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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Thursday, October 9, 2025

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

    Coffee Across Cultures Hour is a monthly gathering to connect over coffee, tea, and pastries while exploring global traditions. Our October session will spotlight fall harvest traditions from around the world, highlighting the ways communities mark the season through food, gratitude, and celebration. Free and open to all.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

  • Feast of the Hunters' Moon Trip
    • 6:45 am - 5:00 pm
    • International Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Front Atrium

    Join us for a unique cultural adventure to the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a once-a-year festival that re-creates the 18th-century gathering of French fur traders and Native Americans at historic Fort Ouiatenon. This exciting trip offers the chance to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of early America. Registration link coming soon.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025

  • Taj Mahal
    • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
    • Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039

    Discover the rich traditions and culture of India! Learn from students and scholars as they share personal stories, demonstrate aspects of daily life, and showcase colorful art forms. Try your hand at traditional rangoli designs, experience a taste of Indian dance and music, and enjoy sampling authentic snacks and chai. Free and open to all.

Friday, October 17, 2025

    • 4:30 - 6:30 pm
    • Ice Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820)

    Come skate with us! Enjoy free ice skating, hot chocolate, and a mini-lesson at the University Ice Arena. Plus, get tips from McKinley Health Center on how to stay safe and healthy through an Illinois winter. Note: Ice skating carries some risk. All participants must sign a waiver before skating. Ages 10+ only. Space is limited by arena capacity.

Sunday, October 19, 2025

  • Global Illini Trip
    • 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
    • Meet at The Career Center (715 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820)

    The campus-wide Career Services Council is hosting the Global Illini Career Networking Event in Chicago on Sunday, October 19 and you’re invited! This event is designed to support our current international undergraduate and graduate students at UIUC by connecting them with international alums.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Thursday, October 30, 2025

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
    • Grainger Engineering Library (1301 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana IL 61801) - The Commons (Room 233/235)

    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 different countries and regions around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy a variety of international snacks in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm

    Join us for a special Names Training focused on Taiwanese names! This session will provide valuable insights into the cultural background and pronunciation of names commonly used in Taiwan. Our presenters will introduce Taiwanese naming practices, guiding participants through name examples that highlight their meanings, pronunciation techniques, and cultural significance.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025