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African Students Organization

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African Students Organization

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Education, Pedagogy & Instruction, Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
The African Students Organization (herein referred to as ASO) mission is to create an enabling environment for African graduate students, support and prepare Africans who transition from the African continents to pursue a degree, especially graduate students, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to offer training and leadership services to such students that will serve the African continent and help relieve it from the socio-political and economic crises that ravaged its member states for over centuries ago. The organization through its social and campus activities; education programs, leadership seminars, conferences, community events, etc., will showcase truths about the African continent, correct false narratives about Africa and her cultural heritage to the University community, and build a strong cohesion among Africans on campus.

Membership Benefits
1) Voting Rights
2) Ability to travel with ASO
3) Free admission to ASO events

Lifetime membership
Arabic Debate Student Association

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Arabic Debate Student Association

Orange Student Organization - Education, Pedagogy & Instruction, International, Performance Arts

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Mission
ADSA serves to spread the culture of debate and open dialogue. It creates an
environment to build confidence in communicating effectively in Arabic and practice persuasive
reasoning, research evidence and deliver speeches. Connecting and collaborating with various
students, faculty, and connect and learn with peers from around the world and participate in
competitions

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Asian Pre-Law Association

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Asian Pre-Law Association

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Education, Pedagogy & Instruction, International, Law

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Mission
The mission of the Asian Pre-Law Association is to foster a culture-based professional community at the University of Illinois for aspiring AAPI pre-law students.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Bake The World UIUC

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Bake The World UIUC

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International

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Contact: Bridget Neira

Mission
Bake The World at UIUC serves as a community that plans to bring together students to share and celebrate diverse cultural traditions through baking. The organization will provide opportunities for members to learn recipes from around the world and foster connections with others through food.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Bangladeshi Students Association

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Bangladeshi Students Association

Blue Student Organization - International

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Mission
To represent Bangladesh and Bangladeshi culture at UIUC.
To promote Bangladeshi culture, traditions, and heritage through various initiatives that familiarize our beautiful country Bangladesh with the diverse UIUC community.
To foster a sense of community among Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi-origin students within UIUC.
To uphold the interests of Bangladeshi students, deal with their concerns, and take responsive actions that would be beneficial to the Bangladeshi Community as a whole.
To nurture academic, professional, and social development of its members.
To help new Bangladeshi-American students get familiarized with UIUC and its surroundings.
To endorse cultural exchange between Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi-origin students and other student bodies.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Building Connections UIUC

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Building Connections UIUC

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Athletic & Recreation, Business, Community Service & Philanthropy, Environmental & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, Identity & Culture, Information & Data Sciences, International, Law, Life & Physical Sciences, Performance Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, Health & Human Sciences

Website

Contact: Diya Patel

Mission
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.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Chinese Engineering Students Association ( CESA )

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Chinese Engineering Students Association (CESA)

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
UIUC CESA is a non-profit organization established by Chinese engineering students. Since its founding, CESA has been committed to providing academic and life support to Chinese students. While initially formed as a communication platform for engineering students, our group members come from various colleges and majors, emphasizing diversity rather than limiting participation based on majors or grades.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Chinese Language Association for International Development

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Chinese Language Association for International Development

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Performance Arts

Website

Contact: Email group officers

Mission
CLAID aims to build connections between students who share a passion for the Chinese language and Chinese culture, as well as to bridge the gap between Chinese international and domestic students. Our overarching goal is to spread and celebrate Chinese culture with the campus community through public events that allow students to interact and engage with one another.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Deutschklub at Illinois

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Deutschklub at Illinois

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
It shall be the mission of Deutschklub to be inclusive of all willing participants, regardless of formal German enrollment, and to explore the multi-faceted culture of the German-speaking world without prejudice.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Electronic Music Club

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Electronic Music Club

Orange Student Organization - Education, Pedagogy & Instruction, International, Media Arts, Performance Arts, Social & Leisure

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Mission
The Electronic Music Club operates on the basis of three core pillars: Production, Performance, and Community. Open to electronic music producers, DJs, and EDM enthusiasts of all skill levels, EMC strives to provide exciting and meaningful opportunities for all things electronic music.

