Student Group Guidelines
Allen Hall Student Groups
A Cappallen
Wanna sing? Love beat boxing? Does music make you quiver in ecstasy? Come join “a cappallen,” the Allen Hall a cappella group! Contact Sam ssiner2@illinois.edu
Active Allen
Sports! Sports! Sports! Come play dodgeball, softball, soccer, basketball, and run with other Allenites. Contact Justin jshlens2@illinois.edu
AHAAA (Allen Hall Asian American Association)
This is a group dedicated to Asian-American and Asian students in Allen Hall. Come join us to brainstorm ideas for this brand new group! All are welcome. Contact Tien tnguye34@illinois.edu
AllenFolk
Want to make music with other awesome Allenites? Then grab an acoustic instrument, ready your voice, and come check out AllenFolk, where you'll learn to play traditional music from around the world, share songs with and learn from fellow residents, and see performances from local music ensembles. Allenfolk is all about having fun and improving as musicians in a no-stress environment, so whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, AllenFolk wants you! Contact Ben bleddy2@illinois.edu
Allen Volunteer Corps
Interested in giving back? Then, the Allen Volunteer Corps is the student group for you! This group is dedicated to serving the Champaign-Urbana community, through a variety of volunteer projects. The possibilities to pay it forward are endless. So…bring your ideas, your energy, and let’s get started! Contact Becky rhamman@illinois.edu
Art Everywhere
Want to beautify your surrounds? Art Everywhere is set on making Allen Hall blossom with student artwork. Members look for different ways to alter the inner and outer spaces to enhance the creative environment that Allen Hall is known for. Contact Betsy wallerbe@illinois.edu
Bike Mob
Do you like biking? Do you have a bike? If so, then join Bike Mob, Allen Hall's premier bicycling group. We will adventure around campus and the Urbana-Champaign community along with notorious night-rides and the ever-so-popular monthly Critical Mass. Contact Justin jshlens@illinois.edu
Book Club
When you finish a book, are you itching to talk about it with others? Are you constantly searching for fun and interesting books? Then the Allen Book Club just might be the group you've been looking for! Every month, members select a book to read and get together to discuss it. Book Club is a comfortable place to talk and meet other bibliophiles. Come for one book reading, or all of them! Contact Chelsea cfidd2@illinois.edu or Kesha kbutler3@illinois.edu
Bored Gamers
Aching for Apples to Apples? Missin' Monopoly? Craving Cranium? Look no further! Board Gamers is the place to be for your favorite board games. We'll be playing something different each time we meet, so it's a great place to learn new games and have the most fun you've ever had in your life. So grab the dice, do not collect $200, pull out the bread basket, and visit Board Gamers. If you don't, you'll be Sorry! Contact Ben bleddy2@illinois.edu
Card Sharks
Do you ever want to play a card game, but can’t find anyone who’s interested or even knows how to play? Want to show your friends up at the next poker night? Do you just want an opportunity to scream “black jack!” at the top of your lungs? Spades, hearts, rummy, pinochle… you name it, we can play it. Contact Kesha kbutler3@illinois.edu
Craft Club
Pillows, bracelets, greeting cards, collages, and more! If you like to make things with your creativity, then craft club is the club for you. Contact Diana dmaes2@illinois.edu
Eusa Nia
Eusa Nia is the Black Student Union (BSU) of Allen Hall- one of seven in the university. Wait, Eusa-what? “Eusa Nia” is Swahili for “Black Purpose.” That “purpose” in Allen Hall is to provide an understanding of African-American culture and its influential history to students of color and their peers. So, do I have to be Black to participate? Nope. All residents of Allen Hall are welcome. Contact Kesha kbutler3@illinois.edu or Michael mikewill@illinois.edu
Flash Mob
Do you enjoy weirding people out for the fun of it in a massive group? How about a huge pillow fight on the quad or a silent disco down Green Street? Come to our meetings to help decide our next "attack on conformity" and have fun performing in the flash mobs! Contact Olivia cornell1@illinois.edu
Food of Love
Dedicated to the arts of selection, preparation, cooking, and cultural blending of food. We will try new recipes and plan visits to local farmers markets. Contact Mamta aggarwa2@illinois.edu, Laura lchavez3@illinois.edu, or Mark maguir6@illinois.edu
French Club
Parlez-vous français? Whether or not you speak French, it doesn’t matter. Make crepes, see French movies, learn a new language, or practice a familiar one at the Allen French Club. Contact Sam ssiner2@illinois.edu
Fuego
Fuego aims to foster Latina/o culture and pride within the Allen Hall community. It also serves as a support group for members and a means of addressing Latina/o concerns within university housing. Any and all students are encouraged to join, regardless of background. Fuego hopes to promote a greater understanding of Latina/o culture through a variety of social, cultural, and educational events. Contact Chelsea cfidd2@illinois.edu
Granny Walkers
Are you like your Grandma and like to get up early and go on a walk? Come out power walking with Olivia and Chauncey every weekday from 8:00-8:30am. This is a great way to stay in shape and start the day off with some healthy exercise and talk time! Contact Olivia cornell1@illinois.edu or Chauncey blade1@illinois.edu
Hookah Club
This is a club that meets weekly to enjoy the Middle Eastern tradition of smoking hookah or “sheesha” as well as engaging in friendly conversation with others. Non-smokers wishing to chat and relax with the group are welcome and should by no means feel obligated to smoke. Taking part in the hookah smoking is permitted only for those 18 of age and above. Hookah Club is a relaxing environment in which one can meet new people and take a break during the week. All are welcome. Contact Nick nmangi2@illinois.edu or Betsy wallerbe@illinois.edu
