Open enrollment for the University Supplemental Long Term Disability Plan through Prudential is available to CMS benefits eligible employees through March 10. Plan information and enrollment are available online. If you have questions, contact University Payroll & Benefits at benefits@uillinois.edu or 265-6363.

The Library, as part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, has extended and expanded an agreement with Wiley to waive article processing fees for open access articles published by U of I researchers. There are no fees, caps, limits, or hassle; authors keep rights to their own work under a Creative Commons license. This includes all hybrid and fully open access journals published by Wiley. Read more.

Mobile unit services include: driver’s license and state ID card (renewal, replacement, corrections), vehicle stickers; passenger, B-truck, motorcycle and collegiate license plates; vehicle title and registration; organ/tissue donor registration; and parking placards for persons with disabilities.

The 14-week Inclusive Pedagogy Certificate engages in hybrid experiential learning to teach faculty and instructors practical tools for designing and teaching courses geared towards diverse populations of undergraduate and graduate students. Participants receive a 1-course buy-out in Spring 2024 to attend the course. Apply here by February 27th. 

The Moms Association invites you to submit nominations, limited to women of current or past affiliation with the University of Illinois who, through example and/or service, have used their talents to enrich the lives of others. This is an opportunity to congratulate a talented woman in your department, honor an academic advisor, or honor a mentor. . 

In this episode, LAS Global Leaders and soccer aficionados, Ava Marginean and Kayla Constabileo, discuss the interplay of soccer, globalization, and identity. They expose the roles politics and religion play in soccer and, conversely, the role soccer plays in shaping and perpetuating culture and systemic economic structures.

It is with immense gratitude that we welcome this artist, poet, editor, theorist, activist, and aspirational cousin to all sentient beings! Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs is the author of Spill: Scenes of Black Feminist Fugitivity, M Archive: After the End of the World, Dub: Finding Ceremony, and Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals.

Please share these Spring 2023 offerings with undergraduate and graduate researchers who may benefit from funded research opportunities at the Beckman Institute. Successful applicants will have access to world-class facilities, accomplished mentors, and hands-on research experiences. All applications close at 5 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, Feb. 28. Students can visit the website to learn more and apply.

The Main Library is proud to announce that it is the newest location for a Wesley Food Pantry! Located in the hallway leading to the Writers Workshop in the Orange Room, this food pantry has canned and dried goods that is available for any student. The Student Food Pantry is open the same hours as the Orange Room, and students do not need to provide any personal information to use this service.

Brand Consults are back! The Sandage Social Media Lab in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising offers free weekly brand consults. Curious about how to use social media to help grow your business or promote campus activities? Schedule a 30-minute consult with an advertising student! Consults now available Tuesdays, 10am - 2pm & Thursdays, 1230-4pm, based on student availability.

Organization of our tasks and projects can assist with getting things done in a timely manner and may help reduce stress by providing more time for activities outside of work and school. We will review several key areas of organization and present tips and tools for revising your own work habits and include time for discussion and reflection on the work habits that work best for you.

In this workshop, you will learn about the many resources to conduct research in literature and literary criticism. Topics include: introduction to the catalog, electronic database searching (e.g. MLA International Bibliography), and research methods.

Tired of describing film, art, and sound in non-media friendly documents? Want to present your research accessible to a broader public? We will explore Scalar, a digital publishing platform. We will discuss basic writing strategies for multimedia publications, including resources for assessing copyright, file formats, and page layout. No prior experience with Scalar or web-based design necessary. 

Have you ever had an idea but didn’t have the tools to carry it out? The Grainger IDEA lab has a variety of technology and tools available to all students at the university. Tools include 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, and a variety of loanable technology that you can use to develop ideas and explore and learn in new ways. Come see the possibilities that this service offers for you.

We will discuss foundational principles of managing research data, setting up research projects for success prior to starting to collect data and how to rescue the situation once you have a messy data set that you need to untangle. Bring your questions to this session and we will be happy to connect you with research data librarians who can help you troubleshoot specific problems.

This workshop will teach you how to make word processing documents accessible for screen readers, and how to make presentations accessible for a wide range of users. You will learn best practices that you can incorporate across formats including implementable strategies and checklists you can use to ensure your research, teaching, and presentations are more accessible to diverse audiences.

