Each year, the Student Affairs Outstanding Staff and Program Awards (OSPA) celebrate and recognize the tremendous efforts of staff and programs from every unit within Student Affairs. The OSPA Nomination Form is Live until April 3, 2026. Please share and encourage nominations.

The University is excited to announce the release of Illini Success 2024–25. This report provides a powerful snapshot of the immediate post-graduation outcomes for our bachelor’s degree recipients. We invite you to explore 12 featured Success Stories from the Class of 2024-25. These interviews offer a glimpse into how our graduates navigated their unique journeys by leveraging a wide range of campus programs and services, including those within Student Affairs.  

Join us on Thursday, April 2 at 10am for the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration of Brien's Bistro, the newest restaurant in the Illini Union. Located in the Underground, Brien's Bistro serves up hamburgers, grilled chicken, tenders, hot dogs, fries, and more! There will be FREE samples (while supplies last). 

Before the Illini Women's Softball team takes on UCLA on Saturday, April 11, the Women's Resources Center will be outside the stadium "tailgating." Join us for snacks and drinks and other fun activities. At 12:45 pm we will go into the stadium and cheer on the team! Students who register and attend will be eligible to receive a FREE Illinois Watches Women's Sports t-shirt* before we head in to cheer on the team! BRING YOUR FAMILY! There is no cost to attend the tailgate or game and all are welcome. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee. *subject to availability.

Join Native American House Ambassador Ingrid Gonzalez (Yaqui) for a hands-on Yaqui flower-making workshop! This socio-cultural program combines technical skill-building with mindful artmaking, emphasizing patience and precision. Participants will create floral adornments for the Native American House in honor of Waejema (the Yaqui Lenten season). The workshop fosters cross-cultural learning that uplifts Indigenous perspectives and promotes cultural continuity. (Food will be provided and is first-come, first-served)