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• Stockholm Summer Arctic Program:  interdisciplinary, intensive, and research oriented: a perfect opportunity for CHP students  

  Dec 7, 2015 4:00 pm24 views

  The Stockholm Summer Arctic Program is interdisciplinary, intensive, and research oriented:  a perfect opportunity for CHP students.  The dates of the study abroad opportunity are June 7 - July 7, 2016 (SCAN GLBL 386/SCAN386/SESE 386, 6 credits):

   

   

• Pre-Register to Volunteer for the MLK Day of Service 2016

  Dec 14, 2015 1:00 pm24 views

  In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs invites you to lend a helping hand on one of several service projects to be held on Monday, January 18th, 2016. 

• Poetry submissions for Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship due 1/28/21

  Feb 19, 2021 4:15 pm23 views

  Poetry submissions for Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship due 1/28/21

• Illini Union events this week

  Feb 22, 2018 11:45 am23 views

  Courtyard Sessions & Courtyard Karaoke:  Join in for a Courtyard double take! UIUC’s hottest electronic DJs spinning beats in Courtyard Café from 6-8pm, followed by karaoke from 8-11 pm.  Wednesday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free).  Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.

  Illini Union Throwback Thursday Film Series featuring “Sharknado” - Join the Illini Union Board to watch “Sharknado” When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.  Thursday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Pine Lounge (free to students with current UIUC ID only).  Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information

  Illini Union Weekend Film Series featuring “The Florida Project” - Join the Illini Union Board to watch “The Florida Project” Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World.  Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17, 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. (Saturday only), Illini Union Pine Lounge (free to students with current UIUC ID only).  Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information

  Friday Night Comedy - Friday Night Comedy featuring Spicy Clamato & DeBono Improv, is happening in the Courtyard Café.  Come out and have a laugh Friday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free).  Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu  for more information.

  Thanks to Laurel Rosch of the Illini Union for these information items.

• Adam Doskey speaks on “Frederick Schwatka:  Illinois’s First Arctic Explorer” on 3/30/16  

  Mar 15, 2016 2:00 pm23 views

  "Frederick Schwatka: Illinois?s First Arctic Explorer,” A Talk by RBML Curator Adam Doskey will take place on March 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Spurlock Museum.  [Ironically, this talk was postponed by the February 24th blizzard!]

   

   

• Fred S. Bailey Internship Scholarship Program for Cause-Driven Leaders

  Mar 27, 2017 4:00 pm23 views

  Are you interested in an unpaid internship but are concerned about the financial hardship it may cause?

• Meditation Workshop at the Japan House on 4/26/15

  Apr 20, 2015 12:30 pm23 views

  Join in for Meditation on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Japan House!

   

   

• Acronyms for New Students

  Aug 25, 2014 10:15 am23 views

  We in CHP tend to use a number of abbreviations that are helpful to know!

   

   

• CEO Fellows Challenge Program

  Sep 4, 2018 4:30 pm23 views

  Last year, an initiative called CEO Fellows was launched, to inspire students to enhance their leadership skills.  This year the CEO Challenge is being announced, to give students coaching, mentorship and CEO advice as long as they are working on social impact initiatives on their local campus or community.  The program is free, and more info can be found at https://ceofellows.com/what-is-a-ceo-fellows-program/.

  Thanks to Jeff Cohn of CEO Fellows for this information item.

• FALL 2014 KRANNERT DRESS REHEARSAL SERIES

  Sep 5, 2014 12:00 pm23 views

  The first three KDR's have been scheduled!

• Undergraduate Research Conference Hosted on 11/12/16 by East Central Illinois ACS:  Abstract Submission Deadline is 10/2/16

  Sep 19, 2016 11:45 am23 views

   Attend this undergraduate research conference!

   

• Apply to Become an I-Connect Facilitator by 9/23/16

  Sep 19, 2016 12:30 pm23 views

  Are you passionate about diversity and inclusion?  Would you like to help make change on your campus? 

