SSIB Master Event Calendar

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

• Illinois Scholars Program - Salaam Group Tours

  Time

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• SILMW Showcase

  Time

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

• Break Program Series: Boating & Picnic @ Crystal Lake

  Time

  11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Location

  Crystal Lake Park and Boat House, Urbana IL

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• Welcome Week - Mint Lemonade Stand

  Time

  12:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Welcome Week

  

• 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

  

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

• LGBTQ+ Welcome/Queers on the Quad

  Time

  4:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  University Union Rooms 314AB

  • Welcome Week

  

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Welcome B(l)ack BBQ

  Time

  5:00 - 7:30 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Social/Informal Event

  

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

  

Sunday, August 30, 2026

• GLOBE Info Session (virtual) - RSVP required

  Time

  6:00 pm

  • Informational

  

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• Global Engagement Lounge (GEL) - Navigating Language & Culture Together

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Room 228, University Y, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820

  • Health/Fitness

  

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• “Celebrate Community!” Procession - Krannert Center’s Opening Night on the Quad

  Time

  4:30 - 6:30 pm

  Location

  Student Union Plaza & Quad

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Telling My Leadership Story

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Telling My Leadership Story

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• Tastes of Culture

  Time

  1:30 - 3:30 pm

  • Welcome Week

  

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Addressing Conflict in Teams

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Celebrating Levantine Influence in Caribbean Cuisine - Latin (o/e/ex) American Heritage Month -

  Time

  5:00 - 6:30 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Thursday, September 17, 2026

• Addressing Conflict in Teams

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Monday, September 21, 2026

• Entering Community Partnerships

  Time

  5:00 - 6:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Leading with Empathy and Compassion

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

  Time

  5:30 - 7:00 pm

  Location

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

  • Festival/Celebration

  

• NAH Book Club

  Time

  5:30 - 6:30 pm

  Location

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

  • Other

  

Thursday, September 24, 2026

• Leading with Empathy and Compassion

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

• International Meet & Greet at the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC)

  Time

  4:30 - 6:00 pm

  Location

  GSRC, 616 E. Green Street; Suite 202, Champaign

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Fostering a Culture of Feedback

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Homecoming International Alum Network Dinner

  Time

  5:30 - 7:00 pm

  • Other

  

• Fostering a Culture of Feedback

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Making Strategic Decisions

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm   01/29/2026

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, October 8, 2026

• Making Strategic Decisions

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Navigating Multicultural Organizations

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• iCU Presents: Beyond the Himalayas: Celebrating Nepal's Festive Traditions and Flavors

  Time

  5:30 - 7:00 pm

  Location

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

  • Religious/Cultural

  

Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Navigating Multicultural Organizations

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• Guest of Honor - Muslim-Khmer Filmmaker Anida Yoeu Ali w/ Global Arts, Krannert Center

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Practicing Gratitude with Intention

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• NAH Book Club

  Time

  5:30 - 6:30 pm

  Location

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

  • Other

  

Thursday, October 22, 2026

• Practicing Gratitude with Intention

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

• Sustainability and Leadership

  Time

  5:00 - 6:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Fostering a Culture of Feedback

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, October 29, 2026

• Fostering a Culture of Feedback

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Making Strategic Decisions

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm   01/29/2026

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, November 5, 2026

• Making Strategic Decisions

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Global Engagement Lounge (GEL) - Dating Across Cultures: Understanding & Navigating Differences

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Room 228, University Y, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820

  • Health/Fitness

  

• Leading with Empathy and Compassion

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

• NAH Book Club

  Time

  5:30 - 6:30 pm

  Location

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

  • Other

  

Thursday, November 12, 2026

• Leading with Empathy and Compassion

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Practicing Gratitude with Intention

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, November 19, 2026

• Practicing Gratitude with Intention

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

• Telling My Leadership Story

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Thursday, December 3, 2026

• Telling My Leadership Story

  Time

  6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Monday, December 7, 2026

• Creating Sustainable Connections

  Time

  5:00 - 6:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union 290

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

• Food for the Soul: Lunch and Learn

  Recurring

  Time

  12:00 - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

  • Seminar/Symposium

  

Monday, April 5, 2027

• Quench - Lunch on Us

  Time

  11:30 am - 1:30 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, April 21, 2027

• Dinner on Us - Persian Coffee/Tea Culture

  Time

  5:30 - 7:30 pm

  Location

  Asian American Cultural Center 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Thursday, April 22, 2027

• Ebony Excellence Awards 2027

  Time

  5:00 pm

  Location

  Alice Campbell Alumni Center

  Ebony Excellence Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements, leadership, service, and impact of students, faculty, staff, and community members. This annual ceremony recognizes those who inspire excellence, foster positive change, and contribute to a stronger campus and community through their dedication, innovation, and commitment to others.

  • Ceremony/Service