Tag Archives: Cosmopolitan Club

Cosmopolitan Club Postcards

By Breana McCracken | Published: November 3, 2015

The Cosmopolitan Club was founded in 1907, making it the oldest international student organization on the University of Illinois campus. The purpose of the club was to cultivate social and intellectual relationships between persons of different nationalities though a variety of activities and services. These activities included ethnic dinners, international coffee hours, parties, and various […]

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Thanksgiving at the University

By Leanna Barcelona | Published: November 20, 2014

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Archives brings a historical perspective to this holiday that is often forgotten during the hustle and bustle of modern life. Unlike previous generations, current students can appreciate their full week of break at home while past students could not even leave campus for the holiday. Over the years, faculty and staff […]

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