Category Archives: Meetings and seminars

DataWay- NSF “Dear Colleague” Letter and Virtual Meeting June 15

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Susan Braxton

DataWay- Dear Colleague Letter Virtual Meeting Friday June 15, 1:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-01:00) Research progress is hindered by lack of interoperability of heterogeneous  data sets which are produced and managed independently.   This challenge will be … Continue reading →

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Illinois Water 2012 Call for Papers

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Laura B.

This is an invitation to submit abstracts for the 2012 Illinois Water Conference, to be held September 24-25 at the Illini Union, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Over the last 14 years, this biennial conference has drawn agency personnel, academics, … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Thursday, April 12 — Illinois Research Data Initiative: Personal Digital Archiving

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Laura B.

As part of the Illinois Research Data Initiative (IRDI), Jeff Ubois, the founder and chair of the Personal Digital Archiving conferences, will be speaking on Personal Digital Archiving at 4 pm Thursday, April 12, in Room 126 LIS (501 E. … Continue reading →

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Illinois Research Data Initiative: Gutmann from NSF to speak March 15

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Laura B.

As part of the Illinois Research Data Initiative (IRDI), Dr. Myron Gutmann, assistant director of the National Science Foundation, will be speaking in Room 126 Library and Information Science Building at 10:30 am on Thursday, March 15. Dr. Gutmann is … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Trendwatch 2012 Webinar

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Laura B.

Date: Feb, 29, 2012, 1:00pm PST Register here. With release of its new Trendwatch microsite, Sustainable Industries and TriplePundit explore the top sustainable business trends to watch in 2012, with a focus on economic recovery across sustainability’s most active and … Continue reading →

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Webinar: The Recent Convergence of Lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior, or, Are There Only Three Great Lakes Now?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Laura B.

Dr. Richard Barbiero, CSC, Loyola University Chicago Wednesday, February 8, 1-2 pm CST Registration Web Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/321001297 The open waters of both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan have shown signs of oligotrophication in recent years, with declining phosphorus levels and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Copyright Talks by Kevin Smith

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Beth Wohlgemuth

The Office of the CIO in collaboration with the Library is delighted to announce two upcoming seminars on copyright by Kevin Smith of Duke University. The Seminars will take place on Friday February 10th 2012. Please contact Shawna Organisciak skenn@illinois.edu … Continue reading →

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Human Dimensions of Conservation Presentation

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Beth Wohlgemuth

Dr. LoraKim Joyner will present the talk “Human Dimensions of Conservation”. When: Monday, January 30th Where: Large Animal Clinic Auditorium in the College of Veterinary Medicine, 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana Time: 7 PM Cost: Free Sponsors: Lafever Conservation and … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Restoring Aquatic Connectivity in the Great Lakes Basin: Key Issues and Lessons Learned

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Laura B.

Date: January 25, 2012 Time: 9-11 am Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/780702433 Connectivity among aquatic habitats is critical for the health of our waterways and the condition of our fisheries. Today, however, barriers such as dams and poorly performing culverts block passage … Continue reading →

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Environmental Change Institute Third Annual Symposium

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Laura B.

The Third Annual Environmental Change Institute (ECI) Symposium: An Interdisciplinary Response to Environmental Problems December 7, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Beckman Institute, Room 1005, 405 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, 61801 The mission of ECI is to illuminate … Continue reading →

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