Diversity Calendar

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

• • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

  Community Wellness Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • BNAACC 1212 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

  Break Program Series: Henna and Storytelling Circle

  • Religious/Cultural

Thursday, July 10, 2025

• 

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Siebel Center for Design, Classroom 1002

  LGBTQ+ Ally Training 101: Introduction to the LGBTQ+ Community

  • Professional Development
• 

  • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
  • Women's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820

  Summer Book Club - "Set Boundaries, Find Peace"

  Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

  • Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana

  Break Program Series: Movie Screening & Sushi Making

  • Ceremony/Service

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

• 

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Siebel Center for Design, Classroom 1002

  LGBTQ+ Ally Training 102: Becoming an Ally

  • Professional Development

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana

  Break Program Series: Crochet & Calligraphy at the AACC/IE

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, July 24, 2025

• • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
  • Zoom

  Summer Book Club - "Set Boundaries, Find Peace"

  Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

  • Meeting

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • The Orange Room, Main Library - 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Champaign IL

  Break Program Series: Global Games

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

• 

  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Lake of the Woods/Museum of the Grand Prairie (Mahomet, IL)

  Break Program Series: Field Trip to Lake of the Woods (Mahomet, IL) RSVP REQUIRED

  • Social/Informal Event

Monday, August 25, 2025

• • All Day

  First Day of Instruction, Fall Semester

  • Other
• • 2:00 pm
  • Psychology Building, 29

  PSYC 496 begins

  • Other

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Monday, September 15, 2025

• • 6:00 pm
  • Lincoln Hall

  I-Connect begins, Fall 2025

  • Lecture

Friday, September 19, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, September 26, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, September 29, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (1.0)

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, October 3, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Friday, October 10, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, October 13, 2025

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Psychology Building, Room 32

  I-Journey: Disability Justice Workshop

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, October 17, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

• • 12:00 pm
  • Various

  EPSY 203 courses begin

  • Conference/Workshop

Thursday, October 23, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (RJAA) 1.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, October 24, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, October 31, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Friday, November 7, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, November 10, 2025

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Virtual

  I-Journey: Disability Justice Workshop

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Virtual

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (1.0)

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, November 14, 2025

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Saturday, November 22, 2025

• • 8:30 am

  Fall break begins

  • Ceremony/Service

Monday, November 24, 2025

• • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Staff/Faculty Racial Justice Allies & Advocates Training 1.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, December 1, 2025

• • All Day

  Instruction resumes

  • Other

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Thursday, December 4, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates Training 2.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

• • All Day

  Last Day of Instruction, Fall Semester

  • Other

Thursday, December 11, 2025

• • All Day

  Reading Day - IT No Change Period in effect

  • Other

Friday, December 12, 2025

• • 8:30 am

  Final Exams Begin

  • Ceremony/Service

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

• • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Virtual

  Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (RJAA) staff/faculty training 2.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, December 22, 2025

• • All Day

  First Day of Instruction, Winter Session

  • Ceremony/Service

Friday, January 16, 2026

• • 8:30 am

  Final Exams Begin

  • Ceremony/Service

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

• • All Day

  First Day of Instruction, Spring Semester

  • Other

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Friday, February 6, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, February 13, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Virtual

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (1.0)

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, February 20, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, February 27, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Friday, March 6, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, March 9, 2026

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (1.0)

  • Conference/Workshop

Saturday, March 14, 2026

• • 1:00 pm

  Spring Vacation Begins

  • Other

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

• • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Virtual

  Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (RJAA) staff/faculty training 1.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Monday, March 23, 2026

• • 7:00 am

  Instruction resumes

  • Other

Friday, March 27, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, April 3, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates

  • Conference/Workshop

Friday, April 10, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026

• • 4:30 - 6:30 pm
  • Illini Union, Illini Rooms B and C, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL

  Diversity & Social Justice Awards

  • Festival/Celebration

Friday, April 17, 2026

• • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  • University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign

  Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe

  • Conference/Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Student Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (2.0)

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

• • 6:00 - 7:00 pm
  • University YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign

  First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue

  • Religious/Cultural

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

• • All Day

  Instruction Ends

  • Other

Thursday, May 7, 2026

• • All Day

  Reading Day/IT No Change Period in effect

  • Other

Friday, May 8, 2026

• • All Day

  Final Exams Begin

  • Other

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (RJAA) staff/faculty training 1.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• • 8:30 am
  • Memorial Stadium

  Commencement

  • Ceremony/Service

Monday, May 18, 2026

• • All Day

  First Day of Instruction, Summer Term 1

  • Other

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

• • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
  • To be decided

  Racial Justice Allies & Advocates (RJAA) staff/faculty training 2.0

  • Conference/Workshop

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

• • All Day

  First Day of Instruction, Summer Term 2

  • Other