Membership Benefits
Opportunities include DJ and music production workshops for all skill levels, DJ performance showcases, exclusive artist call-ins / interviews, community events, and even the potential to open for headline performers at the Canopy Club (Urbana-Champaign's premiere music venue). Previous opportunities have allowed our DJs to open for highly prominent musical acts such as BUNT., Flux Pavilion, Valentino Khan, Twinsick, and KREAM. Exclusive call-ins / interviews have afforded us the ability to speak directly with acts such as Twinsick, Zingara, Ravenscoon, Tvboo, SubDocta, Cofresi, Dogma, and Lunar Riot.

Lifetime membership
Empower Through Health Illinois

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Empower Through Health Illinois

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Community Service & Philanthropy, Education, Pedagogy & Instruction, Environmental & Sustainability, Health & Wellness, International, Health & Human Sciences

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Contact: Vasilije Djuranovic

Mission
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.

Membership Benefits
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.

Lifetime membership
Engineers Without Borders, UIUC Chapter

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Engineers Without Borders, UIUC Chapter

Orange Student Organization - Community Service & Philanthropy, Environmental & Sustainability, International, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, ~ Affiliation: Grainger College of Engineering

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Contact: Nicholas Karamanian

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

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
French Club

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French Club

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International

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Mission
The French Club serves as the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department at University of Illinois UC to be dedicated to learning about the French culture and French Language and strive to involve students and the community in cultural activities, as well as guest speaker events in order to promote the professional field and foster the French culture.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Fulbright Student Association

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Fulbright Student Association

Blue Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
The mission of FSA is to provide a peer support network for current and upcoming Fulbright Scholars at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to facilitate the Fulbright Program global mission of increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Global Empowerment for Women’s Medical Support

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Global Empowerment for Women’s Medical Support

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Community Service & Philanthropy, Health & Wellness, International, Health & Human Sciences

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Mission
Global Empowerment for Women’s Medical Support UIUC serves as a network
of outreach to underfunded clinics in developing countries to help them cover the expenses of
their daily operations, from laboratory equipment to maintenance costs. By running fundraising
events on campus, GEMS aims to expand access to medical care in low- and middle-income
countries, particularly emphasizing female and maternal healthcare.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Global Review at Illinois

Global Review at Illinois

Orange Student Organization - Education, Pedagogy & Instruction, Environmental & Sustainability, Identity & Culture, Ideology & Politics, International, Media Arts, Humanities

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Mission
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.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Global Studies Professional Society

Global Studies Professional Society

Blue Student Organization - Community Service & Philanthropy, International, Social & Leisure

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Contact: Audrey Ro

Mission
Our mission is to foster a tight-knit community among Global Studies majors by
facilitating opportunities for students to connect with one another and alumni, while also
promoting professionalism and personal growth.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Graduate Organization of, for and by Latine Students

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Graduate Organization of, for and by Latine Students

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Community Service & Philanthropy, Identity & Culture, International

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Mission
The Graduate Organization for/by/of Latine Students (GOLS) at Illinois represents, empowers, & unites graduate students who identify as Latine, Afro-Latine, or Indigenous to the Americas.

GOLS seeks to serve as a space for Latine graduate students to connect through culture, social, professional, and community service-based activities. The organization supports the development of Latine students at Illinois University and encourages civic engagement with issues that impact Latine folks locally, nationally, and internationally.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Hispanics Far From Home

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Hispanics Far From Home

Orange Student Organization - Athletic & Recreation, Health & Wellness, Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Contact: Juanca Umana Noriega

Mission
Hispanics Far From Home (HFFH) exists to support Hispanic international students as they navigate the challenges of studying abroad. This organization provides a safe and inclusive space where students can share their cultural values, connect with others who speak Spanish, and foster a sense of home away from home. Our goal is to build a community rooted in shared experiences, mutual respect, and celebration of Hispanic culture.

