ISSS Programs & Trainings
This calendar includes all ISSS campus events, programs, and trainings. Opportunities are open to all students, scholars, faculty, and staff.
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- New International Student Experience (August only)
- International Education Week (November only)
Monday, June 2, 2025
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Find us around campus and learn more about our programs and events. Drop by anytime between 11 and 1 to enjoy some international snacks and drinks with cross-cultural learning activities. Open to everyone.
Monday, June 9, 2025
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New to campus in Summer 2025? Let us help you find your way! Join our campus tour for new international students to get familiar with the University of Illinois and its resources.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. Celebrating Pride Month.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Strengthen your intercultural communication skills in this essential training for faculty, staff, scholars, and graduate teaching assistants. Stumbling Blocks to Intercultural Communication is a ISSS workshop designed to help participants identify and overcome common barriers in cross-cultural interactions.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Join language learners and language lovers for a informal meet & greet. Connect with students from the Intensive Language Instruction Program (ILIP) and learn about their experiences. Dinner is provided at no cost. Open to everyone, no registration.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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Have you ever tried Mate from Argentina? Bissap from West Africa? Even Sweet Tea from the southern U.S.? Please join us to taste drinks from around the world and learn about each drink's origins, significance, and share in celebrating the unique food and drink cultures within the community of people right here on campus! All are welcome. Lunch is provided, no registration
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Are you ready to enhance your intercultural skills? Join us for Exploring Intercultural Communication Styles, an interactive training session designed to help faculty, staff, scholars, and graduate teaching assistants navigate various intercultural communication skills.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Make S'mores and enjoy community. More details to come. All are welcome and no registration.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Build your intercultural skills in this training that 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.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Join us for a screening of the award-winning film "East Side Sushi" about a Latina mother aspiring to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. We will provide materials to engage in a sushi making activity for an afternoon that will provide food for thought on the intersections of culture and identity, and delight your tastebuds with a culinary feast.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on, including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. All are welcome, no registration required.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Get ready for a time of fun and friendly competition at our Global Games get-together! Join us to explore a collection of board games from around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy an international lunch in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From classic favorites to unique cultural games, there’s something for everyone!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Learn how to support international students at Illinois by understanding common challenges they face—such as immigration, academics, language, and cultural adjustment—and your role in helping them succeed. This session provides practical information and campus resources for advisors, staff, and instructors.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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More details and link to register coming soon! Boating, gardens, hikes, local history, oh my!