International and Area Studies Library - Campus Events
Sunday, February 23, 2025
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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
Monday, February 24, 2025
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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
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Join us for an interactive Fair Use Gameshow to celebrate Fair Use Week! Your host, Sara Benson (Library) will be joined by an all-star panel including Pia Hunter (Law), Dr. Melissa Ocepek (iSchool), and Andrea Augustine (Law). Register for free at https://go.illinois.edu/fairuseweek to attend online or attend in-person (Room A, College of Law).
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In this talk, Dr. Firas ben Abid will help us to discover how ZINKI AI is transforming the preservation and accessibility of Arabic manuscripts and records through cutting-edge AI technology. We will explore ZINKI's tools for digitizing, searching, and analyzing Arabic texts, with a focus on its contributions to preserving historical manuscripts.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
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Join us for a thought-provoking and enjoyable event featuring Dr. Danielle Phillips-Cunningham and Chris Wiley, where we take some time to think about the vital contributions of African Americans to labor movements and their enduring impact today. Dr. Phillips-Cunningham will present her newly published book, Nannie Helen Burroughs: A Tower of Strength in the Labor World.
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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.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
Friday, February 28, 2025
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For Black History Month, Funk Library is excited to highlight a diverse collection of Black authors from our collection. Among the many works we’ve compiled, you’ll find subjects such as zoology, environmental science, sports & recreation, urban planning, cooking, history, engineering, gardening and much more.
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Students of Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji's class ARTJ199 Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging will be displaying their final arrangements at a free exhibition in the main room at Japan House. Enjoy matcha and mochi from the pop-up cafe!
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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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.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
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Japan House depends on the generosity of our friends and community to keep sharing traditional Japanese arts and culture, with the goal of fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures and practices. We are delighted that Nick Offerman is returning to campus for this special book signing in which proceeds will go towards supporting Japan House programming.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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This exclusive fundraising event featuring Nick Offerman offers a special opportunity to support Japan House while enjoying an afternoon of entertainment, engaging conversation, delicious food, and cultural appreciation.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an Open Forum on the University Library sponsored by the Academic Senate Committee on the Library and the University Library.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Abstract: Of the many beautiful objects associated with Madinat al-Zahra and the Cordoban Umayyad caliphate, perhaps none are as celebrated as a series of ivory pyxides and caskets produced for members of the royal family. Several of them were made for royal mothers, formerly enslaved concubines who earned their freedom by bearing the caliph's children. Caliphal concubines
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Directors: Sarah Ema Friedland, Rami Younis It is a story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world - what it once was, what it is now, and what it could have become. A discussion by Professor Laura Goffman, Department of History at the Univesity of Illinois followed this.
Friday, March 28, 2025
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Have a coffee and learn about academic career opportunities with an EALC degree with former IASL graduate student and Korean Studies Librarian Audrey Chun!
Saturday, March 29, 2025
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Around April 1st, bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers around the world gather to celebrate the book arts and the (literal!) ingestion of culture. Participants create an “edible book,” which can be inspired by a favorite tale, involve a pun on a famous title, or simply be in the shape of a book (or scroll, or tablet, etc).
Monday, March 31, 2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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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.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
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Join Preservation Services for program history and highlights, refreshments, and exhibit viewing.
