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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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AIESEC in UIUC is a local chapter of AIESEC in the United States which is a part of AIESEC, a Global, non-partisan, independent, not-for-profi t organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national, ethnic or social origin. AIESEC, through its affi liation with the United Nations works towards a better and more sustainable world.

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Joining AIESEC offers students and young professionals a unique chance to grow personally and professionally. Members develop leadership, teamwork, and project management skills by taking on real responsibilities in areas such as marketing, events, and operations. AIESEC also provides opportunities to work in diverse, multicultural teams, fostering cultural intelligence and global awareness. Through its international exchange programs, members can experience new cultures, expand their networks, and contribute to impactful projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The organization’s supportive environment includes training, mentoring, and conferences that strengthen confidence and communication skills. In addition, AIESEC membership enhances employability by giving practical experiences that stand out on a résumé, while also connecting members with a vast global alumni network. Ultimately, AIESEC helps young people step outside their comfort zones, make a meaningful impact, and prepare themselves for leadership roles in an interconnected world.

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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 basic mission of the Student Chapter is to advance the profession of aerosol study in UIUC. Other missions shall include:

To cooperate with AAAR in furtherance of the mission, vision and goals of AAAR, and report to AAAR about our activities annually.

To provide a training ground for the members and other students in our field for their professional development and leadership.

To promote a platform for helping the members and other students in our field in preparing the seeking of future career in either industrial or academic fields.

To foster the communication of colleagues in the aerosol field.

To promote the aerosol research field to our prospective colleagues, such as high school students, interested multi-disciplinary researchers and engineers, and enhance our communication with the community of aerosol field in the United States.

The advanced mission of the Student Chapter is to build a network of aerosol field with other universities in the midwestern United States.

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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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The AISES UIUC UIUC Chapter serves to increase the representation of Indigenous peoples in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The chapter promotes mentorship, professional development, cultural support, and community-building to empower Indigenous students and allies pursuing STEM fields.

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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
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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 mission of the chapter is both scientific and educational, it includes, but not limited to:
1) The advancement of the sciences of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning engineering and related sciences
2) The continuing education of the members and other interested students in the said sciences, through lectures, demonstrations and publications.
3) The rendition of career guidance to students of the sciences.
4) The encouragement of scientific research

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Membership Benefits- Members of the student chapter will have the following benefits within the organization:
1) Voting Rights
2) Ability to travel with student chapter
3) Free admission to student chapter events

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The Association of Food Technologists (AFT) is a professional organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign designed to help food science students and all other majors with their collegiate and professional careers in food.

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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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Catholic Relief Services at the University of Illinois seeks to host advocacy,
awareness, and charitable events under the guidance of the broader Catholic Relief Services
organization.

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- Right to run for the chapter’s Officer Positions.
- Voting Rights in the election for the chapter’s President position.
- Access to all the chapter’s group chats.
- Free admission to all exclusive celebratory chapter events.

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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 empower minorities and increase representation in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UIUC by encouraging diversity and inclusion, building a community, promoting academic excellence, and facilitating career development.

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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 community among sustainable design, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, and any other majors pertaining to environmental studies and/or design. Epsilon Eta Epsilon serves to provide networking amongst creative individuals in hopes to initiate group start-up projects and long-term partnerships.

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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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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign HFES Student Chapter, hereinafter referred to as the Chapter, is an affiliate of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Inc., a nonprofit corporation chartered by the State of California. Purposes of the Chapter are those set forth in the Articles of Incorporation of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Society.

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The Illini Art & Business Collective (IABC) aims to bridge the gap between art, entrepreneurship, and social impact. The IABC’s mission is to provide artists with the skills to share, sell, and fund their works while engaging with the local community by advocating for social and environmental causes. Through mentorship, professional events, and fundraisers, the IABC creates a community where artists can develop both their artistic and business acumen, preparing them to become both leaders and change-makers in their careers and the community.

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Members will enjoy the benefits of traveling with the organization for events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. Costs for travel will be supported with full or partial financial support provided at discretion by the Executive Board, based on club funds and member participation. Members also will receive free entry to all IABC hosted events, workshops, and guest-speaker sessions.

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This club is a chartered chapter of national ducks unlimited and serves to
conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. This club helps individual members of the Illini Ducks Unlimited chapter, the community, and surrounding areas to participate in this conservation effort.

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Ducks Unlimited University offers students and the University of Illinois the unique opportunity to learn of the importance of habitat conservation in a fun setting that engages the entire community. Students that volunteer for Ducks Unlimited University develop a keen understanding of our wild landscapes and their associated benefits. Additionally, collegiate members acquire life and leadership skills that will benefit them throughout their educational and career pursuits. Regardless of a student’s personal interests, there is great value in being a member of a Ducks Unlimited University chapter.

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Illini Fly Fishing serves to create and support a community of fly fishing anglers within the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Our mission is to promote environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and skill development in the pursuit of fly fishing.

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The Illini Plant Futures Initiative is dedicated to advancing education on sustainable and equitable, food systems, while also serving as a hub for professional development and career exploration in plant-based food sectors.

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Access to our national organization's network of students, mentors, and professionals dedicated to a sustainable and equitable future for our food systems.

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The Illini Solar Car team from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign harnesses the skills
from a diverse group of students in engineering and non-engineering fields in pursuit of creating the
world’s best solar electric vehicle. Through hands-on, interdisciplinary work that fosters real-world
applications, we spark sustainable thinking by designing and building a road-legal car to compete in
domestic and international competitions.

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Illini Student Advocacy By Illinois PIRG works to organize and train students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to be civic engagement leaders on campus and in their community. PIRG at Illinois works on issues ranging from environmental protection, consumer protection, promoting democracy and civic engagement, alleviating hunger and homelessness, and more. Illini Student Advocacy also works to help further the mission of promoting effective civics.

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Our vision is to create a public that is involved in sustainable urban agriculture. The mission of
the Illinois Urban Farmers organization is to provide hands-on learning experiences through
speakers, research, industry-linked design projects, and community outreach that will
professionally and personally develop all people involved with the organization in implementing
sustainable urban agriculture.

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Illini Wildlife and Conservation Club is a perfect fit for any students who are interested in wildlife, conservation, the environment, or just spending time outdoors. Our club has monthly general meetings where we host speakers such as professors from the university, field biologists, zookeepers, and Illinois alumni. During the semester, we take off-campus trips to places such as zoos, state parks, local nature centers, and forest preserves. We also host socials and philanthropy events, plus volunteer at local events like Boneyard Creek Community Day and Illini Lights Out. Our club is dedicated to giving back to our community and being stewards of the local environment. We hope to increase awareness and interest in the conservation and sustainability of both wildlife and the environments that support them.

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Illinois Biodiesel Initiative serves to improve on-campus sustainability and
provide professional development and industry/pilot plant experience to interested students in
related fields including chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, agriculture, business, etc.
The organization accomplishes this via production of biodiesel fuel from waste vegetable oil
(UVO).

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Illinois Global ESG Leadership Association (Illinois GELA) ] serves as the [ student-led interdisciplinary organization dedicated to promoting education, dialogue, and practical engagement around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in global and local contexts.

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· Research opportunities including policy brief writing, case study analysis, and semester-end showcases
· Career development workshops (resume writing, interview prep, LinkedIn optimization) and networking events with ESG professionals and alumni
· Leadership positions across seven specialized departments with hands-on project management experience
· Monthly reading groups, academic forums, and speaker series on sustainability topics
· Global network connections through GELA chapters at Harvard, Penn, Columbia, NYU, HKU, and Sydney University
· Cross-campus virtual exchanges and international collaboration projects
· Access to GELA ecosystem resources including The Signal platform, Alpha Centauri accelerator, and SustainX Institute
· Interdisciplinary community of students passionate about sustainable development

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The mission of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers. The mission of the Illinois Student Chapter of NOBCChE is to provide social and educational programs that support all students, especially students of color, in their potential in academic and professional pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and all STEM fields. Also, we aim to make chemistry feel approachable and accessible to all students by teaching them the unique ways in which chemistry can be applied in their daily lives through educational presentations and science experiments or demonstrations related to food and cooking, as well as nature, environmentalism, and green chemistry.

