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Like other branches of African American vernacular dances such as Chicago Steppin’, Hip Hop, and Lindy Hop, the roots of Blues dance originated from African and African American dance traditions. Included in the exhibit are artworks by contemporary artists, archival photographs, and video interviews.
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Explore campaign memorabilia and learn about the Women's Suffrage Movement and Jim Crow voter suppression. Includes three poster exhibits: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, from the New-York Historical Society, Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote, from the National Archives, and Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence from the Smithsonian.
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A period of growing in virtue particularly through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Catholics celebrating the Season of Lent 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.
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In his new work, A World Through Windows, Syrian-Armenian artist Kevork Mourad explores how the "pandemic has reduced our sense of space and our spheres of influence," even while it has "increased our connectivity around the world" (Mourad). Using a technique that uses monotype on fabric, ink drawing, and sculpture, Mourad has created an original and exciting experience.
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Two sculptures from the Great ARTdoors Program 2020 are now on view in the front lobby of the Spurlock Museum. The pieces, Kinsey Fitzgerald’s Mother and Child and Ja Nelle Davenport-Pleasure’s Seeds of Injustice, were commissioned by the Great ARTdoors Program in 2020, as part of a collaboration between the Spurlock Museum, 40North, Urbana Arts and Culture, Urbana Park Di
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The Feast of Unleavened Bread. Celebrates the Jews being freed from slavery in Egypt and making the exodus from Egypt to the holy land of Israel. Work is often prohibited the first two days and the last two days. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Maundy Thursday is the traditional name for the Thursday preceding Easter. It remembers the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, his washing their feet, and the betrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. The Episcopal Church observes this holy day with a service that features “rememorative” actions for worshippers to participate in the sacred narrative.
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Topics include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Goldwater, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, Udall, and other scholarship, and how to prepare for these opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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Homemade, with Love Studio Art Days will be space held and led by the curator for artists/people to skill share and make art and at-home art kits for local Black girls.
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A panel discussion on Blues music moderated by Professor Gabriel Solis, musicology and theater (UIUC). Professor Solis is a scholar of African American music and of Indigenous musics of the Southwestern Pacific. Other panelists: Candy Foster and Dawn Clark from Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue; Bob Paleczny, Blues Genre Director for WEFT 90.1FM; and Augustus Wood.
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SITI Company’s Talking into the Future series meets Krannert Center’s CultureTalk, activating creative friction and bold questions; exploring the art of assembly in all its forms; and investigating the challenges of our time.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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The Friday before Easter. The Episcopal Church’s observance of this day of fasting and penitence features the Passion according to Saint John, and devotions before the cross. Other services held on Good Friday include The Stations of the Cross – which is a meditation on the last fourteen stations of Christ's Passion.
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This award-winning debut by Chicago-based filmmaker Jiayan Shi presents the tragic story of Yingying Zhang, the 26-year-old Chinese student who disappeared from the UIUC campus in 2017. In deftly balancing one of the most tragic events to befall Urbana-Champaign, this film humanizes Yingying through her diary reflections and the perspectives of her family.
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Topics include information about the Beinecke, Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, George Mitchell, Goldwater, Luce Scholars, Marshall, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, Udall, and other scholarship, and how to prepare for these opportunities. For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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Dr. Bentz will discuss the impetus for starting a weekly free meal and the challenges to continue to address food insecurity during a pandemic.
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The Proper Liturgy for Holy Saturday, held in the morning hours, commemorates the time that Christ spent in the tomb after his death and prior to the Resurrection.
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A service held in Episcopal Churches (and others) as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus on the evening of Holy Saturday. The service features the lighting of the new Paschal fire, a vigil of readings from the New Testament, Baptisms, and the celebration of the first Eucharist of Easter.
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The Feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It is the greatest and oldest feast of the Christian Church. The Episcopal Church celebrates the Eucharist with great solemnity on this most holy of feast days. In addition to Easter Day services, it is often observed with family gatherings.
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The 95th annual Faculty Exhibition highlights current work by School of Art + Design faculty in studio arts, art education, craft, new media, and design disciplines. The exhibition represents excellence in arts research and practice, as well as the collaborative relationship between the School of Art + Design and Krannert Art Museum.
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Come join us for a fun event featuring delicious food! The International and Area Studies Library will be hosting the event on Zoom. Ayşegül Kozak will be making Kısır, Turkish bulgur salad, for us. The recipe will be shared with all attendees after the event so that all of you can make it at home as well!
