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• Job Opportunity with Immigrant Services of Champaign-Urbana

  Mar 1, 2021 3:30 pm23 views

  Job Title: Pandemic Health Navigator                                    Department:

  Reports to: PHN Supervisor                                                  Effective Date:

  Job Summary: The Pandemic Health Navigator (PHN) will work to decrease the spread of COVID-19 through specialized and individualistic work with clients. PHNs will work with clients who do not often fit well within the standard medical model. The PHN will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies to improve patient outcomes and care. PHNs will complete an intake interview for their clients, provide regular follow-up care and documentation and provide referrals to other services, as necessary. This position will work to decrease the disparities in health due to COVID-19 and will help advocate for social and environmental needs as they arise. The PHN will work closely with PCPs, Local Health Departments, and Community Based Organizations to provide wrap-around services to encourage clients to remain in their homes while positive with COVID-19. The PHN will create a foundation of trust for continued care of socially vulnerable populations.

• New Minor - Child Health and Well-being

  Jan 25, 2021 1:30 pm49 views

  Understanding child development and well-being are integral to keeping a child healthy. Similarly, knowing how to interact with children, how to ask family members questions to assess development, and knowing typical milestones in development by age group are all a part of good medical and allied health practices. The child health and well-being minor combines theoretical and practical approaches to understanding child development and well-being. Coursework in this minor examines child development biologically, psychologically, and socially from birth through age 18. Development is looked at in the context of the child’s daily experience, with additional coursework focused on medical settings, special needs challenges, and grief.

  The minor requires a minimum of 19 hours; ten hours of courses on child development and nine hours of courses examining health and well-being. 6 hours of advanced course credit must be distinct from credit earned for a student's major or another minor.

• 2020-21 NASW-Illinois Chapter Student Liaisons still needed

  Jan 25, 2021 1:30 pm34 views

  Student liaisons still needed

  Our Chapter student liaisons met earlier this and plan on meeting monthly.  We would like to have all schools represented,  Any students still interested should complete the following liaison form online at https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/2021-naswil-student-liaison/.

  Join the NASW Illinois Chapter Board of Directors

  The Chapter is now accepting nominations for its volunteer leadership team.  Students (BSW representative and MSW representatives) and faculty (all other open positions) are encourage to consider the following opportunities: https://www.naswil.org/post/join-the-2021-nasw-illinois-chapter-board-of-directors.

• We CU Information Session on Jan. 28

  Jan 20, 2021 2:30 pm4 views

  Make a positive impact in the community while building your resume and receiving recognition for your community-based work. The We CU Community Engaged Scholars program provides training, connection to like-minded peers, access to service opportunities with partner organizations, and support from We CU program leaders. Learn more during an information session at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 28. Register for the info session even if you can’t attend so that you will receive a link to the recording and instructions for joining the program.

• Volunteers Needed: Stress Management Peer Leaders

  Jan 19, 2021 1:00 pm45 views

  McKinley Health Center’s Health Education Unit is seeking volunteers to become Stress Management Peer (SMP) Leaders. SMP is dedicated to providing education & awareness to UI students on stress-related topics and concerns. We facilitate stress-related workshops; participate in campus-wide program planning and other organized events while embracing the diversity of our campus. This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and meet new and interesting people. Strong communication skills desired. This hands-on experience is a great volunteer opportunity! 

  Learn to Stress Less! Limited time to join! 
  Interest session will be via Zoom on Wednesday, February 3rd@ 5:30pm. For Zoom link please contact Morgan Savage: savagem2@illinois.edu 

  For more information please contact Alejandra Olaguez-Campos:aolagu2@illinois.edu

• Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Events

  Jan 13, 2021 2:30 pm84 views

  The annual celebration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. every January is a reminder of the fervent belief in a dream that who we can and should be as a nation depends upon recognizing the full humanity of each person, a dream rooted in honest examination of history and the work for racial justice when inequity exists.

  It is our community’s commitment to the dream of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that we will celebrate this month with a series of events, beginning with the MLK Advocacy for Justice Virtual Celebration on Sunday, January 17 at 3 pm Central.

  This year's keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, one of the leading voices for equality and social justice in our nation today, who will speak live from North Carolina.

  More information about this virtual event is at go.illinois.edu/MLK2021. A link to watch the Sunday, January 17 celebration will be posted on this page and is open to the public.

  The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is the President & Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival. Rev. Dr. Barber is also the architect of the Moral Movement, which began with weekly Moral Monday protests at the North Carolina General Assembly in 2013 and recently relaunched again online in August 2020 under the banner of the Poor People's Campaign, which was begun by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968.

  This year’s University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign celebration will also feature nearly three weeks of presentations, activities, and discussions reflecting on what it means to speak from a position of conscience. Due to current COVID-19 social distancing requirements, this year’s events will be virtual and open to all through online platforms. A full calendar of events is available online. Pre-registration may be required to receive links to some events.

  During a year defined by COVID-19, the pandemic has directed a new light on the persistent and insidious twin crisis of systemic racism and generationally embedded racial disparities afflicting our society. This year’s celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a common and shared call to action for everyone in the community to commit to the hard work necessary to end racism and social injustice.

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship

  Jan 12, 2021 1:45 pm79 views

  The Creative Writing Program would like to announce the 2020-2021 academic year's Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is made possible from an endowment by William and Donna Early in memory of their son, a poet, Kevin T. Early. It awards $2000 to a student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2020-2021 school year. The deadline for application is January 28, 2021.

