Explore, Connect, Gear Up: Snag Your Swag! First Friday with Exploratory Studies
Aug 28, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514
- Sponsor
- Division Of Exploratory Studies
- Contact
- Calen Gutwein
- Phone
- 217-333-4710
New Fall 2026 Students! Come celebrate your first Friday of classes at Illinois with Exploratory Studies!
Stop by the Illini Union Bookstore 5th Floor to pick up a free Exploratory Studies swag bag (available to the first 350 students), snap some first-week photos, meet members of the Exploratory Student Association (ESA), enter to win prizes, and enjoy sweet treats while connecting with fellow students. Whether you're looking to make new friends, learn more about ESA, or just celebrate your first week on campus, we'd love to see you there!