Weather permitting, crews will begin work on the Lincoln Avenue Complete Streets Demonstration project on Monday, June 15, at 7 a.m. This project will include the removal and replacement of painted pavement markings on Lincoln Avenue between Killarney Street and Fairview Avenue and will require intermittent lane shifts during construction. This demonstration, a conversion back to four lanes, and the associated traffic assessment will help inform the future design of Lincoln Avenue. Motorists and riders are encouraged to provide feedback to the City of Urbana about the adjustment. 

The Illini Union Courtyard Cafe will be showing a large selection of the 2026 Men's World Cup games on the large screen through July 19. Stop by to catch the action! You can grab something to eat/drink at one of our five restaurants (all open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Starbucks (open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), or the Quad Shop (open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Complete viewing schedule.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, through the BTAA, has secured a Wiley open access agreement through 2027. Illinois authors can publish unlimited articles in eligible Wiley hybrid open access journals accepted in 2026–2027 at no cost, with no caps or limits. The agreement also provides continued access to read Wiley journals. The key change is that article publishing charges for Wiley gold open access journals will only be covered for manuscripts submitted on or before Aug. 31, 2026; authors will need alternative funding sources for manuscripts submitted after this date.

Business and Finance Policy 7. Purchasing has undergone its annual review. As part of this update, the Purchasing Card, or PCard, policy has been moved from 7.6 to a new policy: 8.12 The University Purchasing Card.  

Business and Finance Policy 8. Payments and Reimbursements has undergone its annual review. As part of this update, the Purchasing Card, or PCard, policy has been moved from 7.6 to a new policy: 8.12 The University Purchasing Card.

Business and Finance Policy 11. Gifts and Endowments has completed its annual review. Note the creation of the new policy, 11.5 Gifts-in-Kind.

F&S and the Parking Department identify and collect abandoned bicycles and personal micromobility devices (e.g., e-scooters) left on campus at the beginning of each summer. All bicycles and e-scooters remaining on university property have been tagged with an orange sticker this week to help identify whether they are in use. If your bicycle or e-scooter has this sticker, you must remove it by Wednesday, June 24, to confirm its active status; otherwise, it will be impounded. Individuals reclaiming impounded bicycles or e-scooters later this year will be charged a $40 impound fee.

The Office of the CIO is working to update the CIO website this summer. We'd love to have your feedback by participating in a navigation exercise so we can hone our menus. Please complete the exercise by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

Students spending the summer in the Urbana-Champaign area can take advantage of the Professional Portrait Lab, which is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12–1:30 p.m., Illini Union, Room 335. This service is free for all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled or enrolled for Fall 2026. Headshots can be used on LinkedIn, Twitter, personal websites, directories, and more. No appointment needed, just drop-in.

Fall is an exciting time to hold a workshop, symposium, or other event at NCSA! With our 195-seat auditorium, two state-of-the-art training centers, large and small conference rooms, and a spacious atrium your attendees can learn, network, and imagine future research or collaboration opportunities.  The NCSA Events team is ready to provide the audio/visual support needed so you and your attendees can focus on content making your summer experience one to remember. Schedule your event today on the NCSA Events Scheduler or stop by the NCSA Virtual Lobby and we can discuss your plans.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute and Illinois Extension, has developed the Summer Self-Care 2026 webinar series as part of the Community Seminar Series. Community members will be able to explore current health research, access reliable information, and engage directly with U. of I. researchers. Learn more.

One of the U. of I.’s most unique landscapes will be featured on the Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk on Saturday, June 20! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the Red Oak Rain Garden to discover how native plants and green infrastructure work together to manage rainwater and create a vibrant landscape for people and wildlife. This event includes public and private gardens across Champaign-Urbana. Tickets are $10; children 10 and under are free. Purchase tickets at go.illinois.edu/GWtickets.

Discover fresh ideas and beautiful landscapes at the Champaign County Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Walk. The self-guided tour will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, featuring six private home gardens and two public gardens throughout Champaign County. Visit go.illinois.edu/GardenWalk for details or to buy tickets.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Connect with the McKinley Health Education Wellness Peers at Wellness Wednesdays! We meet Wednesdays at 5 p.m. usually for different wellness activities around campus, and this week, we are heading to the Outdoor Center Playfields for Sand Volleyball. Be open to new experiences and enjoy a fun, inclusive environment – everyone is welcome! We look forward to meeting you. Check the schedule at Summer26 Wellness Wednesdays Official Schedule - Google Docs.

