International and Area Studies Library - Campus Events
Monday, December 22, 2025
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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8:00 am - 1:00 pmUniversity LibraryAll campus libraries will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an all-employee event. Library digital resources will remain available during this closure and may be accessed through the Library Gateway (click the link above). Please arrange your study or research schedule accordingly.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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4:00 pm 5:00 pmLAS Paul Lisnek Hub Lincoln HallA friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
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5:00 pmBruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center- BNAAC kitchenExplore Arabic language and culture while making Dubai-style chocolate in a fun, interactive social event.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
Friday, February 13, 2026
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12:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, Room 1080 Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building (707 S. Mathews St., Urbana, IL 61801)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBinteractive discussion of different Arabic dialects, with a special focus on Levantine Arabic.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge_ LCLBJoin us for a screening of Wadjda (2012), a groundbreaking Saudi Arabian film that follows a young girl challenging social norms in pursuit of independence.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Friday, February 27, 2026
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1:30 - 3:00 pmHybrid: 306 Coble Hall & ZOOM
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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5:00 pmGregory Hall- Room 215Join us for a hands-on Arabic Calligraphy event where participants learn about the art of Arabic calligraphy and practice writing Arabic letters and words in an aesthetic and creative way.
Monday, March 9, 2026
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4:00 pm 5:00 pmLAS Paul Lisnek Hub Lincoln HallA friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge_ LCLBA Lebanese film directed by Nadine Labaki that blends humor and drama to explore themes of coexistence, conflict, and community.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge_ LCLBJoin us for a Henna event where students have the opportunity to decorate their hands with henna designs. This is fun and artistic.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBinteractive discussion of different Arabic dialects, with a special focus on Iraqi Arabic.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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4:00 pm 5:00 pmLAS Paul Lisnek Hub Lincoln HallA friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBJoin us for an Arabic Storytelling event centered on Kalila wa Dimna, one of the most influential works in world literature. Originating in India and traveling through Persian and Arabic traditions.