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Moms Association
at the University of Illinois
The Moms Association was created in 1923 for "the purpose of promoting the welfare and interest of the University and its students through services and open communications on campus and throughout the state."
When your student accepts admission to the University of Illinois, you are officially a member of the Moms Association. (Likewise, there is a Dads Association in which fathers are automatically a member when their student accepts admission.) There are a lot of ways to get involved once you become part of the University of Illinois community. Below you will find a list of ways to be involved in the Moms Association, information about Moms Weekend - which all Moms Association members and their families are invited to, and a list of the Awards that the Association gives out.
Also, the Illini Union Parent Programs Office teams up with the Dads and Moms Associations to provide you helpful information about the University, about dealing with the transistion of your student coming to college, and much more! The Dads Association wants you to enjoy these years as your student gets his or her education at the University of Illinois, and wants to provide you with the resources and opportunities to make it the best 4 (or more) years it can be!
Get Involved in the Moms Association
- Board of Directors
Click above to view a current list of the Moms Association Board of Directors. Nominations for the Board of Directors are being accepted. Click here for interactive word 2010 form. Click here for pdf form.
- Volunteer
Read about volunteer opportunities on page 4 of our 2011 Illini Parent 101 Handbook.
- County Representatives
View the current list of county representatives by county and state. County Representatives are members of the Moms or Dads Associations who want become more involved by promoting the University of Illinois in their local community. Representatives throw care package making parties, football tailgates, speak to local high school about the University of Illinois, and so much more!
If you are interested in becoming a County Representative, email us your contact information at uofiparents@illinois.edu.
- County Representative Handbook
The County Rep Handbook offers tips and advice on how to promote the Moms and Dads Assocations and the University of Illinois in your own community. This is a helpful document for County Reps, but all Moms and Dads Association members are welcome to use this handbook for ideas and advice.
- Start a Moms Club
Follow these simple steps to get started.
Moms Association Awards
- Moms Association Scholarship 2012
This one time scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a full-time University of Illinois student who has successfully completed at least 24 college credit hours. The 2012 Moms Association Scholarship winners are:- Jacob Becraft, a junior majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Grant Blazina, a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering
- Jovana Nguyen, a junior majoring in Actuarial Science and Communication
- Liana Nicklaus, a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering
- Humanitarian Service Awards
The Humanitarian Service Award recognizes a graduate and an undergraduate student for outstanding and innovative service within the local community with a $250 monetary award and a $250 grant to an organization of the recipient's choice. Read about 2012 recipients Regina Hinders and Sara Khosravinasr.
- Medallion of Honor
The most prestigious single award presented annually by the Moms Association. The award honors women associated with the Urbana-Champaign campus for their contributions that have enriched the lives of others. The 2012 Medallion of Honor has been awarded to Mercedes Ramirez Fernandez, Assistant Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and Director of LAS New Student Advising. Read more about Mercedes Ramirez Fernandez here.
- llini Spirit Award
The Moms Association accepts nominations for this award in the early spring each year, and award recipients are recognized at Moms Weekend. Campus Recreation of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the recipient of the 2012 Illini Spirit Award. Campus Recreation will use the award funds to contribute to their Adaptive Recreation Program for power wheelchair users.
| Mom of the Year The Amelia Alpiner Stern Mom of the Year award recognizes the support, encouragement, and inspiration that Moms offer their students.The Mom of the Year for 2012 is Carol Richard. Read about the 2012 nominees, finalists, and winner! |
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- Tuition Awards
In collaboration with the Dads Association, each year two students receive tuition awards through the Annual Moms and Dads Associations' Tuition Drawing. The first place student is awarded $10,000 toward their tuition and expenses, and the second place student is awarded $5,000 toward tuition and expenses.
Moms Weekend Information
Moms Weekend: April 20 - 22, 2012
To view photos taken at Moms Weekend 2012 by Memory Lane Photography and to order prints, visit here!
Moms Weekend 2013 is April 12-14!
Don't forget to make hotel reservations as soon as possible. They book up fast! Visit www.visitchampaigncounty.org for a listing of accommodations in the area. Check back later in January for more details on Moms Weekend 2012!
