Cultural & International

Don’t miss the final week of the "Millie Wilson: The Museum of Lesbian Dreams" exhibition! On view through March 1. kam.illinois.edu/MillieWilson

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.

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.

Join us for a performance by La Escuelita Bombera De Corazón to celebrate our spring exhibit, Caribbean Indigenous Resistance: Taíno Live On! / Resistencia indígena del Caribe: ¡Taíno Vive! The performance will be followed by a reception catered by El Paraiso.

Celebrate Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day with Girl Krush! On Sunday, March 2 @ 12:30 pm, Girl Krush will be cheering on Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Michigan. Join us as we recognize Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day and cheer the Illini to victory in this BIG10 matchup!

Join us for an Open House at the Women’s Resources Center on Monday, March 3, from 4 – 5:30 PM. Stop by the office to learn more about available resources and programming (including Women's History Month!) that the WRC can offer to support you in your role as a student leader on campus. Light refreshments will be provided.

Core Courses: STAT100, CHEM101 & 102, ECON 102 & 103, MATH 220/221

Funmilayo Ransom Kuti Film Discussion Tuesday | March 4 | 6:30-8:00pm CST | via Zoom Discussion led by: Adetutu Faburoso, Ph.D Student in Human Resource Development (HDR) and minor in Gender Relations and International Development (GRID)

The first day of the forty day season of Lent. The service features penitential acts symbolized by the Imposition of Ashes on the foreheads of the congregation gathered. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

Food for the Soul, part of the Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and our allies. This week's event is "Black Joy and Resistance: A Womanist Panel Discussion" w/ Whitney Clarke, Danisha Moore, and Cherese Waight.

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 eighth annual event, “11 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.

“11 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories” brings together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia.

From the atomic bomb to artificial intelligence used in military targeting systems, the technology we design harbors very real, material consequences for people globally. T talk examines the history of napalm—an incendiary weapon used across US wars in the Pacific, Korea, and Vietnam—to discuss how technological innovation shaped escalating forms of war and violence.

Chado, or the Way of Tea, is one of the most ancient and revered arts of Japan and is at the very heart of Japan House. It is a ceremonial way of preparing and serving matcha (powdered green tea) that benefits both the host and the guest through mutual respect, non-verbal communication, and a calmness, or sense of peace, away from everyday life.

Join us for dinner and a transformative 60-minute workshop tailored for first-generation college students from diverse backgrounds. In this interactive session at the Women's Resources Center , we will explore the importance of inclusivity in the workplace and equip you with the tools to identify and contribute to inclusive work environments.

Interested in DSJE’s Social Justice Leadership Internship? Learn more about DSJE’s programs and the work you could do as an intern in our office! Chat with current interns! We are currently accepting applications for our 2025-2026 interns. Register for an info session at: https://go.illinois.edu/InternInfoSession

Join an informational meeting hosted by The Jeffries Center Advising & Mentoring, featuring Peace Corps staff and a returned Peace Corp Volunteer! Event open to all undergraduates. Must RSVP at go.illinois.edu/TJC_LEADS

SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It’s 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.

Friday Forum + Conversation Cafe Defending Immigrants under a Trump Administration: An Immigrant Advocate's Perspective by Diana Rashid, Berkeley Public Interest Law Fellow and Attorney, National Immigrant Justice Center, in conversation with current La Colectiva students March 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm -1:00 pm (CST) | University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign

GRID Student Forum featuring graduate student research projects March 7, 12 pm - 3 pm via Zoom.

Join us for Crafternoons every first Friday at the WRC.

Join us for a communal sewing event with artist, Erica Fitzgerald. This special session of Crafternoons will to bring women (and others with any gender identity) together to stitch a 30-ft-long red fabric curtain that will be feature in the upcoming MFA thesis exhibition at the Krannert Art Museum in April.

Japan House depends on the generosity of our friends and community to keep sharing traditional Japanese arts and culture, with the goal of fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures and practices. We are delighted that Nick Offerman is returning to campus for this special book signing in which proceeds will go towards supporting Japan House programming.

Interested in pursuing graduate school? Come to the McNair Informational! Come network with current scholars to learn more about applying to graduate school, getting involved in research, and becoming a prospect McNair scholar! Food will be provided!

This exclusive fundraising event featuring Nick Offerman offers a special opportunity to support Japan House while enjoying an afternoon of entertainment, engaging conversation, delicious food, and cultural appreciation.

Experience a performance in the galleries by video artist ACVilla and keyboardist/vocalist Thollem McDonas, as part of their national tour. The Sudden Sound Concert Series presented by Krannert Art Museum and Improvisers Exchange features leading artists in avant-garde jazz and music improvisation.

Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center every 2nd & 4th Monday at noon (12 p.m. CST), while listening to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities.

What to Expect: - Engage in meaningful discussions in a safe & supportive environment - Share your thoughts, experiences, & perspectives on important topics - Connect with fellow students & foster community Why Attend - Empower your voice and learn from others - Build understanding and strengthen relationships - Contribute to a culture of respect and inclusivity o

Elaborating on camp as a cultural strategy for contesting accounts of Asian American history that overly rely on terms of abjection, Chris Eng reassesses narratives that construe the Japanese American incarceration as an experience of hitting the bottom, a violation akin to sodomy.

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

Core Courses: STAT100, CHEM101 & 102, ECON 102 & 103, MATH 220/221

Food for the Soul, part of the Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and our allies. This week's event is " The Essence of 6: Six Women Who Molded the Arts" planned w/ the Women's Resources Center in celebration of Women's History Month

Purim celebrates being saved from a genocide in ancient Persia. Observances include listening to the Book of Esther in synagogue, sending food parcels, giving to charity, and dressing up in costume and eating festive meals. This observance begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.

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Dr. Jog, Associate Research Scientist in the Wetland Science Program at the Prairie Research Institute will present “Using plants to understand wetland health.” March 13 | 12 pm - 1 pm (CTS) | Main Library Room 146, or over zoom

Spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal, also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love". Holi begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. It is celebrated the night before with a Holika Bonfire and on the day of by spraying colors on others, dancing, partying and eating festival delicacies.

On view: “Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture,” featuring homes in Champaign-Urbana designed by Jack Baker, John Replinger, and A. Richard Williams. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday, 10–5; Saturday 10–4; and Thursday until 8 pm, when class is in session. Admission is always free. Parking access is easy during school br

Core Courses: STAT100, CHEM101 & 102, ECON 102 & 103, MATH 220/221

The Baha’i New Year’s Day coincides with the spring equinox. Naw-Rúz is an ancient Persian festival celebrating the “new day” and for Bahá'is, it marks the end of the annual 19-Day Fast and is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day.