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STRONG M.A.N.

MENtoring, Achievement, Networking

 

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Our Purpose

Strong Man LogoWe, the members of STRONG M.A.N. of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, are an initiative/organization housed in the Office of Belonging, Access, and Engagement. STRONG, an initiative open to all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students who identify as male, is designed to assist ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in enhancing the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of first-generation, Pell-eligible males. By participating in STRONG, students can gain a supportive community, access to academic resources, and personal and professional growth opportunities. The organization intends to encourage confidence, integrity, self-respect, and self-esteem by providing positive role models and networking with other educational, industrial, and recreational professionals.

Benefits of STRONG Membership

  • Bi-weekly brotherhood networking meetings
  • Bi-weekly Study Strong sessions for academic success
  • Social events exclusive to STRONG as well as events open to the campus community
  • Opportunities for engagement with successful alumni 
  • Develop Leadership Skills 

Be a part of STRONG!

STRONG General Body Meetings (GBMs)

Lumpkin Hall 2011

  • 5 pm, Tuesdays, September 16th & 30th
  • 5 pm, Tuesdays, October 14th & 28th
  • 5 pm, Tuesday, November 11th
  • 5 pm, Tuesday, December 2nd 

Study STRONG Sessions (S3)

Booth Library, Clocktower Lounge (4000 level, south side of library)

  • 5 pm, Tuesday, September 23rd
  • 5 pm, Tuesdays, October 7th & 21st
  • 5 pm, Tuesdays, November 4th & 18th
  • 5 pm, Tuesday, December 9th

Keep up-to-date with STRONG by following us on Instagram @eiustrongman

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Contact Information

J. William Blue, M.S.
Executive Director.
Senior Diversity & Inclusion Officer

1170 Blair Hall
217-581-7902
jwblue@eiu.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm


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