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• Illinois in Washington Information Session

  Sep 4, 2018 3:45 pm4 views

  Illinois in Washington (Spring 2019 Washington, DC Internships): Information Session, September 11th, 5-6 PM Illinois in Washington (IIW) is an academic internship program open to all U of I undergraduates. Participants live and intern in Washington, DC, while taking U of I classes.  IIW offers an exceptional opportunity to gain rewarding work experience while enjoying the political, intellectual, and cultural experiences than only the nation's capital can offer.  Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, think tanks, consulting groups, social justice organizations, and government agencies.  Come and join us for an unforgettable semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world.  Our information session will provide a brief overview of the program.  The application deadline for the spring 2019 term is October 1st.  Application instructions are available at http://www.washington.illinois.edu/apply/information/. 

  INFORMATION SESSION DATE AND TIME: September 11, 2018, 5-6 PM
  LOCATION: David Kinley Hall, Room 106

• Study Abroad in Greece Summer 2019 Information Session

  Sep 5, 2018 8:00 am54 views

  WHAT COURSES ARE YOU TAKING THIS SPRING 2019? How about: “An innovative, experiential course offering which culminates in Greece”?

  HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD?

  DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE REFUGEES and UNACCOMPANIED MINORS IN OUR COMMUNITY?                                                           HOW CAN YOU HELP?

  ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS?

  CURIOUS ABOUT CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSIONS and DEEPENING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD?

  THIS COURSE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW THE WORLD.

  Join the School of Social Work, IAGE, and surprise guests to learn more about:

  WHAT:  a Social Work study abroad, faculty-led class

  WHEN: Thursday, September 20, 2018;   12pm-1pm

  WHERE: School of Social Work, 1010 West Nevada, Urbana; ROOM 2015

  WHAT ABOUT: Informational - course offering (SOCW330/561); 10 weeks in the U.S. and 2 weeks in Athens, Greece (May 11-May 25, 2019)

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Stress Management Peer Leaders

  Sep 5, 2018 9:00 am7 views

  McKinley Heath 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 held at the Illini Union, Room 404 on Wednesday, September 5 at 5:00 p.m. For more information please contact Jessica: jkrawie2@illinois.edu

• Bailey International Service Travel Scholarships Now Open

  Sep 5, 2018 2:00 pm4 views

  The FRED S. BAILEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERS offers scholarships of $600-1800 dollars to University of Illinois undergraduate and Master's level graduate students leading international service projects who plan to travel within the specified period.  Recipients will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to the project/program, long-term career goals in international development or related fields, the trip’s potential impact on the student’s learning and professional development, potential for positive impact on the host community and financial need. If selected, all recipients must participate in a 6-week online pre-departure course. 

  Application Period 1

  (For trips that occur between December 20, 2018 - August 30, 2019) Applications Open: August 27, 2018 Application Deadline: October 1, 2018

  To learn more and apply, visit:

  universityymca.org/bailey/travel-scholarship/ <http://universityymca.org/bailey/travel-scholarship/>

  UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS:

  Bailey International Travel Scholarship Info Session | September 10, 5 - 6 pm

  Bailey International Travel Scholarship Info Session | September 19, 12 - 1 pm

• Alternative Seasonal Breaks

  Sep 6, 2018 8:45 am231 views

  You're who we've been waiting for! Alternative Seasonal Breaks (ASB) is having its first meeting/info sessions of the semester on Sunday 9/16, Monday 9/17, and Tuesday 9/18 at 6pm at the University YMCA. We know you're tired of pizza by now so we promise we will mix it up a bit!

  ASB is a non-profit volunteer rso at UIUC and an affiliate of the University YMCA. ASB sends U of I students on nationwide service trips twice throughout the year (winter and spring break). ASB participants travel throughout the country to learn about and actively combat social justice and environmental issues. Trips concern issues such as homelessness, poverty, animals, healthcare, environment, and many more. Each trip offers participants a unique, hands-on opportunity to make a difference in the lives of both communities and individuals nationwide. In preparation for each trip, participants meet weekly to reflect on issues, promote awareness, volunteer within the Urbana-Champaign community, and to simply get to know one another prior to their week together.

  If this sounds like something you are interested in, please contact Diamond Ruffin or Jacob Kraft at treasurer@illinoisasb.org for more information and to be added to the email list. Also, visit the website!

• The Mindful Student: Discovering Your Strengths and Re-imagining Success

  Sep 6, 2018 9:30 am7 views

  The Mindful Student: Discovering Your Strengths and Re-imagining Success
  Tuesday, September 11
  4:00-5:30
  1028 Lincoln Hall

  Did you know that taking a more mindful approach can improve your academic performance as well as your overall well-being?  In this workshop you'll participate in several hands-on activities (and take home a writing tool for further use), while learning about other resources on campus that can help you in your pursuit of meaningful academic and personal goals.  Please join us!  No pre-registration necessary.

  Questions can be directed to aivy@illinois.edu.

• Pre-Law September Events for Students and Alumni

  Sep 6, 2018 10:00 am1 views

  First, an update on the Pre-Law listserv: We moved to a new model in which everyone can self-manage their pre-law listserv membership. What does this mean? Everyone with an @illinois.edu email can add or remove themselves at  http://www.lists.illinois.edu. In the “search lists” box, type “prelaw” to add yourself to our listserv: prelaw-l@lists.illinois.edu. Once you are added, you will receive our weekly email and can remove yourself at any time.

  September Events—We have updated our fall Event Calendar here. Please feel free to share these upcoming September events with any interested students or alumni.

  Pre-Law 101—Sept. 10 at 4:00, Oct. 2 at 4:00, Oct. 22 at 4:00, Nov. 13 at 4:00.

  Each Pre-Law 101 session is the same. Incoming first-year students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment. 

  Law School Fair—September 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). 

  Law School Admission Panel—September 25 at 7:00 pm in Lincoln Hall 1002. 

  Applying to Law School Webinar Series—This fall we are offering multiple webinars on various aspects of the law school application process. Registration is open here. The first two sessions are:

  Letters of Recommendation—Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm. 

  Using the Credential Assembly Service and Candidate Referral Service—Sept. 28 at 2:00 pm. 

  Perfecting Your Personal Statement and Resume for Law School—Sept. 17 at 4:00. 

• Mary Ramier Grant for Undergraduate Women

  Sep 6, 2018 11:00 am2 views

  The Mary Ramier Grant is set up to inspire undergraduate women to develop as successful leaders, activists, and professionals.  Mary Ramier, a 1923 graduate of the University of Illinois, was an attorney and activist from Indianapolis, IN.   She was remembered for tackling problems in her Irvington neighborhood, including a petition drive that led to much-needed urban renovation.  She also worked at the national level as an attorney and officer for the Mortar Board National Senior Women’s Honorary.

  The grant will be awarded competitively and can be used to:

  Support research - research travel, research materials such as books, recording equipment, etc., conference travel
  Creative projects such as, but not limited to zines films plays
  Field trips that are related to gender and women’s studies
  Other activities that promote the advancement of women 

  Awards are usually between $50 and $500.  The Gender and Women’s Studies awards committee will determine the amount and number of awards per year based on the merit of individual proposals and financial need.  Money will not be awarded for tuition costs or living expenses.   

  Requirements: All undergraduate women in good standing are eligible to apply.  Applicants should fill out an application form, and include the name of a faculty member who might be called for reference. 

  Fall Semester Deadline:                    October 1

  The attached application form can also be accessed at:  https://gws.illinois.edu/award/mary-ramier-grant

• Get involved with the Community Learning Lab

  Sep 6, 2018 2:15 pm1 views

  If you are interested in a service learning opportunity, please contact the Community Learning Lab by email at ssw-cll@illinois.edu

• 2018 Majors and Minors Fair

  Sep 7, 2018 2:30 pm2 views

  Take a closer look at Illinois majors, minors, and resources!

  Majors & Minors Fair

  Monday, September 17th

  1:30-4:30pm

  Illini Union Ballrooms A, B, C

• Pre-Health Ambassadors

  Sep 10, 2018 3:00 pm592 views

  The Career Center is accepting applications for our new Pre-Health Ambassador program! The Pre-Health Ambassadors will assist the health profession advisors beginning in Spring 2019 with various events, while providing insight to students on what it is truly like to be Pre-Health at Illinois. Students must be pursuing a health profession (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, vet med, nursing, etc.) and at least a sophomore. The application process will involve an interview and selected students must attend a mandatory training-date TBD.

