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
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:00pm-1:00pm Navigating Language and Culture Together This workshop welcomes international and domestic students who want support navigating language differences, whether learning a new language, studying abroad, or feeling unsure in multilingual spaces. University YMCA Room 228 (1001 S Wright St)
Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:00-4:00pm Grainger Engineering Study Abroad Fair 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). Bardeen Quad
Thursday, September 3, 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, September 3, 2026 6:00pm Antibalas Performance Enjoy Antibalas, the Grammy-nominated Afrobeat collective brining fusion of funk, Jazz, and African grooves. Krannert Stage 6 (500 S Goodwin)
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:00pm Dr. Nativo Performance Enjoy Doctor Nativo blending reggae, cumbla, hip-hop, and pre-Hispanic sounds. Krannert Stage 5 (500 S Goodwin)
Thursday, September 3, 2026 8:00pm Funkadesi Performance Enjoy Funkadesi's high-energy, feel-good performance weaving themes of joy, wellness, and community. Krannert Stage 6 (500 S Goodwin)
Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:00pm DJ Silkee Performance Enjoy DJ Silkee's rich mix of energy, intention, and celebration connecting people. Krannert Stage 5 (500 S Goodwin)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:00pm-1:00pm Vinyls and Vibes: Food for the Soul Intro 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)
Thursday, September 10, 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)
Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00pm-1:00pm Sexual Health Week Panel Discussion 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.  
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 1:30-3:30pm Tastes of Culture Enjoy some international snacks and drinks with cross-cultural learning activities. Main Library Orange Room (1408 W Gregory Dr)
Tuesday, September 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
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00pm Cultura Pesá Performance Enjoy infectious rhythms of Puerto Rico with a performance by Cultura Pesá as part of "Celebrating Latin America & the Caribbean" Krannert Lobby/Stage 5/Stage 6 (500 S Goodwin)
Thursday, September 17, 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, September 17, 2026 5:30pm Tribute to CU African Musicians See Krannert website for more information. Krannert Lobby/Stage 5/Stage 6 (500 S Goodwin)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:00-6:00pm 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, September 23, 2026 5:30-7:00pm Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Learn about traditions in various countries, participate in activities, and make your own snow-skin mooncakes. 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, September 24, 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, September 25, 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)
Tuesday, September 29, 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
 
 

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 5:30-7:00pm 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
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
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
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)