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A student-made community at UIC

Find your community at UIC.

A student-led space to meet people, practice Spanish, celebrate culture, and make UIC feel a little smaller. Beginners, heritage speakers, native speakers, and the simply curious are all expected here.

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  • Every Spanish level
  • Every major
  • Come solo or bring a friend
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the people make the club

Our promise

Come as you are. Leave knowing someone.

sí, you belong here

Upcoming events

Start with what sounds fun.

Come for twenty minutes or stay all evening. The easiest way into the club is simply showing up once.

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Dates, locations, and sign-up details · Chicago time

Thu

22

Oct

Chicago time

Social

Game Night: SPANISH@UIC'S FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR

Date and time
October 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location
University Hall 1750 - Enter UH Before 5 PM! Head to Floor 17!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming gathering where you'll meet the Spanish@UIC board members and learn about everything we have planned for the year! We'll have Free Jamica and Piña Aguas Frescas, Jett's Pizza, and play Loteria (+other games)! Whether you're a Spanish learner, a culture enthusiast, or just looking to make new friends, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with our community. We can't wait to meet you as we celebrate the start of another exciting semester!

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Oct

24

Community Service

Judge Debate en Español Tournament

9:30 AM–2:30 PM · Solorio Academy High School, Chicago

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What we do · Club activities

Spanish brings us together.
The good part is what happens next.

Some students come to practice. Some come to reconnect. Some simply want to meet people who care about the Spanish-speaking world. We make room for every one of those reasons.

every reason for showing up counts

Horchata and Cafe de Olla is sold to students to help raise funds for the Spanish Club! Fundraising for the Spanish@UIC Club!

Meet your people

Cafecito, game nights, films, and the conversations that turn classmates into friends.

Grow together

Study sessions, career panels, mentorship, and useful advice from students who get it.

Explore culture

Make room for the voices, art, histories, and traditions of a wide Spanish-speaking world.

Show up for Chicago

Put language and community into action through service and local partnerships.

Student-led since Spring 2025

Built at UIC, carried forward student by student.

Community playlist · Board members’ song picks

The club has a sound,
and every pick has a story.

Discover songs recommended by the Spanish@UIC board. Browse by mood, read why each song was chosen, and choose a track to listen.

Open the full playlist →

Ways to get involved

There is more than one way in.

Drop by once, become a regular, build an event, or lead the next chapter. You decide how involved you want to be—and you can change your mind anytime.

start easy

Come to one event

No perfect Spanish. No awkward commitment. Pick something that sounds fun and stay as long as you like.

Find your first event

make it yours

Join the community

Create a member profile, share what you care about, and hear about the opportunities that fit you.

Become a member

shape what’s next

Volunteer or lead

Pitch an event, help a committee, support outreach, or explore a future board role.

Explore volunteering and leadership

Ready when you are

Your first “hola” can be small.

Come to one event, bring a friend, or show up on your own. Membership is open to all currently enrolled UIC students; dues are $10 per semester, with confidential waivers available.

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In partnership with the Department of Hispanic & Italian Studies