The U.S. Universities Midwest Arabic Debate Championship, is dedicated to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and intellectual exchange among universities in the Midwest. The primary goal is to provide a unique and inclusive platform for students, promoting cultural understanding and academic excellence through engaging Arabic language debates. This initiative carries significant intellectual value...

The first graduate symposium on Asian Studies at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was held from April 13 to 14, 2024 at the Levis Faculty Center and virtually. This symposium was organized by the Asian Studies Group at U of I and focused on featuring emerging scholars contributing to our collective understanding of Asian societies and communities. The...