Welcome back students! Today is the first day of fall 2014 classes. We have a terrific list of course offerings this fall and we are pleased to see so many of you beginning your capstone work. We hope this is an exciting, productive, and challenging semester for all of you.
If you are having trouble getting motivated to submit a photo for the NRES Online Students' Photo Contest (entries are due by Sept.5), check out the latest "Here and Now" photos on the University's website at http://illinois.edu/here_now/index.html for some inspiration. We know there are many of you out there that are keeping your photographic talent a secret. Share your best photos with us today, by emailing your JPEG or GIF files and the entry form to Renee Gracon at gracon1@illinois.edu.
Don't forget the upcoming Online Student's On-Campus Day, Saturday, Sept. 13. Whether you are new to the program or have been in the program for a couple of years, you are invited to join us on campus. This is a great opportunity to meet the faculty and staff, learn about University resources, and get to know other online students better. We hope you all attend! To RSVP, please go to https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/2237858. For more information, contact Renee (email address above).
Best wishes to all of you,
Renee