Sep 18, 2026 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Illini Union Rooms A, B, & C at 1401 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801
- Sponsor
- This event is sponsored by the iSchool at Illinois, the Counseling Center, the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and the Asian American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with JTS (Jungto Society).
- Speaker
- Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (법륜스님)
- Registration
- RSVP by September 11
- Contact
- Interim Associate Dean for Community, Culture, and Engagement Kyungwon Koh
- kkoh@illinois.edu
- Originating Calendar
- School of Information Sciences
Join us for a timely dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim on the critical challenges facing today’s universities and communities.
- Contemplative Wisdom: Finding focus and grounding in an age of AI and information overload
- Building Connection: Resolving conflict and fostering belonging
- Navigating Modern Stress: Mental health, burnout, anxiety, and distraction
Event Schedule:
*Youth Activities (4:45 – 7:15 PM): Engaging crafts and mindfulness activities for kids, including lantern making, lotus flower crafting, and coloring. (RSVP required; space is limited)*Reception (7:00 – 8:00 PM): Stay after the talk to enjoy a vegetarian reception and community conversation.
Open to all Illinois students, faculty, staff, and community members.