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Hyungji Park, "From the Nile to the Han: Nineteenth-Century Korea, Egypt, and the Limits of Orientalism"
2026-04-24 - Hyungji Park, "From the Nile to the Han: Nineteenth-Century Korea, Egypt, and the Limits of Orientalism"Tuesday, APRIL 28｜12-1 PMCoble 306 and on Zoom: Hyungji Park Zoom...
Sofia Zaragocin, “Writing and reflecting collectively: community peer-review processes in the Galápagos Islands”
2026-04-18 - Wednesday, April 22, 12-1PMCoble 306 and on Zoom: Sofia Zaragocin ZoomDr. Sofía Zaragocin (Geography & GIS, UIUC) is a widely recognized scholar in geography, known for her...
Adrian Wong, "The Kiosk and the Cloud: Digital Development for the Barrio Bodega"
2026-03-27 - Tuesday, March 31st, 12-1PMCoble 306 and on Zoom: Adrian Wong ZoomDescription: If selling predictions and modifications of our consumer behavior is the burgeoning future of capitalism, who’s buying?...
POSTPONED: Magdalena Paz Novoa Echaurren, "Making Space for Many Worlds: Pluriversal Planning, Arts-Based Methods, and Historic Preservation in Chile."
2026-03-05 - CGS regrets that Prof. Magdalena Novoa's talk, rescheduled for March 25th, will once again have to be postponed. We will update as soon as we are able.Krannert Art Museum, room 62.and on Zoom: ...
Lisa Hinchliffe, " Sustainable Financial Futures for Global Scholarly Publishing"
2026-03-02 - Sustainable Financial Futures for Global Scholarly PublishingLisa Hinchliffe (UIUC)March 12, 12-1PMCoble 306 and ZoomThe debate over open access versus closed access...
G-MEO, "Intern and Study Abroad in China & Japan"
2026-02-18 - Please join us for the presentation by Global Maximum Educational Opportunities (G-MEO), the next talk in the CGS-EUC series "Interning Away: Gateway to a Global Career."Global Maximum Educational Opportunities (G-MEO)February 27, 12:00 (CST)...
CGS Global Policy Forum, April 14 & 15, 2026
2026-02-10 - CGS is proud to announce the inaugural Global Policy Forum, to be held April 14 & 15, 2026.Rationale: For over twenty years, the Center for Global Studies (CGS) has served as a platform for globally oriented teaching, research, and outreach at the...
In Memorium - Dr. Edward A. Kolodziej (1935-2026)
2026-01-27 - Dear Center for Global Studies Community, Colleagues, and Friends,It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Edward A. Kolodziej, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and founding Director of the Center for Global Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, passed away...
Spring 2026 Speakers and Lectures at CGS
2026-01-22 - The Center of Global Studies is excited to announce the speakers and their lectures for the spring semester:February02/12 - Sarah Leah Whitson and Michael Omer-Man, co-authors. Book Talk: From Apartheid to Democracy, A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine....
Come Work for CGS: Digital Media and Communication Intern
2026-01-05 - CGS seeks to hire a Digital Media and Communication Intern(Ideal for students interested in marketing, social media, or global engagement)Start Date: Spring semester, 2026; ASAP.About the Role: Are you creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about...
Summer and Academic Year Graduate Fellowships
2025-12-07 - Graduate fellowshipsSummer 2026 Research Fellowship Up to $3,500 in travel costsOutside of the United States...
Center for Global Studies Highlights Climate Leadership in Multinational Student Competition
2025-12-01 - Urbana, Illinois – The Center for Global Studies (CGS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign proudly celebrated the achievements of students from around the world during the 5th annual Reimagine Our Future sustainability competition held on December 6, 2025. A highlight...
Southern Voice Talks, “Broadening the Security Perspective: From Under-governed Spaces to Digital Vulnerabilities”
2025-11-20 - Southern Voice Talks, “Broadening the Security Perspective: From Under-governed Spaces to Digital Vulnerabilities” Thursday, 4 December 2025, at 8:00-9:00 AM (CT) via Zoom...
Matthew Soener, "Global Capitalism, Climate Change, and Emerging Fault Lines"
2025-11-14 - Matthew Soener (Sociology, UIUC), "Global Capitalism, Climate Change, and Emerging Fault Lines"Wednesday, November 19, 12pm.Coble Hall 306 & on Zoom.Description: One important trend in recent decades is the rise in greenhouse...
Professor Sharifa Sultana, Human-AI Interaction in the Global South
2025-10-24 - Professor Sharifa Sultana, Human-AI Interaction in the Global South October 30th, at 12 pm COBLE HALL 306 or Zoom Description: How can artificial intelligence serve the needs, values, and aspirations of communities...