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A Better Place (ABP) serves to improve the lives of people, restore the
planet, and advocate for nonhuman animals through plant-based
living initiatives. These core tenets are achieved through volunteerism,
tabling events, fundraisers, and education. Plant-based living is a core part of
ABP’s mission, but it is not forced on anyone. Education with evidence is
employed instead of guilt or shaming.

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Act Green is a sustainable business club dedicated to demonstrating how environmental responsibility aligns with economic success. We believe that integrating sustainability into business is essential for balancing profitability with the preservation of our planet's resources. On campus, Act Green explores the nature of sustainability in business through meaningful discussions and the development of solutions that benefit both the campus and the greater community. As we move forward, it is crucial to recognize that environmental consciousness and profitability can, and should, go hand in hand.

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In accordance with National Fraternity under which our chapter exists: "We create inclusive communities for a more peaceful world in which to make a life by developing leaders, uniting members through friendship, and rendering service to all."

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Networking, connections to service in Champaign-Urbana, leadership positions and skill building for resumes, cultural and world knowledge

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The purposes of ASB shall be to encourage community service and generosity across the country, to promote volunteering and community opportunities on campus, to facilitate cross-country trips over semester breaks that foster learning, community, and public service, and to promote social justice, peace and learning.

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The primary goal of The AFS UIUC Student Subunit is to provide educational opportunities related to fisheries-aquatic science and management. The Subunit achieves this goal through the following objectives:
• Provide a source of expertise for those seeking information on resources to fisheries and aquatic sciences.
• Promote scientific management of fisheries and aquatic resources through informational and educational programs.
• Provide an opportunity for members to gain hands on experience in fisheries management or aquatic science fields.
• Promote greater professionalism and involvement by all persons associated with the Student Subunit.
• Provide opportunities to network with professionals in natural resources as well as professors and peers.

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To promote the science and art of aeronautics and astronautics and to strengthen ties between students and the aerospace industry.

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The UIUC Student Section of ANS aims to provide students interested in nuclear topics opportunities to further themselves professionally through the international ANS network of scientists, engineers, and other nuclear specialists. Additionally, our section strives to keep its members informed and educated on nuclear topics and issues so they may become more familiar with the nuclear field and act as educated advocates. It is important to regularly provide members with opportunities to tour power plants, national labs, and any nuclear-related facilities that can provide interesting and educational real-life experiences.

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To promote engineering in food, water, fiber, energy, and
environment.

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To educate students about the landscape architecture profession, provide opportunities to interact with professionals, foster a sense of community among landscape architecture students, and actively promote the principles of responsible design and environmental stewardship, aligning with the ASLA's core values of leadership, education, and stewardship of the natural and cultural environment.

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the Beekeeping Club at UIUC serves
● to educate members on beekeeping methods
● to foster environmental stewardship within members and the University
● as a social space for environmentally minded students

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The mission of Building Connections at UIUC is to foster a welcoming and inclusive community for all undergraduate students, with particular support for those who are undecided or exploring their academic and career interests. Through weekly meetings, social events, game nights, and guest speaker sessions, our organization connects students with the wide range of majors, research areas, and professional opportunities available at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We aim to help students build meaningful connections, gain exposure to new possibilities, and confidently navigate their academic and professional paths.

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Built 2 Heal strives to create a bridge between the fields of architecture and healthcare. In today's society, it is more important than ever to serve underprivileged communities who have been unfairly isolated in the past due to poor infrastructure. By combining these two fields, we hope to positively build on each other in order to address current flaws as we believe that healthcare and architecture can work hand in hand to build better lives.

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Chem E Cube UIUC serves to foster innovation and creativity in chemical engineering while building and demonstrating a 1 cubic foot plant prototype that addresses an annual problem statement.

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Through exhibitions, events, and educational initiatives, CFE strives to raise awareness about the environmental and social impact of fashion while fostering a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to creating positive change.

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Club Insecta serves to educate, understand, nurture, and inform individuals about insects and other animals and provide a safe environment for those with interest in insects.

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Members will be able to attend meetings and other outings, such as field work outings or public outreach events.

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Our mission is to provide our members opportunities to apply course content to real projects, develop technical and professional skills, and offer valuable experiences in engineering at the intersection of efficiency and sustainability, regardless of their major or desired career.

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Effective Altruism serves to use evidence and careful analysis to optimize our resources and effect the greatest possible positive change on society and the world.

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Empower Through Health Illinois serves to foster a community of advocates, practitioners, and leaders for global equity. Students in the community will have opportunities to learn about issues in global health with guidance from relevant mentors and develop their skills in organizational management, leadership, and research.

