Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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Join LAS International Programs and all of the campus study abroad offices on the Quad to learn about education abroad experiences available at Illinois. Have the chance to learn about programs, ask questions, connect with advisors, and more! When?: Wednesday, September 4 from 10AM-2PM Where?: Illini Union Quad Side In the event of rain, the event will move indoor
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The University Library and International Student and Scholar Services welcome all international graduate students and international scholars to learn more about campus research services and other helpful resources available to you from campus unit representatives. Light refreshments provided.
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"How Does the World Deal with a Resurgent China?" with Professor Baladas Ghoshal
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Friday, September 6, 2024
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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The Program Leader Safety and Best Practices Workshop guides faculty in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. This training is specifically designed for faculty and staff traveling with graduate students.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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Enjoy activities and a meal celebrating our international alumni. Open to all.
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Join us for performances and cuisine from all over the world! Open to all.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Please join the University YMCA and Diversity & Social Justice Education for our Fall 2024 Friday Forum + Conversation Café series. Voting Rights and Democracy in 2024 by Sean Morales-Doyle, the Director of Voting Rights Program, Brennan Center for Justice. Free Lunch Provided
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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If you are interested in going abroad this winter break or for the spring 2025 semester, make sure you submit your applications by 11:59 PM on September 15, 2024.
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Enjoy the debut of Wagashi: Season by Season, the latest wagashi cookbook by Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji! This event features a special tasting of three seasonal sweets with three teas! Registration required.
Monday, September 16, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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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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In this talk, Jordan Pascoe draws on the resources of feminist philosophy to explore how disasters trigger social change- in both progressive and authoritarian ways. By examining how people learn from one another in disaster contexts, and how this learning can shift longstanding practices of collective knowing, she explores how and why disasters generate social change, and
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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This meeting is invite only and for LLS faculty and staff.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
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Please join the University YMCA and Diversity & Social Justice Education for our Fall 2024 Friday Forum + Conversation Café series. We will hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. Champaign County Welcoming Plan in Action by NAWC + William Estrada. Free lunch provided.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Join us for a tour of Amish Country as we observe and learn more about the Amish way of life. You will also have the opportunity to explore local shops, and partake in enjoying a homemade meal in an Amish home. Registration is required.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Join ISSS for our annual International Scholar Reception! We will have a very special keynote speaker, networking opportunities and serve light refreshments. Families are welcome. RSVP is not required but highly appreciated through the following link: https://go.illinois.edu/Scholar2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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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.
Friday, September 27, 2024
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AAUW Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women's graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world. This information session will focus on AAUW's International & American Fellowship.
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Please join the University YMCA and Diversity & Social Justice Education for our Fall 2024 Friday Forum + Conversation Café series. We will hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. We are excited to focus the fall series towards Democracy. Braver Angels. Free Lunch Provided
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Olga Livshin’s work is recently published in the New York Times, Ploughshares, The Rumpus, and other journals, and is forthcoming from POETRY magazine. She is the author of the poetry collection A Life Replaced: Poems withTranslations from Anna Akhmatova and Vladimir Gandelsman (2019).
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Dr. Luz Angela Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Rural and Regional Development at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia. This is Part 1 of the series on Women Environmental Defenders and Climate Change in the Amazon.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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"Community Engagement, Rural Edition: Navigating Local Power and Conquering the Fear Factor" explores the unique challenges and opportunities faced by rural communities in fostering effective community engagement. This talk aims to provide practical insights for academics, policymakers, and community leaders working to enhance civic involvement in rural settings.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Please join the University YMCA and Diversity & Social Justice Education for our Fall 2024 Friday Forum + Conversation Café series. We will hear from Aaron Ammons on Elections and Voting: 2024 and Beyond. Free lunch provided.
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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.
