General Events

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• The Circuit: Cultural Engagement Program

  Recurring

  Time

  3:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Welcome Week

  

Thursday, August 20, 2026

• The Circuit: Cultural Engagement Program

  Recurring

  Time

  3:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Welcome Week

  

Saturday, August 22, 2026

• 100 STRONG's Wake Up Call

  Time

  3:00 - 4:30 pm

  Location

  TBD

  • Welcome Week

  

Monday, August 24, 2026

• The First Day of Class

  Time

  9:00 - 10:30 am

  Location

  Graziano Plaza

  Stop by to celebrate the first day of class! Grab some Grainger Engineering merch and take a first day photo to share!

  • Welcome Week

  

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

• LGBTQ+ Welcome/Queers on the Quad

  Time

  4:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  University Union Rooms 314AB

  • Welcome Week

  

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Donuts with the Deans

  Time

  9:00 - 11:00 am

  Location

  Graziano Plaza

  Join Dean Bashir and college leadership to kick off the new year with coffee, donuts, and a limited-edition Grainger Engineering Coffee mug!

  • Welcome Week

  

Thursday, August 27, 2026

• Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) Open House

  Time

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  GSRC, 616 E. Green Street, Suite 202 (Entrance between McDonalds & Subway, 2nd floor)

  • Welcome Week

  

• Joint Open House/Welcome (back)

  Time

  5:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC and International Education)

  • Welcome Week

  

Friday, August 28, 2026

• NAH Welcome Event

  Time

  11:00 am - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Native American House (1206 W. Nevada Street, Urbana)

  • Welcome Week

  

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• eNight 2026: Welcome Grainger Engineers!

  Time

  5:00

  Location

  Bardeen Quad

  Welcome Grainger Engineers! Join us for eNight to celebrate the start of the new year! Meet with Engineering Council and Student Organizations, enjoy free food, a live DJ, games, limited edition Grainger Engineering merchandise and more!

  • Welcome Week

  

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• eNight 2026: Welcome Grainger Engineers!

  Time

  5:00

  Location

  Bardeen Quad

  Welcome Grainger Engineers! Join us for eNight to celebrate the start of the new year! Meet with Engineering Council and Student Organizations, enjoy free food, a live DJ, games, limited edition Grainger Engineering merchandise and more!

  • Welcome Week

  

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• Tastes of Culture

  Time

  1:30 - 3:30 pm

  • Welcome Week