaning-Making

  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.

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  Community Engagement in Campus Student Elections

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

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  Crafts and Snacks: Crystals and Candy Canes

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

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  UI Jazz Trombone Ensembles

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

Friday, December 3, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

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  2021 Visual AIDS: Day With(out) Art

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

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  Dance for People with Parkinson's

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

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  Winter Open House

  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.

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  Indian Automobility and Auto-Space in Urban India: Whose Road is it Anyway?

  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.

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  Deadline: Call to Action Research Program Pre-Proposal Submission

  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.

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  Friday Funnies at the Illini Union

  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.

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  Weekend Films at the Illini Union

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

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  Illinois Wind Symphony with Libertyville High School Wind Ensemble

  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.

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  The Nutcracker

  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.

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  UI Latin Jazz Ensemble

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

Saturday, December 4, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

• 

  2021 Visual AIDS: Day With(out) Art

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

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  School of Music Chamber Concert

  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.

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  The Nutcracker

  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.

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  UI Jazz Guitar Ensemble

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

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  Weekend Films at the Illini Union

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

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  Online Trivia Night: Infectious Diseases

  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

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  The Nutcracker

  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.

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  UI Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Combos

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

Sunday, December 5, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

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  Tour of Sewn in Memory

  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.

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  The Nutcracker

  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.

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  Annual Carol Concert 2021

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

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  The Nutcracker

  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.

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  UI Concert Jazz Band

  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.

Monday, December 6, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Chanukah (Judaism)

  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.

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  Silicon Valley Virtual Entrepreneurship Workshop - Application Deadline

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

• Theoretical & Computational Biophysics Group Seminar

  Dr. Karissa Sanbonmatsu, the principle investigator at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico, will discuss how she uses variety of techniques to study the kinetics and thermodynamics of tRNA translocation through the ribosome.

• Musical Mondays at Illini Union Courtyard Cafe

  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.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Innovation Studio Open Hours

  Visit the Innovation Studio during open hours! Held weekly on Tuesdays from 10am - 4pm. Experience 3D printing, virtual reality, laser cutting and more. Activities are free!

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  Book Talk With Sonia Hernandez: For a Just and Better World: Engendering Anarchism in the Mexican Borderlands, 1900-1938

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

• Groundwater and Well Construction 101

  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.

• Breaking Up the Big Assignment

  Looking ahead to next semester, you may be teaching a course that features a large final paper, project, presentation, or other massive component. In most circumstances, you should break up that final assignment into several smaller pieces. Come to this workshop to learn why you should break up a big assignment, and how to do it.

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  Trivia Tuesdays at the Illini Union

  Join the Illini Union Board for another great season of trivia in the Courtyard Cafe. Many prizes won each night!

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  UI Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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

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  UI Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Society

  The University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra (UISO) is the School of Music's premier orchestra. The Oratorio Society is the symphonic choir of the University of Illinois.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Bodhi Day (Buddhism)

  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.

• Immaculate Conception (Catholicism)

  A celebration of God's unique redemption of Mary at the point of her conception in her mother's womb, preserving her from the burden of original sin and providing her with a holiness consistent with her destined role of bearing the Son of God. Catholics observing Immaculate Conception may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Research data management

  Learn about responsibly managing research data from Heidi Imker, director of Research Data Service and associate professor in the University Library.

• 

  Illini Union Courtyard Cafe Karaoke

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

• 

  UI Jazz Combo Concert II

  Students in these small jazz combos have the opportunity to hone their technique and work on tight arrangements.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• 

  Holiday Cookery with RBML

  This pre-recorded video will feature RBML curators recreating historical recipes from our collections in a home kitchen. Follow along at home by visiting our YouTube channel at go.library.illinois.edu/RBMLYouTube!

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Lunch with the Core

  "Imaging molecular solvation structures at the angstrom scale" Yingjie Zhang, PhD Professor of Material Sciences and Engineering Featured Instrument: Cypher AFM To go lunches will be provided.

• Community Medical School - "COVID-19 and Vaccine Updates: News You Can Use"

  A panel of experts including Physicians, Medical Students, and Champaign Urbana Public Health Representatives will discuss the current status of COVID-19 on various populations, why the pandemic's repercussions affect certain populations more than others, and possible ways to address disparities in healthcare, variant information, and updates on vaccinations.

• 

  Welcome Joy!

  The holiday season begins with CUSO's joyful return to Foellinger Great Hall at Krannert Center. This year's holiday concert welcomes families to enjoy carol arrangements new and old, and a variety of vocal masterpieces.

Friday, December 10, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Move with Art

  Join yoga instructor Jodi Adams for a free one-hour yoga session highlighting art on display at Krannert Art Museum.

Saturday, December 11, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• First Day of Masa'il - Questions (Bahá'í)

  At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First of Masá'il (Questions) 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 accommodations in order to observe.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

Sunday, December 12, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• 

  Spurlock Sundays: Wrap It Up in Stories

  Wrap It Up in Stories, a free, family-friendly program focuses on two activities. First, participants will practice a variety of gift-wrapping styles, including furoshiki, a traditional Japanese method. Secondly, a Japanese/English bilingual storytelling session will be held.

Monday, December 13, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Theoretical & Computational Biophysics Group Seminar

  Dr. Rosemary Braun will discuss her recent work on nonparametric, model-free methods to analyze circadian transcriptomic data by exploiting results from dynamical systems theory, nonlinear dimension reduction, and topological data analysis.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Asara B'Tevet (Judaism)

  Fast Commemorating the Siege of Jerusalem. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Private Well Class: 4-Hour Workshop: Private Well Assessment and Outreach for EHPs

  This 4-hour online workshop covers the use of our assessment tool for the evaluation of private well vulnerability to contamination and best practices for well owner outreach. Participants will learn private well fundamentals, how to assess a private well using the assessment tool, how to effectively engage private well owners, and developing a program for well owners.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

Friday, December 17, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Move with Art

  Join yoga instructor Jodi Adams for a free one-hour yoga session highlighting art on display at Krannert Art Museum.

Saturday, December 18, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

Sunday, December 19, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

Monday, December 20, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

Thursday, December 23, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing

  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.

• KAM Exhibition | Hal Fisher Photographs: Seriality, Sexuality, Semiotics

  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

Friday, December 24, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  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.

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Gift Day

  Half gift day from President/Chancellor (a.m.), half excused day (p.m.)

Saturday, December 25, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Christmas (Baptist, Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

  The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, which celebrates the Incarnation of God taking on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated by erecting Christmas trees, decorating homes, visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

Sunday, December 26, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

  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.

Monday, December 27, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

  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.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

  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.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

  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.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

  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.

• First Day of Sharaf - Honour (Bahá'í)

  At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First Day of Sharaf (Honour) 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.

Friday, December 31, 2021

• Parable Path CU: Community Read of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

  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!

• Yule (Wicca)

  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.

• Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

  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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