Campus International Events
This calendar includes events from units or departments on campus that have an international or global focus.
Monday, November 10, 2025
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10:00 - 11:30 amSiebel Center for Design, Classroom 1002The 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.
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5:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 LobbyМы будем говорить только по-русски! Conversation in Russian, intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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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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3:00 - 4:00 pmCoble Hall, 801 South Wright Street Champaign, Room 108. -
3:00 - 4:00 pmCoble Hall 108 -
3:30 pmCollege of Education 1310 S. Sixth St. Champaign, Room # 2 (Lower- Level) -
4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801), Room 3025Conflict happens everywhere, but how we handle it can look very different across cultures. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how cultural values shape our approaches to disagreement, communication, and resolution.
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4:30 - 7:00 pmLincoln Avenue Residence (LAR) Halls (100 Clark Hall, 1203 South Fourth Street, Champaign)In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, University Housing will bring a taste of Native food flavors to LAR.
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5:00 - 6:00 pmUNTIL NOV: On quad, near Eternal Flame Sculpture bench between Lincoln and English building; DURING NOV & DEC: Lucy Ellis Lounge, LCLB -
5:00 pmSpurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium, 600 S Gregory St. Urbana
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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3:00 - 4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright St Champaign IL, 61820 -
4:00 pmGregory Hall 810 S. Wright St. Urbana Room 223 -
4:00 pmLincoln Hall 702 S. Wright St. Urbana Room 1090 -
4:00 - 5:30 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) 4039 -
4:30 pmKrannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 LobbyPorozmawiajmy po polsku! Conversation in Polish, beginners welcome.
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5:00 - 7:00 pmLevis Faculty Center, 210 -
5:30 - 7:00 pm1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (AACC/IE)
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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12:00 - 1:00 pmLa Casa Cultural Latina | 1203 W. Nevada Street Urbana IL 61801 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmMain Library Room 146 or via Zoom.School of Integrative Biology graduate student Vivian Cheng will discuss her research using genetics, ancient DNA, and historical archives to understand the effects of climate change and colonialism on narwhals. November 13 |12pm till 1 pm (CST) | Main Library Room 146 or Zoom
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3:00 - 5:00 pmLAS HUB (Lincoln Hall) -
3:00 - 5:00 pmLAS HUB (Lincoln Hall, behind the marble staircase) -
3:30 - 5:00 pm230 Davenport Hall -
4:00 - 5:00 pmCampus Instructional Facility (CIF) (1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801); Room 4039Experience the vibrant culture of Indonesia through stories, music, dance, and delicious traditional treats in this interactive celebration. Join us to explore art, crafts, and customs that bring Indonesia’s rich heritage to life.
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5:30 - 7:00 pmNative American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana)This gathering is intended to cultivate meaningful connections, foster a sense of community, and encourage intellectual exchange. It also serves as an inclusive environment where participants can share their academic journeys, engage in collaborative research discussions, and build supportive kinship networks within academia and beyond.
Friday, November 14, 2025
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12:00 pm404 David Kinley Hall - 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801 -
12:00 - 1:00 pmLatzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, ChampaignFriday Forum + Conversation Café: In the Deep End by Jameel Bridgewater Time: November 14 at 12 PM Location: University YMCA, 1001 S Wright St, Champaign
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12:00 pmLucy Ellis Lounge (1080 LCLB) -
12:00 pmThis noontime presentation will examine both historical and contemporary Native perspectives on higher education, with a focus on land-grant institutions broadly and the University of Illinois specifically.
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1:30 - 3:00 pmHybrid: 306 Coble Hall & ZOOM -

In-Person Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced Program Leaders
2:30 - 3:30 pmInternational Studies Building, Room 320The Level 2: Analysis & Reflection of Safety & Security Abroad for Experienced 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.
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3:00 pm1st Floor Coble Hall, 801 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820 -
3:00 pmin 2090B, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics Building
Saturday, November 15, 2025
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All DayEverywhereEstablished in 2011, Rock Your Mocs is an annual and global social media event. The Native American House (NAH) encourages you to break out your moccasins for a worldwide celebration of Indigenous cultures!
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10:00 am - 6:00 pmCRCE (1102 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801)Compete against student teams representing countries from all over the world! The 28th Indoor World Cup hosted by ISSS will take place on Saturday, November 15. Register your team now!
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10:00 amTolono Public Library, 111 E. Main St. Tolono, IL 61880 -
1:00 - 6:00 pmNative American House (1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana)The traditional stereotype of the scientist in a white lab coat reinforces a narrow, homogeneous image that doesn't reflect the growing diversity within the scientific community. Students will customize lab coats by incorporating ribbon work, which is meant to amplify the enduring presence of scientists in Indigenous communities.