  The deadline to apply is October 31! Students can apply at http://go.illinois.edu/prehealthambassadors. Questions can be directed to me at rectorc@illinois.edu.

• Mi Carerra Workshop

  Sep 10, 2018 3:00 pm4 views

  Take steps NOW to transition from language student to multilingual professional.

  Tuesday, 10/9/18, 5:00-7:00 pm
  Lucy Ellis Lounge 1080 FLB (behind the elevators)

  Food provided!
  RSVP by October 1
  tmatos@illinois.edu

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

  Sep 17, 2018 10:45 am1 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research has partnered with The Writing Center to offer a workshop for undergraduate students focused on research writing skills. In this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of proposal writing, guiding students to formulate successful research projects and explain their research in a concise and compelling manner that is understandable to a general audience. Students will leave the workshop with (1) basic knowledge about research proposals and their structure, (2) tactics and tools to write successful research statements, and (3) a list of resources for assistance in the writing process.

   

  These workshops begin next week, so make sure to register today! Each workshop is limited to the first 30 applicants. For more information and for details on how to register please visit our workshops page:

  https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Sep 17, 2018 11:30 am1 views

  Monday, September 17

  Finding and Applying to Federal Government Jobs ​​ 3 - 4 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143,  715 S Wright St. 

  Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter 4 - 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Creating Your Powerful Resume  ​​5 - 6 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Tuesday, September 18 

  Finding an Internship  ​​5 - 6 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Wednesday, September 19

  Making Your Major Decision ​​3 - 4 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Pre-Health 101 (Prepare) 4 - 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Thursday, September 20

  International Student Career Meetup 4 - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213,  616 E Green St. 

  Friday, September 21

  Careers Seen on TV From The Pizza & Professionals Lunch Series  Noon - 1 p.m.​, The Career Center Interview Suite 213,  616 E Green St. 

  Best Job Search Resources for International Students 4 - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

• Call for Proposals for Re:Search

  Sep 17, 2018 11:30 am4 views

  Re:Search, the Undergraduate Literary Criticism Journal here at the University of Illinois has announced their call for proposals for the Spring 2019 issue!  Students from all majors and disciplines are encouraged to submit a proposal, provided that the work engages in critical analysis of a form of text or media, such as novels, movies, TV shows, video games, graphic novels, etc.  Papers accepted will be published in both the print and online versions of the journal, which is searchable on Google Scholar.

  Information sessions for interested authors will be held on Wednesday September 26th at 5:30 p.m., location TBD (more info will follow). 

  Submissions are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, November 4th, 2018.

• CHAIL Hiring Expo

  Sep 17, 2018 11:30 am8 views

  Children's Home has a hiring expo coming up on October 3rd. CHAIL is one of the largest social service agencies in Illinois, and they have a variety of position availabilities in social work and special education.

  View positions and find more information at chail.org or on social media.

• Hispanic Heritage Month 2018

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am14 views

  Each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15. The celebration starts in the middle of the month, as opposed to the end, because the 15th marks the independence days of five Latin America countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile, and Belize follow shortly after, on the 16th, 18th and 21st.

  Check out the events happening around Champaign-Urbana!

• Job Opportunity

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am1 views

  Social Services Director – Freeport, IL

  Skilled Nursing Facility – Freeport, IL

  Job Description

  SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Social Services Director is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• “News & Brews: What's on Your Ballot?”

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am1 views

  Riggs Beer Company will be hosting an event called “News & Brews: What's on Your Ballot?” on October 9th from 6-7:30. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please follow the link below.

  https://www.facebook.com/events/487451561725747/

• BSW vs MSW School of Social Work Blood Drive

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am20 views

  On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, the School of Social Work will host a student led blood drive in Room 2015 from 10 am - 2 pm.  Our goal for the blood drive is to draw 21 units of blood and we really need your help to achieve our goal. To help support meeting this goal the BSW and MSW students will compete against one another to see who can donate the most units of blood. The winning class will receive an Insomnia Cookie Party!

  We encourage EVERYONE to participate by signing up for one of the assigned time slots. Please provide your name and cell number when you sign up and expect for the blood donation process to take 1 hour. In addition to saving up to 3 lives with a single donation and also getting a free t-shirt, your class could win a cookie party.

  Date: 10/10/2018 (Wed.)

