ISSS Programs & Trainings

This calendar includes all ISSS campus events, programs, and trainings. Opportunities are open to all students, scholars, faculty, and staff.

 

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  • Henna and Storytelling Circle, July 9
    • 12:00 - 3:00 pm    7/9/2025
    • BNAACC (1212 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801)

    Step into a warm and welcoming space where culture and creativity come together. At this drop-in event, volunteers will introduce you to the beautiful art and cultural history of henna. South Asian inspired lunch will be served to complete the experience. All are welcome to listen or share!

  • July 15, Understanding Intercultural Development
    • 3:30 - 4:30 pm    7/15/2025
    • Campus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 4039

    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.

  • East Side Sushi film screening and sushi making activity, July 16, 12-3pm at AACC
    • 12:00 - 3:00 pm    7/16/2025
    • Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801)

    Join us for a screening of the award-winning film "East Side Sushi" about a Latina mother aspiring to become a sushi chef while working in a Japanese restaurant. We will provide materials to engage in a sushi making activity for an afternoon that will provide food for thought on the intersections of culture and identity, and delight your tastebuds with a culinary feast.

  • July 23
    • 12:00 - 3:00 pm    7/23/2025
    • Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801)

    Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on, including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided. All are welcome, no registration required.

  • ISSS Summer Trip to St Louis, July 26-27
    • All Day    7/26/2025 - 7/27/2025
    • St Louis, MO

  • July 30
    • 12:00 - 3:00 pm    7/30/2025
    • Main Library (1408 W. Gregory Drive, Champaign IL), Orange Room

    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 around the world, meet new friends, and enjoy an international lunch in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From classic favorites to unique cultural games, there’s something for everyone!

  • Aug 5, Supporting International Students
    • 3:30 - 4:30 pm    8/5/2025
    • Campus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 4039

    Learn how to support international students at Illinois by understanding common challenges they face—such as immigration, academics, language, and cultural adjustment—and your role in helping them succeed. This session provides practical information and campus resources for advisors, staff, and instructors.

  • Field Trip to Lake of the Woods, August 6
    • 9:30 am - 4:30 pm    8/6/2025
    • Lake of the Woods/Museum of the Grand Prairie (Mahomet, IL)

    More details and link to register coming soon! Boating, gardens, hikes, local history, oh my!