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SOAR+ Events

Make the most of your first year experience

SOAR+ events are designed to help you make the most of your first year at 91ÖÆƬ³§. Whether you're looking to build your academic skills, meet other students, get engaged in your local community, or simply to have fun, SOAR+ has an event for you. Throughout the semester, you'll find social events, workshops, excursions, and activities that support your academic, personal, and professional growth. Join us, get involved, and discover new opportunities to connect, learn, and thrive.

Featured Events

• SOAR+ Study Groups | Wednesdays and Thursdays | September 2 - December 10 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Academic Support Center, Room F115  
  • Need a place to focus, connect, and stay on track? Join our proctored SOAR+ Study Group to study alongside other students in a welcoming, supportive environment. Whether you're preparing for an exam, working on assignments, or just looking for motivation, you're invited to stop by. Light refreshments are provide. Come for the snack, stay for the community and support!
• Mentorship Meet & Greet Kickoff | Thursday, September 17 |5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Wojcik Conference Center, Room W100 |
  • Kick start your success with the SOAR+ Mentorship Program! Learn more about the mentorship program, meet mentors, enjoy dinner, and learn how to make the most of your mentorship experience.
• EXCURSION Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins | Thursday, Sept 24 | 11 am | Room W100 |  
  • Take a trip with SOAR+ to Wrigley Field and cheer on the Chicago Cubs as they take on the Miami Marlins! Enjoy a day at one of Chicago’s most iconic destinations while connecting with other SOAR+ students and experiencing a classic Chicago tradition. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!
• EXCURSION with BSU Circle City Classic in Indianapolis | Friday, Sept 25 - Sunday, Sept 27 |  
  • Take a trip with SOAR+ and the Black Student Union for a weekend in Indianapolis to celebrate HBCU culture, music, tradition, and Black excellence at the 42nd annual Circle City Classic. Enjoy an HBCU Battle of the Bands, parade, pep rally, college fair, football games and cultural food experiences.

September

• Financial Flight Plan | Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 1 pm | Room W219 |
• Campus Resource Tour | Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 11 am | Library Room F220 |
• Financial Flight Plan | Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 11 am | Room W219 |
• Student Aide Jobs, How to Apply | Wednesday, Sept. 2 | Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• Campus Resource Tour | Thursday, Sept. 3 | 1 pm | Library Room F220 |
• Neon Night | Thursday, Sept. 3 | 7 pm | Pavillion |
• VMOCK Resumes | Thursday, Sept. 3 | Noon | Virtual |
• College 101 | Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 1 pm | Library Room F220 |  
• Professionalism in the Workplace | Wednesday, Sept. 9 | Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• Mentee Training | Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 5 pm | Library Room F220 |
• Career Ready Skills | Thursday, Sept. 10 | 11 am | Library Room F220 |
• SOAR+ Social | Thursday, Sept. 10 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | A334 Lounge |
• College 101 | Monday, Sept. 14 | 11 am | Library Room F220 |
• Budgeting & Savings | Tuesday, Sept 15 | 1 pm | Room W219 |
• Budgeting & Savings | Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 11 am | Room W219 |
• Interviewing | Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• Hire a Hawk | Thursday, Sept. 17 | Noon | Virtual |
• Mentee Training | Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4 pm | Room W116 |
• Mentoring Meet & Greet Kickoff | Thursday, Sept. 17 | 5 pm | Room W100 |
• Focus 2 Workshop | Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 11 am | Library Room F220 |
• Interviewing | Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• Private Illinois Colleges & Universities (PICU) College Fair | Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Avante Concourse
• 91ÖÆƬ³§ Fiesta | Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 5 pm - 7 pm | Pavillion |
• EXCURSION Chicago Cubs vs Miami Marlins | Thursday, Sept 24 | 11 am | Room W100 |  
• BIG Interview | Thursday, Sept. 24| Noon | Virtual |  
• EXCURSION with BSU | Circle City Classic in Indianapolis | Friday, Sept 25 - Sunday, Sept 27 |
• Learning About Credit & Debt | Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 1 pm | Room W219 |
• Learning About Credit & Debt | Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 11 am | Room W219 |
• Networking | Wednesday, Sept. 30| Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• SOAR+ Research Writing | Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 3 pm – 4 pm | Library Room F226 

October

• Focus 2 Workshop | Thursday, Oct. 1 | 1 pm | Library Room F220
• SOAR+ Social | Friday, Oct. 2 | Noon – 2 pm | A334 Lounge
• Financial Aid Survival Guide | Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 11 am | Library Room F220
• Internships | Wednesday, Oct. 7| Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• University Center Transfer Fair | Wednesday, Oct. 7| Building D Rotunda
• Pride Fest | Thursday, Oct. 8 | 11 am - 1 pm | Quad |
• Rezify Internships | Thursday, Oct. 8| Noon | Virtual |
• Using AI Ethically & Effectively | Thursday, Oct. 8 | 4 pm – 4:45 pm | Library Room F226
• EXCURSION National Museum of Mexican Art | Friday, Oct 9 | TBD
• Citing Your Sources | Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 4 pm – 4:45 pm | Library Room F226 
• Fall Fest | Wednesday, Oct. 14| 11 am - 2 pm | Quad |
• Interviewing | Wednesday, Oct. 14| Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |  
• BIG Interview | Thursday, Oct. 8| Noon | Virtual |
• Identifying Your Values | Thursday, Oct. 15 | 1 pm | Library Room F220
• Campus Resource Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 11 am | Library Room F220 
• Resumes | Wednesday, Oct. 21| Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |  
• Internships | Thursday, Oct. 22| Noon | Room I117 or Hybrid |
• Campus Resource Tour | Thursday, Oct. 22 | 2 pm | Library Room F220
• Midterms Reset | Monday, Oct. 26 | 5 pm | Library Room F220
• College 101 | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 11 am | Library Room F220
• Rezify Internships | Thursday, Oct. 29| Noon | Virtual|
• 91ÖÆƬ³§ 5th Annual Trunk or Treat | Friday, Oct. 30 | 5 pm - 7 pm | Parking Lot 3 |

November

• Using AI Ethically & Effectively | Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 4 pm – 4:45 pm | Library Room F226
• SOAR+ Social | Thursday, Nov. 5 | 4 pm – 6 pm | A334 Lounge
• Resume & Cover Letter Writing | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 2 pm | Library Room F220
• Cultivating Happiness | Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 1 pm | Library Room F220
• Citing Your Sources | Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 4 pm – 4:45 pm | Library Room F226 

December

• Leadership Skills | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 4 pm | Library
• Time Management | Thursday, Dec. 3 | 11 am | Library
• Finals De-Stress Paint Party | Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 4 pm | TBD
• EXCURSION Community Service with Feed My Starving Children | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 4 pm - 7 pm | Room W100

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