  Location: Room 2015

  Sign up today!

• The Institute by LeaderShape

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am13 views

  The Institute™ by LeaderShape® is a nationally-recognized six-day, five-night leadership development retreat. The Illinois Leadership® Center coordinates a special program each year for Illinois undergraduate students, which takes place over winter break in the Champaign-Urbana area.

  The 2019 program will take place January 6-11 at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL.

  Apply to participate in The Institute to build community with fellow Illinois students and cultivate valuable leadership skills. Dynamic, challenging, and exciting, the program is intended to produce a breakthrough in the leadership capacity of participants—benefiting them individually, as well as their respective communities and the organizations they will go on to lead and serve in the future.

  To learn more about The Institute, we strongly recommend you register for and attend one of our upcoming information sessions:

  Wednesday, October 3, 1:00-2:00 PM, ILC Conference Room
  Tuesday, October 9, 2:00-3:00 PM, ILC Conference Room
  Thursday, October 11, 5:00-6:00 PM, ILC Conference Room

  Applications can be submitted online between September 21, 2018 and October 19, 2018. In addition to responding to a series of essay questions, you will also be asked to upload a resume. APPLY HERE!

  If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please contact the Illinois Leadership Center at 217-333-0604 or leadership@illinois.edu.

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Sep 18, 2018 2:30 pm2 views

  Tuesday, September 25

  Finding an Internship ​​5 - 6 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Wednesday, September 26 

  Snack Bite: Exploring Health Careers (Explore) 4:15 - 4:45 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  10/17 Graduate and Professional School Fair, Illini Union, Rooms ABC & Pine Lounge, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI)

  Sep 19, 2018 1:15 pm3 views

  Now in its fourth year of collaboration, the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the Graduate College offer undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to assist advanced graduate students (those who have completed all coursework requirements and are in the dissertation research stage) with their research projects. Through a one-on-one research experience with their graduate student mentor, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to learn what it means to do research, create knowledge, and produce scholarship. Selected undergraduate students will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2019.

  Undergraduate students will (1) attend regular weekly class meetings (GC 295, Introduction to Undergraduate Research, 3 credit hours) with OUR/Grad College instructors; and (2) work one-on-one with their graduate mentors, an average of 5-6 hours per week. As part of the course requirement, students will complete a final project, consisting of a poster, to be presented during “Undergraduate Research Week,” an annual event sponsored by OUR.

  If you have any questions about the application process, the office will be holding informational meetings on Monday September 24, Monday October 1, and Monday October 8, from 3-3:50pm in Lincoln Hall Room 1065. Get tips on creating a good statement of interest, why you should participate, and get your questions answered.

  For more information and to apply, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.htmlDeadline for applications is Monday, October 15.

• Job Opportunity at Eastern Illinois Food Bank

  Sep 20, 2018 4:45 pm60 views

  PARTNERSHIP MANAGER (FT)

  Eastern Illinois Foodbank

  Location: Urbana, IL

  End date: 2018-09-28

  https://eifoodbank.org/about/employment.html

  Additional information: The Eastern Illinois Foodbank exists to alleviate hunger in eastern Illinois by providing a reliable source of food for the hungry through cooperation with a network of food pantries and agencies. What We Do The Eastern Illinois Foodbank is the primary food source for food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other programs working to feed the hungry. The Foodbank acquires millions of pounds of food and grocery product through purchase or donation and distributes it across our network of more than 160 feeding programs. Together, we’re working to create a hunger-free eastern Illinois. By partnering with EIF, emergency food programs are able to save millions of dollars each year in food purchase and handling costs. These savings allow them to focus their efforts and funds on more effectively working to alleviate hunger in our area. The Foodbank also operates programs targeted to children, seniors and veterans. Learn more about our programs here. Service Area We fight hunger in communities throughout these 18 eastern Illinois counties: Champaign Clark Clay Coles Crawford Cumberland DeWitt Douglas Edgar Ford Iroquois Jasper Livingston McLean Moultrie Piatt Vermilion Woodford

• Human Library event September 27th

  Sep 24, 2018 9:15 am1 views

  The Human Library is an event where individuals volunteer to be ‘books’ and share their stories with others. These individuals often have identities that are marginalized, stigmatized, or stereotyped. Examples of some of these identities can be found on our website: http://humanlibrarycu.org/meet-our-books/. We’ve gotten great feedback from the community as well as the volunteers, and hope to include more students at future events.

