Donate to the Thanksgiving Basket Drive benefiting the local community! In partnership with the Stone Creek Church, the Office of Volunteer Programs is hosting the Thanksgiving Basket Drive until Monday, November 14, 2016 in an effort to collect food items for families in need. This is a great student activity for the holidays. Pre-made baskets can be purchased at the Illini Union Quad Shop or online. Location: Drop-off food items to Illini Union 288. For more information go to http://go.illinois.edu/OVPthanksgiving.
Illini Union Closed over Thanksgiving weekend
In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Illini Union will close on Wednesday, November 24, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and remain closed until Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. when the North building will reopen. The South building, food court and the Hotel will reopen Sunday Morning at 7:00 a.m.
IUB Yoga in the Gallery: The Illini Union Board is hosting Yoga in the Art Gallery. Join in for a relaxing FREE one hour yoga session in the Illini Union Art Gallery. Please bring your own mat. This event is Monday November 7, 2016 from 12:15 p.m. -1:15 p.m. in the Illini Union Art Gallery. Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
Monday Night Football in the Courtyard: Come out and watch the Bills vs. Seahawks on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Veronica Bjorkman at vb4@illinois.edu for more information.
Election Day Coverage Live in Courtyard Café: Follow the US Presidential election voting results on the big screen in Courtyard Café on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (free). Contact Veronica Bjorkman at vb4@illinois.edu for more information.
MORE IUB Yoga in the Gallery: The Illini Union Board is hosting Yoga in the Art Gallery. Join in for a relaxing FREE one hour yoga session in the Illini Union Art Gallery. Please bring your own mat. This is on Wednesday November 9, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Art Gallery. Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
AKD Phi Showcase: Co-sponsored by Courtyard Café and AKD Phi; This variety show you won’t want to miss! It’s on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Veronica Bjorkman at vb4@illinois.edu for more information.
IUB Poetry Night: The Illini Union Board invites you to Poetry Night in the Courtyard Café. Come recite your favorite poem or perform some of your original work on Thursday November 10, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Café (free). Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
Illini Union Weekend Film Series featuring “Kubo and The Two Strings”: Join the Illini Union Board to watch “Kubo and The Two Strings.” After accidentally summoning an ancient spirit, a young Japanese boy named Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson) is separated from his mother and embarks on a journey to discover the truth about his missing father. Along the way, he befriends the kindhearted Monkey (Charlize Theron) and the clumsy Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) as he fends off the vengeful Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) and two evil twin sisters (Rooney Mara) with his shamisen, a magical stringed instrument. Rated PG. This film series is on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Pine Lounge. Free to students with current UIUC ID only. Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information.
IUB Around the World Illinites: The Illini Union Board is partnering with International Student and Scholar Services to host its November edition of “Illinites,” a monthly late-night program full of free activities, fun and food throughout the Illini Union. This event will feature green screen photos, make your own picture frame, mini language lessons, and other fun ways to learn about global travel; it is on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. in the Illini Union, and is free. Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information,
Illinois vs. Wisconsin: Come watch the Illini football game on the big screen in Courtyard Café on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Veronica Bjorkman at vb4@illinois.edu for more information.
Sunday Football in the Courtyard: Come out and watch the Bears vs. Buccaneers and the Dolphins vs. Rams on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Veronica Bjorkman at vb4@illinois.edu for more information.
IUB Food Art Series: Sushi Making: The Illini Union Board is hosting a fun night of learning the art of rolling sushi. Please come to this FREE and FUN event on Sunday November 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Café (free). Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
Thanks to Laurel Reed of the Illini Union for this information item.
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