Cultural & International
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
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12:00 pmWomen's Resources Center (616 E Green St. Suite 213)Join the Women's Resources Center for Dish It Up on Monday, March 23 to hear from Champaign's Urbana's 2025 Woman of the Year, Shannon McFarland, and how she's building a sustainable future for her community. The Safety Zone: Youth Programming and Violence Prevention by Shannon McFarland
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity Archives, Main Library Room 146; 1408 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801 -
3:00 - 4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building, fifth floor #514, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820 -
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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5:00 - 6:00 pmGender & Sexuality Resource Center | 616 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobbyМы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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9:00 - 9:30 am
Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmDeloitte Auditorium, Business Instructional Facility -
5:30 - 9:30 pmAlice Campbell Alumni Center; 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
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5:30 - 6:30 pmACRC (HUB 3070 - Third Floor, 614 E. Daniel Street, Champaign -
6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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12:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, ILCarrie Geng, PhD gives her talk entitled "Madwoman Diaries: Confessional Writing as Mad Practice" on March 25th, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the AAS Conference Room, 1208 W Nevada St.
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12:00 - 1:30 pmhttps://go.illinois.edu/DecolonizingAfricanCollectionDecolonizing African collections in libraries is essential to correct historical injustices, and remove Western biases, and harmful representations of African history and culture. We address issues in decolonizing African collections, global collaborations to advance equitable knowledge ecosystems, and models and networks of Diamond Open Access for global equity.
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12:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, room 62. -
2:30 - 3:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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3:00 - 5:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, Room #62- 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Conference Center 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 -
4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore, Author's Corner, 2nd Floor -
4:30 pmSpurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Join Spurlock Museum, SkAI, and University of Illinois faculty in a discussion exploring the use of AI. Topics to be explored will be arts and humanities, science, and ethics.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 4:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL
Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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2:00 - 2:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
5:00 pm 6:30 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Friday, March 27, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
3:00 - 3:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 pmregister for location and further details
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6:00 - 7:00 pmEducation Building, Room 192A hybrid event for a student-led guided study of Buddhist concepts
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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9:00 am - 4:30 pmregister for location and further details
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignDo you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the galleries. All ages and experience levels are welcome! First-time knitter? A limited amount of yarn and needles will be available—and anyone wanting to learn can receive a simple knitting lesson. Free and open to everyone. *Parking nearby is free on weekends.*
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6:00 - 9:00 pmCampus Recreation Center East (CRCE), 1102 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
Sunday, March 29, 2026
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1:00 pmSpurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Join us for a leisurely craft to harness your burst of creative energy. We will have all sorts of supplies provided for you to play around with and craft culturally iconic flowers from all over the world.
Monday, March 30, 2026
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All DayMain Level | Contemporary Gallery Krannert Art Museum, 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmWRC, 616 E. Green St. Suite 213 (upstairs, door next to McDonalds) -
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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5:00 pmUniversity YMCA, Latzer HallThe Women’s Resources Center invites you to join us for the 7th Annual Strive Awards! Join us in celebrating Illinois students, staff, and faculty doing incredible gender equity work on our campus!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
3:30 - 4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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5:00 - 6:00 pmTurner Hall Room N-120Learn more about the Coral Reef Field Course (NRES 385) in the Bahamas during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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5:00 - 6:00 pmKrannert Art Museum Main Level Contemporary Gallery; 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 -
6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge (LCLB 1080) and online (TBA) -
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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3:00 - 3:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall, Room #1090 - 702 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61801
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5:00 pmSpurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801Stop by anytime between 5 PM and 8 PM to explore Spurlock’s newest exhibit, “Unfinished Revolutions: Living Stories of American Rights.” Enjoy light refreshments and listen to protest music performed by Paul Kotheimer.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education) -
5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 4:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL
Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 919 W Illinois St #400, Urbana, IL 61801 Room 208 -
5:30 pmDigital Computer LabJoin us for a powerful, community-centered dialogue exploring Reproductive Justice—a framework grounded in the belief that true reproductive freedom requires access to the social, economic, and cultural conditions necessary to make empowered decisions about one’s body, family, and future.
