Cultural & International

From sunset of the first day to sunset of the last day, Samhain marks the Pagan New Year, a time for honoring the dead, cleansing, and releasing. For many Wiccans, Samhain is the most important Sabbat. It’s the time to remember the ancestors, and the time to celebrate the harvest and all that has been accomplished over the year.

A solemn feast that celebrates all of the saints, both known and unknown. Many Episcopal churches observe this feast on the first Sunday immediately following November 1. Catholics are often obligated to attend Mass this day. 

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

A feast day that commemorates the souls of the faithful departed. In Episcopal Churches, the names of those from the congregation who have died in the past year are read aloud during the service on this day, or on All Saints’ Sunday.

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

"Feminicide and Feminist Performance" by Dr. Debra Ann Castillo (Cornell University)

Come help us celebrate at Allerton Park!!

At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First Day of Qudrat (Power) 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.

Juvenile Justice in Champaign County: A Wicked Possibility (Session 2) with Sam Smith.

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

This day commemorates the birth of the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by many Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the ten human Gurus of the religion. Students or employees may request scheduling adjustments in order to observe.

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

When the rivers and canals are full of water, this festival takes place in all parts of Thailand on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. Bowls made with leaves, candles, and incense sticks, are placed in the water, and represent bad luck disappearing.

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

This workshop will offer students an opportunity to work closely with an Italo-Greek saints' life (in translation) to explore how such texts depict interpersonal interactions between the featured saint and various Muslims, including both raiders and political leaders.Please register by Friday, November 4.

"The Saint and the Emir: Christian-Muslim Encounters in Early Medieval Italy"

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.

Speak Café stands for Song, Poetry, Expression, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic coffeehouse at Krannert Art Museum.

Join us for a talk by William Downs, multidisciplinary artist, presented as part of the Black on Black on Black on Black exhibition and in conjunction with In Blackest Shade, In Darkest Light exhibition at Giertz Gallery Parkland College, where Downs’s work will be on view from November 11, 2022 to February 2, 2023.

Keep HOPE Alive! We Can Prevent Violence in Champaign County with Tracy Dace.

Graduate Student Workshop "Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals" and "Tips for applying for fellowships"

Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center every 2nd & 4th & 5th 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.

In partnership with La Casa Cultural Latina and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC), the WRC offers walk-in confidential advising services at each center throughout the year.