• Illini Union fun:  yoga, poetry, improv, “War Dogs,” Illinites, and talent

  Oct 10, 2016 10:00 am23 views

   Check out these fun activities at the Union!

   

• LAS James Scholar classes open to other honors students

  Jan 29, 2018 3:00 pm22 views

  From LAS Honors Dean Amanda Purcell:  "The following LAS James Scholar courses are now open to James Scholars in any College. If any CHP students want to take one of these courses and are having trouble registering, they can contact me."

  Is Humanity Doomed or Thriving with S. Goss Lucas, PSYC 199-GEN (Lecture-Discussion) 3 credit hours ▪ 52385 ▪ 09:30AM–10:45AM ▪ TR ▪ 27 Psychology Building.  Although positive psychology is the main theme, the course begins with a reading and discussion of "5 Psychological Experiments That Prove Humanity Is Doomed." Students critically evaluate these five studies and use them to begin a discussion of research ethics. After readings on positive psychology, students search for psychological experiments that reveal human fulfillment and the ability to thrive. The course focuses on discussion with an emphasis on group work and writing.  Restricted to students with First Year, Sophomore, or Junior Class standing.

  Organismal and Evolutionary Biology with C. Caceres & B. Clegg.  IB 150-AL1 (Lecture) 4 credit hours ▪ 34480 ▪ 03:30PM–04:50PM ▪ TR ▪ Lincoln Hall Theater.  REQUIRES CONCURRENT REGISTRATION IN IB 150-AD9.  IB 150-AD9 (Discussion/Recitation) 63885 ▪ 03:00PM–04:50PM ▪ W ▪ TBA.  Introduction to physiology, genetics, and evolution of organisms and their ecology and diversity.  This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2018 for Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences.

  Molecular and Cellular Basis of Life with B. Mehrtens & M. Reedy.  MCB 150-AL1 (Lecture) 4 credit hours ▪ 38398 ▪ 02:00PM–02:50PM ▪ MWF ▪ Foellinger Auditorium.  REQUIRES CONCURRENT REGISTRATION IN MCB 150-ADH.  MCB 150-ADH (Discussion/Recitation Honors) 38415 ▪ 03:00PM–04:50PM ▪ T ▪ 491A Burrill Hall.  Introductory course focusing on the basic structure and metabolic and molecular processes (i.e. membranes, energy metabolism, and genes) common to all cells. Emphasis on unique properties that differentiate the major sub-groups of organisms (Archaea, Bacteria, plants, and animals) and how cells are integrated into tissues and organs in multicellular organisms.  Priority registration given to students in Biological Sciences Program and Biochemistry. For further information: www.life.illinois.edu/mcb/150.  This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2018 for Nat Sci & Tech - Life Sciences.

• National and International Scholarships Program presents U.K. and Ireland Scholarships Info Session and Application Workshop on 5/5/16

  May 2, 2016 10:45 am22 views

  Fancy a fully-funded graduate degree at a top British or Irish university?  Join this session to learn about a group of scholarships that allow you to pursue your academic goals in the United Kingdom and Ireland!

   

• Scholarships for Study Abroad: Upcoming Workshops and Deadlines for I4I and other Scholarships

  Sep 2, 2014 11:45 am22 views

  Attend a Workshop on Study Abroad Scholarships

• Business Student Organization Prime M&A Application Deadline 9/14/15

  Sep 14, 2015 11:00 am22 views

  Join the Business Student Organization Prime M&A!

   

   

• DON’T FORGET TO RSVP TODAY FOR THE CHP 30th ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION AND DINNER!

  Oct 3, 2016 1:00 pm22 views

  Please join us for The Campus Honors Program’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Reception and Dinner

   

• Apply to Become an I-Connect Facilitator by 10/9/15

  Oct 5, 2015 10:30 am22 views

  Apply to Become an I-Connect Facilitator!

   

   

• Happy 30th to CHP!

