Humanities Open House

Event Type

Reception/Open House

Sponsor

Humanities Research Institute, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University Library

Location

Multiple locations

Date

Oct 4, 2025   11:00 am - 3:30 pm  

Contact

Humanities Research Institute

E-Mail

info-HRI@illinois.edu

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Originating Calendar

HRI

Undergraduates and friends of the humanities—you're invited to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s first ever Humanities Open House! Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, when we’ll be highlighting the best of the humanities on our campus, including academic departments, student groups, research, resources, and alumni stories. 

All events are free and open to the public. Visit the Open House website for full details, locations, and schedule. 

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

11:00–11:50 a.m. - Resource Fair 
Location: Illini Union, Illini Rooms B and C
1401 W. Green St., Urbana

Come for interactive info about humanities courses, majors, minors, certificates, student organizations, and career and other services, as well as a performance by special guests No Strings Attached a cappella group. Brunch will be provided!

12:00 – 1:50 p.m. - Interactive Department Events

12:00–12:50 - Location: Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building ("LCLB")
707 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana

See a printing press demo and wellness robot, try a virtual reality language game, watch student lightning talks, and more. Note: the Moo Mobile ice cream truck will be parked near LCLB from noon to 1:50 p.m.!

1:00 – 1:50 p.m. - Location: University Library
1408 W Gregory Dr., Champaign

Catch some creative writing student readings, visit a pop-up library, have a virtual conversation with philosophers, see a Sappho exhibition, and try other immersive activities.

12:00 p.m. - Humanities Stage
Location: Foellinger Auditorium Forecourt (outside; rain location: Foellinger Auditorium lobby)

Take in performances of a York play by the Medieval Studies Program acting troupe at 12:00 p.m., and then scenes by the student group What You Will Theatre Company at 12:30 p.m.

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Alumni Event, Video Prize Announcement, Drawings, and Closing
Location: Lincoln Hall Theater
702 S. Wright St., Urbana

Hear from a panel of alumni with career experiences ranging from DC Comics to first generation student advocacy: Jessica Berbey (English and Creative Writing '19), Ben Branham (English '01), Christina Brodbeck (History '01), and Jennifer Mendez (East Asian Languages and Cultures '14). Professor and alumna Natalie Lira will moderate.

Also during this culminating session: student video screening, awards, and prize drawings!