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Illini Dads

Illini Dads mission is to provide students with the opportunities to succeed and to build relationships in the Illini family. We are proud father figures who ... 

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DADS Plaza

Illini Dads Centennial Plaza
honors the role and impact that father figures have in the lives of their Illini students.

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​Upcoming Events

  • Dad's Weekend Friday Night Illini Hockey Game
    Dad's Weekend Friday Night Illini Hockey Game
    Dad's Weekend Friday Night Illini Hockey Game
    Fri, Nov 01
    University Ice Arena
    Nov 01, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    University Ice Arena, 406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Nov 01, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    University Ice Arena, 406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Enjoy a night at the University of Illinois Ice Arena cheering on the Fighting Illini. Friday night game starts at 7:00 p.m. Buy tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/illini-hockey-vs-mckendree-friday-night-at-tickets-181629
  • Pappalooza (feat. Laser Tag)
    Pappalooza (feat. Laser Tag)
    Pappalooza (feat. Laser Tag)
    Fri, Nov 01
    Illini Union I-Rooms
    Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 02, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Illini Union I-Rooms, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 02, 2024, 12:00 AM
    Illini Union I-Rooms, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    The Illini Union Board is organizing a fun event at the Illini Union. Activities include: laser tag, scavenger hunt, games, mini-me costume competition, art project, bingo, karaoke, bring your worst/best Dad joke for a chance to get a prize!
  • Dad's Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate
    Dad's Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate
    Dad's Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate
    Sat, Nov 02
    Activities and Recreation Center
    Nov 02, 2024, 9:00 AM
    Activities and Recreation Center, 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 9:00 AM
    Activities and Recreation Center, 201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Dads have all the food covered for game day. Join us for our indoor tailgate complete with barbecue, games and activities for every one in your family. You must buy tickets before noon October 30: https://www.simpletix.com/e/illini-football-pre-game-meal-tickets-181168
  • Dad's Weekend Saturday Night Illini Hockey Game
    Dad's Weekend Saturday Night Illini Hockey Game
    Dad's Weekend Saturday Night Illini Hockey Game
    Sat, Nov 02
    University Ice Arena
    Nov 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    University Ice Arena, 406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    University Ice Arena, 406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Enjoy a night at the University of Illinois Ice Arena cheering on the Fighting Illini. Saturday night game starts at 7:00 p.m. Buy tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/illini-hockey-vs-mckendree-university-satu-tickets-181630
  • Dad's Weekend Concert
    Dad's Weekend Concert
    Dad's Weekend Concert
    Sat, Nov 02
    Foellinger Auditorium
    Nov 02, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Foellinger Auditorium, 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Foellinger Auditorium, 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Need plans after the game? End an evening concert featuring the award winning Illini student A Cappella group No Comment. Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-illini-dads-association-and-no-comment-tickets-181624#host
  • Dad's Weekend Ghostly 5K
    Dad's Weekend Ghostly 5K
    Dad's Weekend Ghostly 5K
    Sun, Nov 03
    University of Illinois Arboretum
    Nov 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
    University of Illinois Arboretum, 1800 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Nov 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
    University of Illinois Arboretum, 1800 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    During Dad's weekend, students and their families will have the chance to participate in the 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Sunday Morning, November 3, 2024! Early Bird Registration ends Sept. 1, so sign up today and receive $5 off your registration fee!
  • Dad's Weekend Sunday Brunch
    Dad's Weekend Sunday Brunch
    Dad's Weekend Sunday Brunch
    Sun, Nov 03
    Alice Campbell Alumni Center
    Nov 03, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Nov 03, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 601 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
    Don't leave campus without brunch with your student. Between 10 a.m. and noon, parents and students can visit the Alice Campbell Alumni Center for brunch. You must buy tickets before noon October 30: https://www.simpletix.com/e/illini-dads-weekend-brunch-tickets-181166
  • Dad's Weekend Sunday Afternoon Illini Volleyball Game
    Dad's Weekend Sunday Afternoon Illini Volleyball Game
    Dad's Weekend Sunday Afternoon Illini Volleyball Game
    Sun, Nov 03
    Huff Hall
    Nov 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Huff Hall, 1206 S Fourth St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Nov 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Huff Hall, 1206 S Fourth St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Visit Huff Hall on Sunday afternoon to watch Big Ten volleyball as the Illini take on Wisconsin at 1:00 p.m. Buy tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Illinidads24
  • Scholarship Applications Available
    Scholarship Applications Available
    Scholarship Applications Available
    Fri, Nov 22
    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1780924800
    Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1780924800
    Nov 22, 2024, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1780924800
    The Dads Association annually awards several scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to students who show both merit and need. Scholarships are paid in January and credited to the Spring semester of that year.
  • Buy Dad's Weekend Football Tickets
    Buy Dad's Weekend Football Tickets
    Buy Dad's Weekend Football Tickets
    Nov. 2, 2024 Game Time TBD
    University of Illinois Memorial Stadium
    Nov. 2, 2024 Game Time TBD
    University of Illinois Memorial Stadium, 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Nov. 2, 2024 Game Time TBD
    University of Illinois Memorial Stadium, 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
    Illinois Football takes on Minnesota on Saturday, November 2nd, with all ticket purchases including a donation to the Illini Dads Association. Purchase tickets before they sell out at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Illinidads2
  • Grant Applications Available
    Grant Applications Available
    Grant Applications Available
    Applications available until November 22.
    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1858483376
    Applications available until November 22.
    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1858483376
    Applications available until November 22.
    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1858483376
    The Dads Association awards grants in the amount of $500-$2,000 to worthy projects or organizations that provide academic, social, personal, and/or professional assistance to students attending the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
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