  The event itself will be during the Pygmalion Festival on Thursday, September 27th in the lobby of the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. It will run from 5:30-9pm.

• IConnect Facilitator Applications

  Sep 24, 2018 10:30 am191 views

  Are You Passionate About Diversity and Inclusion? Do you want to help make change on our campus? Become an I-Connect Facilitator!

  Diversity and Social Justice Education is looking for undergraduate students to facilitate I-Connect Diversity and Inclusion Workshops starting in Spring 2019. 

  This paid position will ask facilitators to use their positionality and unique perspectives to guide new students to understand and accept diversity and inclusion, not only on the University of Illinois campus, but in their personal and professional lives as well.

  The I-Connect Diversity and Inclusion Workshop is an initiative of Diversity & Social Justice Education. Students of color, LGBTQ students and allies, international students, and students with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

  The position is paid, and interviews will be held in early-October.

  Priority application date is October 1st at the link: go.illinois.edu/iconnect

• Planning to Attend Graduate School? McNair is the program for you!

  Sep 24, 2018 10:45 am17 views

  The McNair scholars program prepares promising students to get admitted to (and graduate from) Ph.D. graduate programs. You can read more about the program by visiting our website: http://www.omsa.illinois.edu/programs/TRIO/mcnair/

  The qualifications to be accepted to the TRIO McNair Scholars Programs are as follows:

  1. Junior status

  2. First generation and low income

  3. Grade Point Average minimum 2.85

  4. Desire to attend graduate school the fall semester immediately after undergrad and earn the PhD degree.

  If you’d like to learn more about the program, and hear from current scholars, sign-up for the McNair Information Session which will take place Monday, September 24th and Tuesday, September 25th from 5-6pm in the OMSA Office. You can register at: McNair Information Session Registration Also, here is the information from our website about the application process. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. Thank you for your time and I look forward to reviewing your application!

• University of Illinois Homecoming 5k

  Sep 25, 2018 9:45 am6 views

  The race is held October 7th starting at 9am and followed immediately by a pancake breakfast and the fountain dyeing at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. There's a reduced registration rate for groups and it is a great opportunity for a RSO social or philanthropy event! We would love to have student representation from a large number of Colleges on campus! Click here to register! This event will bring together the campus and community to kick off Homecoming week!  This year the proceeds from the race will support the University of Illinois Leadership Center. 

• Graduate & Professional School Fair 2018

  Sep 26, 2018 1:45 pm2 views

  Graduate & Professional School Fair 2018

  Recruiters from 132 institutions representing over 1,200 different graduate and professional school programs will be on hand for this open-house style fair.

  Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  Illini Union Ballrooms A, B, C & Pine Lounge (first floor)

  No RSVP required.

  Casual attire welcome.

  A list of the schools/programs in attendance (as well as Grad School Prep Workshops) can be found on Handshake at: https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/6937/student_preview

• Latinx Social Work Student Organization Informational Meeting

  Sep 26, 2018 2:00 pm18 views

  Where: Social Work Building
  Room: 2015
  When: 10/3
  Time: 4:00pm

• Winter Session 2018-19

  Sep 26, 2018 2:15 pm17 views

  Winter Session is Back!

  This winter, Illinois is offering more than 35 high-quality courses taught by Illinois faculty and delivered in a condensed, online format over the winter break. Winter Session begins December 21, 2018 and ends January 12, 2019. This is a great opportunity for students to take an active role in their education, enroll in a high demand course and work toward degree completion.

  Important information for students.

  Winter Session 2018-2019 begins on December 21, 2018, and ends January 12, 2019.
  Priority registration begins for Winter 2018/2019 in conjunction with Spring 2019 on October 29, 2018.
  Students may enroll in only one class during Winter Session.

  If you have questions or need additional flyers, contact Kalee Ackerman at ackermn@illinois.edu  . Thank you in advance for promoting Winter Session online!

  The Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning (CITL)

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Wednesday, October 3

  Snack Bit: Exploring Health Careers (Explore) 3:15 - 3:45 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Career Fair Prep 4 - 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

• Critical Language Scholarship Information Session October 4th

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  The Critical Language Scholarship, from the U.S. Department of State, is a fully-funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students.  The CLS institutes cover one academic year of university-level language coursework in 8 to 10 weeks over the summer, and include cultural programming, local language partners, and excursions.  Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level.  For more information, please visit: http://www.clscholarship.org/.  A list of eligible languages is available here.

