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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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

    • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039

    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.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

    • 7:00 am - 9:30 pm
    • Chicago, IL

    Join the Native American House and International Student and Scholar Services in this trip to Chicago focused on learning more 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.

Monday, May 5, 2025

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm

    Join us for a special Names Training focused on Moroccan names! This interactive session will explore the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shape Moroccan names, including Arabic and French traditions. You’ll gain insight into name structures, pronunciation tips, and cultural context.

Friday, May 9, 2025

  • Coffee Across Cultures, May 9
    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Siebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper Lobby

    Take a well-deserved break as we head into finals at Coffee Across Cultures! This month’s theme is all about stress relief and self-care as we wrap up the semester. Join us for relaxing crafts, cozy conversations, and a calming space to recharge with free coffee, tea, and pastries. This event is free and open to all.

Monday, June 9, 2025