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Illinois TRIO Student Leadership Conference 

Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
June 26-28, 2026

Friday, June 26

2:00 -6:00 PM Registration (Wear your program shirt)
2:00 -6:00 PM Mini Career Fair
2:00 - 5:00 PM Campus Tours 45-60 minutes
                        (The last tour departs at 5:00 PM)
2:00 -5:00 PM A Conversation with the Office of Financial Aid
4:30 - 6:00 PM Dinner - Stevenson Dining Hall
6:30 - 6:55 PM Welcome and Kick-off
7:00 - 8:00 PM TRIO's Got Talent
8:00 - 10:00 PM Bowling Alley, Activities & Ice Cream Social

Saturday, June 27

6:45 - 8:30 AM Breakfast (Wear the IL TRIO Conference T-shirt)
8:00 - 9:30 AM Registration
9:00 - 9:50 AM Alumni Panels
10:00 - 10:50 AM Workshop Session 1
11:00 - 11:50 AM Workshop Session 2
12:00 - 2:15 PM Lunch: Cookout & Outdoor Activities (Group Photo)
2:30 - 3:20 PM Workshop Session 3
3:30 - 5:30 PM Break
6:00 – 8:00 PM Banquet & Keynote Speaker (Doors open at 5:30)
8:00 – 10:00 PM Dance & Crafting
6:45 – 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 – 10:45 AM Awards Ceremony & Closing

Sunday, June 28

11 – 12:30 PM Check out

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Leaders in Motion

ROOTED. RISING. RELENTLESS.

TRIO students from across Illinois are coming together to grow, lead, connect, and rise.

More than a conference—it’s how students claim, lead, anchor, and walk in purpose.

C.L.A.W. Leadership Model

C — CLAIM YOUR POWER

Leadership & Personal Growth, Wellness & Resilience

L — LEAD IN MOTION

Advocacy & Student Voice, Innovation & Program Initiatives

A — ANCHOR IN F.A.M.I.L.Y.

Collaboration & Community Impact, Community Partnerships & Agencies

W — WALK RELENTLESSLY IN PURPOSE

Academic & Career Success, Wellness & Resilience

IN THIS SPACE, TRIO STUDENTS WILL...

• Build confidence and leadership identity

• Strengthen community and collaboration

• Use their voice as advocates and changemakers

• Create impact on campus and beyond

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SESSIONS THAT...

• Empower student leadership

• Spark meaningful dialogue

• Build confidence and community

• Encourage collaboration and growth

TRIO’S GOT TALENT!

Show us what you’ve got!

Friday, June 26
7–8 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM

7th St Underground
Eastern Illinois University

Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!

2026
Illinois Student Leadership Conference
at Eastern Illinois University