  Our advisors, who have served as national-level CLS reviewers, will provide an overview of the program and give you helpful guidance on how to put together a competitive application.

  If you would like to learn more, please join us:

  Critical Language Scholarship Information Session

  Thursday, October 4th, 3:30-4:30 pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore (807 S. Wright St. Floor 5)

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  For more information, contact the National and International Scholarships Program at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu.

• Student Appointments / Drop-in Hours with The Office of Undergraduate Research

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  Advising Appointments with Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

  The Office of Undergraduate Research has a team of highly experienced Undergraduate Research Ambassadors who are available to answer all of your undergraduate research-related questions. Students interested in how they can become undergraduate researchers should start here. Meetings generally last up to 30 minutes

  To schedule a meeting with an ambassador, view our full list of ambassadors on the page below and select the "Schedule a meeting with ..." option next to the ambassador of your choosing. Indicate the date and time that works best for you in the form as well as a brief description of what you hope to discuss during this meeting. Please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/ambassadors.html

  Location: Students should check in at the reception desk on the 5th floor of the Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S. Wright Street (offices of Campus Advising).  

  Drop-in Hours

  Drop-In Hours are a great way to get quick answers to any questions you may have. Meetings generally last up to 15 minutes (students interested in a longer meeting should schedule an appointment with an Ambassador.) No appointment is necessary for Drop-In Hours; just stop on by and see us!

  Location: Students should check in at the reception desk on the 5th floor of the Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S. Wright Street (offices of Campus Advising).  

  Times: 

  Wednesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.*Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.*

  *Drop-in hours subject to change during intersessions, holidays, and based on the availability of office staff. Changes to the drop-in hours schedule will be posted to the blog.

  Students are also welcome to make an appointment with staff from the Office of Undergraduate Research by contacting us at ugresearch@illinois.edu. 

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! This year, we’re asking Champaign-Urbana to Take A Stand and actively work to end dating and domestic violence. Dating and domestic violence can include any form of psychological, emotional, verbal, physical, financial, or sexual abuse. In fact, more than half of people who have been physically abused, sexually abused, or stalked by a dating partner, first experienced abuse between the ages of 11 and 24. Join us in activities and events throughout the month to become involved in eliminating violence and abuse in our relationships, our homes and in our community! Go to https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center/domestic-violence-awareness-month to see a list of events and activities. 

• Peace Corps Opportunities

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  Interested in hands-on international development work that will make a positive difference in the world? Peace Corps is actively looking for applicants with social work backgrounds to fill positions in its youth development, education, and health sectors. Apply by Jan. 1 for positions that start summer 2019. To learn more, drop by the Career Center lobby Tuesdays 1-3pm or Wednesdays 10am-12pm to meet with Peace Corps’ campus recruiter, or email peacecorps@illinois.edu.

• Truman Scholarship Informational Events

  Oct 4, 2018 3:15 pm12 views

  Dear Illini who want to change the world: 

  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

  Thursday, October 11th, 3:30-4:30 pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Truman Scholarship Writing Workshop

  Friday, October 12th, 3:00-4:00 pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

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

• Fall Final Exam Schedule Available

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  The Fall 2018 Final Exam Schedule with dates/times/locations is now available by course in the Course Explorer and through myillini. A comprehensive spreadsheet of all scheduled exams is posted on the Office of the Registrar website. Schedules update daily around 9am.

• EPSY 203 Dialogue courses now open

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  Program on Intergroup Relations 2nd-Eight week EPSY 203 Dialogues on Social Issues classes are now open for Fall 2018 enrollment.

  These experiential classes are highly interactive, and help students develop various skills. These skills include critical thinking, listening, perspective taking, and critical self-reflection. Students are also challenged to develop awareness and understanding of critical intergroup relations issues affecting individuals, organizations and communities.

