Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed here in the United States. It is September 15th through October 15th. Throughout this month, the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanics in the United States is celebrated. Whether it is the history of people from Spain, Mexico, Central & South America, or the Caribbean. So, how did […]
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New to Campus: UNESCO Center for Global Citizenship
This spring the Illinois campus joined a network of more than 3,800 other centers and clubs by gaining our own UNESCO Center for Global Citizenship. This is the 2nd UNESCO-affiliate center in the United States. The center was founded by Amani Ayad, coordinator for the Library and Information Sciences Access Midwest Program (LAMP) at GSLIS; Barbara Ford, director of […]
Global Lens Film Series: Dooman River
Free screening of the film Dooman River on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the University of Illinois YMCA, 1001 South Wright Street, 5:30 pm. DOOMAN RIVER, dir. Zhang Lu, China, 2009 Two boys on opposite sides of the Chinese-Korean border strike a playful friendship that comes under scrutiny and strain after a series of thefts […]
Spotlight On: Asian American Cultural Center “Food for Thought” Series
Every Tuesday at noon the Asian American Cultural Center puts on a free lecture (with a FREE LUNCH!) about a subject of interest to the Asian American community. The AACC is on Nevada St. and is a quick walk off of the quad. Check it out! “Food for Thought” Schedule of Events