Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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1:30 - 2:30 pmJapan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)Join the Japan House interns on an interactive exploration of onigiri, their history, their culture, and preparation methods!
Monday, November 3, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmMumford Hall Room 323Join us to learn about recreation, sport, and tourism economics in Croatia!
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7:00 pmCourtyard, Illini Union (1401 W. Green Street, Urbana)In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Illini Union Board, Native American House (NAH), and American Indian Association of Illinois welcome everyone to enjoy a variety of musical genres performed by an ensemble of Native performers. In addition to tabling at this event, the NAH will have food for attendees. Food is first-come, first-served.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmNative American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana)The Native American House invites you to a Community Welcome to meet and greet Dr. Jessica Hernandez, our guest speaker for the Dinner on Us program later in the day. We hope you’ll join us in giving Dr. Hernandez a warm welcome to Illinois! Lunch will be provided. Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join us for a special Names Training focused on Taiwanese Mandarin names! This session will provide valuable insights into the pronunciation of names commonly used in Taiwan. Our presenters will introduce Taiwanese Mandarin naming practices, guiding participants through name examples that highlight their meanings, pronunciation techniques, and cultural significance.
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5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108 -
5:30 - 6:30 pmCarl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, Conference Room 612 (1206 West Gregory Drive, Urbana)This presentation will explore how meaningful environmental progress necessitates the dismantling of extractive conservation paradigms and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems grounded in land-based relationality and kinship.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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2:00 - 3:00 pmGIES, Business Instructional Facility, Atrium (Under the Stairs) 515 E Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL, 61820)
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4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
4:00 - 5:00 pm1080 Lucy Ellis Lounge - Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building
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5:15 - 6:15 pm2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
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.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education) -
5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
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5:30 pmTemple Buell Hall Atrium | Temple Buell Hall Room 134 Plym Auditorium
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmNative American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana)The Native American House invites you to a Community Welcome to meet and greet Dr. Daniel R. Wildcat, professor of Indigenous and American Indian Studies at Haskell Indian Nations University. We hope you’ll join us in giving Dr. Wildcat a warm welcome to Illinois! Lunch will be provided. Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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1:00 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper LobbyJoin us for Coffee Across Cultures Hour, a global gathering over coffee, tea, and pastries to share stories and traditions from around the world. This session, “Stories on the Table,” explores how food connects people, communities, and cultures across borders.
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4:30 pmIllini Room C & South Lounge, Illini Union (1401 W. Green Street)Through the lens of the Rising Voices, Changing Coasts coastal research project, this lecture highlights how traditional ecological knowledge and modern scientific approaches work together to promote resilience, sustainability, and community-driven solutions among diverse Indigenous coastal communities.
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4:30 - 8:00 pmIllinois Street Dining Center (ISR) (1010 W Illinois St, Urbana)In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, University Housing will bring a taste of Native food flavors to ISR.
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All DayIllini Union Rooms A, B, and CShare your culture and connect with the campus community at the 14th annual Travel Around the World event during International Education Week! Registrations to host a table or perform are due TODAY!
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6:00 - 10:00 pmSiebel Centre for DesignCelebrate the vibrancy of South Asia with a tribute to Coke Studio Pakistan, Bharat, and Bangladesh, featuring live music, dance, and fusion performances from all South Asian countries. Enjoy traditional attire, food, a fashion show, and a surprise finale in a night of rhythm, culture, and connection.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB -
7:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge (1080 LCLB)
Friday, November 7, 2025
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All DayNovember 7 (Illini Union, Room 314A) and Day 2 (IGB, Conference Room 612)The kinSTEM Conference is designed to provide a space for STEM communities to gather, reflect, and grow. Rather than define a single path, the goals remain open to interpretation, allowing participants to bring their own meanings, experiences, and questions into the space.
