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  • LGBTQ Research Symposium - Student Volunteers

    Dear students,

    Social Work is a sponsor the 6th annual LGBTQ Research Symposium happening May 24th and 25th at the I-Hotel and Conference Center (https://lgbtresearch.weebly.com/2018-program-schedule.html). We are looking for student volunteers to operate the School of Social Work informational table that will be set up in the main hall during the Symposium. We need volunteers for Friday, May 25th, from 8 am to 4 pm. Please contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell (shamcamp@illinois.edu) if you are interested in volunteering.

  • Free Registration- LGBTQ Research Symposium

    Dear students,

    Social Work is a sponsor the 6th annual LGBTQ Research Symposium happening May 24th and 25th at the I-Hotel and Conference Center (https://lgbtresearch.weebly.com/2018-program-schedule.html). Our sponsorship comes with four free registrations that we would like to hand out to our BSW, MSW, or Ph.D. students. If you are interested in attending the Symposium and one of the free registrations, please contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell (shamcamp@illinois.edu). Registrations will be handed out on a first-come basis.

  • HDFS 494: Developmental Assessment and Screening Project

    HDFS 494: Developmental Assessment and Screening Project

    Contact: Meghan Fisher mfisher2@illinois.edu

    Course times- You will be assigned to one section for the semester, and will also be required to attend one of the two available orientations at the beginning of the year. (Please let Meghan know which section works best for you, or if either does.)

    Section 1: Mondays @ 11-11:50am (weekly classes) and Thursdays @ 5-6:30pm (4 training sessions in September/October)

    Section 2: Mondays @ 4-4:50pm (weekly classes) and Tuesdays @ 5-6:30pm (4 training sessions in September/October)

    Orientations: TBA- These will be most likely held in the first week of classes. You will be required to attend 1 two hour orientation, and this orientation will be held twice. (You just need to attend one of these sessions, and you can attend either one regardless of section you are assigned.

    Please note: In addition to class times, you will be spending time in the CDL classrooms with children approximately 3-4 hours a week (3 hours during the first half of the semester, 4 hours in the second half of the semester). These times will be between 8:30-12pm and 3-5pm. Due to scheduling, you should have approximately at least 5-6 hours free a week during these times

    Developmental screenings are conducted each year at the Child Development Laboratory for two general purposes:  1) To alert CDL staff and parents of any potential problems children may be having so that additional attention can be given to these children, and 2) As a service for researchers who utilize CDL and need baseline data about the developmental status of the children who will participate in their studies.  There are 160 children at ECDL and CDL, and the screening process could not be accomplished without the help of interested undergraduate students.  This is the eighth semester that the screenings will be conducted as part of a structured research internship offered for course credit.  

  • Fulbright information session, Friday April 27th

    Are you looking for an exciting way to spend a year abroad starting in the Fall of 2019? If so, it’s time to think seriously about submitting an application for a Fulbright Scholarship!  Even if you are just considering it, join us for a workshop on Friday, April 27th to learn more.

    On-Campus Workshops:

    English Teaching Assistant Application Workshop
    Friday, April 27th, 2:00-3:00 pm
    514 Illini Union Bookstore
    Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

    Designing a Fulbright Research Proposal Workshop
    Friday, April 27th, 3:30-5:00 pm
    514 Illini Union Bookstore
    Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

    More information about these events:

    The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 2,000 full scholarships annually to students for a year of study, research or English teaching in any of 140 countries worldwide. The National and International Scholarships Program provides in-depth workshops on each application component to answer questions you have, show you samples of successful applications, and provide helpful suggestions to improve the effectiveness of your writing. Sessions are targeted to juniors, seniors, and recent alumni who wish to apply for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of June 25, 2018.

