International and Area Studies Library - Campus Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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1:00 - 2:00 pmSystematic reviews require a careful and structured approach to reviewing existing literature and identifying new insights. As scholarly publications continue to grow rapidly across disciplines, AI tools offer new ways for researchers to keep up with the expanding literature.
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5:30 pm404 David Kinley Hall, 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana -
7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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8:00 am - 1:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 -
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryManaging your time and keeping track of all your tasks as a busy college student can be tricky, but new AI tools can take off some of the pressure of remembering it all! This workshop is designed to familiarize learners with a few handy tools and strategies for using AI to maximize productivity and minimize stress.
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4:00 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.
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5:00 - 6:30 pmLevis Faculty Center Room 422
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amInfographics can be a very effective way to convey small bits of information very quickly, while drawing viewers in because of their visual appeal. In this workshop students will learn about best practices for creating infographics, as well as what to avoid.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmCITL Innovation Studio, Armory 172Throughout your life you will, almost certainly, give presentations. We have all sat through presentations that were boring, confusing, and drab. How do you communicate your message most succinctly? What visuals will captivate and inform your audience the best? In this session we distill the magic that just might take your next presentation from bland to grand.
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3:00 pmRoom 106, Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, UrbanaCome celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with the Literatures and Languages Library by reading or listening to poems from around the world in the original language and English translation.
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB 1080 -
4:30 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum (600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL) -
4:30 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum (600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL)
Friday, April 10, 2026
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1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign -
7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
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4:30 pm TBD210 Levis Faculty Center
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmAttendees will become familiar with the differences between a dissertation and first book manuscript, and will further learn about identifying points of revision, creating a revision plan/timeline, approaching editors/presses, writing a book proposal, and the publishing process at a glance.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmA Scoping Review is a type of evidence synthesis that represents an exploration of research literature to understand the depth and breadth of research related to a specific question or topic. A scoping review maps concepts from the literature to reveal trends, themes, and gaps in the research area to inform, and provide context for further exploration or examination.
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3:00 - 6:00 pmWomen's Resource Center; 616 E Green St #202, Champaign, IL 61820
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library -
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryAre you curious about how the library can support you in accessing free resources for self-care? Would you like to know more about self-care but are unsure where to start? This workshop will facilitate discussion about self-care strategies and will provide opportunities to search for free resources (online and in print) that can support your personal self-care practices.
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3:00 - 4:15 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 919 W. Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
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3:00 - 4:00 pmMain Library 220Test your knowledge of government structures, processes, and public information in this interactive Jeopardy-style game.
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3:30 - 5:00 pmIllini Union, Room 407, 1401 W. Green Street, UrbanaStudents, faculty, and staff are invited to an Open Forum co-sponsored by the Senate Library Committee and the University Library.
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
5:00 - 7:00 pmBNAACC 1212 W Nevada St. Urbana -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBinteractive discussion of different Arabic dialects, with a special focus on Levantine Arabic.
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5:30 - 7:00 pmStage 5 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts -
5:30 pm TBDAuditorium (KAM 62)
Friday, April 17, 2026
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All DayIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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All DayIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
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10:00 am - 1:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 -
1:00 - 5:15 pmUrbana Dance Company
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmUrbana Dance Company
Monday, April 20, 2026
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 208
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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2:30 - 3:30 pmFunk ACES Library, 2nd floorThree experts from across campus will each discuss their work related to Invasive Species and respond to questions from attendees during the #FunkPanel2026. Their work focuses on Illinois invasive species issues with an emphasis on management and prevention; threats to Illinois agriculture, forestry and the environment; as well as ongoing research on biological invasions.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryTired of hearing advice about highlighting your notes and writing lists? There are lots of study tips out there, but they don't work for everyone, especially if you're neurodivergent. This workshop is for those who find that popular advice doesn't work for them to learn new study habits, such as reading tips, time tricks, and building habits on uplifting strengths.
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1:00 - 2:00 pmRoom 314, Main LibraryDid you know that over half of college students worry about being able to afford their course materials? Are you wondering how you can create a budget-friendly course for students? This workshop will introduce you to Library and campus resources you can share with students to help them save money on textbooks, articles, technology, and other materials.
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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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center Room 208, 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana
Friday, April 24, 2026
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12:00 pm108 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Monday, April 27, 2026
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.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
Friday, May 1, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pm404 David Kinley Hall, 1407 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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All DayLincoln Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Friday, August 7, 2026
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All DayLincoln Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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All DayLincoln Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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All DayLincoln Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Monday, August 24, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
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5:30 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Our Mr. Matsura, a feature documentary film, is the story of photographer Frank Matsura who journeyed from his native Japan to live in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. The film presents a picture of the “frontier” that departs from the existing popular culture narrative and celebrates the singular contribution of a community-building immigrant artist in America.