Happening Now – Learning Design and Leadership (LDL) Program

Check here regularly to see what is happening now within the LDL program and in the weeks to come.

View the University’s academic calendar for add/drop deadlines and other important dates. These details are not repeated on the calendar below.

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LDL Program Calendar
Library and Thesis Office Calendars
Google Calendars
Term Start and End Dates

Note that some events may not apply to everyone. Add one or or more of our Google calendars to see targeted events. Refer to your course pages for course-specific deadlines.

Save the Date: September 28-30, 2023

https://ldlgathering.web.illinois.edu/

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LDL Program Calendar

September 2023

Date	Events and Zoom Details
September 25th 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT	EDS: Theory and Methodology Workshop Attendees: Anyone planning to start EPOL 588 (Theory and Methodology – Chapter 3) now through the upcoming Fall semester All doctoral students are encouraged to attend regardless of your stage in the program to be aware of what is expected during the EDS and how you might prepare during your regular coursework Zoom Details: EDS Zoom details Focus: This workshop will introduce you to the requirements and guidelines for EPOL 588 and your Chapter 3.
September 25th	Monday Sessions – Week 6 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 481, EPOL 580, and EPSY 559) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session
September 28th, 29th, and 30th	LDL Connects 2023 An in-person opportunity to connect with peers and faculty, participate in learning and networking sessions, experience the Champaign-Urbana campus, and make progress on your milestones. See ldlgathering.web.illinois.edu for details and to register
September 29th 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CT	LDL Doctoral Alumni Hooding Ceremony Join us to celebrate several of our doctoral alumni

October 2023

Date	Events and Zoom Details
October 2nd	Monday Sessions – Week 7 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 481, EPOL 580, and EPSY 559) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session
October 9th 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. CT	Literature Review Sample Reviews Participate in a group office hours setting where we will review short excerpts of attendees’ work. Come prepared with at least two paragraphs to share and include your tentative research question and the title of your general and/or special field EDS Zoom Link
October 9th	Monday Sessions – Week 8 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 481, EPOL 580, and EPSY 559) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session
October 10th 9 to 10 a.m. CT	EDS Group Advising Session Zoom Details: EDS Group Advising Session
October 13th	Last day of Fall Term A 2023
October 14th	Start of the New Term Our first live class starts October 16th, but you should begin participating in the course no later than October 11th in order to stay on schedule for the term. View the University’s academic calendar for add/drop deadlines and other important dates.
October 16th 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT	LDL Onboarding Series: LDL Courses Required for all new LDL students and those taking an LDL course for the first time. Participation in this session will enable you to focus on the content and requirements of the course. Join the Office Hours Zoom Session
October 16th	Monday Sessions – Week 1 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours (New LDL Course Participant Onboarding) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 581, EPOL 490, EPSY 408, and EPSY 560) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session
October 23rd 9 to 11 a.m. CT	Monday Sessions – Week 2 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 581, EPOL 490, EPSY 408, and EPSY 560) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session
October 24th	EDS Group Advising Session Zoom Details: EDS Group Advising Session
October 30th	Monday Sessions – Week 3 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT: LDL Course Office Hours 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Regular LDL Courses (EPOL 581, EPOL 490, EPSY 408, and EPSY 560) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT: EDS Group Advising Session

Term Start and End Dates

Term	Start Date	End Date
Fall A 2023	August 21, 2023	October 13, 2023
Fall B 2023	October 15, 2023	December 15, 2023
Spring A 2024	January 17, 2024	March 8, 2024
Spring Break 2024	March 9, 2024	March 17, 2024
Spring B 2023	March 20, 2023	May 5, 2023
Summer A 2023	May 15, 2023	June 25, 2023
Summer B 2023	June 26, 2023	August 3, 2023