Cultural & International

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Thursday, May 16, 2024

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day

    At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First of ‘Azamat (Grandeur) begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. It is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

Friday, May 17, 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024

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    This Holy Day commemorates May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz that He was the Herald of a new Messenger of God. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day

    Vesak is the birthday of the Buddha and the most important festival in Buddhism. On the first full moon day in May, Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024

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    Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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    Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Friday, May 31, 2024

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day

    At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, Bahá'ís gather for an observance called the 19-Day Feast. The First of Núr (Light) begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. It is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Friday, June 7, 2024

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day

    Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Services are held at synagogues. Jewish students or employees observing Shavuot may stay home from work during this period, and some may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Thursday, June 13, 2024

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    Commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Services are held at synagogues. Jewish students or employees observing Shavuot may stay home from work during this period, and some may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day

    The Christian holiday of Ascension Day, also known as the Feast of the Ascension, celebrates when Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after Pascha (Easter). It is celebrated by Roman Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches. Ascension Day is observed on a Thursday.

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

Friday, June 14, 2024

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024

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    Occurring on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son to God. It is tradition to sacrifice a goat and use it to feed your family, friends, and the poor. Muslim students or employees observing Eid al-Adha may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

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    Occurring on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son to God. It is tradition to sacrifice a goat and use it to feed your family, friends, and the poor. Muslim students or employees observing Eid al-Adha may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

Thursday, June 20, 2024

    • All Day

    Occurring on the tenth day of the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son to God. It is tradition to sacrifice a goat and use it to feed your family, friends, and the poor. Muslim students or employees observing Eid al-Adha may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

    • All Day
    • Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign | Main Level, West Gallery and Light Court

    Throughout her process, Jen Everett remixes images of herself in conversation with the materials she collects to talk about Black life, kinship, and collective gathering. Could you dim the lights? is her first solo museum presentation.

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    Summer Solstice. Litha is the longest day and the shortest night of the year, and a time for transition and planning. Light triumphs, but will now begin to fade into darkness as autumn approaches. This joyous holiday is a time of abundance for wildlife, including people!

    • All Day
    • Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana

Friday, June 21, 2024

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Monday, June 24, 2024

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Sunday, June 30, 2024