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Posted on November 2, 2019March 27, 2020

MRS Annual Halloween Party

MRS hosts an annual Halloween party for its members, including a costume contest with prizes!

Posted on October 15, 2019March 27, 2020

Fall Pumpkin Carving and Cookout

MRS members gathered for a BBQ and to carve pumpkins in preparation for Halloween!

Posted on September 28, 2019March 27, 2020

Giving back to the Community through iHELP

As a part of iHELP (UofI’s day of service), MRS bagged rice for the local community.

Posted on September 22, 2019March 27, 2020

Apple and Pumpkin Picking at Curtis Orchards

MRS members ventured to the local apple orchard to pick apples and pumpkins in preparation for fall festivities.

Posted on July 27, 2019March 27, 2020

Paintball!

MRS members faced off in a paintball event, playing at the nearby Saltfork Paintball arena.

Posted on July 6, 2019March 27, 2020

Intramural Volleyball

MRS participated in intramural volleyball competitions this summer and even won!

Posted on June 11, 2019March 27, 2020

Hiking at Turkey Run State Park

MRS members spent an afternoon hiking at Turkey Run State Park, only a little over an hour drive from the University.

Posted on April 27, 2019March 27, 2020

Broomball at the Ice Arena

MRS faced-off on the ice during the annual Broomball competition. No ice skates required.

Posted on October 20, 2018March 27, 2020

Cornmaze at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch

MRS ventured into a spooky evening cornmaze at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch! Members can look forward to this being an annual event.

Posted on August 20, 2018March 27, 2020

Volunteering at the Sweetcorn Festival

MRS helped volunteer at the local Sweetcorn Festival held in Urbana in the Fall. This festival is a great time to try out some sweetcorn as well as check out local vendors and listen to live music!

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