Illinois Global Institute

As the home to the area and global studies centers and thematic programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Illinois Global Institute is dedicated to fostering an environment where international perspectives are integral to teaching and research.

Center for African Studies * Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies * Center for Global Studies * Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies * Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies * Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity * European Union Center * LAS Global Studies * Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies * Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center * The Program in Arms Control and Domestic and International Security

 

Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe: CU Immigration - Realities & Responses

Sep 19, 2025   12:00 - 1:00 pm  
University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Lecture
Details for event: Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe: CU Immigration - Realities & Responses on September 19 at 12 pm at University YMCA at 1001 S Wright St
Sponsor
YMCA of the University of Illinois, co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity
Speaker
Francisco Baires, Director of the University YMCA's and E. Daniela Vergara, Associate Director of the University YMCA's
Contact
Marc Alexander
E-Mail
marc@universityymca.org
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Originating Calendar
Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity

Please join the University YMCA and Diversity & Social Justice Education for our Fall 2025 Friday Forum + Conversation Café series. Students, faculty, and community members are invited to hear from local advocates as they discuss crucial public issues. All lectures are free and open to the public, taking place on Fridays at 12 PM in Latzer Hall at the University YMCA! Free lunch will be provided. The first presentation will be taking place on Friday, September 19th, featuring a discussion on CU Immigration: Realities and Responses with Leadership from NAWC. 

11:00 - 11:45 am - meet & greet with NAWC's new director! 

"CU Immigration - Realities & Responses" by Francisco Baires, Director of the University YMCA's, New American Welcome Center, and E. Daniela Vergara, Associate Director of the University YMCA's, New American Welcome Center

Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED

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