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11:30 am - 1:00 pmBNAACC Main Multipurpose Room -
12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignFriday Forum + Conversation Café: Fighting for Algorithmic Justice in an Age of AI-Driven Surveillance by Clara Belitz Time: November 7 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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12:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Saturday, November 8, 2025
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All DayNovember 7 (Illini Union, Room 314A) and Day 2 (IGB, Conference Room 612)
The kinSTEM Conference is designed to provide a space for STEM communities to gather, reflect, and grow. Rather than define a single path, the goals remain open to interpretation, allowing participants to bring their own meanings, experiences, and questions into the space.
Monday, November 10, 2025
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10:00 - 11:30 amSiebel Center for Design, Classroom 1002
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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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 108.
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3:00 - 4:00 pmCoble Hall 108 -
3:30 pmCollege of Education 1310 S. Sixth St. Champaign, Room # 2 (Lower- Level)
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4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 3025
Conflict happens everywhere, but how we handle it can look very different across cultures. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how cultural values shape our approaches to disagreement, communication, and resolution.
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4:30 - 7:00 pmLincoln Avenue Residence (LAR) Halls (100 Clark Hall, 1203 South Fourth Street, Champaign)In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, University Housing will bring a taste of Native food flavors to LAR.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmUNTIL NOV: On quad, near Eternal Flame Sculpture bench between Lincoln and English building; DURING NOV & DEC: Lucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
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5:00 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium, 600 S Gregory St. Urbana
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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4:00 pmGregory Hall 810 S. Wright St. Urbana Room 223 -
4:00 pmLincoln Hall 702 S. Wright St. Urbana Room 1090
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4:00 - 5:30 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) 4039 -
4:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Porozmawiajmy po polsku! Conversation in Polish, beginners welcome.
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5:00 - 7:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 210 -
5:15 - 6:15 pm2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
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.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE)
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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12:00 - 1:00 pmMain Library Room 146 or via Zoom.School of Integrative Biology graduate student Vivian Cheng will discuss her research using genetics, ancient DNA, and historical archives to understand the effects of climate change and colonialism on narwhals. November 13 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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3:30 - 5:00 pm230 Davenport Hall -
4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039Experience the vibrant culture of Indonesia through stories, music, dance, and delicious traditional treats in this interactive celebration. Join us to explore art, crafts, and customs that bring Indonesia’s rich heritage to life.
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5:30 - 7:00 pmNative American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana)This gathering is intended to cultivate meaningful connections, foster a sense of community, and encourage intellectual exchange. It also serves as an inclusive environment where participants can share their academic journeys, engage in collaborative research discussions, and build supportive kinship networks within academia and beyond.
Friday, November 14, 2025
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12:00 pm404 David Kinley Hall - 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignFriday Forum + Conversation Café: In the Deep End by Jameel Bridgewater Time: November 14 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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12:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge (1080 LCLB) -
12:00 pmThis noontime presentation will examine both historical and contemporary Native perspectives on higher education, with a focus on land-grant institutions broadly and the University of Illinois specifically.
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1:30 - 3:00 pmHybrid: 306 Coble Hall & ZOOM -
In-Person Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders
2:30 - 3:30 pmInternational Studies Building, Room 320The 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.
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3:00 pm1st Floor Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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All DayEverywhereEstablished in 2011, Rock Your Mocs is an annual and global social media event. The Native American House (NAH) encourages you to break out your moccasins for a worldwide celebration of Indigenous cultures!
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10:00 am - 6:00 pmCRCE (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Compete against student teams representing countries from all over the world! The 28th Indoor World Cup hosted by ISSS will take place on Saturday, November 15. Register your team now!
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10:00 amTolono Public Library, 111 E. Main St. Tolono, IL 61880 -
1:00 - 6:00 pmNative American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana)The traditional stereotype of the scientist in a white lab coat reinforces a narrow, homogeneous image that doesn't reflect the growing diversity within the scientific community. Students will customize lab coats by incorporating ribbon work, which is meant to amplify the enduring presence of scientists in Indigenous communities.
Monday, November 17, 2025
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2:30 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
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5:30 - 7:00 pmTBAThis program brings together scholars whose work centers on Indigenous perspectives and challenges the boundaries of conventional academic thought. Panelists will discuss how different fields have historically included or excluded Indigenous voices, and what it means to meaningfully engage with Indigenous knowledge in research, teaching, and community partnerships.
