ACES Office of International Programs
Monday, October 13, 2025
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The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Friday, October 17, 2025
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Friday Forum + Conversation Café: LGBTQ + Stories of Change: A Journey Through History by Dywaine Betts, Jr. Time: October 17 at 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and for an art show/sale and talks by four visiting artists from Fukushima at Fall Open House!
Monday, October 20, 2025
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AsiaLENS | "Black Box Diaries" Screening + Q&A with filmmater Shiori Itô Location: Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801 Time: October 20 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Panel on “Community-Engaged Research in Action: Insights for Graduate Students” | October 21 at 12 pm | 210 Levis Faculty Center
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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GRADUATE STDENT WORSHOP Lunch for attendees: 12-12:30pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals Wednesday, October 22 |12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St Tips for applying for Grants and Fellowships Wednesday, October 22 |2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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Friday Forum + Conversation Café: Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine: Reform, White Supremacy, and an Abolishionist Future by Emile Suotonye DeWeaver Time: October 24, 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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An Evening with Ayelet Tsabari. Songs for the Brokenhearted. October 28th | 5 pm | Alice Campbell Alumni Center
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Halloween Film Screening: "Pan's Labyrinth" | October 29 at 4 pm | Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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In-Person Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders
The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Friday, October 31, 2025
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Black Uncanny: Tales of the Black + The Weird by Stacey Robinson Time: October 31 at 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
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Friday Forum + Conversation Café: Fighting for Algorithmic Justice in an Age of AI-Driven Surveillance by Clara Belitz Time: November 7 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Monday, November 10, 2025
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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School of Integrative Biology graduate student Vivian Cheng will discuss her research using genetics, ancient DNA, and historical archives to understand the effects of climate change and colonialism on narwhals. November 13 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
Friday, November 14, 2025
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Friday Forum + Conversation Café: In the Deep End by Jameel Bridgewater Time: November 14 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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In-Person Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders
The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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Compete against student teams representing countries from all over the world! The 28th Indoor World Cup hosted by ISSS will take place on Saturday, November 15. Register your team now!
Monday, November 17, 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Join us for the 14th annual Travel Around the World cultural fair on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Illini Union! Explore booths representing countries from around the globe, interact with students from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, and enjoy live performances and demonstrations. Or, are you interested in hosting a table? Register now!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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'Pioneers on the wild frontiers of local fascism:' Rethinking U.S. fascism through the Black antifascist tradition" Speaker: Verena Erlenbusch-Anderson, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy Date and Time: November 19 at 12 pm Location: 108 Coble Hall 801 S Wright St Champaign 61820
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Friday, November 21, 2025
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Join us for a traditional American style Thanksgiving dinner, and take some time to reflect on what you're thankful for this year.
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Dr. Pinshane Huang, Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, will discuss her research on transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy of two-dimensional materials and soft-hard interfaces. December 11 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom