Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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2:00 - 4:00 pmUkrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Monday, September 29, 2025
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3:00 pmCoble Hall 306 -
4:00 - 5:00 pmMumford Hall Room 323Join us to learn about recreation, sport, and tourism economics in Croatia!
Tuesday, September 30, 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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12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306. -
12:00 - 1:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 306. -
5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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1:00 - 3:00 pmRoom 228, The University Y. 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
4:00 - 5:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright StCenter for the Study of Global Gender Equity Gender Relations in International Development (GRID). Graduate Minor Information Session. Time: October 1 at 4 - 5 pm and October 3 at 10-11 am Location: 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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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 2, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Main Library (1408 W Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820) -
11:00 am - 12:00 pm306 Coble Hall -
11:00 12:00pmCoble Hall | Room 306Director of the ANU North America Liaison Office and Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies at the Australian National University, Professor John Blaxland, will be delivering his keynote address on Global Security challenges from his perspective in Australian military history and current geopolitical position.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 306 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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6:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB
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6:30 - 8:30 pmStudent Dining & Residential Programs Building Room 2009, 301 E Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820Join us for Community Wellness Lounge! 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!
Friday, October 3, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Main Library (1408 W Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820)
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10:00 - 11:00 am306 Coble Hall 801 S Wright StCenter for the Study of Global Gender Equity Gender Relations in International Development (GRID). Graduate Minor Information Session. Time: October 3 at 10-11 am Location: 306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St
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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 pmUniversity YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, ChampaignFriday Forum + Conversation Café: What Neurodiversity Means & How We Can Advocate for Neurodivergent Community by Jeanne Kramer and Kim Patton Time: October 3 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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2:00 - 4:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
5:00 - 7:00 pmLevis Faculty Center 210 -
5:00 - 7:00 pmLevis Faculty Center 210
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Main Library (1408 W Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820)
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10:00 am - 10:00 pmDifferent locations (see description) -
11:00 am - 2:00 pmAlice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S. Lincoln Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 -
11:00 am - 3:30 pmMultiple locationsUndergraduates and friends of the humanities—save the date for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House! Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when we’ll be highlighting the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories. More details will be added as th
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12:25 - 12:50 pmLCLB 1120 -
6:00 - 9:00 pmMain Quad, W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801Join us for our 12th annual Night Market, an unforgettable evening filled with sizzling street food, lively performances 🎶, fun games 🎯, and talented local artists 🎨!! Step onto the Quad and step straight into the magic of Taiwan’s famous night markets 🌆🇹🇼.
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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10:00 am - 10:00 pmDifferent locations (see description)
Monday, October 6, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmTurner Hall N-120Join us to learn about international plant genetics in Colombia!
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3:00 pmCoble Hall Room 306 -
6:30 pmSt. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library, 201 N Third St., St. Joseph, IL 61873
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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9:30 - 11:00 am
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 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 pm108 Coble Hall, 801 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820 -
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join us for a special Names Training focused on Turkish names! This interactive session will explore the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that shape Turkish names. You’ll gain insight into name structures, pronunciation tips, and cultural context—guided by our presenter with lived experience and knowledge of Turkish naming customs.
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5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108 -
5:30 - 6:30 pmLocation: Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St, Urbana)Dinner on Us is administered by the Native American House and is part of the Lunch on Us Series within SSIB. DOU is a biweekly, one-hour program featuring scholar- and practitioner-led workshops alongside a shared meal. Workshops explore a range of subjects and provide participants with opportunities to connect with peers and experts in a casual setting.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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All DayLocations Vary (see flyer)Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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12:00 pmRoom 306 Coble Hall -
12:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright StSeries on Gendered Displacement and Erasure "The Second Battle for Africa: Writing News Histories of Global Africa" October 8 | 12 pm | 306 Coble Hall Affiliate Speaker: Erik McDuffie
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2:00 - 4:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina, 1203 W Nevada St, Urbana
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2:00 - 4:00 pmLa Casa Cultural LatinaCome discover the fascinating learning opportunities to study abroad in Brazil, the 5th largest country in the world and the largest country in South America! Stop by to talk to students, faculty, and staff about the many programs and scholarships! No Portuguese language proficiency is required for most programs.
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2:00 - 4:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina, 1203 W Nevada St, Urbana
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3:00 - 3:45 pmNoyes Lab Room 217Join us to learn about the Illinois in Vienna Programs (IiVP)!
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4:00 pm1080 Lucy Ellis Lounge - Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building (Formerly FLB) -
4:00 pm1080 Lucy Ellis Conference Center Room , 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 -
4:00 pmBallroom, Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801Climate Change and the Urgency of Hope, Action, and Joy by Lisa Reyes Mason. Wednesday, October 8 | 4 pm (CST) | Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S Lincoln Ave, 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 - 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, October 9, 2025
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All DayLocations Vary (see flyer)
Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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8:30 amInstituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) -
8:45 am - 5:00 pmI-Hotel and Conference Center (1900 S 1st Street, Champaign, IL 61820)Beyond Borders: Global Mental Health Research & Services Conference | October 9-10, 2025 | I-Hotel and Conference Center
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10:00 am - 2:00 pmIllini Union, Room C + South Lounge -
12:00 - 1:00 pmTurner Hall N-120Join us to learn about Conservation and Habitat Management in South Africa!
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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.Dr. Karen Terio, Professor and Interim Assistant Director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Chief of the Zoological Pathology Program, and Professor of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, will discuss her research on wildlife pathology. October 9 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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1:00 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper LobbyCoffee Across Cultures Hour is a monthly gathering to connect over coffee, tea, and pastries while exploring global traditions. Our October session will spotlight fall harvest traditions from around the world, highlighting the ways communities mark the season through food, gratitude, and celebration. Free and open to all.
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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 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 - 8:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801Join 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!
Friday, October 10, 2025
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All DayLocations Vary (see flyer)
Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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9:00 am - 3:00 pmI-Hotel and Conference Center (1900 S 1st Street, Champaign, IL 61820)Beyond Borders: Global Mental Health Research & Services Conference | October 9-10, 2025 | I-Hotel and Conference Center
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9:00 amInstituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) -
12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignPanel of Local Media and Scholars: The Urgency of Honest Media in an Age of Suppression October 10 | 12 pm - 1 pm | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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3:00 - 4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820
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3:30 pmLAS Hub (Lincoln Hall, behind the marble staircase) -
5:00 - 6:30 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) 4036
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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All DayLocations Vary (see flyer)
Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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6:45 am - 5:00 pmInternational Studies Building (910 S 5th St, Champaign, IL 61820) Front AtriumJoin us for a unique cultural adventure to the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a once-a-year festival that re-creates the 18th-century gathering of French fur traders and Native Americans at historic Fort Ouiatenon. This exciting trip offers the chance to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of early America. Registration link coming soon.
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2:00 - 3:00 pmUrbana Free Library, Lewis Auditorium -
7:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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All DayLocations Vary (see flyer)
Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
Monday, October 13, 2025
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All DayLocations Vary (see flyer)
Intellectual freedom is more than banned books. It's the free flow of ideas and information. Protect freedom to read, create, and express. Borrow a banned book from the Library bookmobile, create resistance art, or visit the cultural center libraries for a chance to win a limited edition Read & Resist tote bag and gift card to the Illini Union bookstore.
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10:00 - 11:00 am
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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10:30 am - 8:00 pmSpurlock Museum of World Cultures and Native American House -
4:00 - 5:00 pmNoyes Laboratory, 163 -
4:00 pm1080 Lucy Ellis Lounge - Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building
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4:00 - 5:00 pmNoyes Laboratory, 163 -
5:00 - 6:30 pmTemple Buell Hall -
5:00 pm2090B LCLBThis lecture examines the phenomenon of “PRL Noir”: a series of tele-cinematic returns to Poland’s socialist period (PRL standing for “People’s Republic of Poland”) that channel present-day anxieties over communism’s grim legacy through the highly stylized medium of crime drama.
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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, October 14, 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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4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF), room 3025
This session offers practical guidance and foundational knowledge for campus professionals who work with international students. Topics will include common challenges international students face, as well as the campus and community resources available to support them. Registration link coming soon!
