Cultural & International

Kwanzaa is an annual seven-day African-American and pan-African holiday celebration that takes place from December 26 to January 1. For seven days, a principle (Nguzo Saba) is reflected upon such as unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

A day of particular recognition of the role of Mary in the gospel events, celebrating her title as "Mother of God," which summarizes and affirms the conviction that Jesus is truly both God and born of a woman. Catholics celebrating Mary, Mother of God often attend Mass this day, and some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

Commemoration of the Guru Gobind Singh, born in 1666, who was the tenth Sikh guru.

Fast of the First Born. Observed by fasting. Some students or employees may request scheduling accomodations in order to observe.

A celebration of the biblical event of the Magi visiting the Christ child and bearing gifts to him and his family. It is usually celebrated with a large feast.

Commemorates the visit of the Magi (or Wise Men) to the Holy Family, and bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. At the Epiphany service, chalk is often blessed and distributed for worshippers to take to their homes. The chalk is used to mark over the outside of the front door “20 + C + M + B + 20” (using the correct year).

Because the Eastern Orthodox use the Julian Calendar and the Western churches use the Gregorian Calendar, Eastern Orthodox Christmas falls on January 7 in the Gregorian (Western) calendar. Christians believe the conception and birth of Jesus is how the Son of God became a human.

Defeating Dreariness! Winter can be so dull and grey. Let's liven it up a little. Join Museum staff in making tissue paper stained glass panels to add color and brightness around the house. About the Series Spurlock Sundays are free, drop-in programs held on the second Sunday of the month from 1:00–3:30 pm and are open to visitors of all ages. Spurlock

Maghi commemorates the fight of the Chali Ukte against the Imperial army in 1705. The holidays is often celebrated by ritual bathing and eating traditional food.

This observance commemorates the Guru Angad Dev who was the second of the ten Gurus who founded Sikhism.

At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First of Kalimát (Words) begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. It is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís celebrating the First of Sultán (Sovereignty) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.

Tulpan (Тюльпан, 2008), directed by Sergey Dvortsevoy. English subtitles.

Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Celebrated with a festival for families, decorating buildings with lucky red items, partaking in cultural activities, eating certain "lucky" foods, setting off firecrackers, and praying.

Join resident storyteller Kim Sanford for a concert of folktales that will make you smile, laugh, and forget about the freezing weather. The concert is recommended for audience members ages 5 and up.

Wei Wei is a Professor of Sociology at East China Normal University. His teaching and research interests include gender and sexuality, urban sociology and social movement, with a focus on LGBTQ communities and politics in contemporary China.

Rest Lab is a pop-up space for intentional rest in the Contemporary Gallery. Play games, listen to music, spend time with friends, and explore creative ways to unwind.

Rest Lab is a pop-up space for intentional rest in the Contemporary Gallery. Play games, listen to music, spend time with friends, and explore creative ways to unwind.

This talk is part of the Illinois Global Institute Speaker Series "The Global Impacts of the War in Ukraine. This hybrid event will take place in room 306 Coble Hall and available virtually. Lunch provided for in-person attendees. Dr. Kopteva will discuss the profound- and in many ways devastating- impact of the war on her family both immediate and extended.

Help spread stalking awareness by wearing yellow on Thursday, January 26th!

Rest Lab is a pop-up space for intentional rest in the Contemporary Gallery. Play games, listen to music, spend time with friends, and explore creative ways to unwind.

Join the WRC as we explore "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia Hibbert, named a Best Romance of 2019 by the TODAY Show!

Dr. Geraldine Heng (University of Texas-Austin) will deliver the Krouse Family Visiting Scholar in Judaism and Western Culture Lecture. Professor Heng's visit is sponsored by the Program in Jewish Culture & Society, the Program in Medieval Studies, and the Unit for Criticism & Interpretive Theory.

Join us for a virtual talk by Kumasi J. Barnett, presented in conjunction with the In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light exhibition at Giertz Gallery, Parkland College and the Black on Black on Black on Black lecture series at KAM. Barnett’s work will be on display at Giertz Gallery through February 18, 2023.

Rest Lab is a pop-up space for intentional rest in the Contemporary Gallery. Play games, listen to music, spend time with friends, and explore creative ways to unwind.

Rest Lab is a pop-up space for intentional rest in the Contemporary Gallery. Play games, listen to music, spend time with friends, and explore creative ways to unwind.

Rest Lab is a pop-up space for intentional rest in the Contemporary Gallery. Play games, listen to music, spend time with friends, and explore creative ways to unwind.

The Racial Justice Allies and Adocates Training is designed for faculty and staff seeking to understand race and racism in deeper ways, promote racial justice, and dismantle racism.