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Access helpful resources for remote learning, club and organization management, and career services.
Access helpful resources for remote learning, club and organization management, and career services.
UNIDAS
UNIDAS is an empowerment group designed to meet the holistic needs of Latinas on campus. Through sharing of stories and experiences, students will make meaning of self, community and culture.
Student Leader: Lucianna Escobar, escobarlm@mx.lakeforest.edu
Meeting times: Thursdays at 12 PM CST
JUNTOS
JUNTOS is an empowerment group designed to provide an outlet for Latinos to cultivate mentorship and a supportive community.
Student Leader: Jerries Azar, azarja@mx.lakeforest.edu
Meeting times: TBA
The Rainbow Network
The Rainbow Network (TRN) is a brave space designed to empower, guide, and support our LGBTQ+ community on campus. Members of TRN will share stories, engage in discussion, and gain a better sense of self enhancing their professional, social, and leadership success.
Student Leader: TBA
Meeting times: Bi weekly on Mondays at 6 PM CST
Black Men’s Group
Black Men’s Group (BMG) is designed for Black men on campus. BMG is a space to develop a better sense of self, engage in discussions, gain mentorship, and embark in brotherhood.
Student Leader: Jamari Tansmore, tansmorejd@mx.lakeforest.edu
Meeting times: TBA
Black Women United
Black Women United (BWU) is a group designed to empower, uplift, and unite Black women on campus. Through engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussions, students will gain a better sense of self, all while enhancing their academic, professional, social, and leadership success.
Student Leader: Qheliswa Simelane, simelaneqb@mx.lakeforest.edu
Meeting times: TBA
A Non-Traditional Approach (NEW)
This empowerment group is for any student that has taken at least one, but typically multiple years off their education due to life circumstances beyond their control, such as having to work, take care of family, not having the support systems in place to attend and thrive in higher education, etc. Students that have children of their own, regardless of age, any veteran students are welcome to participate in this group.
Student Leaders: Heather Atherton, athertonh@mx.lakeforest.edu & Julián Cano, canojd@mx.lakeforest.edu
Meeting times: Biweekly on Fridays at 7 PM CST
US (Undocumented Student) Group
Student Leader:Nikki Garcia, garcianl@mx.lakeforest.edu
Meeting Time: TBA
Practice healthy habits and engage in self-care throughout the week.
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Engage with Chicago, as well as cities all over the world, in creative and meaningful ways, and keep fresh in your mind the sites and activities that you love most.
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