NVivo is a software for conducting qualitative and mixed methods analysis. You can upload and analyze text, multimedia, or survey data in a way that helps you answer your research question. We’ll work towards an understanding of NVivo’s capabilities and explore how this tool can be used in your research plan.This workshop does not assume any previous knowledge of NVivo or other QDA software.

Our theme is “The Value of Reflection: True Stories from the Classroom.”  Research on pedagogy states that effective teachers continually reflect and improve their teaching practice. What is this reflective practice? Does it improve student learning and well-being? Join the retreat for ideas, interactive activities, resources, and words of wisdom. Retreat grants available. Register here.

CSBS will host the first Lunch & Learn Session to further the scholarly exchange among the newly formed Food Security Working Group. This campus-wide initiative is open to all Illinois faculty, staff, and students. Researchers that are not currently focused on this work but interested in exploring or getting connected to food security research are encouraged to participate. 

The International and Area Studies Library is hosting Research Conversation Hours on Wednesdays from 5-6pm over Zoom (http://ow.ly/oEoJ50MqLit) and Thursdays from 10-11am at Main Library 321. We invite undergraduate and graduate students to stop by for support with their research queries. An RSVP form (not required) is available here: https://forms.gle/3j2CmfxcWEjrawpR9.

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, based in the medieval city of Lviv, was officially established on September 27, 1902. The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine has toured extensively around the world, to countries including Poland, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, and The People’s Republic of China.

10-year-old Jabari loves to paint. He escapes the turbulent world around him and the reality of a friend hurt by police violence. In his dreams, he meets children and young people from the Civil Rights Era, including Ruby Bridges, Claudette Colvin, and others, who teach him how to be fearless. He also meets his hero, Barack Obama, as a 7-year-old boy on the eve of the assassination of MLK, Jr.

Jay “The Sport” Jackson dreams of being the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. But it’s 1905, and in the racially segregated world of boxing, his chances are as good as knocked out. When a crooked boxing promoter hatches a plan for “the fight of the century,” “The Sport” just might land a place in the ring with the reigning white heavyweight champion.

This six-piece ensemble from Urbana-Champaign plays an astounding range of music: haunting Peruvian waltzes, nostalgic Italian film scores, blistering Zappa rockers, and more, all with their unique high energy treatment. Sometimes madcap, sometimes soulful, always compelling.

Lyric Theatre @ Illinois will celebrate with music and dance from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal—from operatic favorites to cabaret, musical theatre, salsa, tango, and more. Accompanied by the beauty of the Lyric Theatre Orchestra, the Latin Jazz Ensemble led by Tito Carrillo, and the Guitar Ensemble led by Guido Sanchez-Portugez, in Foellinger Great Hall.

Join Shihui Shen, professor of rail transportation engineering at Penn State Altoona, as she presents via Zoom at the Spring 2023 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, February 23, from 2-3 p.m. (CT). This semester we honor the legacy of Paul Kent with a special alumni series. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

Agustin Panizo Jansana is presenting his book "Contra el Silencio - Against silence, native language and linguistic justice". Discussants: Hipólito Peralta Ccama and Jaime Vargas Luna. Moderator: Carlos Molina-Vital. LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED!

Free authentic Andean food and drinks, games, activities, and Quechua language lesson for all ages. Dance performances by Renacer Boliviano and the Center of Peruvian Arts. Featured presenters on Quechua language, culture, and spirituality: Agustín Panizo (Peruvian linguist), Hipólito Peralta Ccama (Andean spirituality activist), Rubén Pachas (Peruvian Indigenous arts educator).

Students who are undocumented, DACA, or TPS experience unique challenges in higher education. Join University staff, administration, and faculty to learn to better support undocumented students at the University of Illinois. This training is an opportunity to hear from undocumented students and join a network of campus allies. Space is limited. Register to attend at go.illinois.edu/UndocuAlly  

Interested in learning more about NVivo, a tool for analyzing qualitative and mixed-methods data? In this introductory workshop, we'll discuss how to get started with NVivo including adding data, coding, and viewing coding data to facilitate your analysis. This workshop is offered in a hybrid format: attend via Zoom or in Main Library 314. Register to get the Zoom link. 

