STRONG M.A.N.
MENtoring, Achievement, Networking
Our Purpose
We, the members of STRONG M.A.N. of Eastern Illinois University, are an initiative/registered student 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 Black and Latino males, according to institutional data. 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 of successful alumni engagement
- Development of Leadership Skills
Be a part of STRONG!
STRONG Meetings
2011 Lumpkin Hall
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 10 & 24
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 8 & 22
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 5 & 19
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 3
Study STRONG Sessions
Gregg Technology Center
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Sept. 17
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 15, 29
- 5 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 12
