Celebrate the amazing impact of people in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences!
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is unlike any other. Join us virtually Oct. 26-30 as we celebrate the power of LAS innovation and all of the members of our community.
Monday, October 26
LAS Innovation
Learn about life-changing research conducted through the College of LAS.
Events & activities:
- Preparing Students for a Diverse World: LAS’ Role in Increasing Cultural Competence
12:00 p.m. | Register - “Unruly Cinema: History, Politics, and Bollywood,” a Book Launch with Rini Bhattacharya Mehta
12:00 p.m. | Register - Medicalizing Blackness: Lessons from the 18th Century American Atlantic
1:30 p.m. | Register - From Research to Outreach: A Comprehensive Approach to Fighting COVID-19
3:30 p.m. | Register - COVID-19, Climate Change, and Health
- Safer Illinois: A Transatlantic Conversation on Privacy and Technology During an Epidemic
- Building a Global Institute: A Brief History of IGI
Tuesday, October 27
LAS Humanities
Connect with the humanities and see how they are making a difference.
Events & activities:
- The Human Factor: Providing Cultural, Linguistic and Historical Context to Modern Debates
10:00 a.m. | Register - The Removal of Monuments in Social Movements
12:00 p.m. | Register - Writer’s Workshop for Alumni: Writing Effective Cover Letters
3:00 p.m. | Register - Alumni and student networking event with the Humanities Professional Resource Center
5:00 p.m. | Register - A Virtual Panel Discussion: Unorthodox
- Center for African Studies 50th Anniversary Celebration
- When States Come Out: Transnational Movements & the Diffusion of LGBTI Rights in Europe
Wednesday, October 28
LAS students
Engage with the 2020 student experience.
Events & activities:
- Student Experiential Learning Through Service & Public Engagement
10:00 a.m. | Register - LAS Student Researchers: Lunchtime Lightning Talks
12:00 p.m. | Register - Greece and Me: A Conversation with George Reveliotis
5:00 p.m. | Register - LAS Student Panel – Learn about today’s college experience from LAS students
5:00 p.m. | Register - 2020 Virtual Scholarship Celebration
Friday, October 30
Uniquely LAS
Revisit LAS’ interesting places and programs.
Events:
- Poetry reading and discussion with Ninth Letter
12:00 p.m. | Register - Spurlock Museum Exhibit Opening: Debates, Decisions, Demands – Objects of Campaigns and Activism
2:00 p.m. | Register - Altgeld Chimes Centennial Concert
3:00 p.m. | Stream live - Celebrating a Campus Landmark: The History and Impact of Altgeld Hall
3:30 p.m. | Register - LAS on Tap: Astronomy
5:00 p.m. | Register - Virtual Chemistry Magic Show
- Hong Kong Identity and Migration Past, Present, and Future