Join the Grainger IDEA Lab and MakerGirl for a free “Future Makers 2 Hour MakerGirl Session" on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 in the Grainger Engineering Library from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Session outline: Age range: 7-10, Introduction to 3D printing, Introduction to computer-aided design, Learn about famous women in STEM, See 3D printing in action. Register now, only a few seats remain!

Gies Graduate Programs will be hosting a Lunch & Learn Friday, February 24 from 12-1 pm to provide more information on our Graduate program offerings. We will provide lunch to in-person attendees, and we will also be broadcasting virtual via zoom for anyone who is unable to attend in-person. If you’re interested in attending, please submit this short RVSP form. 

Japan House invites guests to see how it feels to be dressed in yukata while sitting on the tatami mats and being served matcha and a special wagashi (Japanese traditional sweet). Participants will learn proper kimono etiquette and about Hinamatsuri. Participants will be seated next to Hinadan display for a photo opportunity. Registration required: 1pm for ages 12-17 and 2:30pm for ages 18+.

3rd year MFA Candidate, Ty Lewis’ evening-length, contemporary dance work, Embodied Chronicles investigates the body spatially and energetically, by rhythmically drawing on her rich and visceral embodied memories in relationship to her family, the southern black church, girl groups, drill team, and her professional dance training.

Conversation Cafe + Friday Forum with Rabbi Allyson Zacharoff, New York University. A free lunch will be offered to attendees. Conversation Cafe is part of the Student Affairs Lunch on Us series and is paid for, in part, by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).

Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 2 P.M. in Lucy Ellis Lounge in the Foreign Languages Building for a lecture by Professor Maria Meneghetti (Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei) on visual elements of Dante’s Divine Comedy. The full lecture title is 'Through Dante’s Eyes: The Poetry of the Divine Comedy and Medieval European Art."

Join visiting Professor Francesco Biagi (University of Bologna) for a discussion on democratic backsliding in Europe - and elsewhere in the world - and what we can learn from recent responses by the European Union. Lunch for attendees.
RSVP to Laura Lotzgesell: laura5@illinois.edu

Anthropology Professor Lisa J. Lucero will present the 2023 LAS Dean’s Distinguished Lecture. This series invites the campus community to hear from some of the college’s outstanding faculty and alumni. Dr. Lucero applies insights from traditional Maya knowledge to promote tropical sustainability and address global climate change. The lecture will also be available on Zoom.

If you are interested in learning more about workplace accommodations, join the Accessibility & Accommodations Division for a virtual workshop on 2-22 @9am & 2-23 @1130am, providing key information about the process and answers to FAQ's. Employees will also be able to submit questions ahead of time. This is an approved university-sponsored event. Light refreshments will be offered. Register today!

Have you ever wondered how the Lunar Calendar came to be? Why the animals are in a certain order? Then join us as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and recount the origin story of the Lunar Calendar and Lunar New Year! This tale recounts the epic race for the order of the Lunar Calendar. Join us to find out the Lunar New Year jūnban (order)!

Social upheavals in 20th-century China since the late Qing dynasty have impacted individuals and society and left traumatic marks on collective memory. Chen Kaige’s Film Farewell My Concubine is one of the few movies incisively recalls and reflects these memories in public. This talk focuses on the film’s use of visual language in representing public space during various social movements.

Michael Strautmanis '94 will present the 2023 Vacketta-DLA Piper Lecture on the Role of Government and the Law. He will speak about "Leading the Charge: How Lawyers Help Protect Democracy." Strautmanis currently serves as the Obama Foundation’s Executive Vice President for External Affairs. The lecture is free and open to the public and will also be available to view via livestream. Learn more.

The 2023 Illinois Stalking Prevention and Response Summit invites proposals for live sessions to be held on April 2, 2023. The theme is "Take Back Control: Educate, Prevent, Support." Proposals are welcomed from everyone, including from students. For more information visit: go.illinois.edu/stalkingsummit. The deadline for proposal submissions is this Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:59pm CST. 

