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With the University of Illinois in our backyard, research and innovation abounds, impacting our community and the world. Terri & Carly talk with Melissa Edwards with the Office of Research & Innovation about how we can get connected to what’s happening on campus, how it impacts our lives, and why we should be proud of these contributions. Stay tuned in for a wrap-up of this weekend’s events!

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Show links: 

• Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ 
• Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ 
• University of Illinois Office of Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation: https://research.illinois.edu/ 
• This Week in Illinois Research: https://research.illinois.edu/news/week-illinois-research 
• Experience the Aurora: https://www.parkland.edu/Audience/Community-Business/Parkland-Presents/Planetarium/Events/Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1137369017 
• Monticello Movie Night: Barbie: https://www.facebook.com/events/1808230669679345
• Summer Splash: https://www.champaignforests.org/events/details/summer-splash 
• Girls Rock! CU Camp Showcase & Rock Fest: https://tockify.com/rbtevents/detail/2111/1722124800000?startms=1719810000000
• Day in the Park with the Champaign Park District: https://champaignparks.org/event/day-in-the-park/2024-07-28/
• Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/
• Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events