Exploration Fund

Girls Who Lead invites Chapter members to kick-off the semester with a Galentine’s Brunch and Vision Board Making event. Join us on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 12:30-2pm to enjoy light snacks and envision your spring semester alongside GWL girlies! 

Girls Who Lead, in collaboration with Her Rising Initiative, will be fundraising for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to transform awareness around issues of justice and advocacy into solidarity.

Discussion will focus on research opportunities, mentorship, and ways to build a supportive community for students interested in pursuing careers in STEM research. Input will also be gathered to determine the content of future meetings and events. 

Café con Leche is back! Our theme is taking inspiration from Bad Bunny’s summer album (Un Verano Sin Ti), but we added a twist to the name, Un Verano Sin MIDD (A summer without Midd).

Campus wide spikeball tournament open to all. The winners will each receive $25 in declining balance. 

The event will include a first introduction to Everytown and the club, as well as an introduction of all the officers of the club. We will explore post-election updates regarding gun legislation around the US and offer a safe space for students to contribute to a dialogue.

• Join Marco Motroni ‘25 for an immersive night of magic and mentalism in Wilson Hall! There will be many fun opportunities for audience participation throughout the show. Appetizers and refreshments will be served an hour before showtime in the Center Gallery outside of Wilson hall.

Winter Term Show, including three winter term dance workshops: Bollywood Dance Workshop, Salsa and Bachata Workshop, and Ukrainian Dance Workshop. We will be performing the dances that we learned in our workshops and do an open show for people to come and watch us. 

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic steps and movements of two of the world’s most beloved partner dances! These beginner classes will focus on individual technique, introduce you to partner dancing (leading and following), and share about the culture of the dance forms.

 
These will be beginner classes — no prior experience necessary! The only prerequisite is your eagerness to learn and have a great time.
 
No partner needed for sign-ups. You may sign up as an individual.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic steps and movements of two of the world’s most beloved partner dances! These beginner classes will focus on individual technique, introduce you to partner dancing (leading and following), and share about the culture of the dance forms.

 
These will be beginner classes — no prior experience necessary! The only prerequisite is your eagerness to learn and have a great time.
 
No partner needed for sign-ups. You may sign up as an individual.