The LCLC hosts numerous diverse language and cultural events for the UIC community.

All events are free and open to the public.

Events take place in person in Grant Hall 308. Check the Events schedule or individual events' pages for details on how to attend.

Select a category below for more information.

Days on a calendar
Schedule of Events
Click here to find out what events are happening in Grant Hall. Contact us if you would like to host your own.
Students at a conversation hour event in Grant Hall 308
Conversation Hours
Click here to find out more about language conversation hours in Grant Hall.
Instructor and students watch a film in Grant Hall 308
Film Series and Screenings
GH 308 is a suitable space for showing movies: contact us if you would like to organize a one-time screening or a film series.
Arabic culture event in Grant Hall 308
Special Events
LCLC also hosts special events, like holiday parties, lectures, cooking classes, and more.
Feb 16 2026

Chinese Lunar New Year

Monday, 11:00 am–2:00 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 16 2026

Polish Tea Time

Monday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 17 2026

English Conversation Hour

Tuesday, 11:15 am–12:15 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 17 2026

Spanish Conversation Hour

Tuesday, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 17 2026

Tagalog Conversation Hour

Tuesday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 17 2026

French Mardi Gras Party

Tuesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 18 2026

German Conversation Hour

Wednesday, 11:30 am–12:30 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)
Feb 18 2026

French Conversation Hour

Wednesday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
308 Grant Hall (Language Oasis)