  Oct 17, 2016 12:30 pm22 views

  Thanks to all students, alums, staff, faculty, and administrators who helped celebrate the CHP’s 30th Anniversary Celebration weekend!  There will be a slideshow on the 30th webpage that will highlight the Campus Honors Program’s 30 years, including the event from the past weekend.

   

• Now Accepting Applications for the Mayo Clinic SURF Program: Applications for Illinois pre-selection due 12/1/15

  Oct 19, 2015 12:30 pm22 views

   

  Check out the SURF Program at the Mayo Clinic!

   

• Become a Financial Wellness Peer Educator or a Carle Hospital Volunteer

  Nov 10, 2014 10:45 am22 views

  Looking for a great volunteer opportunity?  Check these out!          

   

   

   

• VariAbility 2017 Social Hack: Identify, Immerse, Impact

  Mar 27, 2017 4:45 pm21 views

  VariABILITY 2017 is a 2 day event that aims to bring together students from different backgrounds to collaborate and understand some ongoing challenges that people with disabilities experience.

• Peter Balakian speaks on “The Armenian Genocide Poetry of Witness, and Postmemory” on 4/18/16

  Apr 11, 2016 10:30 am21 views

  Center for Advanced Study/MillerComm2016 announces “The Armenian Genocide Poetry of Witness, and Postmemory” by Peter Balakian,

   

• Free Movie Screening of “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” at Illini Union on 5/13/16

  May 12, 2016 10:00 am21 views

  Illini Union Weekend Film Series featuring “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”

• Acronyms for New Students

  Aug 24, 2015 4:15 pm21 views

  What do those CHP Acronyms mean?

   

• Francisco Ramirez is 9/9 - 9/13/18 Allen Hall Guest in Residence

  Sep 4, 2018 4:30 pm21 views

  Allen Hall Guest in Residence from September 9, 2018 – September 13, 2018 is Francisco Ramirez, an award-winning sexuality educator, tech founder, and TV and radio host. He holds a Masters of Public Health with a concentration in sexuality from Columbia University. He has worked at the United Nations since 2005, where he’s led trainings in multiple languages in more than ten countries. Ramirez serves as a producer and on-air host of content on MTV and NPR, and recently released okayso, a smartphone app aimed at giving young people free access to sexperts anytime. He served as Vice President of Education & Training at Planned Parenthood of New York City, where he oversaw a team of more than fifty educators. Since 2008, he has spent weekends in New York City parks providing free sex and dating advice to passersby using nothing more than two chairs and a sign for “Free Sex Advice”.

  Thanks to Laura Haber of Unit One/Allen Hall for this information item.

• Get the Inside View at Krannert Center – several free events in September and October!

  Sep 8, 2014 10:00 am21 views

  Several Free Performances to be aware of in September and October!

• The Mindful Student: Discovering Your Strengths and Re-Imagining “Success” – program on 9/12/16

  Sep 12, 2016 10:00 am21 views

  The Mindful Student: Discovering Your Strengths and Re-Imagining “Success” will be on Monday, September 12 from 4:00--5:20 p.m. in 213 Greg Hall

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• Check out “Breaking Down Racism: Uncovering the Reality of Racial Injustice in the U.S.” on 9/18/15

  Sep 14, 2015 11:15 am21 views

  “Breaking Down Racism:  Uncovering the Reality of Racial Injustice in the U.S.” is part of the Fall 2015 Friday Forum Lecture Series at the University YMCA.

   

   

• Master of Science in Law (MSL) at Northwestern’s Pritzker School of Law

  Oct 7, 2019 4:15 pm21 views

    

  The Master of Science in Law (MSL) at Northwestern’s Pritzker School of Law is a unique program that provides individuals with STEM backgrounds with specialized training in the areas of intellectual property and patent design, business law and entrepreneurship, regulatory analysis and strategy, and skills development. Students can complete the full-time program in nine months, or the part time program (via either the residential or online format) in two to four years.

