Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Monday, March 30, 2026
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All DayMain Level | Contemporary Gallery Krannert Art Museum, 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 -
3:30 - 4:00 pmTopics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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4:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 -
5:30 pmLCLB G58 (Film Room)
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S. Wright St., Champaign -
3:30 - 4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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3:30 - 4:30 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115This session offers practical guidance and foundational knowledge for campus professionals who work with international students. Topics will include common challenges international students face, such as immigration regulations, academic expectations, language barriers, cultural adjustment, and emotional well-being, as well as the campus and community resources available.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmTurner Hall Room N-120Learn more about the Coral Reef Field Course (NRES 385) in the Bahamas during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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5:00 - 6:00 pmKrannert Art Museum Main Level Contemporary Gallery; 500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 -
6:00 - 8:00 pmLiteratures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building Atrium (707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801)Get ready to sample the flavors of the world at the 14th 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.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL -
12:00 pm 01:00pmRoom 306 Coble Hall -
12:00 - 1:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge (LCLB 1080) and online (TBA) -
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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3:00 - 3:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 - 5:00 pmLincoln Hall, Room #1090 - 702 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61801
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education) -
5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 LobbyМы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801 -
12:30 - 1:50 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Starlight RoomJoin us for an engaging and interactive cultural showcase exploring Azerbaijan — a unique country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. This session will introduce participants to Azerbaijan’s geography, history, traditions, and modern achievements.
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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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4:00 pmLincoln Hall 1028 -
5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 919 W Illinois St #400, Urbana, IL 61801 Room 208
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 919 W Illinois St #400, Urbana, IL 61801 Room 208 -
5:30 pm 7:30 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
Friday, April 3, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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9:00 - 9:30 am
Topics to be covered include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Udall programs and how you may prepare for these opportunities.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
12:00 - 1:30 pm500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmKrannert Art Museum, Lower Level Auditorium (KAM 62) -
1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S. Wright St., Champaign
Saturday, April 4, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All DayLucy Ellis Lounge (LCLB 1080)
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
Monday, April 6, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmJoin us for a special Names Across Cultures workshop focused on Indian names! This interactive session will explore the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shape Indian names. You’ll gain insight into name structures, pronunciation tips, and cultural context—guided by our presenter with lived experience and knowledge of Indian naming customs.
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12:30 - 1:30 pmMumford Hall Room 323Join us to learn more about Money and Happiness (ACE 243) in Costa Rica during Winter Break 2026-2027!
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
1:00 - 1:50 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 2018In this session, participants will reflect on challenging intercultural experiences and examine how meaning is constructed during moments of cultural dissonance. Students will practice reframing difficult situations as sources of insight and growth, strengthening their ability to learn from difference rather than avoid it.
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5:30 pm404 David Kinley Hall, 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana -
7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
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7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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8:00 am - 1:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, room 210 -
8:00 am - 1:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, room 210
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11:30 am - 12:50 pmUniversity YMCA room 228, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
5:00 - 6:30 pmLevis Faculty Center Room 422 -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge_ LCLBJoin us for a Henna event where students have the opportunity to decorate their hands with henna designs. This is fun and artistic.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmTurner Hall Room N-120Join us to learn more about Ecology, Culture, and Environmental Sustainability (NRES 385) in the Yucatan Peninsula during Winter Break 2026-2027!
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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, April 9, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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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 pmUniversity Archives, Main Library Room 146; 1408 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801
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1:30 - 2:30 pmInternational Studies Building, Room 320
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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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB 1080 -
4:00 pmCoble Hall, 306 -
4:00 pmLCLB Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080)
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4:30 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum (600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL) -
4:30 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum (600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL) -
4:30 - 6:00 pmLevis Faculty Center (919 W Illinois St., Urbana, IL), Room 422
Friday, April 10, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign -
3:00 - 5:00 pm2090B, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building -
3:00 - 4:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
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7:00 pmKnight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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6:30 am - 9:00 pmBuder Center, Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Dr, St Louis, MO 63130Join the Native American House and International Student and Scholar Services in this trip to St Louis focused on learning more about, engaging with, and honoring Native American traditions and communities. We are excited to be hosting a day-long Native-focused St Louis excursion!
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8:30 amLiteratures, Cultures and Linguistics Building
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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8:30 amLiteratures, Cultures and Linguistics Building
Monday, April 13, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All DayTBDIncoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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4:00 pm210 Levis Faculty Center; 919 W Illinois St #400, Urbana, IL 61801
Universidad de la Costa (CUC) representatives will offer a situated perspective from the Colombian Caribbean, highlighting the deep interconnections between ecosystems and communities that inhabit them. Our speakers will share experiences from research projects aimed at understanding ecological and social vulnerability in face of climate change and structural inequalites
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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, April 14, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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12:00 pm 1 pmAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
12:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306.