Hot Tub Club
This is a group that meets weekly to kick back and relax in the CRCE hot tub while engaging in some warm conversation. Avoid this club if you wish to be tense, high-strung, or cold. This may potentially be the hottest club in Allen Hall. All are welcome. Contact Nick nmangi2@illinois.edu or Sam ssiner2@illinois.edu
INK
Do you LOVE to write? Do you have poetry? Lyrics? Prose? This is the place for you! This literary critique group gets together, reviews each other's work, writes, does themed challenges, and is INCREDIBLY FUN! We also have photo shoots of us in the shape of the word "INK". Contact Heidi htucke2@illinois.edu
Interfaith Allen
Interfaith Allen provides a safe space for students of all faith or non-faith backgrounds to come together and discuss faith-related issues. It also aims to promote greater understanding of belief systems and unite in service and volunteer efforts for the community at large. Please note that this is not a place for religious debate! All are welcome. Contact Chelsea cfidd2@illinois.edu
NPR Appreciation
Listen to NPR's enlightening and downright hilarious commentary by some of the best radio hosts nationwide. Don't miss your chance to educate yourself in a friendly setting. Contact Justin jshlens2@illinois.edu
Philosophallen
'I think; therefore, I go visit Philosophallen!' We'll be talking ethics, the universe, the mind, free will, and all that jazz - over coffee, of course! Oh - and if Philosophallen meets in Allen, and no one's there to hear it, does it still make a sound? Come find the answer to this and other pressing big questions at Philosophallen! Contact Ben bleddy2@illinois.edu
Photoclub
Photoclub is a group focusing on students’ interest in photography, and improving their skills and portfolios. Photoclub is for EVERYONE, not one bit of experience required! We go on field trips to light studios with models and are given biweekly photo challenges. We also spend time critiquing each others' work and we mess with photoshop. Contact Heidi htucke2@illinois.edu or Betsy wallerbe@illinois.edu
Planeteers
This is an extremely active, exciting, and all around THRILLING environmentally-interested group. It is dedicated to making Allen and our campus more environmentally friendly. In addition, the Planeteers go camping at places like Turkey Run and watches "Planet Earth"! IF YOU LOVE THIS EARTH, join this club. It is the first step to getting involved with saving the world. Contact Chauncey blade1@illinois.edu or Heidi htucke2@illinois.edu
Q
Q is Allen Hall's discussion group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied students. Q offers the opportunity for students to talk about controversial issues that affect the LGBTQA community, as well as a chance to engage in activism in their residence hall and far beyond. The group provides a safe place to meet and socialize with other queer and queer-friendly folks through a variety of fun and educational activities, from movie nights to conference trips. Q is open to anyone and everyone! Contact Chelsea cfidd2@illinois.edu
Small Town America
Have you ever had the desire to see a movie at a 1950s drive-in movie theater? Do you jump at the chance to play with baby goats on an organic farm? Do you ever dream about winning the National Cheese Eating Championship? If you said yes to any of these questions, you need to check out Small Town America, Allen Hall's club devoted to the appreciation of the unique people, history, and cultures of communities that surround Champaign-Urbana. Contact Ben bleddy2@illinois.edu, Chauncey blade1@illinois.edu, Olivia cornell1@illinois.edu, or Mark maguir6@illinois.edu
Society of Signers
Allen Hall’s very own sign language club. Come meet new people, practice your ASL and pick up some new words. The club meets regularly for fun ASL practice and games. All levels are encouraged! Contact Sam ssiner2@illinois.edu or Betsy wallerber@illinois.edu
Spanish Club
This group provides an informal setting for residents to practice speaking Spanish. Residents can expect to play games, watch movies, grab coffee and other treats, and just sit around and talk - all in Spanish of course. Also, the group will talk about study abroad opportunities and other ways to get involved in the latino/a community around campus. Come join us at 9 pm on Thursdays (subject to change)! Contact Kesha kbutler3@illinois.edu or Laura lchavez3@illinois.edu
Speak Easy
Calling all news buffs: Speak Easy is the place to be to discuss current events and timely issues with your fellow residents in a respectful, understanding environment. Whether we're talking international issues or the latest big thing on campus, politics or policy, we want to hear what you have to say! Contact Ben bleddy2@illinois.edu
Stitch and Bitch
Knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint club for the neurotic and easygoing alike. Come together to learn and create in a relaxed atmosphere (or if you just prefer the cozy company). Contact Betsy wallerbe@illinois.edu
Swahili
Interested in learning an African language? Take this opportunity to learn an awesome language that is most widely spoken in Africa. Swahili is as simple as learning new words in English, without having to learn a new alphabet. So, come out and have fun with Swahili, in the form of words, sentences or even songs and dance. Contact Mamta aggarwa2@illinois.edu
Tennis Club
Come hit up the courts, whether you're former World Number 1 or just learning the game! Contact Tien tnguye34@illinois.edu or Sam ssiner2@illinois.edu
VegLyfe
Are you a vegetarian, vegan, or just interested in living a healthier lifestyle? If so, then join Veglyfe for weekly and delicious meetings. Contact Justin jshlens2@illinois.edu
Yoga Club
Just Breathe! Allen’s yoga club offers a student-led yoga practice once a week, and is open to beginners, yogis, and everyone in between. Come to practice once or every week to reduce stress, exercise, and socialize. Practices will range from power yoga to a slower Iyengar style, and are open to requests. Contact Mamta aggarwa2@illinois.edu or Betsy wallerbe@illinois.edu