Join us for Community Wellness Lounge, a weekly event centering Health & Wellness! Each week features a new theme centered around mental health prioritization and self/community care. Whether you're interested in coming to relax, study, seek resources, or entertain yourself, there's plenty we offer for everyone!
Information regarding upcoming events can be found on our Instagram (@aaccillinois).
February 12th: Unboxing Asian Beauty Standards
Presented by Sophie Bush
Explore how beauty norms across Asian cultures shape identity and self-perception through guided conversation and reflection.
February 19th: Rest & Renew: Lunar New Year
Presented by Sophie Bush
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive activities while learning about traditions and welcoming fresh energy for the year ahead.
February 26th: Boarding Soon: LAS Abroad 101
In collaboration with LAS Study Abroad
Learn about study abroad opportunities, funding resources, and practical steps to begin your global journey.
March 5th: Mental Health in API Communities
In collaboration with Counseling Center Paraprofessionals
Engage in an open conversation about mental health, stigma, and wellness in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
March 12th: Play & Presence: Games Across Asian Traditions
Presented by Alena Lu
Connect through play while exploring traditional and contemporary games from across Asia.
March 26th: Bracelet Lounge
In collaboration with International Education
Create friendship bracelets in a relaxed space designed for creativity, mindfulness, and connection.
April 2nd: Paint & Sip
In collaboration with International Education
Unwind with guided painting and light refreshments in a welcoming, creative environment.
April 9th: Mood Boards
In collaboration with International Education
Design a personal mood board to visualize goals, inspiration, and intentions for the season.
April 16th: Building Pamayanan and Polvoron
Presented by Carl Lorejo
Learn about Filipino community (pamayanan) while making traditional polvoron together.
Fall 2025
Fall 2025
- September 11th: Reset & Recharge: Back-to-school Wellness Kickoff
- September 18th: Stay: A Night of Support & SPOTlight Resources
In collaboration with the Counseling Center's Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) - September 25th: Alumni Networking Dinner
In collaboration with International Education - October 2nd: Geographical Trivia Night
In collaboration with University Housing Inclusion & Leadership and Academic Initiatives - October 9th: Do Not Disturb: A Night of Digital Detox
- October 16th: Bloom & Brush
In collaboration with International Education - October 30th: From Us, with Love: AACC Gift Studio
In collaboration with International Education November 6th: Celebrating South Asia: A Tribute to Coke Studio
In collaboration with Grainger International Student Community and Salaam MENA Center
This program is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, color or national origin. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request, please contact aacc@illinois.edu.