Intensive English Institute at University of Illinois

07/18/2025

Join the B.E.S.T. Conference! A dynamic event where international students share their ideas and projects in the fields of Business, Education, Science, and Technology.

Learn about:
🔸 Innovations in business
🔹 New trends in education
🔸 Scientific discoveries
🔹 Digital technologies shaping the future

Why you should join:
🔸 Explore international perspectives
🔹 Gain new knowledge and ideas
🔸 Connect with the IEI and BEST community
🔹 Support your fellow students!

Key details:
🔸 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
🔹 Time: 9.00 am
🔸 Location: Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building (LCLB), 707 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

01/16/2024

Good luck to all students as a new semester begins today! Here are some of our favorite photos from winter break. 😀

01/03/2024

Join us tomorrow!

Who doesn’t love doing cozy crafts? Join us, , and tomorrow (Jan. 4) from noon to 2 p.m. at the University YMCA Murphy Lounge for a chill day with all sorts of crafts like coloring or making friendship bracelets. Plus, lunch will be provided (yes!) 🥰 See you there!

07/31/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Vázquez, Dr. Veeravalli, Dr. Winters, and Dr. Wright!

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07/24/2023

Do you want to take the lead in teaching Asian American history? If so, join the free one-day summer academy to hear from expert speakers and network with other educators and share best practices for culturally responsive teaching.

07/18/2023

Join us on July 19th to support English language learners at the IEI's 9th annual B.E.S.T Conference!

From 9:00am - 4:00pm, international students will give presentations on topics related to business, education, science, and technology in Lincoln Hall. Registration is free! Check-in starts at 9:00am inside Lincoln Hall near the Wright St. entrance.

Presentations will also be available on livestream. Access the Zoom links here: https://tinyurl.com/ieibestsummer2023

07/11/2023

Planning on some international travel but stressed about documentation, insurances, safety and wellness? Counseling Center staff have some tips and strategies for you through interactive activities. What are some of your fond memories of travels and lessons learned? Join the discussion over lunch and "travel" to some of the countries hosted by our fellows at Intensive English Institute (IEI) this Wednesday, July 12 from 1-4 PM!

07/10/2023

Have a quick question for ISSS? Log into the Express Advising queue on Mondays from 13:30-15:30 to speak with an ISSS advisor on Zoom!

Click here to join the queue: go.illinois.edu/ISSSQ

06/28/2023

Did you know you can see movies for free on the quad? Join us tomorrow night at 9 PM for a screening of Paint!

For the full list of films that will be shown through August 10, check out the Illini Events Calendar.

https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7?eventId=33457214

06/26/2023

Celebrate Pride month by gaining knowledge and understanding around LGBTQ+ topics, terms, and best practices by attending Uniting Pride LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training!

Join Nicole Frydman, director of Uniting Pride, on Wednesday June 28, 2-3 PM on Zoom.

https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7097?eventId=33459647

06/16/2023

Have you ever been unsure of how to pronounce someone's name? At Illinois, we are proud to have students from all over the world. Through the Name Project, students are sharing their stories of their names and how to pronounce them! 🗺

Body Our students from around the world are proud to be part of the U of I family. They are here to share the stories of their names and how to pronounce them. Watch and learn! Visit the following platforms for the entire collection of student name stories. Illinois Media Space Story Maps Body Featu...

06/12/2023

Staying on campus over the summer? Want to make friends and try new things? Participate in our Home Away from Home Series! 🌏

Our next event is June 14: Creative Connections 🎨

Check out our website for the full calendar: https://internationaled.illinois.edu/programs/break-programs #:~:text=Staying%20on%20campus%20during%20a,a%20story%20to%20learn%20more.