Events

Fall 2023 Events

Mediterranean Lemonade Stand

Date: August 18
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Salaam MENA Cultural Center

The Arab Blues: Karim Nagi and Rami Gabriel with photo of the two musicians holding instruments against textured dark blue background

The Arab Blues

  • Date: Thursday, November 9
  • Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
  • Location: Illini Union Courtyard (by Starbucks)

Umm Kulthum, Fairuz, Adawiyyah, Sabah Fakhri, Abdel Halim Hafez, Karim Nagi, and Rami Gabriel

Co-Sponsors: Salaam MENA Cultural Center, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and the Center for African Studies

 

RSO After Party stylized graphic with photo of party scene set against dark blue textured background

The Arab Blues: RSO After Party

  • Date: Thursday, November 9
  • Time: 8:00-10:00 pm
  • Location: Illini Union Courtyard (by Starbucks)

Brought to you by the MENA RSO's of UIUC.

Who Killed Malcom X? - Netflix Documentary

Date: TBD

A conversation between Abdurrahman Muhammad (Director) and Dr. Maytha Al-Hassan (Malcom X Scholar).

In partnership with the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center.

Spring 2024

Grand Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting

  • Date: Tuesday, January 23
  • Time: TBD

Community-Based Experiential Learning Excursion

Date: March 2-3, 2024

Visit the Arab American National Museum in Detroit.

In partnership with International Student and Scholar Services.

Fragmented – Art Exhibit by Nabil Mousa

Date: TBD

An award-winning art exhibit inspired by the tragedies of the Syrian refugee crisis.