Try Something New
Try Something New
Try Something New is a required assignment for ENG 100 students to explore their campus community, resources, and opportunities to engage with diverse ideas and cultures! Students must RSVP and attend at least 1 event from the below options.
To RSVP, visit GFX's Events page in Campusgroups.
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 9/25 | 7:00pm | Las Guaracheras | Listen to the Colombian all-women salsa ensemble that has pursued its mission to elevate the female voice in Afro-Latin music and to build a more inclusive, diverse, and respectful space in which we all fit. | Krannert, Stage 5 (500 S. Goodwin Ave) |
| 9/27 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Bridging the Partisan Divide | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
| 9/30 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Dish It Up | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dish It Up series to engage with peers in a rewarding discussion of identity, social phenomena, and justice on campus. | Women's Resources Center (616 E. Green St., Suite 213) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 10/1 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Storytelling, Identity, and Community Activism: A discussion with author Hannah Moushabeck | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/2 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch & Chill | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 10/2 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | |
| 10/2 | 5:30 - 7:00pm | Food of the Andes/Comida de los Andes (Peru) | If any food if provided, it is first come first served. This is part of the iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international students shared among international and domestic students. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/3 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | IPENG Tea: UK | Learn about study abroad opportunities in the UK and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | |
| 10/3 | 5:00pm | Miguel Espinoza Fusion | Kick off the C-U Folk & Roots Festival with the Denver-based quartet with roots in flamenco, classical, and jazz music. | Krannert, Stage 5 (500 S. Goodwin Ave) |
| 10/4 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Elections and Voting: 2024 and Beyond | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
| 10/5 | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Gafieira Rio Miami | Listen to Gafieira Rio Miami, known for its lively mix of Brazilian samba, jazz, and big band sounds. | Krannert, Stage 5 (500 S. Goodwin Ave) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 10/7 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Tastes of Culture | Enjoy some international snacks and drinks with cross-cultural learning activities. | Main Library Orange Room (1408 W. Gregory Dr) |
| 10/8 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | The Environmental Legacies of War | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/8 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | IPENG Tea: South Africa | Learn about study abroad opportunities in South Africa and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | |
| 10/8 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | |
| 10/8 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Culture Not Costume: Cultural Appropriation Versus Cultural Appreciation | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dinner on Us workshop series to spotlight a campus resource or promote the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives about topics such as the history of colonization, Indigenous-settler relationships, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/9 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Kuumba: Inspire H.E.R. Community Outreach | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 10/9 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Sustainability and Leadership Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 10/9 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | |
| 10/9 | 5:30 - 7:00pm | Food of the Andes/Comida de los Andes (Chile/ Bolivia/ Argentina) | If any food if provided, it is first come first served. This is part of the iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international students shared among international and domestic students. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/10 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | IPENG Tea: Tec de Monterrey | Learn about study abroad opportunities in Tec de Monterrey and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Grainger Library, Room 429 (1301 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/10 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Sustainability and Leadership Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 10/11 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Democracy as a Way of Life | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 10/14 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Dish It Up | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dish It Up series to engage with peers in a rewarding discussion of identity, social phenomena, and justice on campus. | Women's Resources Center (616 E. Green St., Suite 213) |
| 10/14 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/15 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Stories of Asian Americans | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/15 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | IPENG Tea: Studying Abroad in Sophomore Year | Learn about study abroad opportunities for your sophomore year and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Grainger Library, Room 429 (1301 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/15 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/16 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch & Chill | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 10/16 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Navigating Multicultural Organizations Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 10/16 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/16 | 5:30 - 7:00pm | American Slang | Come to this interactive workshop and learn more about American idiomatic expressions and conversational English native-speaker phrases. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/17 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | IPENG Tea: UPC Summer Courses & Research | Learn about study abroad opportunities at UPC in the summer and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Grainger Library, Room 429 (1301 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/17 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/17 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Navigating Multicultural Organizations Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 10/18 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Giving Voice to the Middle | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 10/21 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/22 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Good Game, Well Played: How Filipino Youth Play Mobile Games | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/22 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | IPENG Tea: Hong Kong | Learn about study abroad opportunities in Hong Kong and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Grainger Library, Room 429 (1301 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/22 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/22 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Managing Stress During an Election Season | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dinner on Us workshop series to spotlight a campus resource or promote the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives about topics such as the history of colonization, Indigenous-settler relationships, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/23 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Kuumba: Creativity Through the Fine Arts | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 10/23 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/23 | 6:30 - 7:30pm | Japanese Tea Ceremony | Learn and take part in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony hosted by Japan House. | Japan House (2000 S. Lincoln Ave) |