  For consideration, students must submit 5 poems via email to John Dudek, the Associate Director of Creative Writing at: jdudek4@illinois.edu. The complete manuscript should not exceed 5 pages (so 1 poem to a page). Submissions should be attached to the email as .docx (Word) files.

  The subject line of the email should read: “EARLY PRIZE SUBMISSION: Last name.”

  The body of the email should include your name, address, phone number, e-mail, UIN, and the titles of your poems. Your name is not to appear on the entry file itself. Complete guidelines are included in the attached document.

• Guide to Fall 2020 Credit/No Credit Decisions

  Dec 16, 2020 2:45 pm32 views

  Should I elect Credit/No Credit this semester?

  This is a complicated question and there are individual answers. I will try to provide a thorough guide below to help you make decisions. If you want to discuss your situation in a one on one meeting after reading this, please make an appointment via the appointment scheduler https://go.illinois.edu/SOCWadvisingappointment, please make sure you do so before January 5th.

  Why consider electing credit/no credit?

  • If you only need the course for elective, Gen Ed, minor, or major credit and you will pass with a C-, C, C+, or B- but don’t want that grade to impact your grade point average.
  • If you are in a course that is preparing you for the next level of a subject (i.e. Chem 101 preparing for Chem 102) and you want to continue to be enrolled and learning in that prep course but don’t want the grade to factor into your GPA.

  Why lean toward keeping the course for a grade (rather than electing C/NC)?

  • If you are going on to a professional school, such as Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, etc. you should be checking with those schools to see how they will interpret a CR/NC grade, particularly a NC grade, before you make a decision.
  • If the course is a requirement of some sort (you need the credit), you never want to re-take the course and/or do not have time to re-take in a future semester before your internship, and it is not preparing you for the next level of a course (i.e. Chem 101 preparing for Chem 02) and you will pass the course with a D-, D or D+.
  • If you will pass a course with a B+ or higher, I would recommend taking the grade you have earned for the semester.

  When is it tricky?

  If you’ve got a B is probably the trickiest. A “B” is not a bad grade at all and I would probably recommend in most cases you take the grade, but there might be situations where it might be the right decision.

  You also need to take into consideration any requirements related to your Financial Aid award. Information about that can be found here: https://osfa.illinois.edu/process/satisfactory-academic-progress/.

  How do I elect CR/NC?

  The Registrar’s Office is creating a form for students to elect Credit/No Credit. Beginning Saturday, you can go to https://registrar.illinois.edu/registration-process/credit-no-credit or on the MyIllini student dashboard https://student.myillini.illinois.edu.

  If you have ANY questions, please reach out to me and we can e-mail or set up an appointment to discuss your situation.

  Happy Holidays and Enjoy your break!

• Credit/No Credit Policy Changes for Fall 2020

  Dec 16, 2020 2:30 pm153 views

  The deadline to elect the Credit/No Credit grade mode has been extended to 11:59 p.m. CST Jan. 5, 2021.

  A link to the Fall 2020 Credit/No Credit form will be located HERE starting Dec. 19th

  You can find more information about the Credit/No Credit Policy Modification on the Provost web page.

  Just a few highlights we want you to be aware of:

  There is no limit to the number of courses for Fall 2020 that can be taken CR/NC.
  Courses taken for CR/NC in Fall 2020 will count toward completion of major, minor, and general education requirements.
  Grades of C- or above are required to earn credit.
  If CR/NC is elected, grades of D+, D, D-, and F for courses do not earn credit.
  CR/NC does not impact cumulative Illinois GPA.
  Social Work students do not need to meet with an advisor to elect CR/NC. 
  Students must complete the Registrar’s form and submit themselves.
  Students cannot do Grade Replacement for courses taken for CR/NC. 
  Electing CR/NC will rescind previous grade replacement requests. 
  For example, if a student has failed Math 220 last semester, is retaking the course this semester for GR...if they elect CR/NC, the GR is rescinded.
  Students on academic probation may elect CR/NC for any course.
  Students may elect CR/NC for POT A courses.
  Although NC grades will not impact GPA, they may impact academic standing.  For instance, students earning multiple NC grades may be placed on academic probation after Fall 2020 or considered for dismissal.
  Earning CR for courses will most likely NOT remove a student from academic probation.
  
  

• Spring 2021 Hourly Job Opportunity

  Dec 14, 2020 1:45 pm8 views

  We are looking for undergraduate students to annotate emotions in text. This is currently a remote position. Anyone who is hired will be compensated approximately $15/hour.To apply, please complete this survey https://forms.gle/BiqUYaiaS8ttKwkNA. We will contact you within 1 week of your application.

  Capturing and Understanding Emotions in Text

  Analyzing data to capture various emotions is very important for a wide number of applications, such as consumer engagement, experience in healthcare, advertising, etc. Also important is exposure to, or strong motivation to learn about emotions in text communication. This undergraduate opportunity will be part of a larger project in our lab that investigates new and better ways for people to interact with machines as well as with one another.

  The selected candidate will:
  -Not be expected to have previous experience
  -Work with a faculty mentor and/or graduate students with experience in Language and Emotion.
  -Annotate/code textual data to capture important affective information;
  -Learn about the challenges and opportunities of processing user-generated data (i.e., social media) and learn about the role of emotions in human-computer and human-human interaction.