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5:00 - 6:00 pmMumford Hall Room 65 (Basement)Thinking about studying abroad but have no idea how to get started? Join us to learn how to navigate the study abroad process!
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5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 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 - 6:00 pmTurner Hall W121Join us to learn about sustainable food systems in Italy!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmMumford Hall Room 305 -
4:30 - 8:00 pmIllinois Street Residence Hall, 1010 W Illinois St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
4:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby
Porozmawiajmy po polsku! Conversation in Polish, beginners welcome.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmBevier Hall Room 122Join us to learn about the rhetoric of wine and cheese in France!
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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.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
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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 pmLucy Ellis Lounge (LCLB 1080)
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4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039Discover the rich traditions and culture of India! Learn from students and scholars as they share personal stories, demonstrate aspects of daily life, and showcase colorful art forms. Try your hand at traditional rangoli designs, experience a taste of Indian dance and music, and enjoy sampling authentic snacks and chai. Free and open to all.
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5:15 pmMain Library Building, Room 66 (1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801) -
6:00 - 8:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801Join 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!
Friday, October 17, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignFriday Forum + Conversation Café: LGBTQ + Stories of Change: A Journey Through History by Dywaine Betts, Jr. Time: October 17 at 12 pm Location: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign
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3:00 pm2090B, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building
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4:30 - 6:30 pmIce Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820)Come skate with us! Enjoy free ice skating, hot chocolate, and a mini-lesson at the University Ice Arena. Plus, get tips from McKinley Health Center on how to stay safe and healthy through an Illinois winter. Note: Ice skating carries some risk. All participants must sign a waiver before skating. Ages 10+ only. Space is limited by arena capacity.
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6:00 - 8:00 pmJW Eater JR. High, 400 E Wabash Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and for an art show/sale and talks by four visiting artists from Fukushima at Fall Open House!
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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7:30 am - 7:30 pmMeet at The Career Center (715 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820)The campus-wide Career Services Council is hosting the Global Illini Career Networking Event in Chicago on Sunday, October 19 and you’re invited! This event is designed to support our current international undergraduate and graduate students at UIUC by connecting them with international alums.
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11:00 am - 12:00 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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2:00 - 3:00 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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3:30 - 4:30 pmJapan House (2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802)Learn about washi paper and create your own postcard with Fukushima artist Shinya Terasawa who specializes in the art of washi, or Japanese paper.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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11:30 am - 12:30 pmAnimal Science Lab Room 102Join us to learn about avian care and conservation in New Zealand!
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11:30 am - 1:00 pm314b Illini Union -
12:00 - 1:00 pm336 Gregory Hall -
4:00 - 6:30 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
4:00 - 6:30 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801AsiaLENS | "Black Box Diaries" Screening + Q&A with filmmater Shiori Itô Location: Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801 Time: October 20 | 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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5:00 - 6:00 pmTurner Hall N-120Join us to learn about cross-cultural conservation of wetlands in Ireland!
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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, October 21, 2025
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9:00 amMicrosoft Teams (Meeting ID: 382 073 747 890) -
All DayCRCE (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Now is your chance to participate in the 28th Indoor World Cup, which will be held on Saturday, November 15. Team registrations are due TODAY!
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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 pmHeritage Room, ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center, 1101 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801Panel on “Community-Engaged Research in Action: Insights for Graduate Students” | October 21 at 12 pm | Heritage Room, ACES Alumni Center, 1101 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
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12:00 - 1:30 pmLevis Faculty Center, Room 210 -
2:00 - 3:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 108.
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5:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge, Language, Cultures and Literatures Building (LCLB 1080) -
5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108 -
5:30 - 6:30 pmLocation: Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St, Urbana)Dinner on Us is administered by the Native American House and is part of the Lunch on Us Series within SSIB. DOU is a biweekly, one-hour program featuring scholar- and practitioner-led workshops alongside a shared meal. Workshops explore a range of subjects and provide participants with opportunities to connect with peers and experts in a casual setting.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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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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12:30 - 3:00 pmWomen's Resources Center, 616 E Green St, Suite 213 -
1:00 pmMain Library Room 106
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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 61801Join 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.