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, November 5, 2025

Thursday, November 6, 2025

  • November 6

    Coffee Across Cultures Hour

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

    Join us for Coffee Across Cultures Hour, a global gathering over coffee, tea, and pastries to share stories and traditions from around the world. This session, “Stories on the Table,” explores how food connects people, communities, and cultures across borders.

  • TATW

    DUE TODAY! Display or Performance Registration for Travel Around The World

    All Day
    Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C

    Share your culture and connect with the campus community at the 14th annual Travel Around the World event during International Education Week! Registrations to host a table or perform are due TODAY!

  • Celebrating South Asia: A Tribute to Coke Studio

    6:00 - 10:00 pm
    Siebel Centre for Design

    Celebrate the vibrancy of South Asia with a tribute to Coke Studio Pakistan, Bharat, and Bangladesh, featuring live music, dance, and fusion performances from all South Asian countries. Enjoy traditional attire, food, a fashion show, and a surprise finale in a night of rhythm, culture, and connection.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

  • ISSSTRAINS: Navigating Intercultural Conflict Styles

    4:00 - 5:00 pm
    Campus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 3025

    Conflict happens everywhere, but how we handle it can look very different across cultures. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how cultural values shape our approaches to disagreement, communication, and resolution.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

  • Step into the rich tapestry of Indonesia through stories, traditions, and daily life shared by Indonesian students and community members. This interactive event invites you to immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural experience full of discovery, creativity, and connection.

    Intercultural Spotlight Series: Indonesia

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

    Experience the vibrant culture of Indonesia through stories, music, dance, and delicious traditional treats in this interactive celebration. Join us to explore art, crafts, and customs that bring Indonesia’s rich heritage to life.

Monday, November 17, 2025

  • International Education Week
    Recurring

    All Day
    University of Illinois Urbana Chanpaign

    Enjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  • International Education Week
    Recurring

    All Day
    University of Illinois Urbana Chanpaign

    Enjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

  • International Education Week
    Recurring

    All Day
    University of Illinois Urbana Chanpaign

    Enjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!

Thursday, November 20, 2025

  • International Education Week
    Recurring

    All Day
    University of Illinois Urbana Chanpaign

    Enjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!

Friday, November 21, 2025

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

  • Bollywood Dance Jam

    12:00 - 2:00 pm
    Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) - Multipurpose Room 1

    Take a mini-escape to Bollywood with a fun, beginner-friendly dance class. We’ll kick off with upbeat warm-ups, learn easy-to-follow signature moves, and build an energetic routine to chart-topping Bollywood hits, then finish with deep stretches and a feel-good cooldown. No experience needed.

Thursday, December 4, 2025