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 undergradtuate 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.
UPCOMING MEETING: Introductory Game Night (April 2, 2026 From 5–7 P.M.)
Agenda
- Welcome and introductions
- Overview of the Undergraduate Student Collective and upcoming activities
- Community-building game night and informal networking
- Opportunity to share ideas for future events and discussions
- Sign-up for students interested in helping plan future meetings and activities