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 |
| 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 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Travel Around the World | Explore booths representing countries from around the globe, interact with students from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, and enjoy live performances and demonstrations. | Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C (1401 W Green St) |
| 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) |
| 11/20 | 5:00-7:00pm | Battle of Brains: Health Trivia+Jeopardy | Interactive game rounds on crucial health topics, including stress, nutrition, physical wellness, global health issues, health innovations by country, mental health worldwide, and cultural health practices. | Check https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/1215/33506041 |
| 11/20 | 7:00-9:00pm | International Karaoke | Join International Education at the Courtyard Cafe for a sensational night of music, including karaoke from all over the world. | Courtyard Cafe at the Illini Union (1401 W Green St) |
| 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 |