Global CU: Neighbors Connecting Through Cultures and Stories

Illinois International | Global Relations and the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library) since 2023 have held international intercultural events in collaboration with the New American Welcome Center as part of CU Welcoming Week.

This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating our vibrant, diverse community in an activity that will allow you to meet your neighbors from a different country and hear more about their personal stories and heritage cultures. Neighbors at this event will be sharing various cultural aspects of their countries including art, language, fashion, and you may even have a chance to participate in some games and food!  This is a family-friendly event, open to the public and snacks, arts & crafts are offered as part of the event.