Events
Upcoming Events
[International Jazz Day 2017 coming soon]
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P​revious Events
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The International Jazz Day at Champaign and the Why Unesco Matters panel series
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Study tours and field trips to World Heritage sites and cultural sites nearby and abroad
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Expert lectures and group seminars
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Host traveling exhibitions in community locations
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Guided museum visits
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Discussion and reading groups on international topics current events
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Collaborations with other UNESCO clubs and cultural organizations around the world
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Creation and exchange of information banks and cultural fairs
The International Jazz Day at Champaign
2016, April 26 - “Jazz Without Borders” Film clips on jazz across nations with commentary followed by performances from local musicians.
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2015, April 28 - "Jazz Sirens" Films on jazz age diva Josephine Baker and singers Anita O’Day and Dee Dee Bridgewater along with a performance of the Traditional Jazz Orchestra featuring guest vocalist Laurie Matheson.
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2014, April 29 - Three short films featuring Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith followed by performances by the Traditional Jazz Orchestra.
Why Unesco Matters
2016, June 6 - "Why UNESCO Matters: Libraries & Information for all" Speakers: Dr. Godwin Afebende, Barbara Chase, Nicholas Graham, Hyunju Kim, Muhammad Tariq
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2015, October 26 - "Why UNESCO Matters: Development of New Competencies and Multilingual Issues" Speaker: development of new competencies and multilingual issues
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2014, October 21 - "Why UNESCO Matters: The Destruction of Cultural Heritage” Speakers: Lynne Dearborn, Laila Moustafa, Helaine Silverman, Kari Zobler
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2013, October 17 - “Why UNESCO Matters: Education, Science, and Culture Around the World” Speakers: Juliet Iwelunmor, Andrew Bauer, Martin Wolske, Lynne Rudasill