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  • Day With(out) Art 2023: Everyone I Know Is Sick

    Recurring

    Krannert Art Museum is proud to partner with Visual AIDS on Day With(out) Art 2023 by presenting Everyone I Know Is Sick, a program of five videos generating connections between HIV and other forms of illness and disability.

    Photo of a tattooed man standing indifferently in a room full of photographs, paper origami, and other crafts materials.
  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • FRIT Faculty Meeting

  • Graduate Student Workshop on Evaluation Design

    Graduate Student Workshop on Evaluation Design with Gender Focus: Lift gender-blindness in development evaluations. Friday, December 1st, 12 PM - 2:30 pm at 306 Coble Hall.

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  • Live Performance by the Latin American Ensemble

  • World AIDS Day with the Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois

    A graphic with a black background with a red ribbon placed over a red world map.
  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • Kids at Krannert

    Bring your children for a creative morning of fun. Enjoy art projects, scavenger hunts, family tours, and demonstrations on Saturday from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm.

  • Woman Warrior

    A photograph of a woman smiling as she faces the camera.
  • Woman Warrior by Connie Shirakawa

    Connie Shirakawa reflects on four generations of women in her family—their history in America and how they coped with discrimination and displacement with their grit, wit, and tenacity. • Written and performed by Connie Shirakawa • Directed by Sharon Evans • Post-performance discussion with Nikkeijin Illinois curator Jason Finkelman • Reception to follow

    Woman Warrior
  • Advent (Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

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    The season of the Church year immediately preceding Christmas, featuring four solemn Sundays of worship. The season is often observed as an opportunity to prepare for both Christmas and the second coming of Christ as Judge at the Last Day.

  • RECHARGE with IE @ the Y

  • Book Talk: On Earth or in Poems: The Many Lives of Al-Andalus

  • Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)

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  • Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Information Session

    Flyer advertising the FLAS fellowship informational sessions. Virtual information session on November 28 from 4:00pm-5:00pm on Zoom. In-person info session on Monday December 4th, 4:00pm-5:00pm in Gregory Hall 205. Flyer lists the various awarding centers on campus and the various amounts of fellowship money offered during the summer and academic year. Application opens November 28,2023 and the deadline to apply is Friday, January 26, 2024.
  • LLS Graduate Student Informational

    Flyer for Graduate Student Informational that depicts people talking
  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • ACES Study Abroad Satellite Hours at BNAACC

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  • RJAA Postcard
  • Express Advising for Students!

  • MAEUS Virtual Information Session

  • Last day of Fall instruction

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • FRIT Holiday Brunch

  • Kwanzaa Celebration

  • Objects and Transnational Memories: Bangladeshi Immigrant Women in New York

  • Global Engagement Lounge (GEL) - Snack for Success

  • Japanese Tea Ceremony

    Recurring

    Take a break and visit Japan House for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony! Space is limited to 18 guests. Reservations are required, no walk-ins will be permitted. Enjoy a bowl of matcha and seasonal wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) while learning about Chado, the Way of Tea.

  • Interseminars | Dylan Rodríguez: “Against the Counterinsurgency Machine"

    Image of Dylan Rodriguez looking at the camera.
  • Interseminars Series: Dylan Rodriguez

    Dylan Rodriguez of University of California-Riverside will be presenting "Against the Counterinsurgency Machine" as part of this year's Improvise & Intervene Interseminars Event Series.

  • Chanukah (Judaism)

    Recurring

    Celebrates the Jewish rebellion against the Greeks and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem. Celebrated by lighting candles each night, singing special songs, reciting prayers, eating foods fried in oil, playing the dreidel game, and giving Chanukah gelt. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe. 

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • Reading Day

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Study and Destress with the EU Center

    Flyer advertising the EU Center study & destress event for December 7, 2023 9:00am-4:00pm at Coble Hall 306.
  • Tastes of Culture @ ISR: "Build-a-Book" on Reading Day!

  • Women in Science Lecture Series: Dr. Ann-Perry Witmer

    Senior Research Scientist at the Applied Research Institute, Dr. Witmer will share her research on engineering design for non-industrial societies and on contextual process methodology, as well as her work on designing drinking-water systems.