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Bystander intervention is an important tool for addressing racism and sexual violence. Join Diversity & Social Justice Education’s Teryl Brewster and the Women’s Resources Center’s Jaya Kolisetty in a conversation about how bystander intervention strategies overlap and differ between sexual violence prevention and anti-racism efforts.
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Art Sparks are engaging talks open to members of the Krannert Art Museum Council. At Art Sparks we focus on one work of art and have a lively discussion about it.
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Rebecca Nagle (Cherokee) is a two spirit community organizer and writer. As a Co-founder of FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture and the Monument Quilt, Nagle has used art and culture jamming to advocate for a culture that is more supportive of survivors.
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Calling all teen creators! Join the Urbana Arts and Culture Program and Krannert Art Museum for a chance to flex your creative muscle in conjunction with the Pandemics as a Portal to Change Exhibition. This workshop will provide a creative space for you to envision artworks in all mediums that address some of the most pressing issues of our time.
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An online discussion with the filmmakers of 'Finging Yingying,' Jiayan "Jenny" Shi, Brent E. Huffman, and Shilin Sun. A link to the award-winning film will be provided after signing up for the talk.
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Take a soothing lunch break and join Kim Sheahan Sanford, our assistant director of education and resident storyteller, for family-friendly stories from around the world every Wednesday afternoon. You can join the live event from our Facebook Page. (Past events are available for viewing here.)
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This award-winning film explores the impact of gendered politics on narrative about female sexuality and desire and was produced by a diverse team. A link to stream the video will be available to participants between April 1st and April 13th and a live showing will be held over Zoom on 4/7 with a discussion to follow.
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A panel discussion via Zoom Webinar moderated by Professor Teresa Barnes, Director Center for African Studies. Kalushi struggles with his political identity in 1970s South Africa. When he is linked with a friend who commits murder, Mahlangu must defend against the death penalty. A hero of the struggle against apartheid, he would become an icon of South Africa's liberation.
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Holocaust Memorial Day. Flags are lowered to half-mast, public places of entertainment are closed, national opening and closing ceremonies are performed, and sirens at 10:00 signal the start of two minutes of silence.
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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 Jalal (Glory) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There 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.
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This panel brings together men who have committed to address sexual violence as students, faculty/staff, and alumni.
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Homemade, with Love Studio Art Days will be space held and led by the curator for artists/people to skill share and make art and at-home art kits for local Black girls.
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Presidents, candidates, and politicians of all stripes have visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to solicit student votes, speak on pressing topics, or hold photo-ops. History Professor Nathan Tye (University of Nebraska Kearney), and UIUC alumnus, will highlight campus visits by US presidents, candidates, and other political figures.
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To support participants in their personal exploration of the exhibit theme Pandemics as a Portal to Change, we’re offering a panel discussion with local artists. Join us for a talk with local creatives to explore art as a tool for social change.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s, join us to explore gentle movement in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Café is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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Set in New York City, Ordinary Days explores the day-to-day lives of four characters—two men and two women—to uncover the fascinating ways they intersect. Their personal stories of pursuing ambitious goals in work and education, along with forging meaningful friendships, are revealed in the show’s 21 relevant, witty songs.
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Set in New York City, Ordinary Days explores the day-to-day lives of four characters—two men and two women—to uncover the fascinating ways they intersect. Their personal stories of pursuing ambitious goals in work and education, along with forging meaningful friendships, are revealed in the show’s 21 relevant, witty songs.
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Join local trivia host Julie Laut of C-U Lockdown trivia for a night of fun and challenging online trivia on world history and cultures. Laut will lead four rounds on empires, geography, mythology, and food. To sign up, fill out the online registration form by Friday, April 9.
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Set in New York City, Ordinary Days explores the day-to-day lives of four characters—two men and two women—to uncover the fascinating ways they intersect. Their personal stories of pursuing ambitious goals in work and education, along with forging meaningful friendships, are revealed in the show’s 21 relevant, witty songs.
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The Women’s Resources Center (WRC) has worked in partnership with other units within the Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations to create an innovative model for confidential advising services for survivors of sexual misconduct. This session will discuss how and why this model was created.
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Marks the Sikh new year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Celebrated with parades and Nagar Kirtan, Fairs, Amrit Sanchaar (baptism) for new Khalsa.
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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.
