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News and announcements

LLLC Work in Progress Working Group

Friday, February 20, 2026

LLLC Work in progress Working Group presentations will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in 318 Phillips Hall from 3:30-5pm.These workshops will feature writing by WIP group members, which will be circulated beforehand by the author/translator/scholar.

LLLC Students Awarded UI Study Abroad Merit Scholarships

Friday, February 6, 2026

Congratulations to the students in the LLLC who received merit-based scholarships from UI Study Abroad! Click the title above to read more!

French Professor Anny-Dominique Curtius's Research Highlighted by College

Friday, February 6, 2026

Anny-Dominique Curtius has been highlighted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. To read the interview, click on the title of this announcement!

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Events

Arabic Cultural Hour: Henna Night

Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Phillips Hall

Join the Arabic Cultural Hour this week for Henna Night! We will explore the cultural significance of henna and the process behind making it. Henna will be provided and everyone is welcome to participate and make designs!

Arabic Cultural Hour

Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Phillips Hall

Join the UI Arabic Program for Arabic Cultural Hour! We have set up a number of exciting activities to explore the cultural practices behind Arabic and their relationship with the language. These activities include traditional crafts, cooking, movies, and more. Alongside each activity we will practice our in-class vocabulary and learn new terms to describe the activity.

Chinese Corner

Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Phillips Hall

Come practice your Chinese! This event provides a fun and engaging space to practice Chinese conversation skills and explore Chinese culture.

A Conversation with the United Nations Youth Observer

Friday, March 6, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Phillips Hall

Meet the UN Youth Observer for a conversation about how you can become involved locally and globally in civic engagement and public service careers. Share your thoughts on international issues and global policies with Jarrett as he travels the US to learn about and share the perspectives of young people.

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