Illinois Global Institute
As the home to the area and global studies centers and thematic programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Illinois Global Institute is dedicated to fostering an environment where international perspectives are integral to teaching and research. Center for African Studies * Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies * Center for Global Studies * Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies * Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies * Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity * European Union Center * LAS Global Studies * Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies * Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center * The Program in Arms Control and Domestic and International Security |
Monday, August 31, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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The University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) Mandarin Scholarship Program provides students from the University of Illinois System with the opportunity to study Mandarin and gain career insights in Taiwan. Join CEAPS to learn more about the Mandarin Scholarship Program in Coble Hall Room 306.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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The Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity will host its fall reception on September 3rd 4-5:30pm (remarks at 4:30) at YMCA Latzer Hall. RSVP appreciated.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Join Silvina Montrul as she explores how Brazilian Portuguese is evolving across spoken and written forms. Study of 72 native speakers Education impacts grammar & comprehension Some language changes are happening across ALL speakers Discover how schooling may actually drive language evolution.
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Our first talk will be on Tuesday, September 8, 12-1 PM Central with Dr. Krista Habing. Dr. Habing earned her B.S. in Bioengineering at Illinois in 2020 and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Oregon Health and Science University in 2025, and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Naba Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago. She will discuss her doct
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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The University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) Mandarin Scholarship Program provides students from the University of Illinois System with the opportunity to study Mandarin and gain career insights in Taiwan. Join CEAPS to learn more about the Mandarin Scholarship Program in Coble Hall Room 306.
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The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 aims to raise awareness of the role of women in agrifood systems and the challenges they face. This presentation will discuss advances in understanding the empowerment of women farmers and addressing their needs. Ruth Meinzen-Dick is a Research Fellow Emeritus at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Preparing an elevator pitch regarding your research is crucial for networking, being on the market, and finding a job. Please join us for this exciting cosponsored event by CSGGE and GWS to hear your colleagues who are minoring in GRID, GWS, or Queer Studies about their groundbreaking research.
Monday, September 14, 2026
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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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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This talk examines how MBL used social media to mobilize mass anti-left sentiment yet failed to turn that energy into lasting political power. It argues that digital “indignation politics” can amplify outrage—but struggles to build durable institutions—helping explain the rise of Bolsonarismo’s more reactionary agenda.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Friday, October 9, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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CEAPS 2026 Fall Travel Grants are due today!
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Professor Austin Strange is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong. He will be presenting his paper titled "Is Soft Power a Zero-Sum Competition?" where he dives into the economic relations between the United States and China. Join us in David Kinley Hall Room 404 to learn more about his findings.