  To apply, please complete this survey https://forms.gle/BiqUYaiaS8ttKwkNA. We will contact you within 1 week of your application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose at jzavala3@illinois.edu.

• COVID-19 Research at Bradley University

  Dec 4, 2020 1:45 pm12 views

  Dear college students,

  Hello, my name is Henry Keller. I am currently attending Bradley University in Peoria Illinois as an undergraduate Social Work major. I am hopeful that you may assist in my independent research. Under the guidance of my sponsor and Co-PI, Dr. Patricia Saleeby, I am exploring mental health needs of undergraduate students during COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning through an anonymous online survey. This study has received IRB approval from Bradley University. I am requesting that you complete the survey using the link below if you are a college student and 18 or older. Your participation is voluntary but there is no compensation for completing this survey. Your participation will help universities across the country better adapt to the current situation of remote learning and provide a better college experience for future semesters. If you have any questions, please contact me or Dr. Saleeby. Please click the link below to access the survey and the full informed consent. http://bradley.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WJTxbGKxE8qHGJ

  Thank you very much for your time,

  Henry Keller
  Bradley University
  HKeller@mail.bradley.edu

• Join the Community Learning Lab Team!

  Dec 1, 2020 4:45 pm19 views

  Dear BSW and MSW students,

  The CLL is hiring! If you are interested in working in a position that gives you the opportunity to learn more about local community partners while helping to meet the needs of the community, please consider applying to this part-time position. Send application materials to ssw-cll@illinois.edu. Deadline is Friday, December 11.

  Thank you!

  Katie

• Seeking Applicants for Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Program

  Dec 1, 2020 4:00 pm2 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is looking for motivated and personable first- and second-year undergraduates who are excited to introduce and support peers through the Illinois research experience. If you have participated in a research project, be it through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a project of your own, you can become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador and help other students along their research journeys.  Ideal candidates should demonstrate at least one semester (or 1 full summer semester) of engagement in research/creative inquiry and exhibit excellent communication skills. Such candidates should be reliable, organized, personable, and respectful.

   How do you know if you have research experience? You probably have experience if you have:  

  Conducted research as part of laboratory or team Participated in a research-based course (e.g., research methods)  Participated in a research program (e.g., URAP, IPRH Bio-Humanities, Ethnography of the University Initiative)  Are currently pursuing a thesis, capstone project, or independent study  Under the supervision of a graduate student, faculty, or research staff member:   Conducted lab work Conducted literature reviews  Conducted textual analysis of different literature  Analyzed primary sources   Conducted interviews, surveys, focus groups  Wrote or produced a story based on some of the previous steps   

   Apply now!

  If you are interested but unsure that you have research/creative inquiry experience, reach out to us! The actual practice of research/creative inquiry varies across disciplines. We can help you figure it out if the IURA Program is right for you!

  Link to application: https://go.illinois.edu/IURA_ApplyThe deadline to apply is December 20, 2020 at 11:59pm.

• Writers Workshop Upcoming Events

  Nov 30, 2020 9:30 am2 views

  As we head into the last few weeks of the semester and final paper season, the Writers Workshop will offer several activities to support students.

  We have upcoming interactive presentations that may benefit students as they prepare their final course projects and professional materials. Students can learn about "Avoiding  Plagiarism," gain "Revision Strategies for Structure and Argument," or learn how to "Write an Effective Literature Review." All events are held via Zoom. Please visit our calendar to register in advance and learn about more upcoming events. 

• New Drop Deadline and Credit/No-Credit Deadlines

  Nov 30, 2020 9:00 am28 views

  There are two new academic deadlines that I want to share with you.

  First, the deadline to drop a course is now, Friday, December 18th. If you want to drop a course (you will have a "W" on your transcript, you can do so until the 18th.

  The Credit/No-Credit Deadline is now January 5th. There will be a different form to utilize for this option, though it has not been created by the Registrar's Office yet. You can elect credit/no-credit for major (now CSWE approved!), minor, or general education credit, though you will still need to earn a C- or higher to earn this credit. 

• The College Tour TV Series

  Nov 30, 2020 7:30 am102 views

  We are excited to announce that UIUC is partnering with the producers of Survivor to create an episode of their new TV series for Amazon Prime: The College Tour. We’re looking for undergraduate students to share their stories and showcase the Power of I to a national audience. Are you someone with an outgoing personality who enjoys being in front of a camera? Do you have an inspiring story to share about your time at UIUC? If so, apply (deadline: December 7)

• Entrepreneurship Minor Survey

  Nov 23, 2020 8:00 pm23 views

  Illinois Business Consulting (IBC) and Gies College of Business are developing an entrepreneurship minor to broaden the definition of entrepreneurship and particularly serve the needs of students outside of engineering and business. It is therefore extremely important to us that we understand the needs and wants of Social Work students, to create an offering for you. Please take only 7 minutes to fill out this short survey and enter a lottery to win up to $100 in Amazon gift cards: https://ibc.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Um4c2nPZTgvnnv. Thank you in advance – your perspectives are essential to create a lasting program. Contact: Aman Khinvasara, amantk2@illinois.edu

• Inner Voices Social Issues Theatre

  Nov 20, 2020 9:00 am12 views

  Spring 2021 Courses 

  Intro to Social Issues Theatre (Theatre/Gender and Women’s Studies 218) 

  3 credit hours Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 1-2:50 p.m. Hybrid/Allen Hall Room 40 

  An introductory exploration/survey of the rich histories, theories, and practices of community-based and social issues theatre. Lively connection of social issues in today’s world through discussion, participation, lecture, and performance! 