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Local membership in UIUC NOBCChE Chapter with leadership and guidance from graduate students of color. Unity and friendship with other students who are navigating school. Additionally, there are monthly events and celebrations to support community.

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The Illinois Reptile Society serves to have fun while learning about how to interact with reptiles and amphibians both in the wild and in captivity

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Illinois Solar Decathlon seeks to lead innovation in design and technology to advance towards an environmentally sustainable future. We bridge the legacy of past Illinois competition projects to the development of future successful teams. For our existing homes, we ensure their continual usage as a research and outreach platform. On campus, we engage in projects and foster relationships to educate and develop our organization. Through our integrated approach, we aim to elevate the standard of Solar Decathlon and ensure a true contribution to green building.

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Hands-on experience: Engaging in real projects using tools like Revit and diving into intricate mechanical, electrical, architectural and structural concepts in order to build and design net zero houses that translate directly to future success in sustainable design and engineering.
Industry Connections: Opportunity to network and learn from industry experts, professionals, mentors and partners.
Drive Impactful Change: Building net zero houses that get donated to the community and help the environment!

We recruit at the beginning of both Fall and Spring semesters. Keep an eye out on our website https://www.illinoissolardecathlon.com/home for recruitment info.

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InSPIRE is a sustainability engineering RSO dedicated to promoting a broader understanding of renewable energy to the public. We do hands-on projects related to renewable energy and sustainability. We've also done outreach and informational events to promote sustainability to the public. We hope to inspire a new generation to continue pursuing and improving renewable energy.

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the International Planning Organization serves as the club to teach urban planners and adjacent fields global planning practices. It’ll also be a space to compete with skills taught in class such as SketchUp, hand drawing maps, and Adobe products. For the chance to win a prize and challenge themselves, with their peers. IPO will be a space for students to help each other hone their software skills, showcase past projects and learn from one another.

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Maker Network is a student-led organization that strives to connect maker spaces, fabrication shops, studios, and creative students across the UIUC campus, empower and inform members of the campus community by centralizing information about on-campus resources, and develop and facilitate collaborative, community-oriented initiatives between student organizations and campus units to support UIUC’s community of makers.

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makesmewanna was created by a group of students who wanted a platform to disseminate their art into the broader community. As we’re all nearing graduation, we need a place to experiment and find ourselves as artists. We’re interested in building symbiotic relationships with the people around us so as much as they are informed by our work, we are informed by their energy. Ultimately, our goal is to make connections with our work outside of academia to knit together the University and the broader CU community through the arts. Our hope is that people can begin to view art as another vector of change. In other words, we want to put art into it: the convention, the conversation, and the community.

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Medical Students for Sustainable Future (MS4SF) at UIUC serves to connect and support medical students interested in sustainability, climate health, and environmental justice. The organization fosters education, community engagement, and student-led initiatives, including research, advocacy, innovation in healthcare, and institutional sustainability efforts, while maintaining an inclusive, low-barrier space for exploration and involvement.

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The mission of MANRRS is to develop and empower individuals in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences by nurturing potential, supporting unique journeys, and connecting members to opportunities that inspire leadership and innovation.

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MANRRS provides undergraduates and graduate students access to exclusive opportunities through our general assembly meetings, community service, and social events. Therefore, valuable skills and experiences are obtained by all MANRRS-UIUC members, leading them to being recognized on a MANRRS-National level. On a national level, MANRRS connects students to conferences, scholarships, industry partners and more to prepare for successful careers within STEM, agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.

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The Minorities in STEM will serve as a place for students to come together in support of each other, make friends with similar interests/future plans, and learn more about different careers in STEM. This RSO will be open to all students who are in a STEM major or are considering a STEM major but will be targeted towards minority students. Having one of the many majors that fall under STEM is difficult as is and sometimes by simply being a minority makes it even more difficult on students. Minorities in STEM will allow undergraduates to speak openly about their struggles, find ways to seek academic help (whether it be through finding a tutor or through creating study groups), and learn new skills through the workshops that will be hosted. Another goal of this RSO is to provide students with different volunteer opportunities by reaching out to local organizations and in the community.

