The English Club

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What is The English Club?

We are a group of students with the goal to build a better community within the English Department here at UIC. We strive to provide social connections, events & activities, and networking opportunities—not to mention lots of snacks!

I’m interested in joining. How can I do that?

The only thing you need to do to be a member of the English Club is to show up! All are welcome to join, you don’t have to be an English major or minor.

Does The English Club have a meeting place?

We meet every first Monday of the month from 4:30-6PM. If you’ve got the time, you’re more than welcome to stop by University Hall in Room 1850—even if it is just to drop by and say hello!

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, February 3, 2025 – English Club Meeting
UH 1850 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
First meeting of the semester! Join the English Club for pizza, music, and conversation.

Monday, March 3, 2025 – English Club Meeting
UH 1850 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Join the English Club for pizza, music, and conversation.

Monday, April 7, 2025 – English Club Meeting
UH 1850 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Last meeting of the semester! Join the English Club for pizza, music, and conversation.

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Open Mic Night

Twice a semester, the English Club hosts an Open Mic Night at the Daley Library. Drop by Room 1-470 anytime from 5-7PM to hear the works of others (or even share your own!). All creative works are welcome—poems, songs, short stories—and no registration is required. The only thing you have to bring is an open mind (though an appetite for free pizza is also recommended!).

Upcoming Meeting Times

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 – Open Mic Night
Daley Library 1-470 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join the English Club as we hold space for the creativity our students have to offer!

Monday, April 14, 2025 – Open Mic Night
Daley Library 1-470 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join the English Club as we hold space for the creativity our students have to offer!

Book Club

The English Club is currently workshopping a Book Club. While nothing is scheduled at the moment, we encourage you to share your interest at English Club meetings so we can gauge interest. In the meantime, stay tuned for more info by requesting to join our Club GroupMe or following us on Instagram at the links below!

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‎‏‏‎‎‎Meet the people who keep our Club moving! For questions regarding English Club operations, contact the respective member in charge (which will usually be the President).

Spring 2025 English Club Board

Ness Gorlewski, President
Aliya Babar, Vice President
Chelsea Armenta, Treasurer
Diana Gurrola, Public Outreach Coordinator

The English Club Spring 2025 Meetings Heading link

Monday, February 3, 2025 – English Club Meeting
UH 1850 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
First meeting of the semester! Join the English Club for pizza, music, and conversation.

Monday, March 3, 2025 – English Club Meeting
UH 1850 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Join the English Club for pizza, music, and conversation.

Monday, April 7, 2025 – English Club Meeting
UH 1850 | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Last meeting of the semester! Join the English Club for pizza, music, and conversation.