A revised policy has been posted to the Campus Administrative Manual website: Procurement and Delivery of Construction Services.

Resources from the Sept. 25 webinar on "The Prospect of Retirement — Soon or Someday?" are now available. The video link and presentation slides can be found on our website: Redefining Retirement in Academia Series. If you have any questions, please reach out to Provost Events at provostevents@illinois.edu.

The Doctoral Research Support Program and the Writers Workshop are hosting Writing in the Disciplines, an online series that connects doctoral students with faculty, journal editors and publishers to discuss writing styles and skills in specific disciplines. It complements existing services offered by the Writers Workshop as well as resources at the departmental level. These events are open to all current doctoral students. We are extending an invitation to master's degree students to attend this discussion.

Join us for the second session of the Through the Faculty Ranks series on Discourse: Collaborative Problem Solving for Institutional Challenges. In this in-person ONLY session, participants will explore practical frameworks for navigating complexity, fostering trust and leading solution-focused conversations. Through interactive exercises and case-based simulations, we’ll strengthen facilitation skills and cross-unit collaboration. If you are a tenure-stream or specialized faculty member (all ranks are invited), please register here by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. 

EJP, our campus' college-in-prison program, is accepting applications until Nov. 15 from individuals who wish to teach for-credit courses at Danville Correctional Center in 2026-27 or participate in our extracurricular and support programming at the prison. Prospective instructors must have the same qualifications they would need to teach a given course on campus. As we primarily offer upper-division courses, that is typically at least ABD status. You can learn more at our upcoming info sessions, from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 8, via Zoom. Visit our website to learn more and access applications.

The Professional Staff Leadership Academy is a system-wide leadership program meant to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic and transformational leadership at all levels throughout the U. of I. System. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements and be able to attend all four conference dates. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 29 through Oct. 29 on the PSLA webpage.

The final version of the Summer 2025 List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students is now available at  https://go.illinois.edu/lotrae. 

The Illinois Leadership Center is seeking faculty and staff to serve as Cluster Facilitators for the 2026 LeaderShape Institute. Cluster Facilitators have a unique opportunity to mentor and support students during the retreat, helping guide their leadership development journey through coaching and critical reflection. The Institute™ will take place from Jan. 12-15, at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in Monticello, Ill. Facilitators are required to stay on-site with lodging and meals provided and may receive a $500 stipend for their time, pending department and HR approval.

Honor and celebrate the accomplishments of deserving alumni, faculty and students for their globally-focused work or scholarship with a nomination for an International Achievement Award. From the Charles C. Stewart International Young Humanitarian Award to the Illinois International Undergraduate Achievement Award, these five awards honor Illini across many disciplines. Honorees will be recognized at an on-campus banquet and ceremony in spring 2026. Deadline to apply: Dec. 1.

Know a student leader who needs recognition for their work and efforts? The Student Leadership Awards and Scholarships are now accepting nominations from Oct. 1 through Oct. 16. There is over $17,000 available to students of all class years. For questions, please contact the Illinois Leadership Center.

Submissions are now being accepted for the fifth annual Student Success Symposium to be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.  We are seeking proposals for breakout sessions, panel discussions, poster sessions and lightening talks. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please visit the Student Success Symposium website for submission guidelines. The priority deadline to submit proposals is Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Submissions are being accepted for the annual Student Success Champion awards, which will be presented at the 2026 Student Success Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.  One award is given to an individual and one to a team that demonstrates outstanding support to student success. To apply or nominate a campus community member/team, visit Student Success Symposium. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, Oct. 15, and deadline to submit applications is Friday, Oct. 31.

Prospective families are invited to our Community Open House from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 2, for the preschool classroom or 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms. You many come any time during these hours for a short visit at the school. For more information or to schedule a visit on a different date, please visit the school's website.

Graduate level tuition and service fee waivers that are a benefit of employment are considered taxable income by the IRS. As a result, GAs, PGAs and regular employees may see a reduction in take-home pay for the months of October, November and possibly December in fall and March, April and possibly May in spring due to tax withholding. Learn more on the Student Money Management Center website.

From idea to launch, the Office of Online Learning partners with you to shape your online program’s vision, align teaching strategies with your audience and connect you to campus resources. Our team ensures your online program is purposeful and effective every step of the way.

