Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
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2:00 - 4:00 pm 1/7/2026Siebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Classroom 1000Discover the art of American quilting through stories, patterns, and community traditions. This workshop includes a trunk show of traditional and modern quilts and a hands-on activity where you’ll create your own fabric star ornament—no sewing experience needed. Free and open to all, with snacks provided.
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12:00 - 3:00 pm 1/14/2026University YMCA - Murphy Lounge (1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820)Join us for fun activities and get connected with other students and find your home away from home. In this session we will offer a variety of crafts to work on including crochet and calligraphy. We will provide materials and will be able to teach you the basics of each. Lunch is provided on a first come, first serve basis.
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1:00 - 4:00 pm 1/15/2026Main Library - Orange Room (1408 W. Gregory Drive, Champaign IL)Come enjoy some creative time in the library! We’ll have board games, puzzles, and supplies to make your own zine (pronounced ZEEN)! Zines are DIY self-published works that can be about anything you want. Stop by to see some example zines, learn a zine fold, and make your own with free materials supplied by the library. All are welcome! Free and open to all with snacks pro
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12:30 - 2:00 pm 1/22/2026Siebel Center for Design (1208 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820) - Starlight Room and Upper Lobby -
5:00 pm 2/9/2026Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center- BNAAC kitchenExplore Arabic language and culture while making Dubai-style chocolate in a fun, interactive social event.
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5:00 pm 3/5/2026Gregory Hall- Room 215Join us for a hands-on Arabic Calligraphy event where participants learn about the art of Arabic calligraphy and practice writing Arabic letters and words in an aesthetic and creative way.
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5:00 pm 4/8/2026Lucy Ellis Lounge_ LCLBJoin us for a Henna event where students have the opportunity to decorate their hands with henna designs. This is fun and artistic.