The research community is invited to register and attend the MMLI Symposium, which will feature facility tours, networking, and research talks at the interface of chemistry, chemical engineering, and computer science. This event will bring together experts from academia, government, and industry to discuss the latest AI advances to solve chemistry problems. Please join us!

The College of Education's Distinguished Speaker, Dr. Joy Gaston Gales, Professor, North Carolina State University, will speak to this year's theme, Will (D)iversity, (E)quity and (I)nclusion Die: Advocacy and Action Towards Greater Accountability in an Empowered University, at 12:15 pm, Monday, March 6, in 22 Education Building.  

The Counseling Center is offering National Screening Day to share information on healthy relationships with alcohol and marijuana, screen for misuse or dependence, and help students develop a safety plan. Quick, confidential assessments will be completed by a trained professional, and verification of attendance can be provided. Join us for interactive activities, food, prizes, and giveaways! 

Are you struggling to keep track of all your sources? Looking for an easier way to cite as you write? Mendeley is a free citation manager that helps you organize your citations, store and annotate your files, and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with the ability to set up and use your very own Mendeley library!

Technology Services is excited to offer virtual office hours on Friday, February 24 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to answer more of your Teams questions. We want you to be empowered as the University of Illinois transitions from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams as the school’s primary communication tool starting May 17. Stop in with your questions. Registration is not required.

Emanuel Sallinger, Assistant Professor of Informatics at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and Senior Researcher at Oxford University, will present Knowledge Graphs in Action: a Tour of Extensions and Real-World Applications of the Vadalog System. 

The Grainger College of Engineering Office of Safety invites you to a webinar on the science of chemical-resistant glove selection.  Learn the principles of chemical protection, the best practices, and available resources to help researchers find the right glove for the task. Please register here.

Join the free webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 12-1 p.m. CT titled "Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium: The Impact of Phosphorus Rules on Local Water" presented by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Higher Education Consortium. UW-Milwaukee Water Policy Specialist and Postdoctoral Fellow Anya Janssen is the featured presenter.

Join Postdoctoral Research Associate Avik Roy for an online training session Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. to help users to get started with deep learning projects on HAL, the hardware accelerated learning cluster at NCSA. This tutorial will focus on how traditional PINN architectures, along with physics-inspired regularizers. fail to retrieve the intended solution when training data is noisy. Sign up!

Join Jama Jack, a feminist activist, as she shares her knowledge and experiences of feminist collective action in The Gambia. She will highlight key examples of movement building from historical movements for women's empowerment to more contemporary feminist movements that are working on a range of issues geared towards the liberation of women, girls and other marginalized groups.

Seungwoo Cho, Professor of Biotechnology at Yonsei University in South Korea, will give a virtual Frontiers in Miniature Brain Machinery lecture on “Brain-on-a-chip for modeling human brain diseases.” Attendance is free and open to the public courtesy of the Miniature Brain Machinery Program.

This complete feeding study investigates walnut consumption, gut microbes, & metabolism. All meals & snacks are provided for 9 weeks. Blood & fecal donations required. Adults without food allergies/intolerance, metabolic or gastrointestinal disease, or medications that affect the gut are eligible. Compensation up to $1,000. Email fshn-walnut-study@mx.uillinois.edu for more information. 

Looking for adults aged 21-64 years with high weight for height to participate in a study into prolonged sitting and how adults think. The study involves 3 visits to Freer Hall, wearing activity monitors, and screening. Measures include cognitive tests, electroencephalography, a body scan, maximal exercise test, and blood draws. Compensation up to $350.Click here if interested!

Seeking participants who have visited New York City. This research involves watching a virtual NYC tour video at our lab and taking surveys. Your participation lasts about 15 mins. You will be rewarded with a free coffee gift card and have a chance to enter a drawing for one of the $20 gift cards. For more details, click on the link below.

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We are recruiting children between 7-13 years to participate in the Liver and Brain (LiBra) study. The LiBra study examines relationships between diet, physical health, and cognitive function. Participation involves 3 visits to Freer Hall and the Beckman Institute. Measures include diet, physical activity, weight status, brain imaging, and a blood draw. Compensation will be provided (up to $200).