  University of Illinois produces strong STEM graduates through its various schools and degree offerings, and we think the MSL program is a great graduate school option for UI students.  A representative will be attending the Graduate and Professional School Fair on Wednesday, October 16th representing the MSL.  Check out the flyer with our webinar dates (for interested students) along with a list of curricular offerings.

  Thanks to Shilpa Gokhale of the Master of Science in Law Program at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law for this information item.

• New Student Orientation Leaders Needed: Apply by 10/29/15

  Oct 19, 2015 11:45 am21 views

  Apply to be a New Student Orientation Leader!

   

   

• Apply for the Graf Internship!  Info sessions on 11/30 and 12/3/15, and Application Deadline is 2/17/16

  Nov 30, 2015 12:45 pm21 views

  Attend an Info Session on the Graf Internship!

• CHP SUMMER RESEARCH AND TRAVEL GRANTS:  Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 3/1/16  

  Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm20 views

  Apply for a CHP Summer Reseasrch and Travel Grant!

• Dagmar Herzog speaks on “Sexual Violence and the Nazi Holocaust” and “Post-Holocaust Antisemitism and the Invention-Discovery of PTSD” on 2/8/16

  Feb 1, 2016 3:45 pm20 views

  Attend Dagmar Herzog's Talk on February 8!

   

   

• Summer Job Opportunities with the Office of Volunteer Programs; apply by 2/28/16

  Feb 1, 2016 4:15 pm20 views

  Looking for a summer job?  OVP is hiring summer staff.

   

• Office of Undergraduate Research accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2016 Conference Travel Grants:  deadline is 2/22/16  

  Feb 1, 2016 4:45 pm20 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting proposals for the Spring/Summer 2016 Conference Travel Grant.  

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Informational Events 2/4 and 2/5/21

  Feb 19, 2021 4:15 pm20 views

  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Informational Events 2/4 and 2/5/21

• Study Abroad During Winter Break! Deadline: 9/15/14 – and the Study Abroad Fair is on 9/3/14!

  Aug 25, 2014 10:15 am20 views

  The Study Abroad Office’s Faculty-Led programs for Winter Break (application deadline: September 15, 2014) are open for applications.

• Apply to be a Library Ambassador by 9/16/19!

  Sep 9, 2019 10:45 am20 views

    

  If you’re looking for a new way to make a positive impact on campus and to help other students be more informed and engaged with the UI Libraries, consider becoming a Library Student Ambassador!

  The Library Student Ambassador program will give members the chance to learn more about the many collections, services, and programs at libraries throughout campus, to plan engaging events, and to help educate your peers about how to make the most of all that the libraries have to offer.  This is a great opportunity to gain valuable leadership, to share your perspectives about what students need and want from the libraries, and to make connections with other motivated students and library faculty and staff. The organizers of the group want the student members to have the freedom to determine what types of library-related events and projects will be most valuable to the campus community.

  Applications to become a Library Student Ambassador are due by Monday, September 16th at https://publish.illinois.edu/libraryambassadors.  If you have any questions, please contact Visual Resources & Outreach Specialist Sarah Christensen at schrstn@illinois.edu.

• All SAS and KDR sign-ups open! Sign up now if you haven’t yet!

  Sep 21, 2015 3:00 pm20 views

  Be sure to sign up for SAS's and KDR's! 

   

• Isra Allison is Allen Hall's Guest-In-Residence through 10/10/19

  Oct 7, 2019 4:15 pm20 views

    

  Isra Allison is the former Executive Director of Brand New Congress, an organization that works to elect people to Congress who are committed to ending poverty, reversing climate change, and making US democracy represent everyone. She educates people on grassroots politics, how to start a political movement, how to change minds, and how to manage stress in politics. Allison provides strategic consulting to political candidates and campaigns, and has inspired numerous individuals to run for office, vote their conscience, and become leaders in their communities. She is currently serving as the Campaign Manager for Cori Bush for Congress in Missouri’s 1st District. All programs take place in Allen Hall, 1005 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana.

