Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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12:30 - 3:00 pmWomen's Resources Center, 616 E Green St, Suite 213 -
12:30 - 3:00 pmThe Women’s Resources Center, 616 E. Green, Suite 213 (next door to McDonalds)GRADUATE STDENT WORSHOP Lunch for attendees: 12-12:30pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals Wednesday, October 22 |12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St Tips for applying for Grants and Fellowships Wednesday, October 22 |2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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4:00 - 5:30 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) 4039 -
5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, October 23, 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 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina: 1203 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
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1:00 - 2:30 pmSiebel 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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3:30 - 4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
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4:00 - 5:30 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
4:30 pmCaffe Bene, 707 S Gregory St, Urbana
Porozmawiajmy po polsku! Conversation in Polish, intermediate/advanced.
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB -
7:00Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium, 600 S Gregory St. Urbana
Friday, October 24, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignFriday Forum + Conversation Café: Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine: Reform, White Supremacy, and an Abolishionist Future by Emile Suotonye DeWeaver Time: October 24, 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
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2:00 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium, 600 S Gregory St. Urbana -
3:00 - 4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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9:45 amNate & Lillie Story Room -
12:00 - 1:00 pmJapan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)Learn to use katagami stencils to dye a fan with Fukushima artist Hirohisa Saito who specializes in the art of aizome, or indigo dyeing.
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1:15 - 2:15 pmJapan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)Learn to use katagami stencils to dye a fan with Fukushima artist Hirohisa Saito who specializes in the art of aizome, or indigo dyeing.
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2:30 - 3:30 pmJapan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)Learn and practice Japanese calligraphy with Fukushima Artist and Calligrapher Seiran Chiba!
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3:45 - 4:45 pmJapan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)Learn and practice Japanese calligraphy with Fukushima Artist and Calligrapher Seiran Chiba!
Monday, October 27, 2025
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBThis lecture examines the war diary, the most prominent genre at the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Tuesday, October 28, 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. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and media representation of Asian Americans.
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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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2:30 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB Room 1080 -
4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 3025
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.
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5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 306 -
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 - 6:30 pmAlice Campbell Hall -
5:00 pmAlice Campbell Alumni CenterAn Evening with Ayelet Tsabari. Songs for the Brokenhearted. October 28th | 5 pm | Alice Campbell Alumni Center
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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11:30 am - 12:50 pmUniversity YMCA Room 228, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign
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11:30 am - 12:50 pmUniversity YMCA room 228, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
3:00 pmCoble Hall 306 -
4:00 - 7:00 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
Halloween Film Screening: "Pan's Labyrinth" | October 29 at 4 pm | Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801
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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 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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In-Person Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders
1:30 - 2:30 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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2:00 - 4:00 pmGrainger Engineering Library (1301 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana IL 61801) - The Commons (Room 233/235)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 different countries and regions around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy a variety of international snacks in a relaxed atmosphere.
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
All DayIllini Union Rooms A, B, and CShare your culture and connect with the campus community at the 15th 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 - 8:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801
Join us for Community Wellness Lounge, a weekly event centering Health & Wellness! Each week features a new theme centered around mental health prioritization and self/community care. Whether you're interested in coming to relax, study, seek resources, or entertain yourself, there's plenty we offer for everyone!
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6:30 pm 09:00 pmSpurlock Museum of World Cultures
Friday, October 31, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignBlack Uncanny: Tales of the Black + The Weird by Stacey Robinson Time: October 31 at 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
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1:30 - 3:00 pmHybrid: 306 Coble Hall & ZOOM -
3:00 pm104 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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11:00 amThe Urbana Free Library, 210 W Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 -
2:00 pmLewis Auditorium, Urbana Free Library (210 W Green St, Urbana)Join our special guests, Drs. Rosalyn LaPier (Blackfeet Tribe of Montana/Métis) and David R.M. Beck to hear the fascinating stories of Native Americans living in Illinois in the early 20th century.
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
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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 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 names! This session will provide valuable insights into the cultural background and pronunciation of names commonly used in Taiwan. Our presenters will introduce Taiwanese 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!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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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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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 -
6:00 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 -
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 4039
Experience 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.
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) -
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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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
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 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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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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2:30 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 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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11:30 am - 1:30 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
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE)