Programs & Events

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Social Programs & Events

Summer Kickoff BBQ

June 13, 2024 from 12:00p-2:00p in Barlett Quad - Rain Location: Reynolds Club

Join the CLI staff for a celebration of summer. Free food and entertainment for the whole UChicago community. Email AmieClark@uchicago.edu with any questions.

Renaissance Faire Bus Trip

July 20, 2024 from 9:00a-5:00p in Kenosha, WI

Hear ye', hear ye'! CLI is kicking it old school and ready to party like it's 1399 at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha Wisconsin. $20 includes the transportation and entry ticket. Bring ye' coin purse to feast and shop during their marketplace weekend. Email AmieClark@uchicago.edu with any questions. Link in Instagram bio to request tickets.

Rooftop Movie

August 27, 2024 from 7p-10p at the Rooftop Cinema Club - Fulton Market

A private screening of Romeo and Juliet (1996) with a catered cocktail hour to start. Perfectly instagramble, bring your best crew and say farewell to summer with an unbeatable view. Make your way to our instagram bio to request tickets. Email AmieClark@UChicago.edu with questions.

UChicago LEADS Programs & Events

Women's Leadership Book Club

August 6, 2024 from 12:00p-1:00p in Reynolds Club South Lounge

Join us in our discussion of Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall. For more information contact Heather Duval at hduval@uchicago.edu.

Impact Scholars Institute

The Impact Scholars Institute (ISI) is an immersive leadership program aimed at cultivating project innovation, design thinking, and business strategy acumen in students. Its core mission is to empower aspiring leaders with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic realm of innovation and turn their ideas into reality.

  • Applications OPEN: TBA
  • Applications CLOSES: TBA
  • Program STARTS:TBA

Contact Heather Duval at hduval@uchicago.edu for more information

Student Leadership Advisory Council

Brings together diverse leaders committed to positively impacting campus life and empowering fellow students. These members collaborate to develop innovative programs, address important matters, and cultivate a strong university community.

  • Applications OPEN: TBA
  • CLOSES: TBA
  • Meets monthly on Tuesday's from 11:30a-1:00p

Contact Karina Pabón at kpabon@uchicago.edu for more information

Disney Imagination Campus

A 4-day immersive program at Disneyland California comprised of a collection of workshops across a range of topics. Students will learn how to apply their imagination to problem solve and think creatively.

  • Application Opens: TBA
  • Application Deadline: TBA
  • Program Dates: TBA

Contact Karina Pabón at kpabon@uchicago.edu for more information

Industry Explorers

Quarterly site visit program that offers students the opportunity to explore various industries and meet leaders in their respective fields. Through these visits, students will gain insight into different industries, learn about current trends, and build valuable connections with inspiring professionals.

Contact Karina Pabón at kpabon@uchicago.edu for more information

Clifton Strengths Coaching

Unlock your potential by taking the CliftonStrengths Assessment and receiving 1:1 Strengths Coaching to identify and leverage their unique talents for personal and professional success. Embrace your strengths, gain confidence, and transform your future!

1:1 coaching sessions available upon request. Contact Karina Pabón at kpabon@uchicago.edu for more information

Women’s Leadership Program 

The Women's Leadership Program is a 6-week series focused on self-advocacy, leadership skills, and exploring women's unique experiences in leadership. Participants build relationships within a supportive cohort and continue collaboration through alumni events to create a lasting impact.

  • Application Opens: TBA
  • Application Deadline: TBA
  • Program Begins: TBA

Contact Heather Duval at hduval@uchicago.edu for more information

RSO Requirements

In order to maintain RSO status, RSOs are required to complete 1) the annual re-registration process, and 2) the annual SOAR RSO Training.

RSO Re-registration

Dates: Re-registration will open on TBA and will close on Wednesday, TBA

Every RSO is required to complete an annual registration process in order to maintain active status and remain eligible for services offered through the Center for Leadership and Involvement and the University including:

  • RSO Advisors
  • Eligibility for Student Government Funding
  • Authorization to post notices to the campus community
  • Host events for the campus community
  • Use Blueprint, the involvement management system, to manage your organization and promote events.

RSO SOAR Training

Each RSO is required to complete an annual training in order to maintain active status.

Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Community Service, and Sports Club RSOs must attend in-person SOAR Training. This will take place on Saturday, TBA in Mandel Hall. Your RSO must send only one (1) representative to this training, and they should sign up at this form by 11:59pm on TBA

Due to space limitations, RSOs must send only one (1) representative to SOAR. One individual can represent a maximum of two (2) RSOs by attending SOAR Training. Your attendance cannot count for more than two (2) RSOs.


*If you are unsure of your RSO classification or RSO Advisor, log into Blueprint and you will find them on your RSO's About page under 'Advising Model Categorization' and 'RSO Advisor.'

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