  Monday, October 77pm - The People’s Platform Belongs to Us (South Rec)9pm – Tea Time - Bridging the divide (the living room – rm 145) - Plus tea and snacks.Tuesday, October 87pm - How to Run for Office as You are (South Rec)9pm – Tea Time - Underrepresented in Politics – co-hosted by Eusa Nia (the living room – rm 145) - With tea and snacks.Wednesday, October 97pm - Political Start Up: Building the Political Revolution (South Rec)9pm – Tea Time - Eliminating self-doubt: time management and mindfulness in politics and life (the living room – rm 145) - And have tea and snacks.Thursday October 107pm - Volunteering for the Political Revolution and Careers in Politics (South Rec)9pm - Tea Time - Activism 101 (the living room – rm 145) - Plus tea and snacks.

• Interested in a tech career but don't have a tech background? Summit on Online Education on 10/22/14

  Oct 20, 2014 11:30 am20 views

  Interested in a tech career but don't have a tech background?  Check out Jocelyn Ross’s presentation at the Summit on Online Education!

   

• Habitat for Humanity Winter Break trip applications are out! Deadline to apply is 11/21/14

  Nov 3, 2014 12:15 pm20 views

  Habitat for Humanity Winter Break Collegiate Challenge Trip is Now Accepting Applications!

   

• Unit One presents Stateless Things Film screening on 10/23/17

  Nov 7, 2017 2:45 pm20 views

  Stateless Things, Film screening, reception, and discussion w/ director Kyungmook Kim is on Monday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Lounge of Allen Hall, 1005 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana.  Free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the garage across the street.

  Kyungmook Kim is one of the most widely known and respected artists working in Korean LGBT and independent cinema today. In 2014 the Association of Korean Independent Film and Video named him the Filmmaker of the Year, and just a few months later, the Korean government imprisoned him for being a gay conscientious objector. Kim’s works interrogate the ways in which marginalized members of Korean society (ethnic and sexual minorities, political refugees) create spaces for themselves on the borders between visibility and invisibility, presence and absence.

  This event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by generous contributions from Unit One/Allen Hall; the Center for Advanced Study; the University Library; the Center for East Asian Languages and Cultures; the School of Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics; the Program in Comparative and World Literature; the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures; the Department of Media and Cinema Studies; and the University of Illinois LGBT Resource Center.

  Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khyzl2C1L1U

  Thanks to Laura Haber of Unit One/Allen Hall for this information item.

• Exciting opportunities for the future – to make a difference

  Dec 14, 2015 11:45 am20 views

    Check out these opportunities!

   

   

• Check out LINC Service Learning course for Spring 2016!

  Dec 14, 2015 12:45 pm20 views

  New Spring ‘16 LINC Course:  Social Innovation and Sustainable International Development, ENG 398 Special Projects section SID; 3 credits; CRN 51298, TR 3:30-4:50 p.m. (2320 DCL)

   

   

• 2/13 – 2/15/15 OVP Service Trip to Chicago – deadline to apply is 1/21/15xxx

  Dec 16, 2014 11:45 am20 views

  Volunteer Service Trip Opportunity in February!

   

   

• KDR sign-ups have begun!  SAS programs will be posted in the next week

  Feb 6, 2017 10:45 am19 views

  There is still time to sign up for KDR's and SAS's will be posted soon!

   

• IPRH presents Melissa Sanchez on “Erotic Accountability in John Donne’s Lyrics” on 3/8/16

  Feb 29, 2016 12:00 pm19 views

  As part of the INTERSECTIONS event series, Melissa E. Sanchez, English, University of Pennsylvania, will speak on “Erotic Accountability in John Donne’s Lyrics” on March 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in IPRH Lecture Hall, Levis Faculty Center, Fourth Floor (919 West Illinois Street, Urbana, IL).