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  • The School of Social Work Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research (JUSWR)

    The Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research (JUSWR) is an annual publication showcasing peer-reviewed undergraduate research and related works from social work and related disciplines.

    In Fall 2020, JUSWR will publish Volume 4. If you have written work, or projects relevant to the advancement of social and economic justice that you are proud of, consider becoming a part of this exciting venture by submitting your work to JUSWR.

    Submission deadline for Fall 2020 Volume 4: Friday, May 1, 2020

    Email submission files (including any supplementary materials) to JUSWR sw-ugjournal@illinois.edu.

    Submission categories considered for publication include:

    • Original research article
    • Policy Analysis
    • Literature review
    • Poster presentation
    • Creative piece (artistic expression or multimedia presentation)
    • Materials developed for Social Work and other social science classes this academic year or in the previous academic year will be considered.

    An email attachment sent to the BSW student listserv and Social Work Faculty listserv contains specific submission procedures and details listed below as well as other important information:

    • Submission Procedures
    • Manuscript Preparation Formatting
    • Rights for Authors and Copyright Statement

    Contact Dr. Rachel Garthe, rcgarthe@illinois.edu for additional information

  • Job Opportunity - Respite for You

    We understand you may only feel comfortable with a family member or close friend caring for your loved one. We can train and pay a family member/close friend or someone else you trust who does not live in the same home and is over 18 years of age. Or we can help find someone for you. Hours are flexible, training is provided and back ground checks will be conducted. We currently pay $12.50/hour.

    For more information and to answer any question you may have about the Illinois Respite Coalition's in-home respite program please email:  ilrespitecoalition@gma il.com or call 630.207.8479

  • Seats Open in 2nd 8-week Leadership Courses

    LEAD 140: Harnessing Your Interpersonal Intelligence

    Section C (CRN 70628) – Online – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)

    2 credit hours

    Who Should Take This Class:  Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students in ANY college/major interested in developing their self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal communication skills to be effective team members and leaders.

    Course Description: Students will expand their capacity for communication, collaboration and team leadership to navigate the complexities of the university and beyond. In this course, students will learn communication strategies to work with others and practice self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal communication skills in a supportive setting to reach their personal potential as emerging leaders.

    LEAD 170: Leading Student Organizations

    Section A (CRN 70626) – Online – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)

    Section B (CRN 70629) – In Person – Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:20 p.m. – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)

    2 credit hours

    Who Should Take This Class: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students in ANY college/major interested in developing their organizational leadership skills to be effective leaders in student, university, or community organizations in which they are involved.  

    Course Description: Students will develop their capacity for leadership in university and volunteer organizations. In this course, students will learn about organizational structures, elements of effective organizations, strategies for leading other people, and applications beyond formal student organizations.

  • Voting & Civic Engagement Dinner Dialogue

    Tuesday, March 10th from 6-7:30pm
    Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center(1212 W. Nevada St., Urbana) 
    RSVP Encouraged – https://go.illinois.edu/OIIR_Dinner

    The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) is hosting a Dinner Dialogue series, inviting students from across campus to come together and dialogue about YOUR perspectives on critical issues around us. Hosted by the centers and units of OIIR, students will sit down over a shared meal to learn and share new perspectives to understand one another. Our first Dinner Dialogue will focus on the upcoming 2020 elections and how we connect our votes with our voices. The OIIR Dinner Dialogues are paid for in part by Student Cultural Programming Fee. To learn more about the Dinner Dialogue series, future programs, and to RSVP, visit https://go.illinois.edu/OIIR_Dinner.

  • Spanish Majors & Minors Informational

    Interested in majoring or minoring in Spanish?  Come learn more:

    Monday, March 9th from 2:30 – 3:30 pm
    Foreign Language Building (FLB)
    Room 1080-Lucy Ellis Lounge (Behind the elevators)

    Followed by an interactive workshop by Jeff Yacup, Associate Director, Recruiting & Admissions Graduate Programs from Gies College of Business.  Jeff will talk about how to learn necessary networking skills for leveraging your Spanish education in  your career journey.

  • National Social Work Month Trivia

    March is National Social Work Month. Students will be given an opportunity to participate in Social Work Trivia each week, except during Spring Break. They will receive a link each Thursday which will provide them with trivia questions. All who answer the questions correctly by the 11:59 pm deadline will be entered into a drawing for some social work swag on the following Mondays (3/9, 3/23, and 3/30).  The winners will be announced in the BSW, MSW and PhD weekly newsletters.

  • AAS Major-Minor Luncheon - 3/11/2020

    Join the Department of Asian American Studies for their biannual Major-Minor Luncheon on March 11! Learn about majoring or minoring in Asian American Studies, meet other AAS students and faculty, and enjoy a delicious lunch from Maize! Students from all disciplines are welcome to attend.

    3/11/2020
    12:00-1:00 pm
    Asian American Cultural Center
    1210 W Nevada St, Urbana

  • Research and Writing (RAW) Consultations

    Get Research and Writing (RAW) advice from experts at the Undergraduate Library and the Writers Workshop.

    Writing consultations will help you refine your writing skills, develop arguments, learn about expectations for academic writing, and save time by creating a writing plan.

    Research Consultations will help you locate sources to support your paper, define and focus research questions, and plan effective strategies to explore research materials available in the library system.

    Book a ConsultationBook a Library Research ConsultationBook a Writers Workshop Consultation

    Want both? Use either link above and mention in your request that you want a Research and Writing Consultation.

    Location: RAW consultations are held at the Consultation Corner, located on the Upper Level of the UGL next to the Writers Workshop.

    Spring 2020 Walk-up Hours (both services)Sunday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm

    Writing walk-up consultations begin January 26. You may schedule an appointment beginning on January 22. Research consultations begin on February 2.

  • Register Now for the 44th Annual NAPSW Conference

    Register Now for the 44th Annual NAPSW Conference — Securing the Good in the Second City: Perinatal Social Work for All.

    The 44th Annual National Association of Perinatal Social Workers (NAPSW) Conference will be held in Chicago, IL, April 29-May 2, 2020. Perinatal social workers from across the United States and Canada will be gathering to learn about best practices, network, see old friends and make new ones. Click here to download the conference brochure. Click here to learn more about the conference and register. Click here to learn more about the benefits of NAPSW membership and to get a discounted conference rate. We look forward to seeing you this year in Chicago!   

  • Spring 2nd-half semester EPSY 203 Dialogue classes now open

    Students may now register for EPSY 203 Dialogue on Social Issues classes for Spring 2020.

    These one-credit hour courses focus on different social identity issues, and help prepare students to think more critically and interact more successfully in socially diverse groups and settings. They are experiential and collaborative, and support students in understanding the complexity of power, privilege and oppression. They can be very useful for developing clearer communications, small group/team skills, and knowledge about fairness and social justice in organizations and the larger society.

    The courses emphasize collaborative sense-making, where students and instructors work together to understand issues associated with intergroup relations. Instead of lectures, the dialogue approach invites learners to share their own experiences and perspectives on issues, in order to create deeper understanding among learners.

    The following courses are available:
    Exploring Race/Ethnicity (Mondays, 1-2:50)
    Liberal/Conservative dialogue (Mondays, 3-4:50)
    Exploring Disability (Mondays, 5-6:50)
    Socio-economic Class dialogue (Tuesdays, 2-3:50)
    Being White in a Multicultural Society (Tuesdays, 6-7:50)
    Exploring Race/Ethnicity (Wednesdays, 3-4:50)
    Resisting Marginalization (Wednesdays, 6-7:50)