International Student and Scholar Services
This calendar contains information about events, trainings, workshops, and important dates for our international community at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Friday, April 4, 2025
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Celebrate global cultures, connect with our diverse local communities, and enjoy a night of great food and performance! Join us on April 4th at 6:00 for the YMCA International Dinner, full of performances, and delicious foods. Tickets for this event are $10 and can be picked up at the University YMCA Main Office. Tickets are required for this event.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
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Join us for our monthly program series that highlights a unique global theme each month and offers space for conversation and connection over coffee and tea!
Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Register in a team of four people to play traditional Korean games based on the global hit Netflix show Squid Game, and compete to win enviable prizes!
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Join us for a Spanish and Filipino Names training! This session will introduce the history and diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds that shape names in Spanish speaking regions and the Philippines. Our presenters from Latin America and the Philippines will guide participants through key pronunciation techniques, name structures, and cultural insights.
Friday, April 18, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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Join ISSS for a tour of Amish Country as we observe and learn more about the Amish way of life.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Join us for the Intercultural Spotlight Series: Taiwan! Discover Taiwan’s rich culture, traditions, food, and daily life through interactive activities and personal insights from those who call it home. Whether you're curious about Taiwan’s history, food, or contemporary culture, this session will provide a fun and immersive experience. Free and open to all!
Friday, April 25, 2025
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Join us for a celebration honoring the cultures of Africa and its Diaspora in the Americas. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with the rhythms of traditional drumming, soulful music, powerful spoken word, a fashion show featuring traditional attire, and traditional cuisine. Free and open to all!
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Build your intercultural skills in this training for faculty, staff, scholars, and graduate teaching assistants. This session introduces the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), a framework used to understand and enhance intercultural competence, and provides insight into the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a tool for assessing and developing these skills.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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Join the Native American House and International Student and Scholar Services in this trip to Chicago focused on learning about and honoring Native American traditions and communities. We will visit the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, attend the Traditional Spring Pow Wow at Northwestern University, and enjoy free time at Chicago's Chinatown.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
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Join us for our monthly program series that highlights a unique global theme each month and offers space for conversation and connection over coffee and tea!