General Events
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Join the Data + AI User Group on Friday, September 11 from noon to 1:00 p.m. for their monthly meetup.
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Preparing an elevator pitch regarding your research is crucial for networking, being on the market, and finding a job. Please join us for this exciting cosponsored event by CSGGE and GWS to hear your colleagues who are minoring in GRID, GWS, or Queer Studies about their groundbreaking research.
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Faculty and graduate students are invited to register for this workshop with visiting scholar Keidrick Roy, to discuss part of a new project on ideas of patriotism in early Black America, on Friday, September 11th from 3:00-5:00pm. The paper will be circulated to participants about a week in advance. Location TBA. Refreshments served. Contact symes@illinois.edu.
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Faculty and graduate students are invited to register for this workshop with visiting scholar Keidrick Roy, to discuss part of a new project on ideas of patriotism in early Black America.
Monday, September 14, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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The Counseling Center offers free Test Anxiety Workshops during the academic year, open to all Illinois students regardless of Counseling Center client status. Registration is required (space is limited).
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=7227
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Most teachers get evaluated by their students at the end of the course. But by then, it is too late to make changes that will make a difference for your current students. Come to this workshop to learn how to design, implement, and interpret Informal Early Feedback (IEF) to improve the class experience for everyone.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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This is a group for those interested in distributed ledger technology, including blockchains, cryptocurrency, cryptography, smart contracts, DApps, and more.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Join us on Sunday, September 20th, at the Orchard Downs Community Center for a free hands-on workshop where people can make delicious mooncakes and egg yolk pastries together! We will be holding a family session from 10:00 am - 11:30 am and a general session open to everyone from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Stay connected all semester long with Conexiones, a welcoming space for dialogue, relationship-building, and community connection. Through intentional programs focused on holistic well-being, student engagement, and professional development, Conexiones centers the Latine community and strengthens students’ sense of belonging.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=7227
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in Word and then jump right into practice.
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Quick Start Workshop: Make Your Moodle Course Accessible Using the FACT Moodle Accessibility Checker
Learn how to improve the accessibility of your Moodle course by working hands-on with the new FACT Accessibility Checker developed by ATLAS.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Get up to speed on using the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide to make Canvas pages more accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with an overview of the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide, how it functions, what the various errors, alerts, structural elements, and features mean, and how to fix these issues on a Canvas page.
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Research and Reflections is intended as a celebration of the remarkable efforts of our Affiliates in integrating Human-Centered Design (HCD) into campus across our research contexts. Specifically, this event is intended to recognize the practical and theoretical contributions that have enriched our campus through the implementation of the HCD framework.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Not sure what you want to major in—or how your major connects to your future career? Join us for an interactive introduction to Life Design and explore how your interests, values, and experiences can guide your decisions. Learn practical tools to navigate uncertainty, explore possibilities, and take your next step with confidence.
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Join us on Wednesday, September 30 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for a workshop on Navigating Google's Latest Updates for Business Growth with Scott Clanin of Clanin Creative.
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Learn more about the landscape of higher education
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Military-connected students are invited to explore academic pathways, career opportunities, and strategies for navigating the transition to Illinois. Learn how your strengths and experiences can inform your goals, discover how VA educational benefits support academic planning, and connect with the Chez Veterans Center's mentorship, community, and support network.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Documents must be proactively accessible for all students. This hands-on workshop will cover what to look for and several tools to help you find and fix issues. You’ll learn how to scan multiple document types for accessibility issues and remediate them.
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Join us to learn more about the Intercollegiate Transfer Process and planful decision making.
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Choosing a major can be a stressful time. Between juggling your own expectations, family expectations, personal interests, and financial security, this decision can cause anxiety and decision fatigue. It is our hope to provide you with various coping mechanisms and resources to help you manage this stress and empower you to make an informed decision.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Learn the accessibility requirements for making your Canvas courses accessible. This hands-on workshop will cover using the Canvas editor to create navigable pages, writing effective alt text description for images, charts, and graphs, ensuring readable color contrast, creating accessible tables and links, and using Canvas accessibility tools to fix common issues.
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Are you worried about what to put on your resume? Is this your first time? Join this session to learn about formatting your resume for your upcoming ICT application. We will not be providing individual reviews!
Monday, October 5, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Join Jaclyn Schurman, program officer at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, and other faculty members for a workshop in pursuing training grants. Please register by Monday, Sept. 26.
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This hands-on workshop covers what makes digital math accessible for all learners, including major accessible math formats, accessible math tools, structuring workflows to deliver accessible math, and how digital math interacts with platforms like Canvas, Jupyter Notebook, MS Office documents, and webpages. See full description for free software requirements.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on making your PowerPoint presentations accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll begin with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint and then dive straight into practical solutions.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Join the Data + AI User Group on Friday, October 9 from noon to 1 p.m. for their monthly meetup.
Monday, October 12, 2026
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This year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day examines how Native mascots, logos, and stereotypical imagery perpetuate colonial narratives and cause harm. Through programs and dialogue, we will challenge notions of “honor,” center Indigenous voices, and explore how self-representation can affirm the diversity, humanity, sovereignty, and contemporary presence of Indigenous peoples.
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The “AI Conversation Toolkit” helps graduate students and faculty navigate if, when, and how to use AI in research. In this workshop, we’ll walk students and faculty through the toolkit, which includes: understanding responsible tool use, evaluating tools, assessing risk, and communicating expectations.
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Stay connected all semester long with Conexiones, a welcoming space for dialogue, relationship-building, and community connection. Through intentional programs focused on holistic well-being, student engagement, and professional development, Conexiones centers the Latine community and strengthens students’ sense of belonging.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=7227
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
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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, October 17, 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on making your Microsoft Word documents accessible for everyone while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with a brief overview of common accessibility challenges in Word and then jump right into practice.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Get up to speed quickly on the basics of making PDF documents accessible for all while meeting state and federal accessibility standards. For hands-on participation, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro (not Acrobat Reader). U of I, UIS, and UIC faculty and staff can obtain Acrobat Pro free from the U of I Webstore: https://webstore.illinois.edu/shop/product.aspx?zpid=7227
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Research Park and the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation host a Champaign-Urbana AgTech Breakfast for community leaders and local professionals in the agricultural technology sector. The event is by invite-only and held 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Illinois Conference Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
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Join us Friday, Oct. 30, 1005 Beckman and the Beckman Atrium for a Core Facilities Showcase! We'll serve breakfast and lunch. The event will also feature lightning talks, "Ask the expert" booths, posters and tours of the core facilities.
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Get up to speed on using the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide to make Canvas pages more accessible for everyone! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with an overview of the Pope Tech Canvas Accessibility Guide, how it functions, what the various errors, alerts, structural elements, and features mean, and how to fix these issues on a Canvas page.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Learn the accessibility requirements for making your Canvas courses accessible. This hands-on workshop will cover using the Canvas editor to create navigable pages, writing effective alt text description for images, charts, and graphs, ensuring readable color contrast, creating accessible tables and links, and using Canvas accessibility tools to fix common issues.
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This hands-on workshop covers what makes digital math accessible for all learners, including major accessible math formats, accessible math tools, structuring workflows to deliver accessible math, and how digital math interacts with platforms like Canvas, Jupyter Notebook, MS Office documents, and webpages. See full description for free software requirements.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Latino Family Visit Day is a bilingual, daylong program open to all students and families. Participants will connect with campus resources, meet university staff, and engage in activities and meaningful dialogue about academics, financial aid, campus life, the transition to college, and supporting student success.