Friday, April 3, 2026
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9:00 - 9:30 am
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
12:00 - 1:30 pm500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, Lower Level Auditorium (KAM 62) -
1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S. Wright St., Champaign -
2:00 - 4:00 pmWomen's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820Join us for Crafternoons every month on the first Friday at the WRC. This month, we will be making snow globes! All materials are provided. This event is free and open to everyone.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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10:00 amSpurlock Museum: 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
This special guided tour will present how death practices are displayed across different ancient cultures and societies. Through the comparison and contrast of their different displays of death, we will examine the significance of the memorial of past societies through their individual representations. This tour will explore mainly the theme of class/status.
Monday, April 6, 2026
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12:30 - 1:30 pmMumford Hall Room 323Join us to learn more about Money and Happiness (ACE 243) in Costa Rica during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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5:30 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801Our 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.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
5:30 pm404 David Kinley Hall, 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana -
6:00 - 7:00 pmUniversity YMCA, Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
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7:00 pmSpurlock MuseumThree short film screenings, followed by a conversation with Maryam Kashani
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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
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11:30 am - 12:50 pmUniversity YMCA room 228, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
5:00 - 6:00 pmTurner Hall Room N-120Join us to learn more about Ecology, Culture, and Environmental Sustainability (NRES 385) in the Yucatan Peninsula during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity Archives, Main Library Room 146; 1408 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
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1:00 - 4:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL
Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
4:00 pmLCLB Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080)
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4:30 - 6:00 pmLevis Faculty Center (919 W Illinois St., Urbana, IL), Room 422
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Friday, April 10, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
12:00 - 1:00 pmWomen's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820Join the WRC for a BOLD discussion on the intersections of Artificial Intelligence, technology, and misogyny using the newly published text, "The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny."
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1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign -
3:00 - 4:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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7:00 pmSpurlock MuseumOuroboros, the symbol of the snake eating its tail, is both end and beginning: a death as regeneration. A 74-minute experimental narrative film that turns the destruction of Gaza into a story of heartbreak, Ouroboros asks what it means to be human when humanity has failed.
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7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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8:30 amLiteratures, Cultures and Linguistics Building
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1:00 - 3:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., ChampaignCome experience immersive sound as you view artworks at Krannert Art Museum! Members of Improvisers Exchange Ensemble will create soundscapes in the galleries through site-specific solo performance and collective improvisation in reflection and response to artwork on display.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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8:30 amLiteratures, Cultures and Linguistics Building
Monday, April 13, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
12:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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5:30 - 6:30 pmIllini Union, Room C (1401 W. Green St, Urbana) -
6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library -
All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
Join us as we re-imagine how to best collaborate across departments to work towards global food security. Hear about the current global food security work being conducted in ACES through a series of thematic panels spanning multiple disciplines. All ACES stakeholders and others interested in food security and welcome to attend as many sessions as your schedule permits.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
Join us as we re-imagine how to best collaborate across departments to work towards global food security. Hear about the current global food security work being conducted in ACES through a series of thematic panels spanning multiple disciplines. All ACES stakeholders and others interested in food security and welcome to attend as many sessions as your schedule permits.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 4:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL
Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
3:30 - 5:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 pmBruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center; 1212 W. Nevada Street, Urbana IL -
4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
4:30 - 6:30 pmIllini Union, Illini Rooms B and C, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL -
5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility, Room 2035
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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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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
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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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 -
5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 4:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL
Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center Room 208, 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana
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6:15 - 8:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!
Friday, April 24, 2026
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12:00 pm108 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Monday, April 27, 2026
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5:15 pmArchitecture Building, Room TBA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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5:30 - 6:30 pmhttps://aacc.illinois.edu/ -
6:15 - 9:30 pm1103 W. Oregon St., Suite E, Urbana, 61801Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 4:00 pm1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL
Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!
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4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820