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12:00Coble 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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3:00 - 6:00 pmWomen's Resource Center; 616 E Green St #202, Champaign, IL 61820
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3:30 - 4:30 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115This session introduces the Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), a framework used to understand and enhance intercultural competence. Open to faculty, staff, and international scholars.
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5:30 - 6:30 pmIllini Union, Room C (1401 W. Green St, Urbana)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library -
All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
Join us as we re-imagine how to best collaborate across departments to work towards global food security. Hear about the current global food security work being conducted in ACES through a series of thematic panels spanning multiple disciplines. All ACES stakeholders and others interested in food security and welcome to attend as many sessions as your schedule permits.
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12:00 pm 01:30 pmConference Room 1201 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL -
12:00 pm 01:00pmRoom 108 Coble Hall -
3:00 - 4:30 pm210 Levis Faculty Center; 919 W Illinois St #400, Urbana, IL 61801
Representatives from Universidad de la Costa (CUC) will present this roundtable discussion “Bridging Science and Governance” as part of the Global Policy Forum. This discussion will explore the policy and practice experiences from the Colombian Caribbean where ancestral knowledge and scientific methods have been integrated to restore ecosystems an
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All DayTBD
Incoming visit from Universidad de la Costa (Columbia)...
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
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All DayHeritage Room, ACES Library
Join us as we re-imagine how to best collaborate across departments to work towards global food security. Hear about the current global food security work being conducted in ACES through a series of thematic panels spanning multiple disciplines. All ACES stakeholders and others interested in food security and welcome to attend as many sessions as your schedule permits.
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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12:30 - 1:50 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Starlight Room and Upper LobbyBeauty and personal style carry unique meanings in different cultures. In this session, we will explore how people around the world express identity through clothing, color, special-occasion attire, and notions of elegance. Join us for a lively conversation that highlights creativity, tradition, and cultural expression. Free and open to all.
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3:00 pm 5:00 PMAsian American Cultural Center 1210 W. Nevada, Urbana, IL -
3:30 - 5:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 pmBruce Nesbitt African American Cultural Center; 1212 W. Nevada Street, Urbana IL -
4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBinteractive discussion of different Arabic dialects, with a special focus on Levantine Arabic.
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5:30 - 7:00 pmStage 5 at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts -
5:30 pm TBDAuditorium (KAM 62)
Friday, April 17, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmUniversity YMCA; 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign -
All DayIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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All DayIllini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801
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10:00 am - 1:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 -
1:00 - 5:15 pmUrbana Dance Company
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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10:00 am - 12:00 pmUrbana Dance Company
Monday, April 20, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 208 -
5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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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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1:00 - 1:50 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 2018This session focuses on bridging cultural differences in relationships, teamwork, and collaborative settings. Participants will explore strategies for shifting perspectives, attuning to others’ emotional and cultural cues, and adapting communication and behavior in ways that are effective, respectful, and appropriate across cultural contexts.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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9:30 - 11:00 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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12:00 - 1:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 pm 5:00 pmLAS Paul Lisnek Hub Lincoln HallA friendly Arabic roundtable where participants learn useful phrases and vocabulary through relaxed conversation. All levels are welcome.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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5:00 pmLevis Faculty Center Room 208, 919 W. Illinois St., Urbana
Friday, April 24, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 pm108 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
3:30 - 5:00 pmOrchard Downs Community Center (501 W George Huff Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Join us for the International Families Celebration, an event that celebrates togetherness, joy, and cultural richness that families bring to our community. Held in recognition of the traditional International Day of Families, this family-friendly gathering invites parents, children and all to connect through fun, globally inspired activities that encourage learning.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
Monday, April 27, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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3:30 - 4:30 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115Learn how to use plain language principles to enhance clarity, accessibility, and inclusivity in communication with culturally and linguistically diverse audiences. This session provides practical techniques for simplifying complex information, reducing ambiguity, and supporting understanding across cultural and language differences. Open to faculty, staff, and scholars.
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBJoin us for an Arabic Storytelling event centered on Kalila wa Dimna, one of the most influential works in world literature. Originating in India and traveling through Persian and Arabic traditions.
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5:30 - 6:30 pmhttps://aacc.illinois.edu/
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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All DayAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana, IL
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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12:30 - 2:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Starlight RoomMore detailed information to come. Check back soon!
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4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
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7:00 - 7:30 pmJoin us to learn more about Fulbright India and how you can apply to join a distinguished network of Fulbrighters advancing knowledge, innovation, and mutual understanding in a rapidly changing world...
