Applications for the Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund open July 27, 2026. The program offers up to $30,000 to support public lectures and symposia on current topics in the biological and biochemical sciences held on the Illinois campus. Funding may be used for standalone events or those incorporated into larger conferences. Deadline: September 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Apply here.

On July 28, the University Library launches Library Search, a unified discovery platform for print, electronic, digital, and I-Share resources. Replacing the Library Catalog and Easy Search, it offers a more integrated, user-focused search experience with expanded access to local collections, licensed content, and Interlibrary Loan. 

Register now for The Career Center's annual Graduate & Professional School Fair, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 7, at the Illini Union. This is the perfect opportunity for you to engage with students and showcase your graduate program. Register by July 31 and save $100! Click here to learn more and to register.

Join us at the 2026 Fall Part-Time Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 2, at the Illini Union. Connect with dedicated U. of I. students seeking part-time jobs to gain experience, develop professional skills, and earn income while pursuing their education. Whether you're hiring for one position or many, you'll meet students from all majors and class levels interested in a wide range of part-time opportunities. Registration is $25. Don't wait — registration closes Aug. 7.

Move-in for University Housing residents is quickly approaching – Tuesday, August 18, through Thursday, August 20 – and we are in need of some volunteers to assist in providing a welcoming atmosphere for our residents and families. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out this: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EGGEpbiiAd97Bc

The Illinois Department of Public Health and the University of Illinois want to learn more about men's health across Illinois, and we need your help. Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences to help us better understand what men need to stay healthy. Your feedback will help identify health needs, barriers to care, and ways to improve programs and services for men and families throughout Illinois. Nothing you share will be linked to you. Click below to take the survey or learn more about the listening sessions, view session details, and register to participate: Men's Health Needs Assessment

Let Document Services help you have a successful semester by handling your printing needs. Whether you need brochures, booklets, posters, flyers, invitations, business cards, or more, we provide fast, reliable, high-quality printing services. If looking to print a few pieces or thousands, we can meet your needs and save you time. Start the semester with confidence and trust Document Services to keep your campus printing projects on track. Order online and use a CFOPAL. All purchases help support student programs and services.

See what your classroom technology can do for you. Meet with one of Technology Services’ consultants to get acquainted with the audiovisual features of your assigned general assignment classroom(s). Training sessions generally take 20 minutes. Complete this form to schedule classroom training.

All are invited to celebrate the Community-Academic Scholars and I-SUMMER Scholars who have worked with academic mentors and a mentor from a community organization for 10 weeks this summer to address critical community issues in Champaign County and beyond. The poster session is a free, open-house style event for attendees to interact with these passionate scholars as they showcase their community-based research projects. Please register by July 30 to help us fully accommodate attendees.

Learn something new and connect with others at The Farms: An Allerton Folk School this fall! This season's line-up includes returning favorites like weaving, wood carving, watercolor, stained glass, printmaking, sourdough bread making, and bird migration hikes. New classes include pie making, collage making, knitting without needles, and so much more! Please note that all courses have a capacity and may sell out. If you see something you'd like to do, be sure to register soon!

The University of Illinois System campuses (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois Chicago) are partnering for an upcoming simulation symposium, set to take place at the University of Illinois Springfield campus on October 29, 2026 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This symposium invites practitioners, educators, researchers, and innovators from across the nation to explore the expanding role of simulation in transforming teaching, training, and practice. More information and registration: https://go.illinois.edu/UI_Simulation_Symposium

Discover how the same land can produce food, energy, and new opportunities for farmers at the 2026 Agrivoltaics Field Day on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 8:15-11 a.m. at the Illinois Energy Farm in Urbana. The free, public event features breakfast, research tours, and presentations from University of Illinois experts exploring the integration of solar energy and agriculture. RSVP by Aug. 2. Full event details and registration are available online.

Don't miss the 2026 SPaRC Retreat on September 11! Join campus research administrators for a full day of connection, learning, and celebration. Hear from dynamic guest speakers, get the latest on research policies and initiatives, and dive into breakout sessions packed with valuable tools and insights. Register now and be part of shaping the future of research at Illinois!

Join University of Illinois Extension on Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Suite 3, Champaign, for a hands-on charcuterie board class. Learn how to choose wholesome ingredients, build a balanced spread, and make your own mini-board to enjoy. There is a $20 fee to attend. Register at go.illinois.edu/CharcuterieBoard.

Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, Aug. 2, 16, 30, Sept. 13, or Sept. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of seasonal influences, followed by a peek inside the hives to observe honey bees at work. Traditional and flow hives will also be discussed. Learn more and register here.

The Writers Workshop will host a retreat during the first week of August, with dedicated writing time every morning (hybrid) and afternoon presentations Monday through Wednesday (in-person). Presentation topics include "Reconnecting with Your Writing," "Getting Started with Fellowship and Grant Writing," and "Writing with Style: Strategies for Polished Academic Prose." Participants are welcome to attend as much or little of the event as their availability allows. Register for the retreat and the workshops on our calendar.

Join us for the next Summer AI Training Mini-Series session, exploring Agentic AI! Led by Dr. Soham Pal (NCSA), online via Zoom, Tuesday, July 28, 1-2 pm. A joint effort between Illinois Computes, NCSA and the Office of the CIO, this mini-series spotlights practical AI tools and real use cases for research. This session covers what agentic AI is, how it works, and how it can be used for research and coding. Open to all faculty, students, and staff, and especially useful for researchers, graduate students, and research software developers.

Participation in this study involves collecting blood and muscle samples and completing resistance exercises during two all-day trials (14-16 hours per trial). Upon completion, you will receive $1,500, information about your lower body strength, and nutritional status. Contact Zan for more details 

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are recruiting participants for a 60-minute in-person study on how people use AI tools to make food choices. Eligible participants must be 18 or older, able to communicate in English, and have used Google Gemini before. Participants who complete the study will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Complete the eligibility questionnaire at: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XnzJ67sOLXRibc. Questions? Contact Jiaxi Liu at jiaxi5@illinois.edu.

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. 

Seeking participants (21-64 y/o) who had a sleeve gastrectomy 1-5 yrs. 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 4 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 alcoholstudyuiuc@gmail.com.

The Aging, Caregiving, and Technology lab is conducting a study to test how well a structured, evidence-based 14-week Healthy Eating Every Day (HEED) Program works for adults age 50+. HEED teaches adults how to improve their eating habits in ways that fit their lifestyle. Participants complete an initial set of surveys and measurements (e.g., height), attend 14 weekly 30-45 minute Zoom sessions on healthy eating, and repeat measurements and surveys after the program. Participants can earn up to $90 for completing the study. If you are interested, please email heedstudy@illinois.edu. Thank you!

The Nutrition and Exercise Performance Research Group is recruiting recreationally active adults (19–40 years old) to participate in a 2-day study examining how food combinations affect muscle protein synthesis and whole-body protein utilization. Participation includes four free meals, resistance exercise, muscle biopsies, and blood, breath, and urine sampling across two lab visits. Participants who complete the study will receive $300 and information on body composition and caloric needs. Interested individuals may contact Calvin at (cw148@illinois.edu) to learn more and see if you qualify! 

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 Gena (NEPRESEARCH@illinois.edu) for more information! Male participants are strongly encouraged! 

Are you interested in a study involving research that will lead to advances in screening for depression and anxiety? We seek participants who currently have depression and/or anxiety to participate in a study that will involve completing some electronic surveys and doing a recorded interview on Zoom. This study has been approved by the Peoria IRB (#1776905).