  We are offering the following EPSY 203 Dialogue course topics:

  Resisting Marginalization; Wednesdays, 4:30-6:20
  Resisting Marginalization; Tuesdays, 3:00-4:50
  Exploring Disability; Wednesdays, 5:00-6:50
  Being White in a Multicultural Society; Mondays, 3:00-4:50
  Race/Ethnicity dialogue; Tuesdays, 3:00-4:50
  Liberal/Conservative dialogue; Mondays, 3:00-4:50
  Exploring Social Class; Wednesdays, 3:00-4:50

  In the above you will see we are offering two EPSY 203 sections on Resisting Marginalization. These sections are geared toward helping learners explore ways to address marginalization and improve intergroup relations and social justice. These are especially useful for students who possess knowledge and understanding of the problems affecting individuals, organizations, and communities based on social identity differences.

• Social Justice Paraprofessional Program

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  The Social Justice Educators Paraprofessional Program wants you!

  Do you want to…

  Serve as a peer leader on campus?

  Expand your knowledge about social identities and inclusivity?

  Design fun and engaging educational opportunities for your peers?

  Develop public speaking and interpersonal communication skills?

  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the leadership opportunity for you! Become a social justice educator paraprofessional! For more information on how to apply, visit https://go.illinois.edu/SJEPapplication or attend one of the following information sessions.

  Gregory Hall Room 205        

  October 11th 6:30 – 730 pm

  October 18th 6:30 – 7:30 pm

• Islamic Awareness Week

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  Join the Muslim Student Association for our annual Islam Awareness Week, a series of week long events geared towards helping students on campus gain a better understanding of Islam and dispelling misconceptions about Islam. 

• Counseling Center Outreach Series

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  The Counseling Center is offering several psychoeducation workshops this fall. Students do not need to be current clients of the Counseling Center to register for these free courses. More information about the offerings can be found on our website, but brief summaries are listed below. Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks in advance for promoting these to students who may benefit!

  In Focus: Assists students who have ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms. Students do not need a diagnosis to register.

  Perfectionism: Focuses on recognizing when perfectionistic tendencies can be harmful and how to implement coping strategies to better manage.

  RIO: Offers students a chance to develop skills to recognize and understand their emotions and use mindfulness principles to regulate emotions and determine what changes they'd like to make in their lives. RIO stands for recognition, insight, and openness.

  Test Anxiety: This workshop discusses effective ways to manage test anxiety and perform better on exams.

  To learn more or to register for a workshop visit the Outreach Series website.

• October Pre-Law Events

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  You may have heard that the Law School Admission Council recently announced some BIG changes to the LSAT in 2019—this Pre-Law Blog post provides more details. We will continue posting updates as new information becomes available.

  GRE v. LSAT for Law School Admissions—Oct. 15 at 4:00 in Lincoln Hall 1002

  A hot topic in legal education is the recent decision by 26 law schools to accept a GRE or LSAT score. What should prospective law students know about the GRE versus the LSAT? Join us as Ms. Jennifer Kott, Director of Admissions at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, shares details about how her office uses the GRE in the law school admission process. This session will cover: Why the GRE is now being accepted by law schools; how the GRE differs from the LSAT; how law school admissions staff evaluate GRE scores versus LSAT scores; advice on how to decide which exam to take; and communicating with law school admissions offices.

  Pre-Law 101—Oct. 22 at 4:00 OR Nov. 13 at 4:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building

  This workshop is designed for Illinois students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. It covers: What it means to be pre-law at Illinois; course selection, majors, and extracurriculars; building a pre-law resume; and what law schools are really looking for. We will outline a four year plan to maximize the undergraduate experience in order to become a great law school candidate. We'll also answer any questions about law school and legal careers. 

  Each Pre-Law 101 session is the same. Incoming first-year students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment. 

  Applying to Law School Webinar Series—This fall we are offering multiple webinars on various aspects of the law school application process. Registration is open here. The October sessions are:

  Build Your Law School Application Plan—Oct. 19 at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover: How to create a law school application strategy, building a list of realistic and dream law schools, assessing your priorities in a legal education, research strategies for finding law schools that are a good fit, budgeting for the application process, and creating an effective timeline to maximize admission and scholarship results.

  Addenda: Character & Fitness and Optional Essays--Oct. 26 at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover: What Character & Fitness questions are, how to draft responses to required disclosures, tips for keeping required disclosures professional, how to maximize an optional essay without recycling the personal statement, and considerations for when an optional statement should--and shouldn't--be submitted.

