Faculty-Staff Social Committee

Travel Adventure Film And Dinner Series

The world is a big place...let the Illini Union be your tour guide!

The Illini Union Faculty Staff Social Committee invites you to the Illini Union to experience the 2009-2010 Travel Adventure Film and Dinner Series. This year’s four films, with ethnic dinners, celebrates the 37th anniversary of the series. Join the University of Illinois and the Urbana-Champaign community for around-the-world tasting and traveling adventures without leaving town!

Enjoy spectacular color cinematography with breathtaking footage documenting some of the world’s most enchanting cultures and awe-inspiring places, all brought to life by the personal anecdotes of the lecturers.

All films are presented in the Illini Rooms of the Illini Union. Doors open for all events at 6pm; Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.

The mission of the Faculty Staff Social Committee, as charged by the Illini Union, is to develop, administer and supervise diverse social, cultural, educational and recreational activities for the University faculty/staff and retiree community.

This Year's Events

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Caribbean Jewels

presented by Steve Gonser
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Menu to include: Callaloo, Achiote Grilled Red Snapper, Pineapple Couscous, Sauteed Caribbean Vegetable Blend, Caribbean Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Caribbean Corn Bread, Banana-Nutmeg Cake
Corsica and the Rivieras

Corsica and the Rivieras

presented by Stan Walsh
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Menu to include: Corsica Country Soup, Corsica Chicken with Rotini, Corsica Green Bean Salad with Mint, Corsica Grilled Fish with Herbed Breadcrumbs, Grilled & Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Basil Bread & Baguette, Fiadone―Corsica Cheesecake
Soul of Morocco

Soul of Morocco

presented by Rick Ray
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Menu to include: Moroccan Lentil Soup, Oasis Carrot Salad, Orange-Scented Couscous, Moroccan Chicken with Green Olives & Lemon, Moroccan Vegetables with Chili Sauce, Khobz- Moroccan Bread, Moroccan Lemon Cake
Worlds of the Maya

Worlds of the Maya

presented by Sandy Mortimer
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Menu to include: Pumpkin Soup, Mayan Salad with Jicama, Fish Creole, Roast Pork with Tomato-Chile Salsa, Mayan Beans with Rice, Poblano Cornbread, Mayan Chocolate Cake

Order Your Travel Adventure Series Tickets

2009-2010 Travel Adventure Film and Dinner Series tickets are available for purchase beginning Tuesday, July 14.

By phone

Order your tickets by phone with the Assembly Hall Ticket Office at (217) 333-5000. Pay with a credit card and have your series tickets mailed directly to you.
(Please note that there is a $6 service charge affiliated with all phone orders.)

In Person at the Assembly Hall Ticket Office

Buy tickets in person at the Assembly Hall Ticket Office via credit card, cash or check.
Checks should be made out to “University of Illinois.”

The Assembly Hall Ticket Office is open this summer from 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday. Parking is available next to the Ticket Office.

(Please note: for those who have “traveled” with us before, the mail order process is no longer available. We apologize for any inconvenience.)

The Assembly Hall Ticket Office accepts MasterCard, Visa and Discover for credit card purchases.

2009-2010 Series tickets will be sold for $76.00 per person for the complete 4 shows and dinners (not including the service fee if you chose to order over the phone with credit card). These tickets will be available for purchase from Tuesday, July 14 thru Tuesday, August 18, only.

Individual 2009-2010 event tickets will be available beginning Monday, August 31, for $20.00 per person/per event.

Individual tickets can be purchased at the Assembly Hall Ticket Office or the Illini Union Ticket Central and can be purchased until the Wednesday prior to each program.

Please note that individual tickets cannot be purchased over the phone and, due to event logistics, will not be available after the Wednesday prior to each program.