Events
I&L occasionally hosts events at these two residence halls
What are PAR and ISR?
DEI stands for this.
What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
This building serves as the main hub for many I&L Thursday night programs.
What is SDRP (Student Dining and Residential Programs Building)?
Inclusion & Leadership mentors serve as ___ for Residence halls & Campus partners for cultural houses.
What are liaisons?
Name one benefit of attending I&L events.
Free food, meeting new people, learning skills, etc.
True or False — All I&L events are only open to students who live in residence halls.
False (they’re open to all students).
This term describes creating a space where people from all backgrounds feel welcome.
What is inclusivity?
The current Inclusion & Leadership program officially launched in this approximate year, and it has been running for about this many years.
What was created in 2022 and is 3 years and counting?
True or False — Mentors only plan events and don’t work directly with students.
False (they do both).
Name one student identity or group that I&L programming tries to highlight or support.
What are international students, BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, etc.?
Why do we intentionally partner with local Champaign-Urbana restaurants when catering?
To support the local community and bring diverse food options to students.
The act of using your influence to support marginalized voices is known as ___.
What is allyship?
Inclusion & Leadership originated from this program, whose advocates used to live in residence halls before it was shut down and later repurposed into I&L.
What was the Multicultural Advocates program?
Besides hosting events, name another core responsibility of I&L mentors.
What is promoting inclusivity / building community / supporting leadership development?
This value drives all Inclusion & Leadership efforts and programs.
What is Community, Belonging, Inclusion, etc.
This traditional Mexican game is similar to bingo but uses pictures instead of numbers.
What is Lotería?
A liaison is best described as this kind of role.
What is a bridge or connector between groups/organizations?
These five learning goals guide the Illinois Residential Experience, focusing on promoting well-being, engaging with the community, fostering social responsibility, encouraging lifelong learning, and exploring culture and identity.
What are Promoting Well-Being (PW), Community Engagement (CE), Social Responsibility (SR), Lifelong Learning (LL), and Cultural & Identity Exploration (CIE)?
I&L mentors often collaborate with RDs and other staff to support students in this type of living environment.
What are residence halls?
In addition to hosting events like Spades Night and Queer Game Night, I&L also runs these programs to engage students in leadership and inclusion.
What are book clubs, tablings, Project Leadership, and the Perspective Project (Tunnel of Oppressions)?
This event comes from East Asia and is traditionally celebrated with lanterns and mooncakes.
What is the Mid-Autumn Festival?
The difference between equity and equality is this.
What is equity focuses on fairness and meeting people’s unique needs, while equality treats everyone the same?
These professional staff members work with Inclusion & Leadership mentors to support events, assist mentor development, and oversee campus partnerships.
Who are January, Alyssa, & Joe
Give one example of how mentors act as role models in their communities.
By demonstrating leadership, supporting inclusion, or facilitating dialogue.
Why is Inclusion & Leadership important for RDs and their staff to understand?
Because it helps foster inclusive communities, supports diverse student needs, and strengthens campus culture.