Use woodland legends as inspiration to make masks at Woodland Folklore and Papier Mâché Masks from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 20-23, in The Shop at Allerton Park. Instructor and underground artist Orrin Taylor will assist students in creating masks based on the various characters and creatures featured in woodland folklore. $70 per person. Register here by Oct. 13.

Learn how to create with acrylics at Intro to Acrylic Painting from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in The Studio at Allerton Park. Instructor and artist Kari Keller will guide students through the basics of acrylic painting, including sketching out guidelines, color selection, color mixing and brushing techniques. $75 per person. Register here by Oct. 1.

Learn about the artwork Robert and John Allerton took with them to Hawaii at History Happy Hour: Allerton Artwork in Hawaii, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Allerton Mansion Solarium. Visitor Center coordinator Sarah Trezise will lead you through a discussion of the Allerton family donations to the Honolulu Museum of Art. The bar will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 per person. Register here.

NCSA is hosting a Machine Learning and Big Data workshop presented by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. This workshop will focus on big data analytics and machine learning with Spark and deep learning using Tensorflow. This is an IN-PERSON event, and there WILL NOT be a virtual option for this event.

In this talk, professor Atiles (Sociology, U. of I.) previews his forthcoming book, "Islands of Exception," which explores the colonial foundations and imperial design of offshore finance, arguing that tax havens are not anomalies but central to global capitalism. Centering the Caribbean and Puerto Rico, it shows how colonial legality and geopolitical subordination produced zones marked by a logic of inclusive exclusion, where secrecy, corporate power and tax injustice are normalized.

Make a big impact on digital accessibility in a short time with Quick Start Accessibility Workshops. Designed for instructors and staff, these sessions teach you how to create digital materials and course materials that are accessible to all. Topics for the week of Oct. 6 include making your Canvas course accessible and using the Pope Tech accessibility tool.

Join us for the three days of academic discussions and cultural events at the biennial Dmytro Shtohryn International Ukrainian Studies Conference. The conference brings together Ukrainian Studies scholars and researchers across a broad spectrum of disciplines to explore the theme of Continuities and Ruptures in Ukrainian Culture and Society. For more details and program, please visit https://uconference.web.illinois.edu/conference-program/.

Please share with your students! Building Connections: An Interactive Networking Event at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 — a fun, friendly speed networking event for students who want to meet peers, share experiences and grow their network! At the event, they will learn networking tips, participate in speed networking rotations and a closing game with a prize. Food provided! Space is limited, so registration on Handshake is encouraged.

My name is Avery Waner, vice president of the Student Academy of Audiology at the U. of I. We are excited to offer free hearing screenings for faculty on Tuesday, Oct. 14 in the Speech and Hearing Science Building, Room B22 (basement). Screenings will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a short lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. Each screening takes about 15 minutes. If you are interested, please RSVP using the attached link. We would love to see you there! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ABAA2CA5F8C43-58945594-faculty. 

Nidia Góngora is celebrated among the most recognized voices of Colombia's Pacific coast. A Latin Grammy nominee and Shock Award winner, she has spent over 20 years blending traditional sounds of her hometown Timbiquí with global music genres. As founder and lead vocalist of Canalón de Timbiquí, she has won top honors at the Petronio Álvarez Festival, including Best Vocal Performance and Best Marimba Ensemble. A voice heard across Europe, Asia and the U.S., Góngora continues to inspire and elevate Afro-Colombian traditions on the world stage. Visit KrannertCenter.com for more information.

John Blaxland is one of Australia's leading experts on international security, intelligence and Indo-Pacific strategy. A former military intelligence officer and defense attaché, professor Blaxland is now Director of the ANU North America Liaison Office and professor of international security and intelligence studies at the Australian National University. Blaxland unpacks the intersecting challenges of great power competition, climate stress and global instability, offering fresh insight into how U.S. allies are navigating today’s complex security landscape. Snacks provided.

SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Hands-on art activities for children ages 3+ and their caregivers! Throughout the galleries, enjoy art activities, family tours and demonstrations on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. celebrating the reinstallation of "Fragmented Histories: Andean Art Before 1600." The event will feature a performance from Renacer Boliviano, a Chicago-based dance troupe with a mission to share Bolivian culture. Kids can complete a scavenger hunt for a prize! This event is free and open to all.

October Dance 2025 features Dance at Illinois' production season theme: "Black on Black: A Celebration of Black Dance," including the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work "Afrique," choreographed in 1949. This production of a Dunham classic is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. In addition, choreographer Rena Butler offers a premiere along with Dance at Illinois resident artists Cynthia Oliver and C. Kemal Nance, while professor Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with her sister, guest artist Sonia D'Orléans Juste.

Join us online at noon Tuesday, Sept. 30, for the Global Professional Spotlight Series. Meet Feilan Wang, software engineer at Meta, who builds iOS apps for WhatsApp, Instagram and MetaAI. Hear her story and insights on transitioning from an international student to a professional in the U.S. workforce. Visit Handshake for more details.

Join Nenad Miljkovic of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as he presents in person at the fall 2025 Kent Seminar Series from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. Presentations this semester focus on topics related to electrification in mobility. Food and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Illinois Center for Transportation Classroom.

The fair is open to all and starts with professor Hannah Holscher's lecture "Eating for Trillions: How Food Shapes Your Microbiome and Health," followed by a panel of local dietitians sharing resources across all life stages. Then explore our hands-on Resource Fair featuring 20 tables by community organizations, including CU Public Health, Eastern Illinois Food Bank and university researchers with interactive demonstrations, veggie meter testing, local authors and nutrition services and support in the area. Registration encouraged: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cRYy7Rzl7cJCOuq. 

Explore the wide range of Library programs designed to support teaching, research and campus life. From workshops on student success and stress management to Library-wide events and exhibits, the Library offers resources and opportunities for your work and well-being. Visit our events calendar to learn more.

To kick-off the "Fall into AI" at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, CITL’s Przemek Bosak will host a hybrid presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the Innovation Studio (Armory Room 172) and on Zoom. During this presentation, Przemek will peek under the hood of artificial intelligence to explore the modern exponent of machine learning and provide an overview of the future of AI. The following foundational questions will be addressed: How does AI work? What does it do well? What are the processes behind it? No registration required.

Infographics can be an effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly while drawing viewers in due to their visual appeal. In this workshop, students will learn about best practices for creating infographics and be introduced to several free online tools that allow users to create their own infographics. The session will end with a practice activity where participants are encouraged to use the webtool of their choice.

This intensive session will provide a big picture understanding of the database searching process and cover the following key areas: An introduction to human knowledge organization systems and how they relate to effective search strategies; research question frameworks to help translate your topic into searchable terms;  and guidance on incorporating controlled vocabulary (e.g., thesauri) into your searches, with a focus on evidence synthesis projects. Offered twice: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 30 (in-person) and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 3 (online).

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month at an "Evening with José Hernández," former NASA astronaut and engineer. He will share his story of breaking barriers, defying expectations and the power of education. Submit a question for the Q&A and be entered into a drawing to attend the meet-and-greet following the event. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, stop by the Courtyard Café for a movie screening of "A Million Miles Away," a film based on his story of overcoming immense obstacles to reach the stars. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn about and hear from a true trailblazer!

This year's Democracy Summit focuses on the exploration of disinformation in our society and democratic norms. Barbara McQuade is a professor from practice at the University of Michigan Law School. She is also a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and a co-host of the podcast "#SistersInLaw." This keynote lecture will explore the themes of her book Attack from Within, offering a timely and urgent analysis of how disinformation campaigns both foreign and domestic are eroding trust in democratic institutions.

You're invited to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House! Join us for a showcase of the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, live performances and alumni stories. View the detailed schedule.

Join us for an evening of music and insight in collaboration with the CU Folk and Roots Festival! Experience a captivating performance by Eddie Barbash + KASA and Friends, browse a curated display of folk and roots materials from the Music and Performing Arts Library's collections and enjoy light refreshments. 

NCSA’s September colloquium features Kohei Kishida (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) on "Quantum Programming Languages with Types and Semantics." Quantum programming is key to making quantum computers practical and scalable but it faces unique challenges due to the unique properties of quantum physics. This talk will outline the goals of quantum programming languages, explain why features like dependent types are important and highlight recent progress, including Kishida’s development of the first-ever quantum programming language with linear dependent types and denotational semantics.