Membership Benefits
Members of HFFH will benefit from:
- A strong sense of belonging and community
- Access to mentoring from fellow international students
- Participation in cultural events and social gatherings
- Opportunities to celebrate and share Hispanic traditions
- A “second family” while studying abroad

Lifetime membership
Hong Kong Student Association

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Hong Kong Student Association

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Contact: Alexandria Tang

Mission
HKSA strives to promote intercultural understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Illini4Israel

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Illini4Israel

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
Illini4Israel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a non-political student organization dedicated to celebrating the vibrant culture, history, innovation, and spirit of Israel. We aim to create an inclusive space for students of all backgrounds to come together through food, music, education, and community. By hosting events that highlight Israeli creativity, resilience, and diversity, we foster pride, curiosity, and connection among students who share a love and appreciation for Israel. Our goal is to empower students to explore their connection to Israel in a joyful and welcoming environment.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Illinois Global ESG Leadership Association

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Illinois Global ESG Leadership Association

Orange Student Organization - Business, Environmental & Sustainability, International, Law, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, Health & Human Sciences

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Mission
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.

Membership Benefits
· 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

Lifetime membership
Illinois Model United Nations

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Illinois Model United Nations

Orange Student Organization - Advocacy & Activism, Ideology & Politics, International, Law

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Mission
The Illinois Model United Nations organization will serve its members in the following
ways:
a. As an opportunity to learn about the purpose, structure, history, and works of the
United Nations,
b. By bringing students together in an open forum to discuss issues pertaining to real
world situations,
c. By broadening global perspectives on a variety of academic and practical
subjects,
d. By increasing individual debate, oratory, writing, communicative, and leadership
skills along with confidence and poise,
e. By contributing to the education of students by exposing them to real problems,
debates, UN procedures, and UN protocols in the context of international relations
and foreign policy,
f. By fostering the requisite skills and experiences among future leaders to facilitate
cooperation, unity, dialogue, and discussion to solve pertinent issues,
g. As a forum to increase knowledge about the world we live in today,
h. As an organization that furthers the professional, academic, and volunteering
development of students with the aim of creating well-rounded global citizens.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Indian Graduate Students Association

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Indian Graduate Students Association

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International

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Mission
IGSA is dedicated to the celebration of rich Indian culture and way of life. It provides a platform for all Indian Graduate students to interact with each other and share their culture experiences. To work independently or in association with other RSOs on different charitable projects.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Indonesian Students Club

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Indonesian Students Club

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
PERMIAS UIUC (Indonesian Students Club) provides professional, academic and personal development opportunities focusing on, but not limited to, the Indonesian student population in the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign by providing a campus experience that is welcoming and fun, while providing opportunities to prepare students for their careers after their studies.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
International Christian Fellowship

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International Christian Fellowship

Orange Student Organization - Faith, Religion & Spirituality, International

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Contact: Curtis Hay Lok

Mission
In response to God's love, grace and truth:

The Purpose of the Chapter is to establish and advance at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture and God's purposes in the world.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
International Friendships

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International Friendships

Blue Student Organization - Faith, Religion & Spirituality, International

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Contact: Oluwakemi Adeyemi

Mission
The purpose(s) of this organization shall be International Friendships is a friendship-based initiative seeking to make international students, visiting scholars, and their families feel at home while attending the University of Illinois. We seek to express God's love for the nations through friendship-building activities, special events, day trips, dinners, local hospitality, conversational English opportunities, discussion groups and online methods of communication.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Iranian Heritage Foundation

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Iranian Heritage Foundation

Blue Student Organization - Community Service & Philanthropy, Identity & Culture, International, Performance Arts, Social & Leisure

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Mission
Est. 1961
Fostering cultural exchange and unity, the Iranian Heritage Foundation is dedicated to promoting the diverse tapestry of Iranian culture through the mediums of art and music. Our mission is to cultivate understanding, appreciation, and connections within within the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign community and Champaign County. We strive to we empower individuals to embrace their heritage, contributing to a more inclusive and culturally enriched society.”

The organization is non-profit and registered under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a tax-exempt entity.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Italian Club

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Italian Club

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International

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Mission
The Italian Club serves to provide the Italian community with social and professional opportunities and to share and represent the Italian culture here at the University of Illinois.

Membership Benefits

Lifetime membership
Japanese Language Table By Students

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Japanese Language Table By Students

Orange Student Organization - Identity & Culture, International, Social & Leisure

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Mission
Japanese Language Table By Students serves as the/to provide a safe and comfortable space to practice Japanese with peers and native speaker/advanced volunteers.

Membership Benefits
Members will be recognized by the JLTs as volunteers.
Members will be eligible to run for Executive Board positions.
Members will be eligible to vote in Executive Board elections.

Lifetime membership

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