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The mission of NextGen Finance Initiative is to expand financial literacy, economic mobility, and sustainable decision-making within our community. We provide accessible, culturally relevant education on money management, credit, investing, housing, and everyday resource use so that students, families, and adults can build long-term financial stability and independence.

We integrate real-world issues from diverse fields, such as business, hospitality, the arts, and social systems, to show how economic choices and sustainability impact every career path and everyday life. Through hands-on workshops, peer learning, and community partnerships, we create a collaborative environment where learners develop practical skills, critical thinking, and leadership.

By empowering individuals to understand systems, advocate for themselves, and make informed financial and lifestyle decisions, NextGen Finance Initiative supports generational wealth, community resilience, and a more sustainable future.

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1. Real-World Financial Skills
Members gain practical money skills they can use immediately — budgeting, saving, credit management, and planning for future goals.

2. Resume + Leadership Development
Opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, and public speaking skills that strengthen college, scholarship, and job applications.

3. Access to Mentors + Professionals
Get connected with faculty, financial experts, business owners, and community leaders.

4. Workshops, Resources + Toolkits
Free worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guides to help members apply what they learn to their real life.

5. Priority Access to Programs + Trips
Members get priority for travel, off-campus activities, and special learning events.

6. Networking + Career Exploration
Exposure to different career fields (business, real estate, tech, design, healthcare, etc.) and how money impacts them.

7. Portfolio or Project Building
Members can build tangible projects, case studies, or presentations they can use for school, jobs, or college apps.

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The NRES GSA is committed to creating and developing meaningful interactions between graduate students in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science at University of Illinois. Our mission is to enhance the NRES graduate student experience; give support to students; build a strong community within our interdisciplinary department; and provide opportunities to share research and ideas. Our goals include organizing departmental social and professional events, like camping trips, trivia nights, and an annual research symposium. We also act as a liaison for communication between students and faculty by participating in and sharing information from faculty meetings.

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It is the primary mission of the Outdoor Adventure Club to make outdoor experiences safe and accessible to students at the University of Illinois and beyond while abiding by Leave No Trace, teaching, and practicing outdoor stewardship to all members. OAC strives to cultivate a welcoming and positive community to its members and prospective members.

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the Palestinian American Medical Association at UIUC serves to fundraise to send physicians on Medical Missions to Palestine, all the while raising awareness, hosting networking events, and offering volunteering opportunities.

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Provide students with the opportunity to participate in national restorations, establish access to plants, tools, and other necessary restoration equipment and supplies, educate the student community on pollinators, native plants, and ecological restoration with hands-on experience and through development of guides, and develop transferable skills for members in restoration ecology, environmental science, and native plant-pollinator relationships by cultivating pollinator gardens for students to enjoy across campus

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Project 4 Less is a student-led Food Recovery Program at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Our goal is to reduce food waste in University Dining Halls while
simultaneously reducing food insecurity in the surrounding community.

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- meet others who care about food waste
- make a difference in the local community
- gain volunteer hours
- become part of a YMCA-affiliated org

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To offer a unique volunteer experience at Haflinger Haven, an off-campus horse sanctuary, where members engage in hands-on horse care and interaction. Most of our proceeds will directly support the refuge and its dedicated owner.

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1) Voting Rights
2) Ability to travel with RSO
3) Free admission to RSO events
4) Volunteer hours
5) Collaborations with other RSOs

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Red Bison is dedicated to championing environmental justice and stewarding healthy ecosystems within and beyond the University of Illinois campus. We strive not only to restore and maintain the natural environment but also to confront systemic issues. Together, we work towards a harmonious coexistence between nature and society, grounded in principles of solidarity and collective action.

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Root to Roof is a student-led design-build organization serving the Central Illinois
community. Our mission is to engage future architects to think critically about locally harvested
lumber, hand-crafting, and the principles of sustainability through active project planning and
participation.
The organization will start with small-scale intervention projects. Root to Roof eventually aims
to create quality, energy efficient large-scale solutions to solve for issues of homelessness and
poverty in the local area.

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We empower students to rise as engaged leaders: cultivating belonging, purpose, and social responsibility through the arts and social justice initiatives at McKinley Foundation, McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Presby Hall.

