International Student and Scholar Services

This calendar contains information about events, trainings, workshops, and important dates for our international community at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

 

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    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm    10/3/2024

    International Student and Scholar Services will be hosting a Farsi Names training. Our names trainings provide valuable opportunities to learn the cultural background and native pronunciation of names in the home country and native language(s) of our student presenters.

    • 3:30 - 4:30 pm    10/8/2024
    • International Studies Building

    Are you ready to enhance your intercultural skills? Join us for Communicating Across Language Difference, an interactive training session designed to help faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants navigate various intercultural communication skills.

  • Dads Bowling Night
    • 7:00 - 9:00 pm    10/9/2024
    • Illini Union Rec Room (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801)

    We will be hosting a bowling night during Dads Weekend, this event is open to all who consider the Illini campus community to be their family and home away from home.

  • Weathering the Winter 2024
    • 5:00 - 7:00 pm    10/18/2024
    • Ice Arena (406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL)

    Come join us at the Ice Arena for a fun social night of free pizza, unlimited hot chocolate, and ice skating all for FREE! We'll also provide helpful resources and information on how to stay safe and healthy through the winter in partnership with McKinley Health Center. Registration is required. Maximum limit: 200 people.

    • 1:00 - 2:00 pm    10/21/2024
    • International Studies Building

    Strengthen your intercultural communication skills in this essential training for faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants. Stumbling Blocks to Intercultural Communication is a classic ISSS session designed to help participants identify and overcome common barriers in cross-cultural interactions.

    • 2:00 - 3:00 pm    10/23/2024
    • International Studies Building

    Are you an international student or scholar navigating the U.S. healthcare system? We want to hear from you! Join our focus group to share your thoughts and experiences. Your feedback will help us understand challenges, improve services, and enhance support for our international community. Please register in advance by October 22. Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Intercultural Spotlight Kazakhstan will be held on October 28 at noon in the Siebel Center for Design room 1000.
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm    10/28/2024
    • Siebel Center for Design Room 1000

    Learn more about the culture of Kazakhstan through the perspectives of three Kazakhstani scholars who will representing their home country as they share about their experiences and provide an overview of key elements of their home culture.