Join University of Illinois Extension for Walk and Talks! Each session includes a short interactive lesson or activity, followed by a walk on a paved park path. The next walk is from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 16, at Crystal Lake Park (206 W. Park St., Urbana). Registration is required so we can contact participants with meeting details and any weather updates. Register at go.illinois.edu/JuneWalks.

This faculty panel on Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m. will explore varied approaches to integrating generative AI into teaching and learning. Panelists Geoffrey Challen, Teaching Professor at Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, Jena Marble, Clinical Associate Professor of Graphic Design, and Vishal Sachdev, Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration, will share how they are using AI in their courses, what challenges they have encountered, and how they are helping students engage with these tools responsibly. 

Join us at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21th, for a special pollinator week edition of Science on Tap. Tristan Barley and Sam Dubbs from the Dolezal Bee Research Lab will share their work understanding the importance of pollinator habitats. Tristan Barley - The buzz around ecovoltaics: Co-locating pollinator habitat with solar energy infrastructure. Sam Dubbs - The importance of landscape composition on honey bee propolis production and health. Read more about the lab's research. Snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there! Presented by the IGB, Beckman, and MCB GSA. 

In this talk on Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m., we will outline a holistic strategy for assessment that focuses on a "two-lane" approach, where the student’s fluency of building block skills is assessed without access to AI, and students' proficiency with using genAI to solve incompletely specified problems is assessed with open-ended projects. 

Know a recent graduate who is searching for a job or unsure what to do next? They're not alone. Encourage them to join our weekly online iCareer Meet-Up, offered Wednesdays from 3–4 p.m. through July 1. Designed to support recent graduates as they transition from college to the workforce, this student-driven space provides an opportunity to explore job leads, prepare for interviews, refine their personal narrative, navigate job offers, ask questions, share challenges, connect with peers, and take action on their next steps. Visit Handshake to learn more.

Our two presenters, Laura C. Hill, Senior Lecturer and Director of Italian Basic Language and Andy Wilson, Advanced Teaching Associate at University Laboratory High School, will discuss the risks to both academic integrity and student learning associated with the use of AI in writing assignments. On Monday, June 15, at 3 p.m., the presenters will share strategies available to instructors moving forward.

Learn about the generative AI tools currently available to the campus community through Technology Services and how to use them responsibly in teaching, learning, and professional work. This session on Wednesday, June 17, will introduce available tools, discuss appropriate use cases, and highlight key considerations, including data privacy, accuracy, and accessibility. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of which campus-supported AI tools are available, how to choose the right tool for a task, and how to use these technologies in ways that support effective AI practice.

This training series is designed for faculty, staff, and graduate students at the U. of I. seeking to understand race and racism in deeper ways, promote racial justice, and dismantle systems of oppression through intensive 3-hour trainings. Sessions are held in person and virtually via Zoom. Find out more information and register on our website: dsje.illinois.edu.

Spurlock Museum and the Lancashire Rose Chapter of the Daughters of the British Empire Illinois are throwing an all ages drag tea party you won't want to miss! Enjoy tea, lemonade, sweet treats, British tea culture education, drag performances, and private guided museum tours, all celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride. Fabulous tea party or Pride inspired dress is encouraged! Seating is limited so grab your tickets before they're gone!

June is the rainy season in Japan and with the heat of summer, water is necessary for refreshing people and the land. Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, transition from baked and steamed sweets to jelly-like and wet sweets to evoke a sense of coolness. Stop by Japan House's outdoor pop-up matcha cafe in the south driveway and pick up cold tea and summer sweets while enjoying the gardens! Preorders encouraged, walk-ups are welcome.

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.

People who are considering or working toward changing their drinking behavior are welcome to join the 4-week study. We study how people interact with information as they attempt to change their drinking every day. Eligibility includes being (1) of legal drinking age and drinking occasionally or frequently, (2) thinking about or working toward reducing or abstaining from alcohol, and (3) proficient in English. Participation involves daily surveys and three interviews over four weeks. $120 in compensation. If interested, view more information.

The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for social drinkers to participate in a study that examines the effects of alcohol on brain activity as well as social and cognitive processes. Participation involves attending two 4-9 hour laboratory session and completing physiological and communicative tasks while EEG brain responses are recorded. A referral of at least one same-gender friend is required at the time of sign-up. Up to $250 in compensation. 

Help make the Next Alcohol Fitbit! The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for participants for a validation study of transdermal biosensing bracelets, and we will be running sessions over the summer. 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.