100 STRONG enables the BNAACC and other campus units to share knowledge with students on how to learn together and build a sense of community. It is designed to link experiences, encourage mutual respect, and strengthen academics and organizational leadership.

• Mentee Application
• Mentor (Group Leader) Application

The Black & Latinx Summit (BLS) is a student-led summit sponsored by BNAACC and La Casa Cultural Latina. In this committee you will design a two-day summit focused on solidarity and community. The summit is free and open to the public.

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• Interest Form
• This committee is open to all genders and gender non-conforming folks.

Complete the BNAACC Committee Interest Form to join the following committees. All student degree levels, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are welcome and encouraged to get involved!

• Black History Month (BHM) Planning Committee
  This committee will help inform and plan the BHM programming that BNAACC hosts and will help to build a BHM calendar that highlights events happening across campus and in the community.
• Black Congratulatory Planning Committee (Must be a student graduating in the spring, fall, or summer of 2025).
  This committee plans the Black Congratulatory Commencement celebration, selects class speakers, activities for Black Grad Week and decides on the class gifts.
  • An application is required for the Black Congratulatory Committee.
• Shelley Ambassador Program
  This committee is ideal for undergraduate students. Students in this program facilitate prospective student panels and fairs by providing information on their experiences and campus resources to help high school students decide if Illinois is a good fit for them. Get more information.

Please direct all questions to bnaacc@illinois.edu