Visit businesses in downtown Champaign from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, for interactive activities for both kids and adults! After the crawl, join us at the Virginia Theatre for a screening of "Observer" at 3 p.m., presented by Illinos Public Media. The first 200 STEM Crawl participants will be provided with free movie tickets provided by the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the Center for Social and Behavioral Science, the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

Join us at the Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies for a talk by professor Elisa Fruhauf Garcia, Lemann Distinguished Visiting Professor, on the return of the Tupinambá cloak to Brazil in 2024. She will explore the cloak’s historical significance as a diplomatic object, its recent repatriation and the broader questions it raises about Indigenous identity, land rights, cultural memory and Brazil’s ongoing debates over Indigeneity.

F&S, the Division of Public Safety, and the Champaign Fire Department will conduct a spill containment exercise from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. Dye will be placed in storm drains near the National Petascale Computing Facility on South Oak Street to simulate an oil spill that flows to the Embarras River during this year's mock scenario. Please be aware of these practice response activities if you will be in this specific south campus area while this process is underway. The exercise is required annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Five Days for Change will be held Jan. 12-16, 2026, on campus. Participants attend a weeklong intensive training program for campus staff and faculty designed to strengthen knowledge and skills to enhance cultural competency while building networks with colleagues from across campus. Come together to learn how to create inclusive communities on campus. Meals and educational materials provided. Space is limited.

Join us for the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series, monthly events bringing together members of the campus community for faculty-led lectures, panel discussions and research spotlights that showcase the breadth and depth of work happening in psychological science at the U. of I. On Friday, Oct. 3, professor Benedek Kurdi will speak about Malleability of Racial Evaluations in Response to Counterattitudinal Exemplars, followed by an open Q&A session moderated by professor Eleanor Seaton.

Brand new books at heavily discounted prices! Including: young adult, graphic novels, middle grade and picture books. Proceeds will go to support the Center for Children's Books and the Bulletin. The sale will run from Sunday, Oct. 5 to Tuesday, Oct. 7, at various times.

Children, aspiring veterinarians and animal lovers of all ages will find lots to do and see at the annual Open House at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This year student organizers want to make “Vet Med Come to Life” by riffing on the "Night at the Museum" movie franchise. Watch demos by the Illini Service Dogs, a farrier and the ambassador animals of the college’s Wildlife Medical Clinic. See reptiles, horses, cows and more and learn about the many veterinary specialty services. Please note: This event is for human guests only.

Registration is now open for the Illinois Green Infrastructure and Erosion Control Conference, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28. This free biennial conference will feature talks about the urban climate, stormwater management, how local farms play a role in food security and a site visit to Sola Gratia Farm. The U. of I. is an important partner to share common resources and efforts to develop a regional consistency in fulfilling the requirements of their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits.

What year was the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign founded? Who created the Alma Mater statue? Who was the 5th president of the university? If you like trivia or university history, come to our first ever Ultimate Archives Trivia! Questions will focus on U. of I. history involving academics, athletics, inventions, events, faculty and alumni. Round 1: Multiple choice, Round 2: Q & A, Round 3: Name that image. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place of each round. Individuals or teams of up to four people are invited! Registration required for each attendee. Light snacks provided.

The College of Education presents its Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series for 2025-2026, titled Boldly Education: Leading the Future of Education. This year's series is inspired by the college's 2028 Strategic Vision, which aims to produce transformative research, prepare graduates to steward meaningful change and advance educational equity. Panayiota Kendeou will give a lecture titled "Learning in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and the Imperative for AI Literacy."

The iSchool's Center for Informatics Research in Science and Scholarship will host Pascal Hitzler, University Distinguished Professor and endowed Lloyd T. Smith Creativity in Engineering Chair at the department of computer science at Kansas State University, a director of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics and director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, presenting "How Disruptive Is It Really?" on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as part of its The AI Disruption speaker series. More information is at this link.

Attend a session on reviewing Report of Non-University Activities disclosures in the START myDisclosures application. Training will cover how to use the START myDisclosures application, explain routing and tools in the application and offer tips on best practices to help you complete reviews for your unit(s). Register to join a session at 2 p.m. Oct. 1, or 11 a.m. Oct. 3. These sessions are open to department heads, directors, plan monitors and assistants that support RNUA review. Register at ORS Events page.

Join CITL for this month’s Art of Teaching Lunchtime Seminar Series. Kara Yarrington and Michelle Dutton (LAS) discuss their experiences applying research on student language learning to their Spanish curriculum. This session will give you the tools to create curricula to enhance your pedagogy and student learning based in evidence-based research as well as to set realistic outcomes established by research. Registration is required.