  Devising Social Issues Theatre (Theatre/Gender and Women’s Studies 418) 

  3 credit hours undergrad/1unit graduate Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Hybrid/Armory Free Theatre (Armory 160) 

  Focus on writing and devising theatre explicitly concerned with social issues in the context of community. Works created in this course often go on to be performed by the ensemble. 

  Leading Post-Performance Dialog (Theatre/Gender and Women’s Studies 417) 

  4 credit hours undergraduate/1 unit graduate Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-5:50 p.m. with additional times scheduled for fieldwork. 

  Arts engagement exploration and the dramaturge in social issues theatre. Includes hands-on experience of animateur (facilitation) work with INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre. Great class for those who want to use theatre in their work (social workers, educators, and other community-focused practitioners). 

  INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre Ensemble (Theatre 400M) 

  2 credit hours Rehearses Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 5-7 p.m. Hybrid/Armory Free Theatre (Armory 160) 

  The focus of the ensemble is public performances. Open to all students. While past experience is useful, it is not necessary. Students may choose to receive credit for their participation in the ensemble. 

  INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre takes on subject matter that is timely and sometimes difficult to address. This requires a willingness to be open-minded and curious about social issues and social justice. Past topics have included sexual assault, socioeconomic status, gender identity and transphobia, racism, and suicide. INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre instructors are practitioners in their fields.

  For questions, please contact Lisa Fay at lfay@illinois.edu or 217-244-0212. 

• BSWA Events and NASW Information Session

  Nov 20, 2020 9:00 am2 views

  If you've missed any of our BSW events over the past few weeks, we have recorded them and you can watch them. 

  BSW Alumni Panel: https://youtu.be/1N-uci5TTxc
  BSW Job Fair: https://youtu.be/zxz9l-Hn8Ew
  NASW Informational Session: https://youtu.be/TRxc0ms8DRI

  On November 30th we'll have an event: 
  
  Adapting To Online Learning, 11/30/20, 12-1 PM
  Join Zoom Meeting:https://illinois.zoom.us/j/89201221967?pwd=TzdwWHRGOTQ4L0hUL1JnN0RHT0RBdz09
  Meeting ID: 892 0122 1967
  Password: 526084

  If you attended the BSW Alumni Panel and/or the Job Fair, please provide us with feedback using the following link https://surveys.illinois.edu/sec/562707565

• Colors of Faith Spring Recruitment

  Nov 18, 2020 7:30 pm10 views

  If you are interested in diversity and inclusion, dancing for fun, and learning about other faiths, then we hope to have you on Colors of Faith!

  Colors of Faith is an interfaith dance team that aims to celebrate religious diversity, and to promote unity and mutual understanding through our art. We dance to devotional and cultural songs of various religions, and having danced to Jewish, Sikh, Christian, and Hindu songs in the past hope to continue our celebration of these faiths as well as expand. Students and community members of all identities are welcome. No prior dance experience is required to join.

  If this resonates with you or others in your community, please distribute and fill out this interest form: bit.ly/cof2021. We will keep you updated on the dates of our clinics and auditions (likely in January/February 2021) and are looking forward to collaborating with you! 

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World Program

  Nov 16, 2020 4:00 pm6 views

  Thinking of which classes you should register for this summer? Look no further!

  The Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW) is an annual intensive language program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We invite students to join the 9% of Americans who choose the unique and meaningful experience of learning a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL).  We believe that learning these languages will allow students to gain new global perspectives and set them apart as highly qualified individuals for international work and engagement.  Many of these languages can assist students in securing international positions in governmental, development, and academic sectors.    

  This summer SILMW will take place from June 14 to August 7, 2021, and we will be offering Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, and Wolof.  The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters. This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more!  

  When you complete the program, not only will you be able to hold a conversation in a new language and have earned up to 10 credits, you will have had fun!   

  We invite you to check out our website for more details about the program in general and for the application requirements in particular. The following selected web pages might be of interest to you, should you want to learn more about the program: 

  Prospective Students
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Summer 2021 General Schedule
  Summer 2021 Activities Schedule

  For more general information, visit our website at https://linguistics.illinois.edu/languages/summer-institute-languages-muslim-world.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at silmw@illinois.edu.  We hope to see you this summer!

• Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research - Two New Issues

  Nov 16, 2020 8:30 am8 views

  The Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research published two issues this fall – Volume 4, No. 1 and No 2.

  These two volumes feature a variety of pieces, including creative expression pieces, literature reviews, research poster presentations, and scholarly research papers. The issues were edited by Senior Editor, Rebecca Hawley, the Advisory board (Rachel Garthe & Jan Carter-Black), and 7 undergraduate editors (6 BSW students and 1 Psychology student). A huge thank you to everyone who promoted the journal and mentored these students! And congratulations to the students on becoming published authors!

  https://ugresearchjournals.illinois.edu/index.php/juswr/issue/view/43
  https://ugresearchjournals.illinois.edu/index.php/juswr/issue/view/44

  If you are interested in submitting pieces for future volumes or becoming an undergraduate student editor, please contact Dr. Garthe at rcgarthe@illinois.edu.

• Spring 2021 Registration Resources

  Nov 16, 2020 8:00 am4 views

  As registration continues today, I wanted to put a couple resources out for your use. 

  First, how to utilize Enhanced Registration.

  Second, how to use the Schedule Generator.

  Finally, how to use Plan Ahead.

• FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE DRIVEN LEADERS

  Nov 10, 2020 4:00 pm24 views

  The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois - Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply. 

  For more information or to apply online, visit: www.universityymca.org/bailey 

  Application deadline: February 28
  Contact: Kasey Umland

• Community-Academic Scholars Info Session Wed., Nov. 11

  Nov 9, 2020 8:00 am9 views

  The Community-Academic Scholars Initiative empowers undergraduates to address critical issues in our community related to health, poverty, and social inequity with training, support, and a $3500 stipend. Scholars from disciplines across campus contribute to research projects that have an impact in Champaign-Urbana. Join us Wed., Nov. 11, 6 – 6:45 p.m. to learn about the program and application process, hear about past projects, and find out how scholars are matched to projects. Register for Zoom details.

• SKY Happiness Retreat

  Nov 5, 2020 4:30 pm15 views

  SKY Happiness Retreat is a 9-hour total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country. Participants gain foundational stress-management skills, develop a personal evidence-based breathing and meditation practice, learn a short personal yoga practice, and increase social connection and leadership skills. The SKY Happiness Retreat introduces SKY Meditation, an evidence-based meditation practice integrated with breath work that can significantly increase one's well-being and calmness, and significantly reduces anxiety and stress markers. The course features interactive group processes, experiential learning, emotional intelligence training, breath-work, yoga, and evidence-based meditation. It's one of the coolest places to connect with yourself, make awesome friends, and, most importantly, have fun!

  We're happy to share that the SKY Happiness Retreat is offered with a full scholarship for students, staff, and faculty members. There are limited spots available for this retreat. Availability is first-come-first-serve, by registration only and requires attendance to all sessions. Please contact skyatuiuc@gmail.com for any questions.

  Location: Online via Zoom :)

  Timing:  November 14 & 15th (Sat & Sun): 2 pm - 5 pm cst

  November 16th (Mon): 6 pm - 9 pm cst  

• Upcoming DCFS webinars

  Nov 5, 2020 11:45 am63 views

  DCFS is hosting webinars for students and alumni that are interested in learning more about employment with DCFS. We are hosting several lunchtime informational sessions, on Tuesday’s from 11am-12pm and Thursday’s from 12pm-1pm, starting 11/5 through 12/17. We will briefly discuss the application process and then have Child Protection Specialist and Child Welfare Specialist discuss their positions and what to expect. There will be time for Q&A at the end. We are hosting these through the virtual platform Webex and the attached flyer has links to each session. Feel free to share the flyer with students, alumni and faculty.

  We are also bringing on 60 Children and Family Service Interns (trainee). We currently have postings at www.work.illinois.gov until 5pm on 11/20/2020. These are full time, paid positions that include state benefits. The trainee titles are for applicants that meet the education requirement for Child Protection Specialist and Child Welfare Specialist (bachelor in social work, or a related human service field (psychology, sociology, early childhood/child & family service, rehabilitation services, etc., or a related criminal justice/law enforcement) but don’t have the required experience to be eligible for Child Protection Specialist or Child Welfare Specialist titles. Once they have the required experience, they can apply for promotions to CPS or CWS.

• BSW Alumni Career Panel Discussion and Job Fair

  Nov 2, 2020 4:45 pm20 views

  BSW CAREERS: GETTING YOUR SOCIAL WORK CAREER STARTED -- NO MSW REQUIRED

  11/9 - BSW Alumni Career Panel 5-6 PM
  Hear from alumni about their careers as BSW level professionals

  11/16 - BSW Job Fair 5-6:30 PM
  Field organizations will share information about current BSW level job offerings

  Register at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/306032396

  Questions? Contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell at shamcamp@illinois.edu

• Why Should I Join NASW?

  Nov 2, 2020 4:00 pm8 views

  Presented by UIUC GSWA

  An NASW enrollment informational session featuring the Executive Director of the Illinoi Chapter, Joel Rubin

  November 13, 12-1 PM

  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/99029210587?pwd=T3FFOU9IQW53eEZoejNMWjRNZ09mUT09
  Password: 745518

• Become a FY-CARE Facilitator

  Nov 2, 2020 4:00 pm115 views

  At the Women’s Resources Center, we are a dedicated group who are hopeful that through our educational initiatives and confidential advising, we will be able to put a stop to sexual misconduct at Illinois. The Women’s Resources Center prides itself on 4 peer-facilitated workshops, those being FYCARE, ICARE, I Heart Healthy Relationships, and GUARD. Each year we are able to conduct these workshops for over 9,000 students, but we are only able to operate because we are so heavily student based. Not only would you have the opportunity to actively engage with their campus community, but you will also be paid if they choose to become a peer facilitator. Attached you will find all of the information necessary for your students to join our cause. 

• Submission Request for Counseling Center Solidarity Garden Project

  Oct 26, 2020 2:45 pm39 views

  My name is Allie Wyland and I am a Counseling Center Paraprofessional at the UIUC Counseling Center. I am part of the International Student Outreach (ISO) and Asian Pacific American and Asian International Outreach (API Roots) teams. This semester we are requesting story submissions for our Solidarity Garden Instagram page. 

