Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Monday, November 17, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana ChanpaignEnjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!
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2:30 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801 -
5:30 - 7:00 pmTBAThis program brings together scholars whose work centers on Indigenous perspectives and challenges the boundaries of conventional academic thought. Panelists will discuss how different fields have historically included or excluded Indigenous voices, and what it means to meaningfully engage with Indigenous knowledge in research, teaching, and community partnerships.
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5:30 pmKrannert Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 5 lobbyМы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, beginners welcome!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana ChanpaignEnjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!
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8:30 amSalaam MENA Cultural Center (700 S Gregory St., Suite A, Urbana)Dinner on Us is administered by the Native American House and is part of the Lunch on Us Series within SSIB. DOU is a biweekly, one-hour program featuring scholar- and practitioner-led workshops alongside a shared meal. Workshops explore a range of subjects and provide participants with opportunities to connect with peers and experts in a casual setting.
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11:00 am - 2:00 pmIllini Union Rooms A, B, and CJoin us for the 14th annual Travel Around the World cultural fair on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Illini Union! Explore booths representing countries from around the globe, interact with students from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, and enjoy live performances and demonstrations. Or, are you interested in hosting a table? Register now!
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12:00 pm 01:00pmRoom 306 Coble Hall -
12:00 - 1:00 pmAsian American Cultural Center, 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801Food for Thought, a Lunch-on-Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community.
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4:00 pm306 Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
4:00 pm1080 LCLB- Lucy Ellis Lounge & Conference Center 707 S. Mathews Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 -
5:00 pmCoble Hall (801 S. Wright Street, Champaign) - Room 108
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana ChanpaignEnjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!
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12:00 pmCoble Hall 306 -
12:00 pm108 Coble Hall 801 S Wright St Champaign 61820 -
2:00 - 3:00 pmhttps://go.illinois.edu/AcademicCareerINTLJoin this virtual panel discussion designed for PhD students and postdocs who are interested in pursuing careers in research, academia, or related fields. Panelists from diverse fields will share their personal experiences and path and offer practical tips for academic job applications and interviews.
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2:30 pmGender and Sexuality Resource Center | 616 E. Green Street; Suite 202 Champaign, IL 61820 -
4:00 - 5:00 pmW115 Turner Hall -
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5:15 - 6:15 pm2000 S Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL 61802Chado, 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.
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5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 W. Nevada St. Urbana (AACC/IE) -
5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE) -
5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 LobbyМы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana ChanpaignEnjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801
Friday, November 21, 2025
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All DayUniversity of Illinois Urbana ChanpaignEnjoy a week of cultural events, global conversations, performances, and more as we highlight the diversity and global connections that make Illinois special. View the full schedule at IEW events calendar and experience the world on campus!
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12:00 pmBevier Hall 249 (905 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana)This noontime presentation will feature Yanaba Schroeder (Navajo; Major: Human Development & Family Studies), who will reflect on her experiences with revitalization of Navajo foodways and land stewardship.
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12:00 - 2:00 pmUniversity YMCA (1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820)Join us for a traditional American style Thanksgiving dinner, and take some time to reflect on what you're thankful for this year.
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1:30 - 3:00 pmSiebel Center for Design, Classroom 1000The Level 1: Introduction To Safety & Security Abroad For First-Time Program Leaders guides program leaders (faculty, staff, or students leading programs) in preparing for the safest possible experience abroad. Those who lead, or assist, short-term education abroad or other University-related travel abroad for students must attend at least one workshop a year.