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Summer of AI

The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL) along with campus partners from The University Library, Technology Services, NCSA, ATLAS and The Siebel Center for Design will host the Summer of AI at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Throughout this summer-long series faculty and staff will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, guest talks, and conversations on how AI impacts the future of teaching and learning. 

Kickoff Event & GenAI Showcase – Thursday, May 29

The kickoff event will include a Gen AI showcase featuring brief demos of several AI tools, and launch us into the "Summer of AI" filled with workshops, presentations, and panel discussions about the many aspects of this new and revolutionary technology. 

  • Discover real-world applications of generative AI 

  • Connect with faculty, staff, and units working with AI across campus 

  • Learn more about the Summer of AI series 

Join us for our official kickoff event and Gen AI Showcase on Thursday, May 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Siebel Center for Design. Join us in-person of remotely via Zoom. 

What to Expect this Summer

Bi-Weekly Newsletter 

Subscribe to the Summer of AI newsletter to receive GenAI tips directly in your inbox. This newsletter will also be your source for upcoming events, workshop registrations and highlights from the summer series. 

GenAI Workshops

Register for a hands-on workshop to help you get started using campus-supported tools like Copilot, Adobe Firefly, and Illinois Chat. We’ll also offer workshops focusing on student success with AI, and how to use and create your own AI agent. Workshop descriptions and registration links can be found below.

 

Guest Speakers and Panel Discussions

Engage in thoughtful presentations and facilitated conversations about the future of AI and it’s impacts on higher education. All sessions will be held in Armory room 156 and shared remotely via Zoom. No registration required for these virtual events.

 

One-on-One Support 

Book a personalized consultation for AI help and brainstorming. We will also be offering walk-in hours in the Armory room 156 every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the summer. Be sure to subscribe to the Summer of AI Newsletter for updates on the walk-in schedule and upcoming events. 




In partnership with The University Library, Technology Services, NCSA, ATLAS and The Siebel Center for Design 

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