Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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9:30 - 11:00 amThe 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 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115This session explores six key causes of intercultural communication breakdowns and provides actionable strategies to avoid them. Join us to learn how to improve your communication and build stronger connections in diverse settings. Open to faculty, staff, and international scholars.
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5:00 - 7:30 pmBruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural CenterFilm: Judas and the Black Messiah
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5:30 - 6:30 pmhttps://aacc.illinois.edu/
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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12:00 pm 01:00pmCoble Hall, Room 306 -
5:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 208Join us for an evening with Maksym Butkevych as he shares his experiences defending human rights on and off the battlefield, of captivity during the ongoing Russian war, and methods of building solidarity in Ukraine and beyond.
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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, February 5, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801 -
3:30 - 4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
Friday, February 6, 2026
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12:00 pm306 Coble Hall and virtual via ZoomDr. D. Fairchild Ruggles, Professor and Debra L. Mitchell Chair in Landscape Architecture, will present her lecture "Muslim Woman and Architectural Patronage" February 6|12pm till 1pm (CST) | Coble Hall 306 or Zoom
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12:00 pmCoble Hall 801 S Wright St Champaign IL Room 306 -
1:00 - 6:40 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 and 208 -
1:30 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB building -
1:30 - 3:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, Literatures, Cultures, & Linguistics Building, 707 S. Matthews Ave., Urbana -
3:00 - 4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
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3:00 - 4:30 pm2090B LCLB
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5:00 - 7:00 pmISR Table 1867
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmSiebel Center for Design 1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820
Monday, February 9, 2026
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12:00 - 1:30 pmCoble HallLAS International Programs and the European Union Center are hosting a panel of former study abroad students in Europe and an LAS International staff member. Students interested in studying abroad in Europe are encouraged to attend!
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12:00 - 1:00 pmJoin us for a special Names Training focused on Brazilian names! This interactive session will explore the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shape Brazilian names. You’ll gain insight into name structures, pronunciation tips, and cultural context—guided by our presenter with lived experience and knowledge of Brazilian naming customs.
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1:00 - 3:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, Literatures, Cultures, & Linguistics Building, 707 S. Matthews Ave., Urbana -
4:00 - 5:00 pmLLS Building (1207 W. Oregon St.), Room 133
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4:00 - 7:30 pmIllini Union Courtyard Cafe & BNAACC
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5:00 pmBruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center- BNAAC kitchenExplore Arabic language and culture while making Dubai-style chocolate in a fun, interactive social event.
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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, February 10, 2026
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1:00 - 1:50 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 2018
In this session, participants will explore how their cultural backgrounds influence values, assumptions, communication styles, and ideas of what feels “normal.” Through guided reflection and discussion, students will begin identifying their own cultural lenses and how these shape interactions in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
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5:00 - 7:30 pmBNAACC
Watching the film "Dear White People" directed by Justin Simien.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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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 Lobby
With Valentine’s week approaching, this session invites you to reflect on how different cultures express affection, build friendships, and understand relationships. We will discuss traditions, expectations, and the diverse ways people form meaningful connections. A thoughtful and lighthearted way to explore global perspectives on love and friendship. Free and open to al
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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 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
4:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore 2nd floor Author's Corner 809 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820
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4:00 pmLCLB Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080)
Friday, February 13, 2026
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12:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, Room 1080 Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building (707 S. Mathews St., Urbana, IL 61801)
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
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2:00 - 3:00 pmAn overlook on campus the Brasilllinois Initiative with Pedro Hallal.
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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, February 17, 2026
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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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3:30 - 4:30 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115
This session explores key communication styles, including direct vs. indirect, linear vs. nonlinear, affective vs. neutral, and more. Participants will learn how adapting to different communication approaches can lead to more effective interactions. Open to faculty, staff, and international scholars.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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2:00 - 3:00 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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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLBinteractive discussion of different Arabic dialects, with a special focus on Iraqi Arabic.
