SSIB Master Event Calendar

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

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  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • 1001 S Wright Street, University YMCA, Murphy Lounge

  Break Program Series: Crochet & Calligraphy at the Y

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

• 

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Siebel Center for Design, Classroom 1002

  LGBTQ+ Ally Training 102: Becoming an Ally

  • Professional Development
• 

  • 4:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building Atrium, 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801

  Break Program Series: Language Exchange: Meet, Greet, and Eat!

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • BNAACC 1212 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

  Break Program Series: Sips & Sounds

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

• 

  • 2:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Illini Grove, Urbana Illinois https://campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities/outdoor/illini-grove/grove-map

  Break Program Series: Holiday Celebration

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • BNAACC 1212 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

  Break Program Series: Henna and Storytelling Circle

  • Religious/Cultural

Thursday, July 10, 2025

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  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • FGSI Office - Turner Student Services Building 4th Floor (610 E John St. Champaign, IL 61820)

  Summer 2025 First-Gen Graduate Student Program

  • Social/Informal Event
• 

  • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
  • Women's Resources Center - 616 E Green St, Suite #213, Champaign IL 61820

  Summer Book Club - "Set Boundaries, Find Peace"

  Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

  • Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana

  Break Program Series: Movie Screening & Sushi Making

  • Ceremony/Service

Thursday, July 17, 2025

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  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • FGSI Office - Turner Student Services Building 4th Floor (610 E John St. Champaign, IL 61820)

  Summer 2025 First-Gen Graduate Student Program

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana

  Break Program Series: Crochet & Calligraphy at the AACC/IE

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, July 24, 2025

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  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • FGSI Office - Turner Student Services Building 4th Floor (610 E John St. Champaign, IL 61820)

  Summer 2025 First-Gen Graduate Student Program

  • Social/Informal Event
• • 2:00 - 3:30 pm
  • Zoom

  Summer Book Club - "Set Boundaries, Find Peace"

  Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

  • Meeting

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

• 

  • 12:00 - 3:00 pm
  • The Orange Room, Main Library - 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Champaign IL

  Break Program Series: Global Games

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, July 31, 2025

• 

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
  • FGSI Office - Turner Student Services Building 4th Floor (610 E John St. Champaign, IL 61820)

  Summer 2025 First-Gen Graduate Student Program

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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  • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Lake of the Woods/Museum of the Grand Prairie (Mahomet, IL)

  Break Program Series: Field Trip to Lake of the Woods (Mahomet, IL) RSVP REQUIRED

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, September 4, 2025

• • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Tatreez w/Baladi Blend Mock-tails

  • Other

Thursday, September 11, 2025

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, September 25, 2025

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, October 2, 2025

• • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Tatreez w/Baladi Blend Mock-tails

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, October 9, 2025

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, October 23, 2025

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, November 6, 2025

• • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Tatreez w/Baladi Blend Mock-tails

  • Social/Informal Event

Saturday, November 8, 2025

• • All Day
  • TBA

  SAVE THE DATE Celebration of National First Generation College Student Day

  • Festival/Celebration

Thursday, November 13, 2025

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, December 4, 2025

• • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Tatreez w/Baladi Blend Mock-tails

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, December 11, 2025

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, February 5, 2026

• • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Mug Decorating w/LSA

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, February 12, 2026

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, February 26, 2026

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Monday, March 2, 2026

• • All Day
  • YMCA

  Fasting Traditions

  • Religious/Cultural

Thursday, March 5, 2026

• • 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Mug Decorating w/LSA

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, March 12, 2026

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, March 26, 2026

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, April 9, 2026

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event

Thursday, April 16, 2026

• • 4:30 - 6:30 pm
  • Illini Union, Illini Rooms B and C, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL

  Diversity & Social Justice Awards

  • Festival/Celebration

Thursday, April 23, 2026

• • 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St.

  Game Night w/ Campus Chai

  • Social/Informal Event