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Sunday, October 12, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Monday, October 13, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

    • 5:30 pm
    • Krannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby

    Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

  • Event poster for 'Food For Thought' featuring a talk titled 'Book Banning and the Culture Wars' by Dr. Emily Knox, Interim Dean of the iSchool. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, Fall 2025. The background shows arched bookshelves filled with books, resembling a library. Dr. Emily Knox is shown in front of the shelves, wearing glasses and a dark outfit. The poster includes logos for Student Affairs and the Asian American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (aacc.illinois.edu).
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

    Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

    • 12:00 pm
    • 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

    Join us on Wednesday, October 15th for our major-minor lunch! You do NOT have to be a part of our program to attend lunch- all students are welcome. Come learn about our department, chat with folks from AAS, and m

  • A colorful poster for a Diwali Celebration Dinner. The top features a person painting, framed images of deities, and traditional food items. Bold text reads “Celebration Dinner Diwali” in blue and orange. Below, it says “Join us for a special dining event, including activities and performances!” Event details: Wednesday, October 15, 4:30–8 P.M. at ISR Dining Center, with activities and performances on ISR’s Main Street. Collaborators include the Asian American Cultural Center, Salaam Middle East & North Africa Cultural Center, and International Education. The bottom shows more food being served.
    • 4:30 - 8:00 pm
    • Illinois Street Residence Hall, 1010 W Illinois St, Urbana, IL 61801

    • 4:30 pm
    • Krannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 Lobby

    Porozmawiajmy po polsku! Conversation in Polish, beginners welcome.

    • 5:15 - 6:15 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    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.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
    • La Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801

    • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
    • 1208 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL

    Join us every Thursday for Snack & Study at AAS! From 1:00-4:00, the AAS building is open for student use. Pull up a seat in our cozy Reading Room and enjoy a quiet space where you can study, read, or just take a break from it all. Free hot drinks and snacks available while supplies last!

  • Promotional poster for the Asian American Cultural Center's Community Wellness Lounge event titled 'Bloom & Brush,' held in collaboration with International Education. The event is scheduled for October 16, 2025, from 6–8 PM at 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana IL. The poster features a person painting a small flower pot with bright, colorful designs including flowers and clouds. The background is red with white text, and the University of Illinois Student Affairs logo is displayed at the bottom. The event is open to all eligible individuals regardless of race, color, or national origin.
    • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    • Asian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

    Join us for Community Wellness Lounge, a weekly event centering Health & Wellness! Each week features a new theme centered around mental health prioritization and self/community care. Whether you're interested in coming to relax, study, seek resources, or entertain yourself, there's plenty we offer for everyone!

Friday, October 17, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

    • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • Watch at the museum or via Zoom

    Explore artistic production and the agency of printed media before 1750 as they intersect with themes of sexuality and gender. Keynote speaker is Dr. Nicole Cook, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This symposium is held in conjunction with "Imagination, Faith, and Desire: Art and Agency in European Prints, 1475–1800," on view at Krannert Art Museum (Sep 25–Feb 28).

Saturday, October 18, 2025

    • All Day
    • Main Library Room 346

    The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

  • black and white drawing of man's head and shoulders, self-portrait, exhibition info
    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    With over 100 prints on display—including works by Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer—"Imagination, Faith, and Desire" is extraordinary for the significance of the works and the exceptionally high quality of the impressions, the excellence of which rivals the holdings at many major museums. On view September 25, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

  • Fukushima artists
    • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    • 2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802

    Please join Japan House for tea ceremonies and for an art show/sale and talks by four visiting artists from Fukushima at Fall Open House!

    • 1:00 - 3:00 pm
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign

    Come experience immersive sound as you view artworks at Krannert Art Museum! Members of Improvisers Exchange Ensemble will create soundscapes in the galleries through site-specific solo performance and collective improvisation in reflection and response to artwork on display.