EIU Office of Belonging, Access, & Engagement

STRONG M.A.N.

MENtoring, Achievement, Networking

Our Purpose

We, the members of STRONG M.A.N. of Eastern Illinois University, are an initiative/organization housed in the Office of Belonging, Access, and Engagement. STRONG, an initiative open to all EIU students who identify as male, is designed to assist EIU in enhancing the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of first-generation, Pell-eligible males. By participating in STRONG, students can gain a supportive community, access to academic resources, and personal and professional growth opportunities. The organization intends to encourage confidence, integrity, self-respect, and self-esteem by providing positive role models and networking with other educational, industrial, and recreational professionals.

Benefits of STRONG Membership

• Bi-weekly brotherhood networking meetings
• Bi-weekly Study Strong sessions for academic success
• Social events exclusive to STRONG as well as events open to the campus community
• Opportunities for engagement with successful alumni 
• Develop Leadership Skills 

Be a part of STRONG!

STRONG General Body Meetings (GBMs)

Lumpkin Hall 2011

• 5 pm, Tuesdays, September 16th & 30th
• 5 pm, Tuesdays, October 14th & 28th
• 5 pm, Tuesday, November 11th
• 5 pm, Tuesday, December 2nd 

Study STRONG Sessions (S3)

Booth Library, Clocktower Lounge (4000 level, south side of library)

• 5 pm, Tuesday, September 23rd
• 5 pm, Tuesdays, October 7th & 21st
• 5 pm, Tuesdays, November 4th & 18th
• 5 pm, Tuesday, December 9th

Keep up-to-date with STRONG by following us on Instagram @eiustrongman