Student Wellness Calendar

Join the Japan House interns on an interactive exploration of onigiri, their history, their culture, and preparation methods!

Stop by every Tuesday during lunch and play Trivia in the Illini Underground. This is a great time to grab some friends, grab lunch from one of the Union restaurants, and play TRIVIA for prizes!

Join ADA Coordinator Kiara Drake and Accessibility Specialist Heather Mihaly for a discussion of service animals and emotional support animals on campus. We will review basic concepts, inclusive practices, and the similarities and differences between the rights of employees, students, and visitors to campus. All are welcome to attend and bring your questions!

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.

Join the WRC for a discussion of Katie Simon's, Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault. The discussion will take place on Thursday, November 6 from 4-5 PM at the Women's Resources Center (616 E Green St, Suite #213). Limited copies of the book will be given to participants who register & attend the discussion.

SPEAK stands for Song, Poetry, Art, and Knowledge. It is an open-mic public performance space at Krannert Art Museum curated by local artist, Shaya Robinson, featuring guest performers and welcoming all to the mic.

Join us for Pause + Play held in conjunction with Krannert Art Museum’s Rest Lab 8: Greenspace exhibition. Kids (ages 4–8) will dive into playful, drop-off art activities, while their caregivers get a guided tour exploring the museum's galleries and artworks on view. The program balances restorative pause with playful engagement, offering parallel experiences that nurture

Join us to celebrate Rest Lab 8: Greenspace. You'e invited to enter a playful, restorative greenspace inside the museum. Soft artificial turf covers the gallery floor, inviting visitors to slow down and stretch out. By creating a visual and tactile interruption in typical museum spaces, "Rest Lab 8: Greenspace," provides a calm, grounding atmosphere for people to gather.

We've always known that the end of the semester can be a tough time for students. That's why at the end of each semester, we connect with students throughout campus, remind them that tough times don't last, and give encouragement as everyone makes their final push to end the semester strong. We'll also have free self-care packs!

Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center takes place every 2nd & 4th Monday at noon (12 p.m. CST). Listen to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities.

Stop by every Tuesday during lunch and play Trivia in the Illini Underground. This is a great time to grab some friends, grab lunch from one of the Union restaurants, and play TRIVIA for prizes!

Survivor Strategies is a space for survivors to build community and support in their healing process. Navigating intimacy can be challenging. This session will explore the complexities of intimacy, sex, and pleasure after sexual trauma.