Help by donating new hygiene items to create essential kits for those who could use a little extra support. We’re accepting toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, bar soap, feminine hygiene products, and more! Drop off donations at the Student Turner Building (bin by the front desk). Your support makes a difference! 

Departments are invited to sign up for the Illini Union's Trick-or-Treating event! Units can distribute information, giveaways, and candy to students, as well as participate in the custom contest. Register your department before Monday, October 28.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Monday, October 14. To commemorate this day, the Native American House (NAH) will deliver a series of programs that center on intersectionality. This framework helps us understand several aspects of identity and a diverse set of issues relevant to Indigenous communities. Programming will occur at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures and the Native American House. Indigenous Peoples’ Day programming is open to the public: https://nah.illinois.edu/events/indigenous-peoples-day

Harry Boyte is a civic organizer and theorist of the public work framework of citizenship. Boyte has authored eleven books on democracy, citizenship, and community organizing. Marie Ström is co-founder and Director of Education and Training at the Institute for Public Life and Work. Originally from South Africa, for twenty years she directed the democracy education program at the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (Idasa). In partnership, Harry and Marie now organize workshops on democracy, citizen professionalism, and non-violence. Free lunch provided.

The Student Affairs Wellbeing Committee invites all students to Illini Wellness Week, a week-long initiative to enhance your wellbeing through our wellness-focused programs and services. Join us at the Wellness Fair on Wed., Oct. 9 at 4-6pm at the ARC Wellbeing Lounge as we kick-off the week. We also welcome the campus community to check out all other Illini Wellness Week events.

The Illinois Leadership Center is offering workshops for your student group! We will come to your classroom or student team to lead training and dialogue related to topics such as addressing conflict, practicing empathy, and giving feedback.  See this year's leadership topics here. To request a program, fill out our workshop request form and someone will respond to you within three business days to give you more information.

Be a listening ear. Responses are not always needed, just your presence.

New Student and Family Experiences implemented a spring orientation for all new students in January. Over 350 students interacted with campus partners and built connections.