International and Area Studies Library - Campus Events
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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MAXQDA is a robust software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, media, and survey data. The software is free for all University of Illinois users via a license provided by Illinois Computes. This workshop assumes basic knowledge of MAXQDA including importing data files, creating codes, and applying codes to text data.
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Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Looking for an easier way to cite as you write? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!
Friday, October 23, 2026
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"On care and community: India’s frontline health workers" Vrinda Marwah is assistant professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida.
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The Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies would like to invite interested students to a discussion & coffee, with Billy Tringali in connection to his talk titled, "The Anime Studies Appetizer Sampler". Coffee and treats will be provided.
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Live Performance by the Bulgarica Dance Ensemble of Chicago with artistic director Petur Iliev. Light Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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Google Scholar is an incredibly popular and useful tool for research with several features that scholars may not be familiar with. This workshop will elaborate on the difference between searching in Google Scholar and academic databases, demonstrate how to use Google Scholar’s Advanced Search, and more.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Are you overwhelmed by organizing your sources? Looking for an easier way to cite as you write? Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you store and organize your files and insert formatted citations into papers. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a Zotero library set up and ready to use!
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
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You are invited to the CLACS Dia de Muertos party at the Gallery Art Bar on 10/28 at 8pm. Costumes are encouraged and there is no cover! Please add some songs suggestions for our playlist to this google form. We will be playing music throughout the night: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-WfVB7Nng_bGQuYXt--9zEz5TSqnI5t9Jqvft-eTI945wuQ/viewform?usp=publish-edito
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
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The event will be held in Coble Hall 306 at 3:00 PM on November 2nd. Rebecca Weitz-Shapiro (Brown University) will present the book, and Professors Flavia Andrade (UIUC) and Tara Grillos (Purdue University) will briefly present their comments on the book afterwards, followed by a Q+A with the audience.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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Join us for an afternoon of poetry, featuring readings and opportunities to listen, reflect, and connect through the power of verse. All are welcome to share in this celebration of poetry and the spoken word.
Friday, November 6, 2026
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Join exhibition artists and curators of Ink Shower: Contemporary Taiwanese Artists Reimagine Tradition to gain an understanding of historical ink painting traditions and artmaking today in Taiwan.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Join the Japan House interns on an delicious exploration of onigiri, their history, their culture, and preparation methods!
Monday, November 9, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Mary Caruso Dailey (PhD Chemistry, 2010), Lead Product Development Specialist at 3M will discuss her research on adhesives for electronics bonding and experiences as a graduate student in Chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Friday, November 13, 2026
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‘Imagining Capital in the City: Urban Life in DLF’s Public Projection, 1949-1960’
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Monday, November 16, 2026
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The Urbana Opera Ensemble is performing excerpts from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" on November 16 at 6:30 pm. This is a free event. Please join us!
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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In this intermediate workshop, students who are already comfortable using basic app features will learn how to use representational strategies such as line weight, tone, and shading. Students will use the perspective and guide tools, and learn to create custom brushes.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Short presentations showcasing our programs and projects in Classical and Modern Greek studies. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.
