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UIC Campus Advocacy Network

Welcome (back) to UIC, Flames! We can't wait to see you!

Be sure to stop by the Women's Leadership and Resource Center at 1700 Student Services Building (Harrison & Racine) to chill between classes.

Have a great first week! YOU GOT THIS!



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The Cultural Centers have spaces and programs to be in community with others and feel less alone. The Women's Leadership and Resource Center is also open if you want to stop by, grab a snack, color, or talk to an advocate.

Join CAN and the Women's Leadership and Resource Center for "Girl Interrupted: The Lies We Were Told, The Truths We Discover," a storytelling circle exploring the complex journey from girlhood to womanhood. This circle is a space to share personal experiences and reflect on the pressures, misinformation, and "lies" we're told about growing up.

Co-facilitated by UIC student Nwadum Tendong as part of the development of her undergraduate capstone project.

When? Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2:30-3:30 PM
Where? WLRC (1700 SSB)
Learn more & RSVP at go.uic.edu/GirlInterrupted

ID: Silhouettes of two children playing on a swing set, on a light green background. At the top is "Girl Interrupted: The Lies We Were Told, the Truths We Discover" in large off-white text. Below that, on a purple background, is off-white text describing the program (same info on webpage - link above).

Don't miss "Civic Engagement for Social Justice," this Thursday, Oct. 31 from 2-4 featuring Stephanie Skora of Brave Space Alliance and the Progressive Voter Guide. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday, October 31, 2024
2 – 4 PM CST
Student Services Building, Conference Room C
1200 W. Harrison St.

RSVP: go.uic.edu/civic

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Join us for an impactful event with the inspiring Stephanie Skora on Thursday, October 31st!

Dive deep into the role of civic engagement in social justice and learn how speaking up and taking action can drive meaningful change. Skora, co-founder and Chief Development Officer of Brave Space Alliance and creator of the "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide, will discuss what it means to engage with current issues and make change on a local level through a progressive lens, from voting, to watchdog research, to protesting against a genocide.

Thursday, October 31, 2024
2 – 4 PM CST
Student Services Building, Conference Room C
1200 W. Harrison St.

RSVP: go.uic.edu/civic



[ID: A vibrant event flyer titled "Civic Engagement for Social Justice" at the top, styled in bold white text. Beneath it, the subtitle reads, "Speaking and Acting in Ways That Matter." The background features images of activism: people voting, holding signs, and standing in solidarity. To the right, a circular photo of the speaker, Stephanie Skora, shows them smiling with short hair, glasses, and a tattoo on their hand.]



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Join us in the last week of for our final Healing in Motion class on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 2:45-4 PM - yoga centering survivors and featuring a loving-kindness meditation. Free and open to students, faculty, and staff!

Come for the healing and activity, stay for the community. We can't wait to see you there!

Learn more and register at go.uic.edu/EmpowerFit

ID: Dark blue silhouettes of people engaged in various fitness activities. On top of them, in white text outlined in orange, is "Healing in Motion." Below that are details about the program series (same info on the link above).

Join us!

Join CAN, the Women's Leadership and Resource Center, and Campus Recreation for Our Healing in Action Survivor Fitness Series in honor of . Each week, we will begin with a trauma-informed meditation to set an intentional tone before diving into our workout. Here’s a look at the themes we’ll explore:

- Wednesday, October 9: Cardio Kickboxing | Letting Go (TODAY!)
- Wednesday, October 16: Spin | Strength & Compassion
- Thursday, October 24: Zumba | Building Equanimity
- Wednesday, October 30: Yoga | Loving-Kindness (Metta)

Come for the healing and activity, stay for the community. We can't wait to see you there!

Learn more and register at go.uic.edu/EmpowerFit

Promotional poster: Dark blue silhouettes of people engaged in various fitness activities. On top of them, in white text outlined in orange, is "Healing in Motion." Below that are details about the program series (same info on the link above).

CAN and Campus Recreation's Healing in Action Survivor Fitness Series begins TODAY! Join us from 4:45-6 PM at the MAC Suite, Student Recreation Facility, for cardio kickboxing. We'll begin our workout with a meditation focused on letting go - releasing tension and emotional weight.

Learn more & RSVP at go.uic.edu/EmpowerFit.

Join the UIC Campus Advocacy Network and UIC Campus Recreation for Healing in Motion: Fitness for Survivors – Cardio Kickboxing! Reclaim your strength, build resilience, and connect with others in a safe, empowering environment. All fitness levels and all bodies are welcome. 💪🏽

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
4:45 - 6:00 PM
MAC Suite, Student Recreation Facility

RSVP: go.uic.edu/EmpowerFit



[ID: A promotional image for "Healing in Motion: Fitness for Survivors: Cardio Kickboxing," created for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The poster has a purple background and features black silhouettes of people engaged in various fitness activities, including a person using crutches, a person in a wheelchair raising their arms, and a person stretching. At the top, the text "Healing in Motion" is prominently displayed inside a black ribbon-like banner. Below that, the large purple text reads "Fitness for Survivors: Cardio Kickboxing." The bottom section encourages participants to "Reclaim your strength, build resilience, and connect with others in a safe and empowering environment. All fitness levels are welcome!" The logos for UIC Campus Advocacy Network, UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center, and UIC Campus Recreation are at the bottom.]

Join the UIC Women's Leadership and Resource Center and CAN for a screening of The Watermelon Woman on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 1-3 PM at the Black Cultural Center! Come for snacks and conversation, and stay for the queer-women-centered community space. All are welcome!

Learn more at https://wlrc.uic.edu/events/watermelon-woman/

Promotional poster: Two women sitting together on a mattress and smiling at each other. To their left and below them is text describing the Sapphic Stories: Screening of The Watermelon Woman event.