  The purpose of this project is to collect and share stories of people from different identity groups allying with each other. Collected stories will be posted on the Solidarity Garden Instagram page. This project is initiated by the API Roots and ISO teams at the UIUC Counseling Center to promote the well-being of students through psycho-educational programming and outreach activities. 

  You can share your Solidarity Story via (forms.gle/Wf3ZzxJHUjVcY5no8).

• Illinois Student Government Executive Assistant Applications

  Oct 21, 2020 4:00 pm26 views

  This year, the Illinois Student Government seeks Executive Assistants within our Cabinet and Legislative Branch to help fulfill weekly tasks and begin their journey in ISG with direct guidance from our current student leaders. This unique role teaches new members of ISG through genuine hands-on experiences and prepares students for how to be productive members of the organization with weekly training sessions!  

  We look forward to seeing the outstanding leaders! Apply Now!

  For questions or concerns regarding ISG or the application process, please contact Chief of Staff Katrina Rbeiz at isg-chiefofstaff@illinois.edu.  

• Illinois Student Government Campus Committee Applications

  Oct 21, 2020 3:45 pm8 views

  ISG is devoted, especially in these virtual times, to campus connections between students and administrators. With that said, it’s that time of year again for students to apply to Campus Committees. Campus Committees are committees run by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, which touch all areas of campus life, including cultural centers, student fees, and much more! Being involved in a Campus Committee allows students an unparalleled opportunity to shape the Illinois experience, represent the student body, and have their ideas heard. Even for students who may have no interest in student governance per se, Campus Committees are a fantastic way to impact their experience at the University of Illinois directly.   

  For more information about Campus Committees, please visit here. Students can find the application on the Illinois Student Government website or by clicking here. Please note that all application submissions are due on October 23rd. In the meantime, however, please feel free to contact Chief of Staff Katrina Rbeiz at isg-chiefofstaff@illinois.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns!  

  Best Regards,  

  Tyler Gadbury Deputy Chief of Staff

• Survey about undergraduate and graduate minors in Game Studies & Design

  Oct 19, 2020 4:00 pm17 views

  Several departments of the University of Illinois are considering a proposal to create an undergraduate minor in Game Studies & Design.  This program would require 18 credit hours of coursework, including 9 credit hours of elective courses in a wide variety of fields including media, fine arts, humanities, information science, education, computer science, and more.  We would like to know about your interest in such a minor. You will have a chance to win one of 25 $20 Amazon gift cards by responding to the following survey.

  https://go.illinois.edu/GAME

  thank you!

  Lisa Bievenue, Director
  Informatics Programs, School of Information Sciences

• School of Social Work Blood Drive

  Oct 19, 2020 10:45 am9 views

  Thursday, November 5: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

  All donors must have a scheduled appointment time and wear a mask to ensure social distancing. To schedule your time to donate go online at www.bloodcenter.org and use code # 70865A.

  Questions, please contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell (shamcamp@illinois.edu). 

  All donors are encouraged to do their questions on the blood drive date on 11/5 by texting EarlyQ to 999-777 or see www.bloodcenter.org/earlyq.

  SSW swag for all donors and a gift card or retro inspired t-shirt.

• Inclusion, Equity & Intersectionality

  Oct 15, 2020 3:45 pm31 views

  Join Senior Social Work Students: Hannah GOodman, Sabrina O'Connor, and Natalia Villa as they present:

  Inclusion, Equity & Intersectionality

  Please join us on November 12, 2020, from 6 PM- 7:30 PM for our webinar, “Inclusion, Equity, and Intersectionality,” where we will be exploring different topics regarding racial justice. Our project is a step towards the Grand Challenge Initiative to eradicate racism in collaboration with the Champaign Mental Health Board. We will be presenting this webinar to the Champaign/ Urbana community and we will be using this session as a guide for feedback. 

  https://www.psychcongress.com/article/new-grand-challenges-initiative-aims-eradicate-racism 

• Peace Corps Events--Illinois Abroad Week (October 19-23)!

  Oct 14, 2020 4:15 pm4 views

  In celebration of Illinois Abroad Week next week, we will hosting several Peace Corps events! Attached is a flyer in several forms and the event details are below as well. Please note, they are all virtual events. All members of the campus community are welcome!

  Peace Corps Information Session 
  Monday, October 19th at 2pm (CST)
  Zoom link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodOmurDgoH9dCz6X5GD2t6_j90Gd1f6zc

  Returned Volunteer Panel 
  Thursday, October 22nd at 4pm (CST) 
  Zoom link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdeyrpz8iH9eO0XG3nAL-5wGgD8vv8xoA

  Peace Corps Application Workshop: Resumes 
  Friday, October 23rd at 1pm (CST) 
  Zoom link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtf-quqzkoHtXeX2_Q0rYW36WMgkh8e6SM

  Additionally, I have drop-in hours every week on Wednesdays from 12-2pm and Thursdays from 2-4pm. You can access these hours by visiting the UIUC Career Center website (https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu) and clicking on ‘access the virtual desk’, so if students have questions, please feel free to direct them here.

