Illinois Global Institute

Welcome to the calendar of the Illinois Global Institute. We are home to 10 longstanding international area studies centers and thematic programs. Bringing the units together as part of the IGI will improve organizational support, raise visibility, and foster additional cross-campus collaboration on essential international programs

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    • 5:00 pm    9/16/2025
    • Knight Auditorium Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801

    An Evening with Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, Part of the "Palestine in the World" Series

    National Book Award-winning poet Lena Khalaf Tuffaha joins us for an evening of readings and reflection on her luminous collection, Something About Living. This lyrical meditation on Palestinian life, memory, and resistance blends poetic innovation with political insight. Tuffaha will discuss how her work engages with culture, history, and the power of artistic expression.