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Members of RAMP will have the following benefits within the organization:
1) Voting Rights
2) Free admission to RAMP events
3) Eligibility to run for officer roles

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Designing and manufacturing UAVs for the purpose of philanthropic service to the environment and society. As a RSO we are dedicated to exploring the many applications of UAVs and evaluating their efficiency at completing tasks and addressing the issues they are designed to solve. By making use of team-based systems, we provide members with the creative freedom to grow through experimentation.

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The Social Justice Initiative serves to expand our collective knowledge and understanding of the importance of social justice while sharing this need with our community and school with the overall intent to increase social justice education. We aspire to increase students’ critical awareness around structural systems of oppression, and actively promote equality and equity for everyone in society using Human-Centered Design (HCD) through
workshops, collaborative community projects, and guest speakers.

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The objectives of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign SFB Student Chapter shall be to enhance student interest in biomaterials and related disciplines, to promote the advancement of biomaterials research and education and its related aspects, and to further the aims and objectives of the SFB as they relate to student research and education.

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The Society for Ecological Restoration at UIUC will be a club formed with the goal of educating about and promoting native landscape restoration. We would have a focus on connecting the many industries and people invested in conservation. We want to remind students that they are not alone in their intentions. The Society for Ecological Restoration is an international organization, with a midwest chapter devoted to promoting the science and practice of ecological restoration to assist with the recovery and management of degraded ecosystems throughout the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the USA.

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The Squirrel and Bird Watching Club is dedicated to the observation and appreciation of squirrels and birds on the UIUC campus. These important creatures are a vital part of the local ecosystem, and we hope to share our admiration of both these animals within the Squirrel and Bird Watching Club as well as with the university and local community. We believe Squirrel and Bird Watching should be open to all UIUC students, regardless of personal identity or views, and to that end we seek to provide a space for any squirrel or bird enthusiast at UIUC. Included in our mission is the observation and understanding of related species that coinhabit and interact with squirrels and birds. This includes but is not limited to predators (coyotes, snakes, foxes), habitats (various trees including the noble oak), and relatives (chipmunks, lagomorphs, and other Rodentia or Mammalia).

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Student Affairs is committed to fostering a sustainable future through proactive engagement in sustainability education and sustainable actions. We advance this mission by implementing and rigorously evaluating our initiatives and nurturing leadership in sustainability. We believe that focusing on creating an inclusive, sustainable future empowers every individual to thrive.

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The Student Consortium for Conservation GIS and Remote Sensing (SCCGRS) is a student-led network dedicated to fostering the next generation of scholars and practitioners in conservation science, GIS, and remote sensing. We connect students, researchers, and professionals who share a passion for leveraging geospatial technologies to tackle environmental and conservation challenges.

SCCGRS is open to anyone interested in conservation, GIS, remote sensing, or environmental science—whether you're an aspiring researcher, a data science enthusiast, or simply someone who is interested in preserving our natural and cultural heritage. Throughout the year, we plan to host guest speakers from academia, industry, and conservation organizations to discuss cutting-edge research and applications in conservation GIS and remote sensing. We also organize hands-on workshops, networking events, and field excursions to explore how geospatial technologies are used in conservation practice. Additionally, we aim to host career panel sessions featuring professionals from academia, industry, and government, offering insights into various career paths in conservation, GIS, and remote sensing.

SCCGRS is committed to building a strong and inclusive community. We collaborate with academic or professional groups focusing on conservation such as the Society for Conservation GIS, participate in mapping, and data-driven conservation projects, and support student-led initiatives aimed at applying GIS and remote sensing to real-world environmental challenges. Whether you're new to GIS or an experienced user, SCCGRS provides opportunities to learn, engage, and contribute to conservation efforts globally.

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To promote interest in and understanding of the professional field of Urban and
Regional Planning.
To provide a forum for intellectual and social interchange among students studying
Urban Planning.
To act as the official spokesperson for students in the Department of Urban and
Regional Planning in all matters pertaining to interuniversity, intrauniversity, student
staff, and student-professional relationships; and
To promote fellowship between Urban Planning students and the staff of the
Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

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Students for Environmental Concerns seeks to educate students and the community on environmental issues and work toward positive environmental change on local to global scales, including advocating for people of color and acknowledging their disproportionate environmental burden. Our goals are to:
Create an inclusive, sustainable community on campus, and
Work to engage with the stability, integrity, and beauty of the natural world, and
Promote and participate in the sustainable food revolution, and
Pursue clean energy on and off campus, including holding the university accountable in their participation in the climate crisis, through advocating for divestment, decarbonization, and dissociation.
Advocate for environmental justice and communities of color

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Our mission is to build real environmental engineering systems that solve practical infrastructure problems in water, air, and land. We focus on hands-on projects, technical design, and turning ideas into working solutions. This organization exists to highlight Environmental Engineering as a project-driven discipline centered on systems, implementation, and measurable results, not only as advocacy or awareness campaigns.

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To challenge students to develop a stronger understanding of sustainability and learn to incorporate sustainable solutions into everyday problems that engineers may encounter through an annual project that will be in competition and ASCE’s Region 3 competition every spring.

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The Boring Illini serves to empower future engineers and innovators by developing groundbreaking and impactful tunneling solutions, while providing exceptional hands-on learning experiences.

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The UIUC Alt. Protein Project is inspiring the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs to build healthy, sustainable, and just food systems for alternative
protein research and innovation.

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The Scholarly Reading Circle for Economics at UIUC serves as a space for students interested in the field of economics to explore and discuss an array of fun and interesting research papers or articles that they might not otherwise encounter in coursework. Members will have the opportunity to give a presentation on any research articles or papers that strike their interest, listen to other members’ perspectives, and network with their intellectually curious peers.

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Members will be able to practice public speaking, critical thinking and discussion, and be exposed to different fields of interest that have economic implications on society.

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The Wildlife Society exists to
- Promote opportunities for improved communication among individual members locally and with other student chapters, the Illinois Chapter, the North Central Section, and the Wildlife Society.
- Enhance the education opportunities particularly for students in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Integrative Biology, Animal Sciences, and the Graduate Program for Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Prepare members for careers in wildlife biology, conservation, and management.
- Encourage professionalism and high standards of scholarship.
- Foster campus and community awareness of wildlife issues.

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Members will gain hands-on experience with many wildlife species, and they will form connections with wildlife professionals and professors.

You may sign up here if you like, but our main method of communication is by email and discord. Email the president at amrocha2@illinois.edu if you would like to be added to our email list, or have any other questions.

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The UAES serves as the frontline of theory and practice to build labor organizing tools for university undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in architecture and engineering. UAES will provide training, education, mentorship, and networking events to empower students with foundational knowledge and skills to develop unions, worker cooperatives, contract negotiation, labor law and labor economics in the fields of architecture and engineering, and other forms of collective bargaining and democratic workplace initiatives in the fields of architecture and engineering. UAES is dedicated to creating a member accessible workbook that will outline and reference what leaders, members and experts have provided in knowledge and tactics to use in professional practice both as interns and as entry level professional employees.

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-access to and development of digital workbook of research and applicable knowledge for contract negotiation, labor protections inside of architecture and engineering, techniques to develop unionization and how to develop worker-owned cooperatives

-open source technology development in architecture and engineering

-networking with professionals in many different fields and areas of expertise not limited to law, economics, academia, business, labor organizing, and computer science and building technology

-webinars and presentations from a wide variety of professionals in related fields

-join recreation events

-learn to conduct field research surveys in professional fields, learn to conduct workshops to organize labor, learn contract negotiation, learn the value and role of architects and engineers in firms and the overall economy and learn applicable labor law

-learn how to create open source building tech

-be part of a culture that celebrates freedom, solidarity, cooperation, equality and labor power

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The purpose of the University of Illinois Women in Nuclear Student Chapter is to provide students with opportunities to learn about nuclear science, participate in educational outreach programs, professionally develop its members, and advocacy.

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Zamo Illini is a subchapter of the Zamorano Alumnus Association-United States (AGEAP-USA). The purpose of this organization is to promote student networking at a graduate level under the fields of agricultural sciences, food science and environmental sciences research through alumnus from Zamorano University in Honduras actively enrolled in their program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Eligible members shall have:
Voting rights
Ability to travel with Zamo Illini
Free admission to Zamo Illini events