International Education engages in outreach year-round: bridging the gap between international and domestic students, our campus, and the Champaign-Urbana community, through intercultural events and educational presentations. The goal is to foster global awareness by partnering with other units and organizations to connect students from diverse backgrounds, providing learning opportunities for all students, and offering resources to enhance their global education curriculum.
Selected photos below are from recent outreach and engagement events.
Tastes of Culture
Find us at various campus events and weekend programs hosted by International Education. Enjoy some international snacks and drinks with cross-cultural learning activities.
Snacks for Success
You’ve got this! Finish the semester strong with some international snacks and drinks. Cosponsored by International Education, University Library and McKinley Health Center.
RECHARGE - Rest, Enjoy Conversation, Have a Really Great Experience!
RECHARGE is a program offering students a chance to rest and connect during the busy week. We have hot tea & coffee, international snacks, some relaxing activities and a place to charge your devices. Bring a friend or meet someone new!
Celebrations - Lunar New Year & Diwali
We partner with The Asian American Cultural Center and University of Illinois dining in presenting an annual Lunar New Year & Diwali Dinner Celebration, which includes traditional food and desserts, and encourages student groups to perform as well as interact with students about the holiday.
Homecoming
Every homecoming we gather to celebrate, learn, and participate in engaging activities recognizing international diversity across our campus. Try new snacks and treats from different cultures while connecting with the stories of our international alumni of the past, present, and future.
Welcome Event | Open House
At the beginning of every semester we participate in various orientations, open houses, and welcome week activities to promote IE programs and events to new and continuing students, and help them find community and a sense of belonging as soon as they arrive on campus.