Learn to analyze spatial RNA-Seq data in this hands-on workshop exploring spatial technologies, experimental design and bioinformatics workflows using HPC and R. Led by High Performance Computing in Biology, the bioinformatics core of the Carver Biotechnology Center, the main workshop will be offered remotely and optional advanced sessions where one can analyze their own data with the aid of HPCBio staff will be held in-person. There are pre-reqs, so please sign up early to allow time to acquire any missing knowledge (asynchronous prep materials will be provided). Click title link for details.

Students are invited to join us online for Mom’s the Word at 7 p.m. Oct. 2, hosted by the Illini Moms Association. This I-Explore Week event features leaders who are not only moms but also trusted voices with inspiring professional experiences to share. Through their career stories, advice, practical tips and an open Q&A, they will gain insights in an engaging, supportive setting. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more details and to register, visit Handshake.

The power sector is undergoing a massive shift to meet rising electricity demands from data centers, AI, cryptocurrency mining and alternative fuels like hydrogen. Significant infrastructure investments are needed compounded by the push to decarbonize. This transformation spans sectors and stakeholders with implications for distributive and procedural justice. Sergio Castellanos will provide insights during this ISTC-hosted webinar into potential variations in ERCOT's future configurations as well as approaches to model community-centered decarbonization pathways accounting for health impacts.

MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media and survey data. MAXQDA is available for free to all campus users via Illinois Computes. This is the third and final workshop in a three-part series on using MAXQDA for analyzing qualitative data and assumes that you know how to work with codes and data files in a MAXQDA project. Offered twice: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 (in-person) and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 3 (online).

PubMed is a free online database used to search the medicine and health literature with the aim of improving both global and personal health. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to access PubMed and perform basic searches as well as how to use some unique functions, such as search filters and MeSH terms. This workshop is geared towards those who are new to PubMed and will be a mixture of lecture, demonstration and hands-on learning.

This workshop will focus on advanced ways Illinois REDCap can be used to collect research data, including how to build or edit projects with a Data Dictionary, collecting data with repeatable instruments and collecting longitudinal data with defined events. It's recommended (but not required) that you have a REDCap account prior to attending the workshop. Information about accessing Illinois REDCap is available here: https://healthinstitute.illinois.edu/redcap. Attending the “Introduction to Illinois REDCap” or having a working knowledge of REDCap is recommended before attending this workshop.

Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!

From blueprint to go-live, the Let’s Launch workshop series gives you the road map, resources and campus partners to successfully create or expand your online program. Join us and take your ideas from vision to reality. There are currently three workshops ready for registration, including sessions on establishing a strong foundation for your program, designing and developing course content for your target audience and navigating online program approvals. If you want to stay informed as more sessions are added to the site, please fill out this interest form for updates.

Make a big impact on digital accessibility in a short time with Quick Start Accessibility Workshops. Designed for faculty and staff, these sessions teach you how to create digital materials and course materials that are accessible to all. Topics for the week of Sept. 29 include reviewing document accessibility and creating accessible Microsoft Word and Excel files.

Get ready for engaging and creative ways to learn more about cybersecurity. Compete against others from across the Big Ten in a real-time cybersecurity game show, guess the “Passwordle” terms, enter a contest, hear from experts who share practical, real-world security strategies and more. Sign up and join the fun with Technology Services and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.

Join the Writers Workshop to learn about genre expectations for personal statements and strategies for drafting and tailoring your statement. We will review a range of disciplines. Register using your Illinois email to attend via Zoom either 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, or 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15.

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.

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. 

Looking for children and teenagers (ages 8-17) who are native speakers of American English and have normal hearing. Participants will listen and respond to speech samples and receive a hearing test during one or two 1-to-1.5-hour visits. Compensation of $15 per hour will be provided at completion. To learn more, fill out our screener or email: anex-lab@illinois.edu.

The Nutrition and Exercise Performance Research Group is looking for participants to partake in a 2-day study to establish the utility of the indicator amino acid oxidation method in adults. Participation in this study involves 2-day habituation lead in with all meals provided, muscle biopsies and blood, breath and urine sampling during two all-day trials. Upon completion, you will receive $150 and information about your body composition and caloric needs. Contact our lab (NEPRESEARCH@mx.uillinois.edu) for more information!