2026 Fall Welcome Events

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

• Showcase Week: International Student Fun Night

  Time

  6:00 - 9:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Lower Level

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Friday, August 21, 2026

• Showcase Week: LateNighter

  Time

  7:00 - 11:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Sunday, August 23, 2026

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Monday, August 24, 2026

• Showcase Week: First Day of School Pictures

  Time

  11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Location

  Anniversary Plaza

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Musical Mondays featuring Varun Nair with an Opening Act

  Time

  7:00 - 9:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

• Showcase Week: Butterfly Garden

  Time

  2:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Anniversary Plaza

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Trivia Tuesday Kickoff

  Time

  7:00 - 9:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

• Showcase Week: Pop Up Event

  Time

  2:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Courtyard Karaoke Kickoff

  Time

  7:00 - 10:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Thursday, August 27, 2026

• Showcase Week: Pop Up Event

  Time

  2:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Crafts and Snacks: Succulents & Salsa

  Time

  7:00 - 8:30 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Lower Level

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Friday, August 28, 2026

• Showcase Week: Ink, Air, & Flair

  Time

  12:00 - 4:00 pm

  Location

  Anniversary Plaza

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Friday Funnies Featuring Marcus Moore with opening act

  Time

  7:00 - 9:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Saturday, August 29, 2026

• Showcase Week: Rec Room Free Play

  Time

  6:30 - 9:30 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Rec Room

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: IU Board's Weekend Film Series featuring Monster's University

  Time

  7:00 - 9:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• Showcase Week: Poster Sale

  Recurring

  Time

  All Day

  Location

  Illini Union Pine Lounge

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Sunday, August 30, 2026

• Showcase Week: IU Board's Weekend Film Series featuring Monster's University

  Time

  7:00 - 9:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Courtyard Café

  • Social/Informal Event