General Events
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Join the Division of Exploratory Studies for our first annual International Student Welcome! You will get to meet other international students as well as advisors and other students. We will talk about what EXP has to offer and how to make the most out of your exploring experience at Illinois.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Stop by 616 E. Green St. (above McDonald's) between 10 AM - 12 PM for a joint open house for the Women's Resources Center and Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. This event is open to all eligible persons regardless of gender, race, color or national origin.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Join us on Thursday, August 27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Friday, August 28, 2026
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Are you a Fall 2026 new incoming EXP student? If so, after the New Student Welcome Lunch come stop by to meet some of the Exploratory Studies team!
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Meet local practitioner/educator Jeremy Jones who will provide an introductory overview of several martial arts systems including Kali, Pencat Silat, Baguazhang, Tai Chi, and others. He will also showcase artifacts for you to touch, perform a demonstration, and you can use your handprint to design and color a take-home emblem that symbolizes your Warrior Within.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Join us on Wednesday, September 2 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Meet local practitioner/educator Jeremy Jones who will provide an introductory overview of several martial arts systems including Kali, Pencat Silat, Baguazhang, Tai Chi, and others. He will also showcase artifacts for you to touch, perform a demonstration, and you can use your handprint to design and color a take-home emblem that symbolizes your Warrior Within.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Join us on Wednesday, September 2 for the Research Park Block Party! Research Park is the premier technology hub on campus made up of 120+ companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Join us for a scavenger hunt to learn more about the Department of History! For incoming history freshmen and transfer students.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Join us on Thursday, September 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Atkins Patio & Lawn for Fire at Five.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Stop by and share your thoughts about Krannert Art Museum with our new director! Stephanie Smith will talk with visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Fire At Five Happy Hour has returned! Join us on Thursday, October 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the Atkins Patio & Lawn.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.
Friday, December 4, 2026
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Startup companies and their employees who work within the EnterpriseWorks building are invited to join us for networking and breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. on the first Friday of every month.