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Wiccans observing Brigid, or Imbolc, clean and organize their living environments, as well as their minds and hearts, in preparation for the upcoming season of growth (spring). It’s a time to shake off the doldrums of winter and light the fires of creativity and inspiration. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, all levels welcome!
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Join creative writer Sun Yung Shin and scholar Kimberly D. McKee, PhD, for a discussion on the subjectivities, stories, and narratives revolving around adoptions and exploring what it means for adoptees to own their voices.
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
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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.
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Join the staff of the Women's Resources Center as we discuss the the revolutionary sexuality education text "Come As You Are", written by Emily Nagoski, PhD. During our conversations, we will examine the messages we've received about sex from school, parents, friends, social media, and explore what sex positivity can look like in practice in a sex-negative world.
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Come and try your hand at making brass and other textural rubbings. Learn about the stylistic elements of a coat of arms and create one for your family.
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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
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Join us for Global African Art Gallery Talk and Tour as part of the Global Relations’ Diaspora Talk series celebrating Black History Month! Reception to follow.
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, all levels welcome!
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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.
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Join us in learning more about the Connie Frank CARE Center while enjoying Chipotle!! Food is guaranteed for the first 20 attendees.
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Join us for a special evening presented in partnership with the Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County. We look forward to welcoming you!
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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
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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.
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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.
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Darya Tsymbalyuk presents glimpses from her book “Ecocide in Ukraine: The Environmental Cost of Russia’s War” (Polity, March 2025), examining the everyday reality of living with and witnessing ecocide and arguing that the impacts of ecocide transcend the boundaries of legal understandings of crime, and profoundly shape ways in which we perceive and experience environments.
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Students of Professor Emeritus Kimiko Gunji's class ARTJ199 Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging will be displaying their final arrangements at a free exhibition in the main room at Japan House. Enjoy matcha and mochi from the pop-up cafe!