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Members of Empower Through Health Illinois will be a part of a greater global health organization, Empower Through Health. Along with this comes the opportunity to be a part of a fellowship where members visit and help conduct ground work. Furthermore, there will be chances to meet with experts in public and global health.

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EMBRACE serves to increase representation and foster a sense of belonging in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UIUC by promoting diversity and inclusion, building community, encouraging academic excellence, and facilitating career development.

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Members of EMBRACE have opportunities to:

- Build meaningful connections with peers, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.
- Participate in professional development workshops, networking events, and career-focused programming.
- Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through organizational involvement.
- Access academic support, mentorship, and resources that promote student success.
- Engage in community-building activities that foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Learn about internships, research opportunities, scholarships, and career pathways within civil and environmental engineering and related fields.

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The mission of Enactus is to use social entrepreneurial action that creates sustainable solutions and empowers individuals locally and abroad.

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Internship experience under student-led startups. Mobility for leadership position. TRUE impact within the local CU community. Extremely diverse team of loving individuals with equal passion to make a change.

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Cultivating sustainable development by designing impactful, community-driven solutions for the multifaceted challenges of communities worldwide.

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Epsilon Eta Epsilon serves as a group to foster awareness of the intrinsic relationship between people and their environment through academics, the community, and service to create a networking environment that enables members to utilize the society as a means to enhance their actions as stewards of the environment.

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The purpose(s) of this organization is to promote an environment of professional development, academic achievement, and social networking within the Department of Earth Sciences and Environmental Change at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Our club encourages social and academic growth through weekly meetings, philanthropic activities, and annual weekend trips to geological sites within the state of Illinois and more.  We welcome all majors!

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Mission and purpose of Geography Graduate Student Association (GGSA)
What does the GGSA do?

The GGSA (stands for Geography Graduate Student Association) has three roles:
- Foster community amongst graduate students
- Encourage and provide professional development opportunities for graduate students
- Formally interface with the department on behalf of graduate students

Why does the GGSA exist?
- The GGSA was formed at some unknown point in history to fulfill the three purposes. Its legacy is thanks to many boards who have found different ways to serve the GGIS graduate student body.
- If at any point the board’s role becomes irrelevant, abused, or useless, a majority of GGSA membership shall vote to disband GGSA, and de-register it.

Clarifications on the role of GGSA within the department:
- GGSA’s role does NOT include doing work for or on behalf of the GGIS department.
- This includes work such as:
-- Organizing alumni functions that are not student-originated
-- Organizing and coordinating reservations for events that are not student-originated
-- Staffing department events with no remuneration or wider call for volunteers by the department
-- Making wider calls to students on behalf of the department for unpaid labor

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- Representation at faculty meetings and notification of departmental happenings by the Faculty representative and GGSA board.
- Invitations to participate in social and professional development events.

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The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Chapter of Global Brigades is a student led group that supports Global Brigades in the implementation of a holistic model to meet the health and economic goals of rural communities in Honduras. Along with other GB Chapters on campus as well as Chapters at other universities, our Chapter participates in year round recruitment, fundraising, and awareness events that ultimately result in our participation in a 7-9 day brigade, where we actively participate in programming (e.g., Medical, Dental, Public Health, Water, Engineering, Legal Empowerment, Business).

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Global Review serves as the school’s first ever foreign affairs journal. It will be a monthly publication where globally minded students will opine on global topics. The publication will feature stories from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.

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GLC is a hub to facilitate collaboration & communication between student groups,
administration, and community members; spearhead and assist educational programming; and
advocate for students’ campus sustainability goals. This role includes the following duties:
a. Provide educational programming
b. Act as a centralizing entity between sustainability-oriented groups on campus, campus
administration, and the community
c. Coordinate and promote campus sustainability efforts
d. Advocate for students’ campus sustainability concerns

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Green Streets is an Illinois RSO focused on connecting community members through weekly trash cleanups. We meet every Sunday at Noon, in Anniversary Plaza before moving out in groups to clean up campus. We also spread information about recycling and trash regulations and statistics so community members can make informed environmental decisions.

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Join a diverse community of environmentally conscious people and get to directly act on improving our campus environment.

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To promote Hispanic involvement in the development of environmental professionals in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and the Arts.
To be a support network that helps students with their day to day academic
challenges and addresses ways that students can play a role as future professionals.
To provide fellowship among students and staff.
To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
To be an advocate for increased representation of Hispanics within the University of Illinois.
To promote social advocacy and stewardship.

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Professional Development, Cultural Awareness, Alumni Engagement, Networking Opportunities, and mentorship/guidance in your field of study.

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The advancement of knowledge and the development of the professional background of its members.The fostering of good fellowship among students and faculty. The active promotion of horticulture as part of gracious living. Providing access to hands-on horticultural knowledge to the entire body of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

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