  • Tuesdays @ 7 Workshop - #FinishStrongIllinois Finals Prep

    Tuesday @ 7 Workshop, presented by Counseling Center Paraprofessionals: Students helping students

    #FinishStrongIllinois Finals Prep

    Tuesday, April 24th

    Mechanical Engineering 135

  • New Fall Internship Options for Study Abroad in Rome

    Take advantage of the extended deadline (April 30th) for the Sustainable Italian Food Systems study abroad program in Rome, Italy.  Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange (IAGE) has also added additional internship options for students who enroll for the Fall 2018 term.  Students can earn 3 LAS 300-level credits for an optional, customized internship in conjunction with earning Illinois credit for classes taken abroad for 13 or 16 total credits for the Fall semester.  Included in the program is a three-week field trip to northern and southern Italy where students will have the opportunity to participate in class-led excursions to regional farms and wineries.  They will also learn about Italy’s sustainable food culture by doing research projects and participating in international conferences and events.  This program is a great opportunity for students to earn credit toward their degree, while also gaining practical experience for their future career!

    Read more about studying abroad in Fall 2018 in Rome, Italy.

  • HDFS 494: STRONG Kids now accepting applications for 2018-2019

    The Family Resiliency Center is currently accepting applications for the HDFS 494: STRONG Kids undergraduate research course.  

    The STRONG Kids Research Program provides a unique, team-based, hands-on research experience working with over 450 families with children aged 12 months -5 years. 

    Applications are due April 23rd

    Students are eligible if they:

    Will have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing by Fall 2018 Are available to work regular hours on an assigned research project for 6-9 hours per week Have two, 3 hour blocks of time each week (including one evening) Are able to attend class every other week on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00

    The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research course is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of transdisciplinary approaches to obesity research. Students will be trained to conduct home visits with participants, collect biometric measurements, administer home food inventories and record findings.

    This course is divided into 3 components: Obesity prevention, professional development training, and applied research.

    Additional information about this course, as well the application can be found on our website at: http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/education/undergraduate-students

    Applications are due April 23rd

    Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted the last week of April.

  • Careers at United Nations and International Organizations

    Are you interested in learning more about career opportunities at United Nations and international non-profit organizations? Come listen to recruiters and alumni in this field! Informal networking time will be provided after presentations and a panel.  The event is hosted by The Career Center and Area Studies Centers at University of Illinois.

    Global Career Series: 

    Careers at UN and International Organizations 

    Date/ Time: Thursday, April 26th, 2018, from 3-6 pm Location: Illini Union Ballroom (2nd Floor) located at 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL

    Agenda

    Part 1 – 3:00-5:00pm: Presentations and Panel  Nanayaa Kumi (Associate Outreach Officer, Office of Human Resource Management at United Nations): Employment Opportunities at United Nations   Panelists: Career Experiences in International Organizations  Santa Leal: Global Talent Acquisition Partner at Rotary International Justin Cross: International Component Relations Manager at International Society of Arboriculture Ira Yulianti Purnomo: Promotion Coordinator at Erasmus Mundus Association – a renewable energy expert working with EU Mike Shen: Former United Nations Intern (PhD student in Global Studies in Education) Miranda Meng: Former Asian Development Bank Intern (Master’s student in Human Resource Development)

     

    Part 2 – 5:00-6:00pm: Resource Tables and Informal Networking with Guests

  • OVP's Service Saturday: Delight Flower Farm

    REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25!

    OVP Staff will lead a local service trip to Delight Flower Farm in Champaign, to help prepare for spring planting. Delight Flower Farm is an environmentally friendly flower farm providing our community with a local, chemical-free flower grower that helps aid in land and pollinator restoration.

    Meet at the Fish tank in the Illini Union by 8:00 am. Please arrive promptly.

    We will sign release forms at this time and have coffee and bagels before heading out to the farm

    This event will last from 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

  • NCSA SPIN Open House on April 16 from 3-5pm

    NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program will host the SPIN Open House on April 16 from 3-5pm in the NCSA Atrium to promote the Academic Year 2018-19 internship projects. Students will have an opportunity to meet with our SPIN mentors who are NCSA researchers and faculty affiliates and learn more about the projects. See the attached flyer. 

    SPIN academic year session:

    Program dates: August 27, 2018 -May 1, 2019

    Work 5 hours/week for 16 weeks each semester

    All NCSA SPIN interns are paid $12.50/hour

    Any U of I undergraduate student in good academic standing

    No restriction on year of study or major

    International students are eligible