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World

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  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 have been designated by the United States government as critical to U.S. National Security and can assist students in securing international positions in governmental, development, and academic sectors.    

  This summer SILMW will take place from June 10 to August 2, 2019, 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 10 credits (completing your language requirement), you will have had fun!   

  For more 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 or reach out to Brennan Dell (dell3@illinois.edu).  We hope to see you this summer! 

• WE NEED YOUR OPINION | 2019 Career Institute Insight Survey

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  The Women’s Resources Center is looking for woman-identified students to help make our career development programs more impactful. Please consider taking 5 minutes to complete our survey for the upcoming Women’s Career Institute in Spring 2019.

  TAKE OUR QUICK SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZB2BNGH

  The Women’s Career Institute is a daylong event held on a Saturday that is a collaboration between the Women’s Resources Center, the Career Center, and YWCA. If you are interested in attending or have any questions, email Sylwia Dutka at dutka2@illinois.edu.

• SKY Happiness Retreat, Nov 2nd - 4th, Illini Union

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  The SKY Happiness Retreat is a 20-hour immersive, life-skills training and self-development program offered to thousands of students at more than 40 universities across the country, including Stanford, Ohio State, and MIT. Students gain stress-management and leadership skills, develop a personal daily breath-meditation practice, develop strategies for social connection, and engage in peer-driven service initiatives. Taught over 3 consecutive days, the retreat introduces the SKY meditation technique, a scientifically validated breathing practice that significantly increases one's well-being and calmness and reduces anxiety and stress markers. It's one of the coolest places to connect to yourself, make awesome friends and have fun! 

  The retreat is offered free of cost to all UIUC students, staff and faculty members. There are limited spots available for this retreat and they are filling up fast. Availability is first come, first serve, by registration only and requires attendance to all sessions. Register here http://bit.ly/skyuiucfall18.

  Timing:

  November 2nd (Friday): 6-10pm

  November 3rd(Saturday): 10am-5:30pm

  November 4th (Sunday): 10am - 5:30pm

• Student Resources for Voting

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  Mid-term elections are right around corner, November 4th. 

  If you are interested in voting, the Office of the Dean of Students has a great resource available about voting, absentee voting, early voting, etc. 

  Get all your information right here!

• MSW Open House

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  The School of Social Work will be hosting an MSW Open House for prospective MSW students on November 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. 

  Please register for the event if you'd like to attend and learn more about the MSW program at Illinois.

• Walk-in Advising for Drop Deadline

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  The deadline to drop a full semester course is Friday, October 19th. Aaron will be hosting walk-in/drop-in advising with no appointment required on Thursday, October 18th, and Friday, October 19th from 9 AM to Noon and 1-4 PM. 

  Stop in either day, check in at the reception desk and let them know you're there for drop-in advising and Aaron will see you as soon as he can.

• 10/20 Mansfield Foodmobile Volunteers needed

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  My name is Emily Stoerger and I am the Community Relations Coordinator at the Eastern Illinois Foodbank. We have an upcoming Foodmobile at the Northern Piatt Fire Protection District, 108 Washington St., Mansfield, IL on October 20th from 8:45 am - 12:15 pm. We need volunteers to be able to distribute food. I was wondering if you would be interested in volunteering at this site or helping us spread the word about this upcoming opportunity.

  Foodmobiles are mobile food pantries focused on alleviating hunger among vulnerable populations. Foodmobiles target rural and under-served communities. Volunteers are needed to set up the food distribution area, hand out product to recipients, help recipients carry product to their cars, and clean up after distribution is complete. A short orientation will be provided by a Foodmobile Captain or EIF Staff member on-site at 8:45 am. This volunteer project requires volunteers to lift, bend and stand during distribution preparation and throughout the distribution period.

  This is a great way to make a lot of impact in a short amount of time. Most of our Foodmobiles feed anywhere from 100-250 families in a single morning! These Foodmobiles will service all of Piatt County for the month of October but so far we only have a handful of volunteers to work the distribution. Without volunteers, these distributions are simply not possible.

  If you are interested, you should sign up online here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0844afac28a0fd0-eiffoodmobiles. If anyone has any questions they can contact me by email at estoerger@eifoodbank.org or by phone at 217-328-3663.

  Our Foodmobiles help us get food to under-served locations and they would not be possible without you volunteers.