Summer Research Laboratory 2024 Events

Events marked * are hosted by the Slavic Reference Service. Any questions regarding the SRS events should be sent to srscite@library.illinois.edu.

June 10 - July 29, every Tuesday, 2:00pm - 3:00pm: REEEC Coffee & Tea Hours

Get together with other SRL scholars to discuss your research. Meet casually with other guests of the SRL program. Talk with the REEEC staff, ask any questions you may have.

Location: Coble Hall, 108

 

June 12 - July 31, every Thursday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm: REEEC Lightning Labs

A quick 5-minute talk, discussing your research with a panel of SRL scholars. With a brief Q&A following. Then, onto the next scholar, and so on and so on! Meet other SRL scholars, learn about their research, get your research reviewed as well! Gain help and information from peers. Quickly and efficiently! This event will be held on an "as needed"/"as interested" basis.

Location: Coble Hall, 108; Online

Join: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/84728796147?pwd=RA3IaW1bpxRVF1sk0oV5NkGje1HW1D.1&from=addon

 

June 20 - August 1, every Friday, 5:00pm: REEEC Pub Night

REEEC Pub Nights will be held at either at Murphy's Pub (604 E Green Street), Joe's Brewery (706 S 5th Street), or Illini Inn (901 S 4th Street).

June 20: Joe's Brewery
June 27: Illini Inn
July 11: Murphy's
July 18: Joe's Brewery
July 25: Illini Inn
August 1: Murphy's

 

*June 10, 10:00 - 11:00am Central US Time: Introduction to University Library Services and Collections

Mandatory session for all SRL participants, hosted by Slavic Reference Service.

Register: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeurrDouHtMEzdRFZGpCz6tVG…

Location: Online

 

*June 13, 8:00am - 9:00am: Research Services and Access to Collections - The National Archives of Estonia

Register: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceqtrzotH9yC6hkgN6Y_wNi0l…

Location: Online

 

June 13-14: 2025 Research and Training Workshop (details to be updated soon)

 

*June 18, 10:00am - 11:00am: Publishing in REEES

Register: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocu-urDwuG9FtZA_VrAwXaRRKv…

Location: Online

 

*June 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Slavic Reference Service Reception

Meet SRL participants, staff and SRS specialists, enjoy snacks and cozy atmosphere!

Location: Main Library Building, Room 106

 

*June 25, 8:00am - 9:30am: Research Services and Access to Collections – Guest Presentations

Join the Slavic Reference Service for an informal discussion on services and archival collections at the Latvian State Historical Archives and the National Archives of the Republic of Georgia and working in Kyrgyz archives.

Panelists:

• Latvian State Historical Archives – Guntis Vāveris

• National Archives of the Republic of Georgia– Sophia Jobava

• Working in Kyrgyz Archives – A Researcher’s Perspective – Dr. Joshua First (University of Mississippi)

Register: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdO-opzorHd2nFhSsPkF3kLsmg…

Location: Online

 

*June 27, 10:00am - 11:00am: Research Services and Access to Collections – Guest Presentations

Register: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpceusrjgjHNGoL4QMlSEnwrDcB…

Location: Online

 

June 27, 12:00pm: Fisher Fellow Talk 

Location: hybrid: 306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL, 61820); online, please register here: https://go.illinois.edu/Paige

 

July 27, 8:00pm - 11:30pm: Polkaholics at The Space!

Join the REEEC staff for a "team-building" activity at a cool spot in downtown Champaign! The Space! Live Polka from the Polkaholics (from Chicago)! FREE! Here is The Space's website for more info: https://thespacecu.com/

Location: The Space restaurant, 1 E Main St Ste 107, Champaign