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Make informed decisions about health choices with cutting-edge research from University of Illinois. Find a session that's perfect for you.
The Community Seminar Series is a collaboration between Illinois Extension and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Signing up is easy:
- Sessions are free, and registration is required.
- Choose as many sessions within the series as you wish to attend.
- Complete the registration process.
- CPDU and CEUs are available: CEUs are provided through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois. Once you have registered for your desired sessions, please check your registration confirmation email for a link to purchase CEUs.
If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate, contact Dee Walls at walls1@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
Access previous sessions on health topics by visiting our recorded session archives.
Summer Self-Care 2025
Assistive Robots: Supporting Independence and Well-Being for Older Adults | June 25
Explore how assistive robots empower older adults by supporting daily routines, enhancing safety, and fostering social connection. Gain insights into integrating robotics into home care to promote autonomy, dignity, and well-being. Presenter: Yao-Lin Tsai.
Ampliar el Acceso a los Alimentos: Compras de Comestibles en Línea para las Comunidades Rurales de Bajos Ingresos | 2 de Julio
*Spanish only. Esta presentación destaca el papel de la compra de comestibles en línea como una estrategia para mejorar el acceso a los alimentos en las comunidades rurales. Por sus investigaciones, Karen Gutiérrez explorará cómo este enfoque puede apoyar los resultados sobre la salud y nutrición de las poblaciones desatendidas. Los participantes aprenderán cómo las soluciones innovadoras pueden fomentar el acceso equitativo a los alimentos y mejorar el bienestar de la comunidad.
Water Wins: Choosing Healthier Drinks for Toddlers to Teens | July 9
Learn to decode labels, spot hidden sugars, and encourage water and natural drinks. Equip the family with tools to make healthier beverage choices every day. Presenter: Nikita Chigullapally.
Nurtured in Nature: Restoring Wellness for Collective Climate Resilience | July 16
Experience how a BIPOC-led initiative nurtures wellness and climate resilience through culturally rooted nature experiences. See how reconnecting with land and identity can inspire healing and collective environmental action. Presenter: Tomas Delgado.
Easy Steps to Benefiting from Everyday Mindful Forest Bathing | July 23
Tap into the calming power of nature through mindfulness and forest bathing. Learn how these practices reduce stress, lift mood, and support relaxation. Explore research-backed benefits and get simple tips for finding nearby green spaces and building your own mindful outdoor routine. Presenters: Darcy Lu and Zafar Waziha Sarker.
The Empowered Woman: Research-Based Exercise and Nutrition Approaches to Longevity for Thriving in Midlife and Beyond | July 30
As women enter midlife, their bodies and needs evolve, along with the strength and wisdom to shape their own well-being. This session explores evidence-based strategies to boost vitality, support longevity, and embrace wellness through movement, nutrition, and self-care. We’ll also discuss natural changes in skin and hair and share tips to help you thrive at every stage of life. Presenter: Alexia P. Hammonds.