Cultural & International

A period of growing in virtue particularly through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Catholics reflect on their need to be healed of sin (especially through the Sacrament of Confession), the sacrifice of Christ’s self-offering on the cross, and the anticipation of Easter. Multiple observances apply.

The last month in the Baha’i calendar, ‘Alá’ (Loftiness), is dedicated to the Baha’i Fast. During this time, Baha’is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink for 19 days from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Friday Forum + Conversation Café: Overcoming Inequalities and Barriers in Refugees' Labor Market Participiation in Germany Ozge Yenigun, Dept. of Urban & Regional Planning Friday, March 1 ⋅ 12:00 – 1:00pm (CST) 1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA

Join the WRC for an afternoon of games to kick off Women's History Month! Bright your Nintendo switches! We'll have the feminist board games, snacks, and crafts. We can't wait to kick off this month of honor and celebration with a chill afternoon of community building.

A tight-knit pack of nerds tour the competitive air guitar circuit from bar to dingy bar across America in Chelsea Marcantel’s sharp comedy Airness

Professor Tere O’Connor reimagines his 2012 work poem for this concert. Guest artist Alfonso Cervera and Associate Professor Paige Cunningham Caldarella will perform a co-choreographed duet, and third-year MFA candidates Joe Bowie and Adanya Gilmore will present their thesis works.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

To celebrate Hinamatsuri this year, Japan House is holding two special sessions with activities highlighting ways that Hinamatsuri is enjoyed. Space is limited to 22 people per session. All guests must have a registered ticket to enter due to limited space inside.

A tight-knit pack of nerds tour the competitive air guitar circuit from bar to dingy bar across America in Chelsea Marcantel’s sharp comedy Airness

Take a peek inside each of our theatres and learn more about Krannert Center.

CU International Film Festival will be taking place this year on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures. The evening includes a red carpet gala, short film screenings, and an awards presentation. Red carpet attire is welcomed.

A tight-knit pack of nerds tour the competitive air guitar circuit from bar to dingy bar across America in Chelsea Marcantel’s sharp comedy Airness

Professor Tere O’Connor reimagines his 2012 work poem for this concert. Guest artist Alfonso Cervera and Associate Professor Paige Cunningham Caldarella will perform a co-choreographed duet, and third-year MFA candidates Joe Bowie and Adanya Gilmore will present their thesis works.

Kameelah Janan Rasheed (artist, educator, and writer, Cooper Union) will present an artist talk. This event is part of the Interseminars series for "Improvise and Intervene," supported by the Mellon Foundation.

"Tarpuna El Maíz" Film Screening and Conversation with Film Producer/Protagonist will take place on March 4th at 4pm at Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana. "Tarpuna: el maíz" (34 mins, 2019) Tarpuna means ‘to sow’ in Kichwa, the ancestral language of the Andes. In the Corn episode of this documentary series, guardians from the highlands of Ecuador

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

As the onslaught on Gaza continues, the West Bank has been under Israeli assault long before October 7, 2023. Along with daily military incursions, Israel has intensified and deepened the fragmentation of the West Bank. Since October 7, thousands of Palestinians have been detained in the West Bank and hundreds have been killed by military and settlers' fire. And while some

The Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program (WGGP) and the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are co-hosting our seventh annual event, “12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories” bringing together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Interested in a free lunch? Stop by the Department of Asian American Studies on Wednesday, March 6 at 11:30 for our Spring Major-Minor Luncheon. While enjoying a free meal and desserts, learn more about our department, meet our faculty, and maybe win yourself a fabulous prize by entering our raffle. No registration need; all students welcome!

Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts and the Bangladeshi Ladies Club presents Nakshi Kantha Workshop and Dhamail Dance! A Celebration of Creativity and Rhythm Wednesday, March 6, 4 pm - 6 pm 3rd Floor, Levis Faculty Center 919 W. Illinois, Urbana

Experience Bangladesh's rich cultural heritage with our Nakshi Kantha workshop! Learn hand-stitching techniques, explore patterns, and create your masterpiece. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm! Afterward, join us for the energetic Dhamail Dance, diving into Bangladeshi folk tradition with vibrant rhythms and hues

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

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Professor of Computer Science, Dr. Karahalios will present her research on the relationship between computing and society, algorithmic bias, and AI. Registration Link: https://go.library.illinois.edu/WomenInScienceMar2024

Come join us for conversation practice in Polish. All levels welcome.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva. The celebration involves all-night worship the night before, and fasting, payer, and vigil on the day of the festival. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Take a peek inside each of our theatres and learn more about Krannert Center.

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Come join us for conversation practice in Polish. All levels welcome.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.

Learn more about the legislative issues facing our local rape crisis centers and how you can get involved!

Topics to be covered include information about the Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Knight-Hennessy, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, and Schwarzman programs and how to apply for these scholarship opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu