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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Friday, March 14, 2025

  • Coffee Across Cultures, Mar 14
    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Siebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper Lobby

    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!

Monday, March 17, 2025

  • ISSS Spring Trip to Mammoth Cave, March 17-18
    • All Day
    • Mammoth Cave, KY

    Join us for a relaxing and fun adventure to Mammoth Cave, KY! Explore the natural preserves of the caves, learn about their cultural and historical significance, and enjoy outdoor activities as you take a moment to reconnect with nature and make memories with new friends.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  • ISSS Spring Trip to Mammoth Cave, March 17-18
    • All Day
    • Mammoth Cave, KY

    Join us for a relaxing and fun adventure to Mammoth Cave, KY! Explore the natural preserves of the caves, learn about their cultural and historical significance, and enjoy outdoor activities as you take a moment to reconnect with nature and make memories with new friends.

Monday, March 31, 2025

    • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
    • Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 3038

    Are you ready to enhance your intercultural skills? Join us for Communicating Across Language Difference, an interactive training session designed to help faculty, staff, scholars, and graduate teaching assistants navigate various intercultural communication skills.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

  • Intercultural Spotlight Bangladesh
    • 5:00 - 6:00 pm
    • Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4025

    Join us for an engaging Intercultural Spotlight on Bangladesh! Experience the rich culture of Bangladesh through a lively discussion with Bangladeshi students, traditional attire, and delicious snacks to sample. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the country’s history, traditions, and daily life from those who call it home. Free and open to all.

Friday, April 11, 2025

  • Coffee Across Cultures, April 11
    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Siebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper Lobby

    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

    • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
    • ARC Gym 3

    Register in a team of five to play traditional Korean games based on the global hit Netflix show Squid Game, and compete to win enviable prizes!

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 2025

    • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
    • Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 1035

    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 the country’s history, food, or contemporary culture, this session will provide a fun and immersive experience. Free and open to all!

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

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

    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!