Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025
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Find us around campus and learn more about our programs and events. Drop by anytime between 11 and 1 to enjoy some international snacks and drinks with cross-cultural learning activities. Open to everyone.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025
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New to campus in Summer 2025? Let us help you find your way! Join our campus tour for new international students to get familiar with the University of Illinois and its resources.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. Celebrating Pride Month.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Strengthen your intercultural communication skills in this essential training for faculty, staff, scholars, and graduate teaching assistants. Stumbling Blocks to Intercultural Communication is a ISSS workshop designed to help participants identify and overcome common barriers in cross-cultural interactions.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Join language learners and language lovers for a informal meet & greet. Connect with students from the Intensive Language Instruction Program (ILIP) and learn about their experiences. Dinner is provided at no cost. Open to everyone, no registration.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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Have you ever tried Mate from Argentina? Bissap from West Africa? Even Sweet Tea from the southern U.S.? Please join us to taste drinks from around the world and learn about each drink's origins, significance, and share in celebrating the unique food and drink cultures within the community of people right here on campus! All are welcome. Lunch is provided, no registration
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Friday, June 27, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Are you ready to enhance your intercultural skills? Join us for Exploring Intercultural Communication Styles, an interactive training session designed to help faculty, staff, scholars, and graduate teaching assistants navigate various intercultural communication skills.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Make S'mores and enjoy community. More details to come. All are welcome and no registration.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Build your intercultural skills in this training that introduces the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), a framework used to understand and enhance intercultural competence, and provides insight into the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a tool for assessing and developing these skills.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Join us for a screening of the award-winning film "East Side Sushi" about a Latina mother aspiring to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. We will provide materials to engage in a sushi making activity for an afternoon that will provide food for thought on the intersections of culture and identity, and delight your tastebuds with a culinary feast.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on, including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. All are welcome, no registration required.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Get ready for a time of fun and friendly competition at our Global Games get-together! Join us to explore a collection of board games from around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy an international lunch in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From classic favorites to unique cultural games, there’s something for everyone!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Learn how to support international students at Illinois by understanding common challenges they face—such as immigration, academics, language, and cultural adjustment—and your role in helping them succeed. This session provides practical information and campus resources for advisors, staff, and instructors.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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More details and link to register coming soon! Boating, gardens, hikes, local history, oh my!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Kick off the semester with lively conversation, delicious refreshments, and the chance to reconnect with the CSAMES and CAS community. Meet our new affiliates, learn about upcoming programs, and toast to another year of groundbreaking scholarship
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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The Program Leader Safety and Best Practices Workshop guides program leaders in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Our regularly scheduled workshops are on hold for summer, and will resume for Fall Term. Click for more info and request a training.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Monday, September 8, 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Dive into Nabil Ayouch’s vibrant musical drama following Anas, a former rapper turned teacher, who empowers Casablanca youth to challenge traditions through hip-hop. Post-screening discussion led by Eric Calderwood (Director of CSAMES and Professor of Comparative & World Literature).
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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National Book Award-winning poet Lena Khalaf Tuffaha joins us for an evening of readings and reflection on her luminous collection, Something About Living. This lyrical meditation on Palestinian life, memory, and resistance blends poetic innovation with political insight. Tuffaha will discuss how her work engages with culture, history, and the power of artistic expression.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Undergraduates and friends of the humanities—save the date for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House! Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when we’ll be highlighting the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories. More details will be added as th