Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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New to campus in Spring 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.
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Friday, January 24, 2025
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A conversation with Ukrainian American poet, scholar, and translator Oksana Maksymchuk on her debut English poetry collection, Still City: A Diary of an Invasion.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Celebrate the start of 2025 with three winter sweets and tea pairings featuring recipes from Wagashi: Season by Season, the latest wagashi cookbook by Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji!
Monday, January 27, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Join Gilberto Rosas (Anthropology and Latina/Latino Studies) for a lunchtime book discussion. Professor Rosas will briefly introduce his book Unsettling: The EI Paso Massacre, Resurgent White Nationalism and the US-Mexico Border, and then HRI will moderate a discussion.
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025
Monday, February 3, 2025
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Apply to our Global Educators program by February 3 to join our Spring 2025 cohort! International students, scholars and dependents involved in this program will have plenty of opportunities to share about their culture or language, make new friends from all over the world, build leadership skills, and gain experience and support in trainings and event planning.
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Looking for a way to share some love this Valentine’s Day? Join us for an afternoon of creativity and kindness at this Valentine’s Day card-making workshop!
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
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The Program Leader Safety and Best Practices Workshop guides faculty in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. This training is specifically designed for faculty and staff traveling with graduate students.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
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In-Person Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders
The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Join us for a special Names Training focused on Bangladeshi names! This session will provide valuable insights into the cultural background and pronunciation of names commonly used in Bangladesh.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Graduate Book Discussion: "Data Feminism: by Catherine D'lgnazio and Lauren Klein Wednesday, Feb 12th and 26th, from 2:00-3:30 pm CST via Zoom Register and Request at: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1134466534.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Uman Tok: A Discussion on Period Poverty and Global Collaboration February 13th 6:00 – 7:30 PM Latzer Hall | University YMCA
Friday, February 14, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Thursday, February 20, 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 classic ISSS session designed to help participants identify and overcome common barriers in cross-cultural interactions.
Friday, February 21, 2025
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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28th Daniel S. Sanders Annual Peace & Social Justice Lecture: "Why Refugee-Led Organizations Must Be At The Forefront of Leading Change". Guest Lecturer: Mr. Robert Hakiza, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID). February 26th, 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 12 pm - 3:15 pm.
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"Data Feminism: by Catherine D'lgnazio and Lauren Klein. The discussion will be led by GRID Students Mahbubeh Moqadam and Marwah Malik. Wednesday, Feb 12th and 26th, from 2:00-3:30 pm CST via Zoom Register and Request at: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1134466534.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.
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Get ready to sample the flavors of the world at the 13th Annual Taste of Language! Just like sampling dishes from a diverse menu, this event offers a "menu" of languages to try. Each short session is like a flavorful bite, giving you a delicious introduction to the sounds and rhythms of languages from around the globe.
