A new policy has been posted to the CAM Website: Eligibility to Serve as Principal Investigator of a Research Activity Governed by Compliance Requirements. Also, a revised policy has been posted to the CAM Website: Eligibility to Serve as Principal Investigator of an Externally-Sponsored Activity. 

Are you interested in learning Hindi, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and a key to understanding India’s culture, society and economy? The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering an 8-week intensive online Hindi language course from June 16 to August 8, taught by expert instructor Dr. Mithilesh Mishra. The course is open to high school students, college students, professionals and heritage learners. Participants can choose between morning (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or evening (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Individuals who make decisions about facility usage and event scheduling on university property (known in campus policy as Designated Officials) are invited to a special training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in Room 2018, Campus Instructional Facility. This training will cover various event safety protocols, risk assessment and risk management, conflict de-escalation techniques, campus facility use policies and additional resources to help navigate hosting events from the facility manager perspective. Email ovcao@illinois.edu to register.

Join us for a panel discussion at Krannert Art Museum in conjunction with Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture. Featured panelists: Quinn Adamowski, Landmarks Illinois; Elizabeth Blasius, Preservation Futures; Chris Enck, Revive Architecture LLC; and Kathryn E. Holliday, U. of I. School of Architecture. Presented by Krannert Art Museum, the School of Architecture and Champaign County History Museum. Free and open to everyone.

The workshop provides an overview of mainstream materials characterization techniques, including advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal and microstructural characterization, emphasizing practical applications. The event features presentations by MRL staff and industry experts with a large vendor exhibit. Registration (only $80 including lunch) and program: https://go.illinois.edu/amc2025.

Looking to grow your professional network in a relaxed and supportive setting? Women@NCSA invites you to RSVP for a Virtual Speed Networking event from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. At this event, you can expect a safe and welcoming environment, small breakout rooms that foster engaging conversations and rotating conversations to meet a variety of attendees. This event is open to affiliates, colleagues and friends of NCSA and U. of I. and is designed to help you build connections no matter where you are!

Help judge the 4-H Show at Parkland College from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, July 11, or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Judging times are separated into 3-hour blocks but often do not take the entire time. Lunch will be provided. 4-H members learn about projects such as Aerospace, Gardening, Art, Welding, Animal Science, Cooking, Robotics and more. Volunteer judges are expected to interview the child about their project and fill out a simple scorecard. If you want to volunteer, please select the projects that interest you on this survey https://go.illinois.edu/4-HJudging2025.

The Business Process Improvement Office will host Process Mapping Skills training from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at 50 Gerty Dr. in Champaign. Training is open to faculty and staff members and is free. Training will include learning about the different types of process maps, tools used to process map and how to create a process map. Register online at the link above by June 2. 

The Writers Workshop will host independent writing time in the mornings (Monday through Friday) and optional *in-person only* workshops in the afternoons (Monday through Wednesday). Register in advance and view the entire schedule on our event calendar. We look forward to writing and connecting with you!

Learn skills and resources to safely can, freeze, dry and ferment at home. The class is suitable for newbies and seasoned preservers. Food samples will be provided. Bring dial-gauge pressure canner lids and gauges for a free accuracy test. There is a $5 charge for each participant. Register by June 6 by calling 217-762-2191 or online.

Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, in the Allerton Mansion Carriage House. Students will learn sustainable foraging practices, look at different types of harvesting gear and take a short walk to find, identify and forage edible parts from selected species. $65 per person. Register here by June 4. 

Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during a Horticulture Tour from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7. Meet at the Allerton Greenhouse Patio. Learn about Allerton’s 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Come see these gems yourself on a tour that will be both beautiful and informative. $5 per person. Register here.

Do you have any questions or concerns about using Canvas for your summer courses?  Attend the CITL's Instructional Support Team Summer Starter workshop at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5.  This session will be available on Zoom for your convenience. We look forward to enhancing your summer Canvas experience for you and your students.

Low-active adults 35–64 are invited to join the HEATWAVES study — a 10-week, video-delivered wellness program you can do from home on your schedule (outdoor walking, warm water bathing or both). Includes brief surveys and two lab visits. Free Fitbit ($100 value). Our first testing starts May 26 with rolling enrollment and summer sessions available. Post-testing is scheduled right after your 10 weeks. Spring into a healthier summer — don’t wait! Click here or email or call us at 217-300-7484 to learn more.

Seeking participants (21-64 year olds) who had a sleeve gastrectomy 1-5 years ago or have not had any bariatric surgeries (control group). Participants must not smoke and drink alcohol at least once a month. There will be blood draws, body composition assessments, alcohol challenge tests and questionnaires. Compensation will be provided (up to $850 upon completion of four visits and free parking). Please fill out our online pre-screening form if you're interested, using the following link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7R2VUEoOuh2cTXw, or contact ornella2@illinois.edu.

Help make the Next Alcohol Fitbit! The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for participants for a validation study of transdermal biosensing bracelets. Participation involves attending three laboratory sessions, wearing at least two transdermal bracelets (on your non-dominant hand) and filling out surveys for two weeks. Up to $400 in compensation for participation.

Study on children’s movement and brain health! The PLAY Lab is looking for children finishing preschool and starting kindergarten in the fall to participate in a year-long study. Participation involves attending five laboratory sessions over one year and completing some motor tasks and cognitive tasks some while various brain responses are recorded. Up to $100 in compensation. PLAY LAB – Department of Kinesiology and Health, Freer Hall, play-lab@illinois.edu. INTEREST FORM LINK.

Healthy adults ages 18-40 with no hearing loss but significant difficulty hearing in noise are invited for a study on listening in noise. There is an online survey to determine eligibility, followed by lab visits for those who qualify. Lab visits include hearing screening, listening to sounds and measuring ear and brain activity. There is a maximum of three lab visits, each lasting 2-3 hours. Compensation for lab visits is paid in cash ($15 per hour). Parking is covered, and mileage is reimbursed ($0.655 per mile, up to a maximum of 37.5 miles per visit). To participate, complete our survey.