University YMCA
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

International Programs

All are welcome...

Since 1918, the University YMCA has hosted programs to foster international understanding and cultural awareness and provide service to international students, faculty, and staff. We have continued this legacy of international programming on campus that embraces diversity, encourages progress through democracy, and promotes peace through sympathy and understanding, and service to humanity.

Begin by exploring our events above. Also, consider the benefits of the following Y programs that have an international focus:

International Welcome Reception

August 19th, 2011

Free and open to International Students
5:00-7:00pm
Murphy Lounge @ the Y

Join the University YMCA and Office of International Student and Scholar Services as we welcome all incoming international students. Light refreshments will be provided as well as live entertainment.

Last Year's International Dinner

Sunday, March 13, 2011, 6-8 PM
University YMCA | Latzer Hall
Tickets: $8, SOLD OUT for the 4th year in a row!
Tickets may be purchased at the front desk of the University YMCA. 

WHAT TO KNOW

  • Doors open at 5:45 PM. The food line will form at the WEST entrance to the University YMCA.
  • In contrast to previous years, attendees will go through the food line before being seated. 
  • We will begin serving food at 6 PM.
  • There will be two food lines, each featuring a different menu of dishes.  You will be asked to choose one line.   
  • Program/Performances will begin at 7 PM.
  • Due to limited seating, you must have a ticket to sit in Latzer Hall. 
  • Buy your tickets early.  The Dinner has sold out the last 3 years prior to the actual dinner.

MENU

The 2011 dinner options will include the following as well as many other dishes that have yet to be selected by our volunteer cooks.

Side A

  • Bulgarian Association
 Dessert Banitza (a salty dessert)
  • Pakistani Graduate Students Association
 Dessert Sheer Khurma
  • Egypt
 Dessert Basbousa
  • Mexico
 Dessert Bunuelos*
  • Singapore Students Association
 Dessert Lemon Barley with Gingko Nuts
  • African Students Organization
 Main Dish beans curry
  • African Students Organization
 Main Dish Yam pottage
  • China
 Main Dish fried dumpling
  • Department of Biochemistry
 Main Dish diced chicken sauteed with green peppers
  • Frontiers-International Health Society
 Main Dish Flautas*
  • Germany
 Main Dish Pretzels with Mustard Dip*
  • Invisible Conlicts (Uganda)
 Main Dish Malakwang
  • Israel Illini
 Main Dish Falafel  *
  • Italy
 Main Dish Penne with marinara*
  • Morocco
 Main Dish Moroccan Stew*
  • Romanian Student Club
 Main Dish Mamaliga cu branza
  • Arab Students Association
 Main Dish Fava Beans
  • Burmese Student Association
 Main Dish Chet Thar Thote

 

Side B

  • Taiwanese American Students Club (TASC)
 Dessert Almond Tofu*
  • Brazil
 Dessert Passion Fruit Mousse*
  • Arab Students Association
 Dessert Baklava
  • Burmese Student Association
 Dessert Mango Cake
  • Deutschklub
 Dessert German Chocolate Cake
  • African Students Organization
 Main Dish Pilau and Collard Greens
  • China
 Main Dish bean sprouts*
  • China
 Main Dish Kung Pao Chicken
  • Foreign Language Club
 Main Dish Causa (Peruvian)
  • Invisible Conflicts (Uganda)
 Main Dish Cabbage Salad
  • Israel Illini
 Main Dish Pita and Hummus*
  • Ka Melia Hawaii Club
 Main Dish Spam Musubi
  • Mexico
 Main Dish Mexican Arroz
  • Philippine Student Association
 Main Dish Pancit (Noodle Dish)
  • Taiwan
 Main Dish Stir Fried Tofu with Taiwanese Kimchi
  • University YMCA
 Main Dish Green (Tomatillo) Enchiladas Veggie*
  • Turkish Student Association
 Main Dish TBD
  • Egypt
 Main Dish Kofta (Beef Balls), Artichoke &Carrot (Kharshoof&Gazar)