• New American Welcome Center Internships

  Oct 13, 2020 1:00 pm67 views

  My name is Griselda Escobedo and I work with the University YMCA's New American Welcome Center. I am emailing you in hopes that you would consider sharing the following opportunities to any and all of your students whom you think might be interested in joining our team next semester.

  The New American Welcome Center has opened its applications for our 2021 spring internships. We are looking for interested and passionate students to apply to our four available internship programs: Immigrant Outreach, Legal Services, Immigrant Helpline and Development/Grants. As a past intern myself I can say that these internships are very rewarding and they are also a great way for students to get professional development with a nonprofit organization and become better advocates for the community.

  For descriptions of each internship available, students can be directed to the New American Welcome Center's page here, and the portal where students can submit their application and resume is here.

• Virtual Study Abroad Week

  Oct 12, 2020 9:45 am24 views

  The study abroad units across campus are hosting Virtual Illinois Abroad Week from Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23. This event is for all students, especially first years and sophomores, who might be interested in pursuing both immediate virtual study abroad experiences and future in-person international opportunities. The event website can be found at go.illinois.edu/illinoisabroadweek and we are encouraging students to RSVP to sessions they want to attend.

• Free Desk Yoga on October 15th

  Oct 9, 2020 9:45 am10 views

  Are you feeling overwhelmed and tense during your Zoom classes and meetings? Join the McKinley Fitness and Stress Management Peers for a virtual desk yoga workshop! This free workshop will go over beginner yoga techniques to release tension and help with Zoom fatigue. Join us for some self-care time to de-stress.

  Date/Time: October 15th at 7-7:30 p.m.

  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85093781731?pwd=WUpKYmZ0MXl3VWxLeWV5UUVNUUgvdz0
  Meeting ID: 850 9378 1731
  Password: 685264

  For questions, please feel free to contact:
  Liz Guenther (SMP Outreach Coordinator)
  meg5@illinois.edu

• Final Exam Listings are Live

  Oct 9, 2020 9:30 am21 views

  Just a quick note that final exam listings have gone live in Course Explorer and myillini.

  Students will be able to access their own personal schedules in myillini or by logging into Course Explorer. 

  All final exams are to be given online.  Exams are only listed if they are given in a fixed time block time block in accordance to the Student Code.  Exams with a window of time for the student to complete the exam are not included here.  It is up to the instructor to give conflict exam times when students have a competing exam(s). If an exam is not listed on Course Explorer, the message reads:

  “No final exam schedule information currently available for this course.  Contact instructor for details.”

• Virtual Graduate, Law, and Professional School Fair Oct 15

  Oct 8, 2020 11:00 am12 views

  Graduate, Law, and Professional School Fair

  Thursday October 15, 9am-6pm

  Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/2020GLPFair

  What are your plans after graduation? If you are considering graduate, law, or professional school please join us on October 15th! This is your opportunity to speak with admission representatives from a variety of programs including business, science, engineering, law, social sciences, health professions and many more. Get your questions answered and learn about the admissions process. And this year The Career Center is partnering with the Pre-Law Advising Services Office to offer the Law Fair during the GLP Fair (details below.) Register now to view programs attending and their scheduled chat times. You can find a tutorial on the CareerEco virtual fair platform here.

  Law Fair:  The Law Fair is open for all students whether considering law school next year, following a gap year, or in the future. The Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to meet admissions representatives from across the country to learn more about law school programs, learn about the admissions process, and ask individual questions of deans and admissions representatives! There will be designated Law Fair hours from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm during the upcoming Grad, Law, and Professional School Fair. Students should also check individual schedules for extended times as well! For more information about the Law Fair portion, please visit the Pre-Law Advising website and our blog for the Law Fair Countdown and Highlights!

• Part-time Student Roles (Undergrad/Grad) with Siebel Center for Design!

  Oct 6, 2020 1:45 pm12 views

  Siebel Center for Design is currently hiring for two part-time student positions (open to both undergraduate + graduate students). If you are looking for a (1) virtual position and (2) meet the criteria, please apply!

  Innovation at UIUC Mural team: Augmented Reality Experience Developer (Mural Project)
  Playful by Design group: Game Engine Programmer (Playful by Design)

• Counseling Center Programming

  Oct 5, 2020 4:15 pm4 views

  The Counseling Center is providing a variety of programming for students, including: 

  Sit with Sankofa every Thursday at 4 and chat with Counseling Center Staff to learn more about mental health, wellness, and options for services.

  Feeling Overwelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?”Attend the Counseling Center’s RIO Online!

  These times are not easy. Feeling isolated and lonely is very common, and life is very different than it was before the pandemic. Many people are having strong reactions to these changes. RIO, which stands for recognition, insight, and openness, is led by Counseling Center clinicians and provides an interactive experience that helps you:

  •Learn mindfulness skills to identify why you’re feeling the emotions you are and accept them.
  •Manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions productively.
  •Identify what’s most important to you and prioritize accordingly.

  and finall

  In Focus is a five-week online series that offers education and support for students who commonly experience difficulties associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You do not need to have an official diagnosis to get involved.This series is interactive, and is designed to give participants techniques that can improve focus in the classroom, careers, and relationships.For Fall 2020, this series will meet Thursdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. beginning October 15. It is open to all Illinois students. We encourage you to attend all sessions in the series. To register, please go to http://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/InFocus.

