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

 
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Saturday, October 10, 2026

  • Latin American & Caribbean Storytime: It's Piñata Time!

    Time
    2:00 pm
    Location
    Urbana Free Library Lewis Auditorium, 210 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801

    Join us for a special Latin American story time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! The event will take place at the Urbana Free Library's Lewis Auditorium at 2pm on Saturday, October 10th. We'll read a fun story about piñatas, learn about this tradition, and celebrate with a real piñata filled with Latin American treats!

    Join us for a special Latin American story time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! The event will take place at the Urbana Free Library's Lewis Auditorium at 2pm on Saturday, October 10th. We'll read a fun story about piñatas, learn about this tradition, and celebrate with a real piñata filled with Latin American treats!

Thursday, October 15, 2026

  • Ofrenda Opening Reception

    Time
    4:30 pm
    Location
    Coble Hall 306, Second floor CLACS reception area

    You are warmly invited for the CLACS Ofrenda Opening Reception to celebrate and honor the lives and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. Refreshments will be provided. Make sure to RSVP as spots are limited: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_P8Lb15PCYaWy1dM6xTKbXk-84mYorZl18Nq9IgTyo2jYkQ/viewform?usp=dialog

    You are warmly invited for the CLACS Ofrenda Opening Reception to celebrate and honor the lives and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. Refreshments will be provided. Make sure to RSVP as spots are limited: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_P8Lb15PCYaWy1dM6xTKbXk-84mYorZl18Nq9IgTyo2jYkQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Friday, October 23, 2026

  • Student Coffee Talk with Billy Tringali

    Time
    3:30 - 4:30 pm
    Location
    111 Coble Hall

    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.