Try Something New
Try Something New
Try Something New helps ENG 100 students to explore their campus community, resources, and opportunities to engage with diverse ideas and cultures!
Some events may require an RSVP; visit the event's website for the most up to date information. Any events providing food or refreshments are first-come, first-served.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Get to know Gender & Sexuality Resource Center on-site services | Join the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center for our Quench series to to discuss the intersection of diverse social and LGBTQ issues. | Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Ruite 202 (616 E Green St) |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 4:30-5:30pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:00-6:30pm | Lotería | Join the Women's Resource Center for an evening of Lotería Fun. |
Women's Resource Center Suite 213 (616 E Green St) |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm | Sports Traditions Across Latin America and the Caribbean | Join us to explore how sports such as baseball and other beloved games reflect the history, identity, and community of countries across the region. iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international and domestic students to provide opportunities for domestic and international students to engage in meaningful interaction. | Asian American Cultural Center/International Education (1210 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 1:00-4:00pm | Film Screening and Dialogue: Imagining the Indian — The Fight Against Native American Mascoting | Watch the award-winning documentary that examines ending the use of Native American names,logos, and mascots in sports and beyond. Moderated convseration to follow. This is part of Indigenous Peoples' Day schedule of events. | Spurlock Auditorium Knight Auditorium (600 S Gregory St) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 11:00-11:50am | Telling our Own Stories: Reclaiming Indigenous Representation | Conversation on lived experiences that illuminate why representation matters, why education is essential to understanding Native peoples, and how the stories we choose to tell help shape a more just future. This is part of Indigenous Peoples' Day schedule of events. | Spurlock Auditorium Knight Auditorium (600 S Gregory St) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | A House Doesn’t Make a Home: Domestic Violence & Housing in Champaign-Urbana | Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center to engage with your peers in a rewarding discussion of identity, social phenomena, and justice on campus. | Women's Resources Center Suite 213 (616 E Green St) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Community Feed | For many Indigenous Peoples, feeding the community, fosters connections and serves as acts of reciprocity and well-being. We invite you to share a meal with Native American House and Gender & Sexuality Resource Center relatives. This is part of Indigenous Peoples' Day schedule of events. | Spurlock Auditorium Core Gallery (600 S Gregory St) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 4:00-5:30pm | Outdoor Community Printmaking | Bring your i-card for a collaborative community printmaking experience. This is part of Indigenous Peoples' Day schedule of events. | Native American House (1206 W Nevada St) |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | 4:30-8:00pm | Indigenous Peoples' Day Themed Dinner | In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, University Housing will bring a taste of Indigenous food flavors to ISR. Visit the Illinois App or Housing website for details. This is part of Indigenous Peoples' Day schedule of events. | ISR Dining Hall |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 4:30-5:30pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Navigating Multicultural Organizations | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to identify challenges of working in diverse teams and practice frameworks that can overcome these challenges. | Illini Union Room 290 |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm | Beyond the Himalayas: Celebrating Nepal's Festive Traditions and Flavors | Nepal's spirit shines brightest through its calendar of festivals, where every community brings its own history, tradition, and flavor to life. iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international and domestic students to provide opportunities for domestic and international students to engage in meaningful interaction. | Asian American Cultural Center/International Education (1210 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 6:00-7:00pm | Navigating Multicultural Organizations | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Learn how to identify challenges of working in diverse teams and practice frameworks that can overcome these challenges. | Illini Union Room 290 |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm | Carerra de Muertos 5K for Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana | Join La Casa & the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers for the annual Carrera De Los Muertos 5K! This exciting event will take place on October 18th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with all proceeds benefiting Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana (ISCU). |
La Casa (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | LGBTQ+ History and Kahoot | Join the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center for our Quench series to to discuss the intersection of diverse social and LGBTQ issues. | Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Ruite 202 (616 E Green St) |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Breast Cancer and the Black Community | Join the noontime discussion focused sessions on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W Nevada St) |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm | Uzbekistan Theme | iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international and domestic students to provide opportunities for domestic and international students to engage in meaningful interaction. | Asian American Cultural Center/International Education (1210 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 4:30-5:30pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Congolese Community in Champaign-Urbana | Join the noontime discussion focused sessions on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W Nevada St) |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm | Poland Theme | iCU Intercultural Dialogue Series features individual stories by international and domestic students to provide opportunities for domestic and international students to engage in meaningful interaction. | Asian American Cultural Center/International Education (1210 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 1:00-3:00pm | Día de Muertos | Join La Casa and our campus & Latine-based organization for various Día de Muertos events. Celebrate through art, music, snacks, altares tours, and hands-on activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the history and cultural significance of this tradition while reflecting, sharing memories, and honoring those who came before us. |
La Casa (1203 W Nevada) |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 4:30-5:30pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Clear Your Mind: Afrocentric Strategies for Coping with Finals Week Stress | Join the noontime discussion focused sessions on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W Nevada St) |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 5:00-6:30pm | Diwali Celebration | Stop by the International Education table for educational activities and henna, enjoy the traditional Indian snacks, and win your Diwali meal ticket at ISR. | ISR (1010 W Illinois) |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Dating Across Culture: Understanding and Navigating Differences | This workshop creates a welcoming space for international and domestic students to connect, share experiences, and explore practical strategies for communicating expectations, setting boundaries, and building healthy relationships. | University YMCA Room 228 (1001 S Wright St) |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |
| Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Friday Forum x Conversation Café | Friday Forum x Conversation Café brings the campus and Champaign-Urbana community together for meaningful conversations about timely issues, social justice, civic engagement, and the world around us. | University YMCA (1001 S Wright St) |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm | Queer Identities Across Cultures | Join the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center for our Quench series to to discuss the intersection of diverse social and LGBTQ issues. | Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Ruite 202 (616 E Green St) |
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | BIPOC + Study Abroad | Join the noontime discussion focused sessions on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and allies. | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (1212 W Nevada St) |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 4:00-5:00pm | Grainger Study Abroad 101 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore your first steps into how to study abroad with IPENG's Global Engineering Ambassadors! We'll talk through how to pick a study abroad program, the application process, scholarship opportunities, and how to utilize the resources offered by the International Programs in Engineering (IPENG). | 2240 DCL |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | La Casa Series | Lunch on Us is La Casa Cultural Latina's signature educational and community-building series designed to foster community connection, cultural exploration, leadership development, academic success, health and wellness, and personal and professional growth while connecting students with campus resources and opportunities. | La Casa Cultural Latina (1203 W Nevada St) |