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5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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8:30 amSalaam MENA Cultural Center (700 S Gregory St., Suite A, Urbana)Dinner on Us is administered by the Native American House and is part of the Lunch on Us Series within SSIB. DOU is a biweekly, one-hour program featuring scholar- and practitioner-led workshops alongside a shared meal. Workshops explore a range of subjects and provide participants with opportunities to connect with peers and experts in a casual setting.
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmIllini Union Rooms A, B, and CJoin us for the 14th annual Travel Around the World cultural fair on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Illini Union! Explore booths representing countries from around the globe, interact with students from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, and enjoy live performances and demonstrations. Or, are you interested in hosting a table? Register now!
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12:00 - 1:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
4:00 pm1080 LCLB- Lucy Ellis Lounge & Conference Center 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 -
5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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12:00 pm108 Coble Hall 801 S Wright St Champaign 61820
'Pioneers on the wild frontiers of local fascism:' Rethinking U.S. fascism through the Black antifascist tradition" Speaker: Verena Erlenbusch-Anderson, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy Date and Time: November 19 at 12 pm Location: 108 Coble Hall 801 S Wright St Champaign 61820
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2:00 - 3:00 pmhttps://go.illinois.edu/AcademicCareerINTL
Join this virtual panel discussion designed for PhD students and postdocs who are interested in pursuing careers in research, academia, or related fields. Panelists from diverse fields will share their personal experiences and path and offer practical tips for academic job applications and interviews.
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2:30 pmGender and Sexuality Resource Center | 616 E. Green Street; Suite 202 Champaign, IL 61820
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5:15 - 6:15 pm2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802
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.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE) -
5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana (AACC/IE)
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
Friday, November 21, 2025
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12:00 pmBevier Hall 249 (905 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana)This noontime presentation will feature Yanaba Schroeder (Navajo; Major: Human Development & Family Studies), who will reflect on her experiences with revitalization of Navajo foodways and land stewardship.
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12:00 - 2:00 pmUniversity YMCA (1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820)Join us for a traditional American style Thanksgiving dinner, and take some time to reflect on what you're thankful for this year.
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1:30 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design, Classroom 1000
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.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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12:00 - 2:00 pmCampus Recreation Center East (CRCE) - Multipurpose Room 1
Take a mini-escape to Bollywood with a fun, beginner-friendly dance class. We’ll kick off with upbeat warm-ups, learn easy-to-follow signature moves, and build an energetic routine to chart-topping Bollywood hits, then finish with deep stretches and a feel-good cooldown. No experience needed.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE)
Monday, December 1, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306
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12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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10:00 - 11:30 am
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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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE)
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5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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1:00 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper Lobby -
3:30 - 4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
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5:00 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium, 600 S Gregory St. Urbana
Friday, December 5, 2025
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3:00 - 4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Birmingham, Dubai Campus (Dubai International Academic City | PO Box 341799 | Dubai, UAE )
Part of the BRIDGE Signature Initiative, which is built upon ten years of collaboration, this conference will have a strong focus on collaboration and mutual learning - this year held at University of Birmingham, Dubai...
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Birmingham, Dubai Campus (Dubai International Academic City | PO Box 341799 | Dubai, UAE )
Part of the BRIDGE Signature Initiative, which is built upon ten years of collaboration, this conference will have a strong focus on collaboration and mutual learning - this year held at University of Birmingham, Dubai...
Monday, December 8, 2025
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1:30 - 3:30 pm(1) Orange Room, Main Library, 1408 W Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 & (2) Grainger Engineering Library Information Center 1301 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana IL 61801 -
5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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4:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Porozmawiajmy po polsku! Conversation in Polish, beginners welcome.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmMain Library Room 146 or via Zoom.Dr. Pinshane Huang, Professor and Racheff Faculty Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, will discuss her research on transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy of two-dimensional materials and soft-hard interfaces. December 11 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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3:30 - 4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820