  • Snack & Study

    Recurring

    The AAS department is happy to bring back Snack & Study for the fall semester. Stop by every Thursday from 1:00-4:00 for free food, free drinks, and-as always-free knowledge. The historic AAS building will have a comfy seat waiting for you!

  • UK Summer Fulbright Information Session

  • Winter New to CU Mixer

    Member of our Chambana Welcome Crew will be on hand to answer your questions and help welcome you to the community! The food is on us! It's free to attend, but RSVP is required before Nov 30. | Let Us Know You're Coming Questions? email us at cwc@champaigncounteyedc.org.

  • Bodhi Day (Buddhism)

    Bodhi Day commemorates the Buddha's achievement of Nirvana, and what this means for Buddhism today. Those observing may do so through additional meditation, study of the Dharma, chanting of Buddhist texts (sutras), or performing kind acts towards other beings. Some Buddhists celebrate with a traditional meal of tea, cake, and readings.

  • Finals week starts

  • Immaculate Conception (Catholicism)

    A celebration of God's unique redemption of Mary at the point of her conception in her mother's womb, preserving her from the burden of original sin and providing her with a holiness consistent with her destined role of bearing the Son of God. Catholics observing Immaculate Conception may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • First Steps Workshop

  • Japan House Holiday Sale & Matcha Café

    Japan House welcomes all to stop by and enjoy a bowl of tea and sweet at our Holiday Sale and Matcha Café! Proceeds support Japan House!

    Japan House Holiday Sale & Matcha Cafe
  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Japan House Holiday Sale & Matcha Café

    Japan House welcomes all to stop by and enjoy a bowl of tea and sweet at our Holiday Sale and Matcha Café! Proceeds support Japan House!

    Japan House Holiday Sale & Matcha Cafe
  • Latin American StoryTime: Portuguese!

  • Storytime at KAM: Africa and the Arts

    Join KAM's educators and librarians from the Urbana Free Library for an interactive story time for children and their caregivers. All ages welcome! Children will hear stories relating to artworks on display in the gallery Encounters: Arts of Africa, followed by an artmaking activity. Visitors will get a chance to explore the art on display as we listen together.

  • First Day of Masa'il - Questions (Bahá'í)

    At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First of Masá’il (Questions) 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 accommodations in order to observe.

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Racial Justice Allies & Advocates 1.0

    RJAA Postcard
  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Snack & Study

    Recurring

    The AAS department is happy to bring back Snack & Study for the fall semester. Stop by every Thursday from 1:00-4:00 for free food, free drinks, and-as always-free knowledge. The historic AAS building will have a comfy seat waiting for you!

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato

    Recurring

    The Ink Wash Paintings of Shozo Sato is an exhibition of rarely exhibited ink wash paintings by artist, author, Japan House founder, and professor emeritus Shozo Sato. These paintings celebrate Sato's enduring and thoughtful engagement with vistas of the American Southwest, American West, and childhood memories of Osaka and Hiroshima during World War II.

  • Winter Break Program - Festive Cookie Decorating

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • Pattern and Process

    Recurring

    Pattern and Process is an exhibition that investigates how patterns create- or sometimes challenge- order, systems, and processes. the exhibition presents works from LAM's twentieth- and twenty-first-century collection.

  • Yule (Wicca)

    Recurring

    Winter Solstice. Yule is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and is the time to celebrate the return of the light. Some Wiccans consider Yule to be either the year’s beginning or the end. Yule is the solar turning of the tides, and the newborn Sun offers a fresh start and, literally, a new day. It’s a time of renewal and hope.

  • Express Advising for Students!

  • Final grade submission online

  • Asara B'Tevet (Judaism)

    Fast Commemorating the Siege of Jerusalem. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

  • Winter Break Starts

  • Christmas (Baptist, Catholicism, Christianity, Episcopalianism)

    The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, which celebrates the Incarnation of God taking on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated by erecting Christmas trees, decorating homes, visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts. Some students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.

  • Kwanzaa (Interfaith, African-American)

    Recurring

    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.

  • First Day of Sharaf - Honour (Bahá'í)

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