University of Illinois Center for Civic Education & Justice

University of Illinois Center for Civic Education & Justice Advancing civic education, community engagement, and justice through transformative learning at Illinois. Urbana-Champaign, IL | ccej.illinois.edu

FRIDAY FORUM + CONVERSATION CAFÉFFCC starts next Friday, September 25! We look forward to seeing you all again soon to l...
09/18/2026

FRIDAY FORUM + CONVERSATION CAFÉ

FFCC starts next Friday, September 25! We look forward to seeing you all again soon to learn, discuss, and grow together.

12-1PM AT THE UNIVERSITY YMCA
1001 S. WRIGHT ST., CHAMPAIGN

🔥 OLMECA IS COMING TO CAMPUS! 🔥Join us October 1–2 for a series of events with Olmeca—artist, activist, educator, and mu...
09/17/2026

🔥 OLMECA IS COMING TO CAMPUS! 🔥

Join us October 1–2 for a series of events with Olmeca—artist, activist, educator, and musician—as he explores hip hop, art, resistance, transnational justice, and the power of radical love. ✊🏽🎤🎨

Across four events, Olmeca will invite us to think about art as a form of cultural expression, resistance, connection, and transformation.

🎶 Hip Hop As An “Act of Radical Love”
📅 Thurs. Oct. 1 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

💬 Acts of Radical Love: A Conversation with an Artist in Rebellion
📅 Fri. Oct. 2 | 12–1 PM
📍 University YMCA
🍴 Free lunch provided!

🗣️ Acts of Radical Love: Art, Resistance, and Transnational Justice
📅 Fri. Oct. 2 | 1–2 PM
📍 University YMCA

🎨 Acts of Radical Love — Artist Talk & Reception
📅 Fri. Oct. 2 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 Artists’ Alley at McKinley Foundation

Come experience Olmeca’s work and join the conversation about what it means to create, resist, connect, and imagine something different. ❤️‍🔥

🔗 Learn more + explore all events: ccej.illinois.edu/events/olmeca

CCEJ’s Latine Heritage Month Person of Interest: Ellen OchoaEllen Ochoa became the first Latina in space in 1993, servin...
09/17/2026

CCEJ’s Latine Heritage Month Person of Interest: Ellen Ochoa

Ellen Ochoa became the first Latina in space in 1993, serving aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. She also became the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center.👨‍🚀

CCEJ's Fall 2026 Open I-Journey WorkshopsI-Journey workshops are peer-developed, peer-led workshops covering a variety o...
09/16/2026

CCEJ's Fall 2026 Open I-Journey Workshops

I-Journey workshops are peer-developed, peer-led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by trained student facilitators, I-Journey workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally. Registration is required; workshops are free and open to all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students.

Culture, Not CostumeIN-PERSON
Explores the nuances of cultural appropriation vs. appreciation and ways to engage others in this conversation.
Tuesday, October 6 | 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: Lincoln Hall (room number will be emailed to registrants)
Register: go.illinois.edu/CultureNotCostume

Culture, Not Costume VIRTUAL ZOOM
Monday, October 19 | Time: 7-8 pm
Register: go.illinois.edu/CultureNotCostume

Microaggressions in Everyday Life VIRTUAL ZOOM
Sheds light on the subtleties of discrimination in everyday life and equips participants with a toolkit of solutions.
Monday, November 2 | 6-7 pm
Register: go.illinois.edu/MicroaggressionsInLife

MORE INFORMATION: ccej.illinois.edu/programs/i-journey

This program is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color or national origin.

Happy Latine Heritage Month!15 September- 15 OctoberJoin us in recognizing and celebrating the histories and contributio...
09/15/2026

Happy Latine Heritage Month!
15 September- 15 October

Join us in recognizing and celebrating the histories and contributions of Latine culture in our nation’s achievements!

Visit La Casa Cultural Latina to see events on our campus as part of Latine Heritage Month! www.lacasa.illinois.edu

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR I-CONNECT! Don't forget to register for your I-Connect workshop.The I-Connect Diversity & I...
09/14/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR I-CONNECT! Don't forget to register for your I-Connect workshop.

The I-Connect Diversity & Inclusion Experience is an opportunity to reflect upon the attitudes and practice the skills that we need to learn, work, and live our lives in a diverse campus community.

Just for first-year undergrad Illinois students!

I-Connect consists of an interactive workshop. Workshops are offered Monday-Thursday in the evenings for eight weeks in the Fall semester.

QUESTIONS?
Email [email protected] or visit go.illinois.edu/iconnect.

Community Volunteer FairWednesday, September 23, 202611:30am-1:30pmIllini Union Anniversary PlazaConnect, engage, and in...
09/14/2026

Community Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11:30am-1:30pm
Illini Union Anniversary Plaza

Connect, engage, and inspire! Meet local groups at the CCEJ Volunteer Fair and find the perfect way to give back 🧡💙

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention DayChanging the narrative on su***de requires systemic change. It's about shift...
09/10/2026

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day

Changing the narrative on su***de requires systemic change. It's about shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. Visit https://www.iasp.info/wspd/resources/ for a list of resources.

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time or having thoughts of su***de, support is available 24/7. You can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.

The I-Connect Diversity & Inclusion Experience is an opportunity to reflect upon the attitudes and practice the skills t...
09/09/2026

The I-Connect Diversity & Inclusion Experience is an opportunity to reflect upon the attitudes and practice the skills that we need to learn, work, and live our lives in a diverse campus community.

Just for first-year undergrad Illinois students!

I-Connect consists of an interactive workshop. Workshops are offered Monday-Thursday in the evenings for eight weeks in the Fall semester.

Registration is now open! Don't forget to register for your I-Connect workshop.

Questions? Email [email protected] or visit go.illinois.edu/iconnect

Center for Civic Education & Justice (CCEJ) Team SpotlightLizette Herrera (she/her) is a I-Connect Support Staff-Trains ...
09/09/2026

Center for Civic Education & Justice (CCEJ) Team Spotlight

Lizette Herrera (she/her) is a I-Connect Support Staff
-Trains and supports I-Connect Peer Educators
-Graduate student in Architecture
-Proud to be first gen!
-Loves to paint, draw, film, sing and DIY crafts

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