The CLDP fosters meaningful dialogue and collaboration between UIS students and key university leaders. This year’s program will take place from January 5th to 9th, 2025, at the UIS Diversity Center. Participants who successfully complete the CLDP will move on to represent the university at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) from February 12th to February 15th, 2026.
Join us for the People of Color Initiative's biggest event of the year! Connect with fellow students while enjoying a variety of fun activities and delicious food. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind and celebrate before the holiday season. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! Come have a blast and make lasting memories with us!
Unleash your creativity with WOCI's Ceramic Painting Event! Spend a delightful afternoon painting charming ceramic figures while enjoying tasty snacks and the company of friends. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this fun-filled event is the perfect way to relax, express yourself, and create lasting memories. Grab your friends and join us for a colorful day of laughter and creativity!
Stop by the Diversity Center’s bi-weekly Student Union tabling to connect with the many initiatives that make up our vibrant community! Each week, different groups and programs within the centers will host fun, engaging activities and share information about upcoming events, workshops, and ways to get involved. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply take a break in your day, there’s something new to experience every week.
Buenas Vibes is a bi-weekly series that centers the experiences, voices, and cultures of Hispanic/Latinx/e students in a relaxed, affirming space. Open to all students, this gathering invites participants to connect through shared stories, cultural reflection, and meaningful conversation. Together, we explore topics like mental health, family dynamics, identity, and holistic wellness—always with good energy and community at the heart. Whether you identify as Latinx/e or are looking to be in community and grow in understanding, you're invited to join the vibes.
Buenas Vibes is a bi-weekly series that centers the experiences, voices, and cultures of Hispanic/Latinx/e students in a relaxed, affirming space. Open to all students, this gathering invites participants to connect through shared stories, cultural reflection, and meaningful conversation. Together, we explore topics like mental health, family dynamics, identity, and holistic wellness—always with good energy and community at the heart. Whether you identify as Latinx/e or are looking to be in community and grow in understanding, you're invited to join the vibes.
Women of Color Tuesdays is a weekly series that centers the voices, experiences, and brilliance of women of color and allied communities. Open to all students, this space fosters connection, reflection, and dialogue around identity, culture, leadership, and wellness. Each session offers a welcoming environment for learning, listening, and building solidarity across communities. Whether you identify as a woman of color or are seeking to be in community and learn in meaningful ways, you are invited to join us.
Women of Color Tuesdays is a weekly series that centers the voices, experiences, and brilliance of women of color and allied communities. Open to all students, this space fosters connection, reflection, and dialogue around identity, culture, leadership, and wellness. Each session offers a welcoming environment for learning, listening, and building solidarity across communities. Whether you identify as a woman of color or are seeking to be in community and learn in meaningful ways, you are invited to join us.
Stop by the Diversity Center’s bi-weekly tabling to connect with the many initiatives that make up our vibrant community! Each week, different groups and programs within the centers will host fun, engaging activities and share information about upcoming events, workshops, and ways to get involved.
Cards & Conversations is a recurring program hosted by the Men of Color Initiative that centers the experiences, leadership, and voices of men of color. Open to all students, this space blends casual connection with meaningful dialogue through games like spades, dominoes, and card games—paired with authentic conversations about identity, community, and personal growth. Whether you're looking to unwind, build relationships, or engage in real talk, all are welcome to pull up a chair and join the conversation. Open to all UIS students and faculty.