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, October 17, 2025

  • Weathering the Winter 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

    CANCELLED: Global Illini Career Networking Trip to Chicago

    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.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  • ISSSTRAINS: Understanding Intercultural Development

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

    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, October 29, 2025

Thursday, October 30, 2025

  • Global Games Get-Together

    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.

  • 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 15th annual Travel Around the World event during International Education Week! Registrations to host a table or perform are due TODAY!

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

  • ISSSTRAINS: Taiwanese Names Training

    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

Thursday, November 13, 2025

  • 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.

Thursday, December 4, 2025