IBL Student Groups
The Student Collective
Mission STatement:
The Student Collective is an interactive, student-centered cohort designed to foster curiosity, conversation, and community around academic scholarship and lived experience. By centering dialogue, creativity, and collaboration, the collective welcomes students from all majors and backgrounds to learn together, exchange perspectives, and develop tools for thoughtful analysis in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
No prior background is required, just curiosity and a willingness to engage.
Open to all majors, graduate, and undergraduate students.
What We Do:
Fueling curiosity and connection, the collective provides a vibrant mix of academic activities, creative events, and social gatherings. From film screenings and media deep-dives to music and cultural analysis, game nights, book exchanges, and dynamic student-led conversations, there’s always something happening. These experiences inspire students to think boldly, engage critically, and connect classroom ideas with the pop culture, stories, and shared moments that shape everyday life.
Meeting Location: FAO 294 IBL CONFERENCE ROOM
Meeting Dates/Time: Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 5-7 p.m.
Meeting Schedule
| Date | Theme/Topic | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3 | Welcome Back | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| September 17 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| October 8 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| October 22 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| November 5 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| November 19 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| Date | Theme / Topic | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| February 18 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| March 4 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| March 25 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| April 8 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |
| April 22 | TBA | 5 - 7 pm | IBL Seminar Room (FAO 296) |