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

 

2026 UIUC Class Poetry Card Battle

Apr 29, 2026   3:00 - 4:00 pm  
Lucy Ellis Lounge, 1080 Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building, 707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Social/Informal Event
Sponsor
East Asian Languages & Cultures; Co-sponsor: The Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies
Contact
Prof Gian Piero
E-Mail
gp2029@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
CEAPS Events Calendar

Join us for this fun karuta event! All are welcome to come and compete or watch!  Snacks and drinks will be provided at the event.  This will be a reduced version of the game with just 10 poems. Prof. Gian Piero has a quick Starter Kit that anyone at any level of Japanese can use to prepare for the game. Simply email him at the email provided. 

If you would like to compete or have any questions, contact Prof. Gian Piero at gp2029@illinois.edu 

We hope to see you there!

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