   

• Provost's Undergraduate Student Advisory Board

  Oct 5, 2020 3:00 pm262 views

  Dear Students,

  We hope that you are well, and the semester has been off to a smooth start. Last fall, the campus launched the Student Success Initiative. Chancellor Jones noted the Student Success Initiative is an effort to better identify the factors that lead to positive and productive experiences for our undergraduate students. Last year we gathered valuable data from faculty, staff, and students! This year, our focus will be on using the data collected and recommendations to implement change on campus.

  We are seeking a diverse group of students to serve on our Provost Undergraduate Student Advisory Board. We hope you will consider applying to be involved in providing additional feedback and helping us to operationalize the recommendations provided through their lens. Student voice is a critical part of student success; thus, we need your valuable input to continue improving our campus community. 

  The application can be found here, and a set of frequently asked questions can be found by clicking the link above. If selected to participate as a Board member, appointments will be for one full academic year. All applications will be due by Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:59pm CDT.

  We genuinely appreciate your consideration!

  Sincerely,

  Colvin Georges, Jr.
  Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for Student Success
  Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

   

  Kathy Martensen
  Assistant Provost for Educational Programs
  Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

• Illinois Board of Higher Education Strategic Plan Survey

  Oct 5, 2020 1:45 pm31 views

  The Illinois Board of Higher Education, in cooperation with the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, is developing a new Strategic Plan for higher education. As a stakeholder of Illinois's higher education system, they would like to hear what issues are most important to you through this brief survey. Please provide your responses by Friday, October 9th. 

  They will be providing more information soon on the strategic planning process.  Please watch their website at www.ibhe.org for updates.

  They look forward to hearing from you!

• We RISE: Fall Series on Abolition

  Oct 5, 2020 10:45 am13 views

  The Women's Resource Center is excited to announce the We RISE Fall Series, created in partnership between the Women’s Resources Center, La Casa Cultural Latina, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, and the LGBT Resource Center, with support from the Student Cultural Programming Fee and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This collaborative 4-part series will allow participants to focus on the historical and current dialogue about and praxis of abolition, and is open to students, staff, and faculty. We invite you to attend, and to share within your networks. The sessions will be hosted every Tuesday in October, at 1:00pm, beginning this coming Tuesday, October 6th. 

• YWCA-Sexual Violence Support Services

  Oct 5, 2020 10:30 am15 views

  SVSS will be hosting an upcoming Virtual Volunteer Fairs for Crisis Intervention and Medical Advocacy!

  Tue. October 20, 2020 (Evening Fair)

  All interested applicants must register to attend the fair.

  Here’s the registration link for Virtual Volunteer Fair.

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs_nFxuRydPWww39r9DueqRHCEw_LthKUqjNA824fbWQ5LRQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

• Mindful Monday

  Oct 5, 2020 10:15 am2 views

  Take a break! Sit back and relax. Enjoy a relaxation technique facilitated by the McKinley Health stress management peers. 

  Topic: Mindful Monday - October 5 @ 7:00PM  
  Time: Oct 5, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/92140937843?pwd=TFAzUnJZWXRVZkU5T2J3UTZsRDVmdz09  
  Meeting ID: 921 4093 7843  
  Password: 644808  

  Topic: Mindful Monday - October 5 @ 7:15PM  
  Time: Oct 5, 2020 07:15 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/91283731362?pwd=RytwdnB3M3cralA3T3dwRldHS25CUT09  
  Meeting ID: 912 8373 1362  
  Password: 183953  

  Topic: Mindful Monday - October 5 @ 7:30PM  
  Time: Oct 5, 2020 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/96078283281?pwd=eXZnR0VKeFhRTEU1K1pjdCsyOWV1dz09  
  Meeting ID: 960 7828 3281  
  Password: 444471  

  Topic: Mindful Monday - October 5 @ 7:45PM
  Time: Oct 5, 2020 07:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  
  Join Zoom Meeting  
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/95490312691?pwd=ZU9HcnJvS3pHbHBIUUg3OTJvMnFrQT09  
  Meeting ID: 954 9031 2691  
  Password: 377909  

• Truman Scholarship Informational Events 10/8-10/9

  Sep 28, 2020 1:00 pm6 views

  Are you concerned about issues facing your community, campus or country, and are you actively working to make change?  The prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship program is looking for the academically strong student who has a passion for public service. 

  Evaluators look for leadership ability, potential for influencing public policies, community service and extracurricular involvement, strong academic performance, and potential to perform well in a graduate school program. It awards $30,000 merit-based scholarships to U.S. citizen college students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service.  Public service includes a wide array of career possibilities, such as public health; local, state, or federal government; educational policy; international relations; conservation; and environmental protection. Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership experiences in campus and community service activities.

  Truman Scholars have pursued many fields of study, such as agriculture, engineering, economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, and public health. Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving funding. 

  The University of Illinois may nominate up to four students for the Truman Scholarship.  If you are interested in applying, please plan to attend our informational sessions: 

  Truman Scholarship Information Session
  Oct 8, 2020 03:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/94164435841?pwd=Q0hZaWQ2V2NvbzNrd3JTcjJOVldkQT09
  Meeting ID: 941 6443 5841
  Password: Truman

  Truman Scholarship Writing Workshop
  Oct 9, 2020 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/94598805025?pwd=SVZxWkZ3a0plcEM0K2tMSWF0S3B2dz09
  Meeting ID: 945 980 5025
  Password: Truman

  For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu