iUnite 2011
As part of OIIR's mission to create transformative learning, I-Unite draws together over 30 events for all members of the University community to embrace the value of differences in individuals and communities, while exploring diversity and inclusion locally and globally. This campus-wide event is an exciting opportunity for the campus to learn about and celebrate the unique cultures and contributions of faculty, staff, and students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
We hope to see you at I-Unite 2011!
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 16-Friday, September 24
OIIR Lunch on Us Series on Belonging
These discussions will focus on what it means to be
belong in a community.
9/16 NAH Chat 'n Chew
9/19 LGBT Quench with NAH @ 406 Illini Union
9/20 AACC Food for the Soul
9/21 BNAACC Food for the Soul
9/22 Lunch @ La Casa
9/23 DiversityEd Conversation Café @ WRC
Saturday, September 17
OIIR Cross-Cultural Student Leader Retreat
All students are invited to attend. Go to
go.illinois.edu/OIIRLeads to register.
8am Saturday – 4pm Sunday, Western Illinois
Univeristy Campus
Sponsors: Office of Inclusion & Intercultural Relations
Illinois Leadership Center will host "Intersect" I-Program
10am, Illini Union Ballroom
Cancellation Date: September 12, 2011
Registration Required
Family Fun Fest
Featuring games, animated films and
refreshments
3pm, Arcade Couryard
Sponsors: WRC & Parent Summit Partners
Sunday, September 18
Indoor Virtual Cycling Class - Mexico
Join a Campus Recreation Indoor Cycling Instructor
and tour Mexico City while experiencing the city's
culture…virtually!
7pm, ARC Cycling Studio
Sponsor: Campus Rec
Register at jlk@illinois.edu by Friday, September 16th @ Noon
Contact: Janet Kroencke, jlk@illinois.edu
Monday, September 19
Dennis H. May Conference on Diversity Issues
and the Role of Counseling Centers
The keynote topic for this year's conference is "Home
Alone? Student-Veterans in Transition." Together, we
will explore experiences and challenges of student
veterans on college campuses
Location: Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana
Cost/Free: Registration is required.
Sponsors: Dept. of Anthropology, Housing, College of
Education, OMSA, OIIR, Dean of Students/Veteran
Affairs, McKinley Health Center, Women's Resource
Center, School of Social Work, Career Center, LAS,
Dept. of Human and Community Development.
Contact Info: Gina Arnold, glarnold@illinois.edu, 333-3702
FREE! Taste of the Mediterranean!
Learn how to make fast, easy Mediterranean-style
recipes and boost your health at the same time!
7-9pm, ARC Instructional Kitchen
Register at jlk@illinois.edu by Friday, September 16th @ Noon.
Sponsors: Campus Rec
Tuesday, September 20
"The Price is Right"
5pm, Entrance of SDRP
Sponsors: ISPARC
Papers documentary with director Anne Galisky
7pm, SDRP Room C
Sponsors: OIIR & University Housing
Wednesday, September 21
Inclusive Illinois Day of Celebration and
Commitment
10am - 4pm
Make your commitment and learn more at
http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu/InclusiveCommit.html
Locations Across Campus
Sponsor: Office of Equal Opportunity and Access
One Day It'll All Make Sense Featuring Common
7pm, Foellinger Auditorium
FREE Event!
Sponsors: Illini Union Board
Thursday, September 22
The Multicultural Leader
This workshop will help you gain a deeper selfawareness
of your own identities, assumptions, and
strategies to connect across differences. Free of
charge to all Illinois students, faculty, and staff
4pm, The ARC, MP 1
Sponsors: Illinois Leadership Center & The CareerCenter
Contact: LaTanya Cobb, lcobb@illinois.edu
Counting Headz: South Afrika's Sistaz in Hip Hop
– film and discussion
Program includes art exhibition of South African artist
Simeon Allen on display
7pm, Krannert Art Museum
Sponsors: Krannert Art Museum & WRC
Contact Info: Anne Sautman, asautman@illinois.edu
Friday, September 23
Pygmalion Music Festival at Krannert Art Museum
Free Events around town for the weekend.
http://www.pygmalionmusicfestival.com/
Sponsors: Krannert Art Museum
Contact Info: Anne Sautman, asautman@illinois.edu
Saturday, September 24
Illinois Leadership Center will host "Integrity" I-Program
9am, Illini Union Ballroom
Cancellation Date: September 19, 2011
Registration Required
Culture Shock 2011
Come and experience world cultures through
performances and great food. Free Event
6pm, Illini Union
Sponsors: Illini Union Board
Contact Info: Maritza Torres, mtorres7@illinois.edu
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