| 10/24 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/25 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Understanding White Christian Nationalism | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
| 10/26 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Japanese Tea Ceremony | Learn and take part in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony hosted by Japan House. | Japan House (2000 S. Lincoln Ave) |
| 10/26 | 1:15 - 2:15pm | Japanese Tea Ceremony | Learn and take part in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony hosted by Japan House. | Japan House (2000 S. Lincoln Ave) |
October 27 - November 2 Events
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 10/28 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Dish It Up | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dish It Up series to engage with peers in a rewarding discussion of identity, social phenomena, and justice on campus. | Women's Resources Center (616 E. Green St., Suite 213) |
| 10/28 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/29 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Pink Power Surge: Rise of AA female political leaders | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/29 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/30 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Diasporic Dialogues: Collective Consciousness Conversations | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 10/30 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/30 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | IPENG Tea: Melbourne | Learn about study abroad opportunities in Melbourne and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Grainger Library, Room 429 (1301 W Springfield Ave) |
| 10/30 | 5:30 - 7:00pm | Diwali Celebration with Theme Meal | If any food if provided, it is first come first served. This is part of the iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international students shared among international and domestic students. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 10/31 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/1 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | The Supreme Court and Democrary | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 11/4 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Tastes of Culture | Enjoy some international snacks and drinks with cross-cultural learning activities. | Main Library Orange Room (1408 W. Gregory Dr) |
| 11/4 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/5 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Navigating the Storm: Managing Mental Health Through Presidential Election Outcomes | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 11/5 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/5 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Storytelling Through the Lens of a Native Higher Education Scholar | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dinner on Us workshop series to spotlight a campus resource or promote the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives about topics such as the history of colonization, Indigenous-settler relationships, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 11/6 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/7 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/8 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | The Certainty Trap: Democracy's Existential Threat | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 11/11 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Dish It Up | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dish It Up series to engage with peers in a rewarding discussion of identity, social phenomena, and justice on campus. | Women's Resources Center (616 E. Green St., Suite 213) |
| 11/11 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/12 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Innovate with Identity: Building AA Startups | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 11/12 | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/12 | 5:30 - 6:30pm | A History of Diné Experiences in the Mormon Indian Placement Program | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Dinner on Us workshop series to spotlight a campus resource or promote the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives about topics such as the history of colonization, Indigenous-settler relationships, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 11/13 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Kuumba: Creatively Crafting Sustainable Futures | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 11/13 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Practicing Servant Leadership Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 11/13 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/13 | 6:30 - 7:30pm | Japanese Tea Ceremony | Learn and take part in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony hosted by Japan House. | Japan House (2000 S. Lincoln Ave) |
| 11/14 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/14 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Practicing Servant Leadership Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 11/15 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Election 2024 on Campus and Across the Country | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Conversation Café series to hear from community leaders tackling our most pressing public concerns through an unwavering pursuit of social justice. | University YMCA (1001 S. Wright St.) |
An RSVP is required for all events.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 11/18 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/19 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Have You Eaten Yet: Food can deepen your fiction | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for Thought series, a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community and allies. | Asian American Cultural Center (1210 W Nevada St.) |
| 11/19 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/20 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Diasporic Dialogues: Collective Consciousness Conversations | Food is limited - first come, first served. This is part of the Food for the Soul series, is a weekly discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W. Nevada Street) |
| 11/20 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Navigating Multicultural Organizations Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |
| 11/20 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/21 | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | Learn about study abroad opportunities and how to get started from the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) office. | Digital Computer Lab, Room 2240 (1304 W Springfield Ave) |
| 11/21 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Navigating Multicultural Organizations Workshop | This is one of the multiple workshop options hosted by The Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) based on the latest leadership research and designed to support students in their academic classes. | Illini Union, Illinois Leadership Center Conference Room - Suite 290 (1401 W Green St ), above the Quad Shop |