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Degree Dollar$: Investing in Your Future | Money Matter$

2026-11-19 18:00:00 2026-11-19 19:00:00 America/Chicago Degree Dollar$: Investing in Your Future | Money Matter$ Get your financial questions answered by experts with the Money Matter$ series. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thursday, November 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Get your financial questions answered by experts with the Money Matter$ series.

Questions about getting a college degree? Join us to learn how to invest in your future. Attend in person with no registration required or register below to join us online.

This presentation, “Degree Dollars: Investing in Your Future with Liberal Studies,” will explore how the Bachelor of Liberal Studies at the University of Illinois can help adult learners finish their degree, build flexible career skills, and make a meaningful investment in their future. Attendees will learn about program pathways, available concentrations, and how prior credits may help move them closer to graduation.

About the Presenter:

Roxana Elmi serves as a Coordinator for Recruitment and Admissions in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. With years of experience in higher education, she is passionate about expanding access to education and supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they explore pathways to degree completion and future opportunity.

Attend in person or sign up to attend online:  champaign.org/events.

Presented in partnership with Bachelor of Liberal Studies program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Part of the Money Matter$ Series.

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MONEY MATTER$ | Fall 2026

• Sept. 17, The Four Pillars of The New Retirement, 6 pm
• Oct. 15, Caring for Aging Parents, 6 pm
• Nov. 19, Degree Dollar$: Investing in Your Future with Liberal Studies, 6 pm
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Presentation |

TAGS: | Money Matter$ |

Main Library

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Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

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Mon, Nov 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Nov 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C,The Studio

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Nov 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Nov 26, All day

Fri, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Nov 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Nov 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Dec 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Dec 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Dec 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Tuesday, December 1 2026 at 9:00am