Cultural & International

Stop by the ACES Study Abroad First Steps Workshop to learn about upcoming programs, how to apply, and hear from students who have previously studied abroad!

Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!

Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!

Featuring graduate research and keynote speakers Arunima Datta (Associate Professor of History, University of North Texas) and Eric McDuffie (Associate Professor of History, UIUC).

Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!

Join us at the Spring Semester 2027 Mythbusters session to explore program options for ACES students, learn about scholarships, and how to get credit abroad!

SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Join us for Crafternoons every month on the first Friday at the WRC. This month, we will be making snow globes! All materials are provided. This event is free and open to everyone.

A hybrid event for a student-led guided discussion of Buddhist philosophy

This special guided tour explores the ways in which societies across time and cultures interact with their belief systems, the physical world, and each other to address illness. Through this tour, we will examine how concepts of healing may shift from culture to culture and critically think about how we may implement expanded ideas of wellness into our own lives.

People have long felt a deep connection to nature, a bond that has shaped cultures across history. Depictions of nature often reflect politics, trade, religion, and more. Join our special guided tour to explore these cultural representations of nature and uncover the fascinating stories behind them!

Come learn about robots and the important women who shaped the field with FRC Team 4096, Ctrl-Z. Alongside Frisbee Bot, our frisbee-throwing robot, visitors will explore the ins and outs of FIRST Robotics Competition robots while also learning about women who profoundly influenced them.

Join the WRC for a BOLD discussion on the intersections of Artificial Intelligence, technology, and misogyny using the newly published text, "The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny."

An overlook on campus global engagement strategy with Colleen Murphy.

Join us at the Winter Break 2026-2027 Mythbusters session to explore program options, learn about the application process, and get all of your questions answered!

Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.

Fostering community and a sense of belonging while providing a cooperative space on campus to study. All students are welcome!!

Experience a special film screening of the new Japanese epic that has broken the record for the highest box office gross and audience attendance in the history of Japanese live-action films!

Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!

The Pause & Play Lounge is a time for students to relax, destress, and meet new people in a safe environment to play games. This is a time to have fun in a positive atmosphere and learn more about TJC & campus resources. The lounge is open to all students so stop by and enjoy!

Join us March 13th for Soup and Stories featuring guest storyteller Sydney Turner. Sydney will share her journey into activism, how her work in reproductive health, sexual violence prevention, and sex education shaped her confidence, and lessons learned from navigating discrimination as a Black woman activist.

Learn about seed funding opportunities for researchers and faculty from the Global South...

Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!