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Mission
The IlliniFurs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a social student-run organization focused on creating lasting connections and bonds with individuals with a common interest in anthropomorphic animals in media. Such media includes but is not limited to: visual artistic works such as drawings and paintings, crafting and expressing oneself in costumes depicting anthropomorphic characters otherwise known as fursuits, animated works, and musical works or social musical gatherings.

The individuals may be involved with the greater “Furry Fandom” (also known as “furries”) as a whole or an adjacent interaction and shared interest with those of furries.
The IlliniFurs operates as a place for members to frequently gather with one another and meet new people in a safe, welcoming environment. The organization aims to create engaging events to strengthen members’ social bonds by providing group activities that encourage interaction and engagement with one another. The organization also helps individuals meet others with an interest in anthropomorphic animals by providing a connection to other local groups or larger gatherings such as conventions.

The IlliniFurs serves as a place where individuals interested in anthropomorphic animals in media or the furry fandom can socialize, discuss, and create related artistic works.

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