Campuswide International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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The Level 1: Introduction to Safety and Security Abroad for 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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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Kaffeeklatsch ☕
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Lunch talk "Sexual Harassment and the Geography of Service Work in the US" will offer hybrid format with in-person in room 306 Coble Hall and via Zoom. Lunch provided with registration. This presentation, which is pulled from the opening chapter of working manuscript, Hands Off: A History of Fighting Back against Sexual Harassment in the American Workplace.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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This Homecoming, the Illinois Global Institute has invited alumni and friends to celebrate with us at Coble Hall, tour the building and the Eduardo Kobra murals throughout. This event is invite only.
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Justin Jackson is a George A. Miller Visiting Scholar from the University of Massachusetts Amherst who is here to present his project titled "Occupying America: War and the Infrastructure of US Power in a Globalizing World" about America's complex relationship with occupation and globalization.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Friday Forum & Conversation Café: Acts of Radical Love: A Conversation with an Artist in Rebellion October 2 | 12pm-1pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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Japan House welcomes all to stop by and enjoy a bowl of tea and sweet at our Homecoming Matcha Café! Walk-ins welcome!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 5, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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The Level 1: Introduction to Safety and Security Abroad for 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, October 7, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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On October 7th at 3PM in Coble Hall Room 306, CLACS and the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies are excited to present Cristina Cielo's talk, "Narratives of Youth, Violence and Drugs. Comparing “Mano Dura” in Ecuador and the Philippines".
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Kaffeeklatsch ☕
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Join the Departments of Latina/Latino Studies and Gender and Women's Studies for the Reproductive Justice Symposium: a space for conversation between leading scholars of reproduction and the campus community.
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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CSGGE Lunch Series, "Gender Equity in an Inequitable Era" will host Shaimaa Khanam, Graduate Student in the Department of Communication. Her talk, "Audiences interpretations of gender problems based on Netflix show, Adolescence”, will take place on October 8th at 12pm in person at 306 Coble Hall and virtually. Lunch provided for in-person attendees.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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This inaugural event by the Borders of Sanctuary Working Collective presents a public facing panel that pairs Professor Willie Mack (Black Studies, University of Missouri) on Black migration with Devin Lowe from the Black Trans Travel Fund, which serves Black and Transgender migrants.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Friday Forum & Conversation Cafe: Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence October 9 | 12pm - 1pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Japan House's annual Fall Open House resumes on Saturday, October 10 featuring Japan House's Past, Present, and Future with a preview of the Ogura-Sato Annex. Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and learn about Japan House's history and vision for the future with the Ogura-Sato Annex.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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This year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day examines how Native mascots, logos, and stereotypical imagery perpetuate colonial narratives and cause harm. Through programs and dialogue, we will challenge notions of “honor,” center Indigenous voices, and explore how self-representation can affirm the diversity, humanity, sovereignty, and contemporary presence of Indigenous peoples.
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The Level 2: Analysis and 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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Stay connected all semester long with Conexiones, a welcoming space for dialogue, relationship-building, and community connection. Through intentional programs focused on holistic well-being, student engagement, and professional development, Conexiones centers the Latine community and strengthens students’ sense of belonging.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Join us for a conversation with current and former students who have taken active roles in community-engaged research and leadership. Three students/alums will be joined by their faculty mentors. Presented by the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, this session will be facilitated by Dr. Kevin Tan (Social Work).
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Women in Science Lecture Series: Professor Kelli Trei October 13 | 12pm - 1pm | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Kaffeeklatsch ☕
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Dr. Tingting Zhang, School of Labor and Employment Relations gives lunch talk, "Pushed out and Boxed In: Gendered Silence and Exit Orientation in China's Tech Industry" on Thursday, October 15th. She argues that silence in such environment is not a uniform response to constrained institutional conditions, but it shaped by the gendered social positions workers occupy.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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Come join us, we'll be making pasta and enjoying Italian conversation. All language levels welcome!
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CEAPS 2026 Fall Travel Grants are due today!
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Professor Austin Strange is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong. He will be presenting his paper titled "Is Soft Power a Zero-Sum Competition?" where he dives into the economic relations between the United States and China. Join us in David Kinley Hall Room 404 to learn more about his findings.
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Friday Forum & Conversation Café: LGBTQ Advocacy: Past & Present October 16 | 12pm - 1pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Graduate Student Workshop, "Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals for Research Abroad" will be Wednesday, Oct. 21 12-2:30pm in Illini Room A, Illini Union, 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana. Lunch provided for registered attendees at 12 pm with workshop 12:15-2:30pm. The workshop will be led by Dana Johnson, PhD, Director of External Fellowship Office, Graduate College
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Kaffeeklatsch ☕
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Dr. Maria Hadjipolycarpou, Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Classics and Director of Modern Greek Studies will give lunch talk, "Class, Gender, and Secularization in Costas Montis’ Afentis Batistas and the Other Things" on Thursday, October 22nd.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For 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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If you are interested in learning more about the graduate program, life in Urbana-Champaign, the many resources we have, or you would like to speak with faculty and current graduate students in the program, you should join us!
Friday, October 23, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Friday Forum & Conversation Cafe: Beautiful Struggle: How One American High School Took on Systemic Racism October 23 | 12pm - 1pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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The Level 1: Introduction to Safety and Security Abroad for 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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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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A friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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Kaffeeklatsch ☕
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
RecurringJoin us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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CSGGE Lunch Series, "Gender Equity in an Inequitable Era" will host Yeaseul Hur is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her talk, "When Women Are Ideal Workers: The Gendered Impact of Overwork on Wages and Promotion”, will take place on October 29th at 12pm in person at 306 Coble Hall and virtual.
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Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina’s signature educational and community-building series, held on select Thursdays throughout the academic year and open to all University of Illinois students. Over a free lunch, students participate in meaningful conversations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and presentations led by campus and community partners.
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The Level 2: Analysis and 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.
Friday, October 30, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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Friday Forum & Conversation Café: Fighting Oligarchy and Fascism in the 21st Century October 30 | 12pm - 1pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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Artist Showcase: Kuhu Shukla 🎨
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