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4:00 - 5:30 pmLevis Faculty Center (919 W Illinois St., Urbana, IL), Room 422
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
Friday, February 20, 2026
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11:00 amPlease join us for a book discussion on, “The Feminist Killjoy Handbook: The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way” by Sara Ahmed. February 20th (Friday) from 11am-12:30pm CST via Zoom. For more information and to register visit https://go.illinois.edu/Feb20bookgroup
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1:30 - 3:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S. Wright St., Champaign
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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9:00 am - 5:00 pmI-Hotel and Conference Center
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9:30 am - 5:00 pmI-Hotel & Conference Center | 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Monday, February 23, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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1:00 - 1:50 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 2018
This session examines how culture influences perception, interpretation, and judgment. Participants will practice distinguishing between observation and interpretation, explore common sources of misunderstanding, and learn strategies for suspending evaluation in intercultural interactions.
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5:00 pmKnight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum of World Cultures (600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge_ LCLBA Lebanese film directed by Nadine Labaki that blends humor and drama to explore themes of coexistence, conflict, and community.
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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, February 26, 2026
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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 - 2:00 pmEnglish Building 109
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12:30 - 1:50 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Classroom 1000More detailed information to come. Check back soon!
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1:30 - 3:00 pm
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 pmWomen's Resources Center; 616 E. Green Street Suite 213 -
3:30 - 5:30 pmWomen's Resources Center; 616 E. Green Street Suite 213 -
4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820) -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Conference Center 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 Room 1080
Friday, February 27, 2026
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1:30 - 3:00 pmHybrid: 306 Coble Hall & ZOOM
Monday, March 2, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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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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3:30 - 4:30 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115
An introduction to the nature of conflict, factors that influence how conflict arises, and cultural dimensions that shape conflict expectations. Participants learn about differing approaches to conflict across cultural contexts. Open to faculty, staff, and international scholars.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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11:30 am - 12:50 pm1001 S Wright St Room 228, Champaign, IL 61820 -
5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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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 Lobby
Spring is a season of renewal, and cultures around the world celebrate it in vibrant, meaningful ways. Join us as we explore global spring festivals and the values they represent—hope, joy, reflection, and community. Bring your stories and discover traditions you may never have encountered before. Free and open to all.
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5:00 pmGregory Hall- Room 215Join us for a hands-on Arabic Calligraphy event where participants learn about the art of Arabic calligraphy and practice writing Arabic letters and words in an aesthetic and creative way.
Friday, March 6, 2026
Monday, March 9, 2026
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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.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmAn overlook on campus global engagement strategy with Colleen Murphy.
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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 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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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 2018
In this session, participants will explore how people from different cultural backgrounds make meaning in distinct ways. Through case studies and guided dialogue, students will practice listening for understanding, identifying cultural logics behind unfamiliar behaviors, and engaging with difference without immediate judgment.
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB -
5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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4:00 pmLCLB Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080)
Friday, March 13, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026
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6:30 pm201 N Third St., St. Joseph, IL 61873
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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10:30 am201 N Third St., St. Joseph, IL 61873 -
3:30 - 4:30 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Room 115
This session explores how cultural differences show up in practice through the Intercultural Conflict Styles model, which describes four common ways people approach conflict. Participants examine the strengths and challenges of each style and consider how different styles interact. Open to faculty, staff, and international scholars.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
Friday, March 20, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
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4:00 - 4:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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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, March 24, 2026
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9:00 - 9:30 am
Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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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 2018
This session focuses on recognizing and managing thoughts and emotions that arise in unfamiliar or challenging cultural situations. Participants will explore common responses to change and difference and practice strategies for staying grounded, reflective, and curious when things feel uncomfortable or unclear.
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5:30 - 6:30 pmACRC (HUB 3070 - Third Floor, 614 E. Daniel Street, Champaign
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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10:00 - 11:00 amInternational 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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2:30 - 3:00 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Conference Center 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
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4:00 pmLucy Ellis Conference Center 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center/International Education)
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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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 Lobby
Humor is universal, yet what makes us laugh can be surprisingly different across cultures. This session takes a lighthearted look at jokes, comedic styles, playful expressions, and humorous misunderstandings. Come prepared to share a story or simply enjoy hearing how humor connects (and sometimes confuses) us. Free and open to all.
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2:00 - 2:30 pm
Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall (801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Friday, March 27, 2026
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3:00 - 3:30 pmIllini Union Bookstore Building - Fifth Floor - Room #514
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
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3:30 - 4:00 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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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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 115
This 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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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.