Cultural & International
Sunday, April 20, 2025
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The Feast of Unleavened Bread. Celebrates the Jews being freed from slavery in Egypt and making the exodus from Egypt to the holy land of Israel. Begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. Work is often prohibited the first two days and the last two days. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.
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Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions are generally held during the Festival of Riḍván. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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On this day, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead after 3 days in the grave (Holy Friday, Holy Saturday, and Pascha Sunday).
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The Feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It is the greatest and oldest feast of the Christian Church. The Episcopal Church celebrates the Eucharist with great solemnity on this most holy of feast days. In addition to Easter Day services, it is often observed with family gatherings.
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Make your own raden (pearl inlay) maki-e lacquer pin with Fukushima artist Ayako Hirai who specializes in the art of urushi (lacquerware).
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Make your own lucky cat with Fukushima artist Akie Hashimoto who specializes in the art of hariko, or paper mache.
Monday, April 21, 2025
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.
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Make your own colorful urushi lacquer pin with Fukushima artist Ayako Hirai who specializes in the art of lacquerware.
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Мы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.
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Attend a captivating presentation and Q&A with Dr. Taeghwan Hyeon, the director of the Center for Nanoparticle Research in the Institute for Basic Science at Seoul National University in South Korea. A 1996 Ph.D. graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he is a trailblazer in nanoscience. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. RSVPs strongly encouraged.
Friday, April 25, 2025
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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This annual exhibition represents the culmination of artistic development for graduate students in the School of Art & Design at Illinois, which is committed to elevating and sustaining the arts as a distinct and necessary approach to human understanding. On view through April 26.