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• Health Application Prep Month!

  Mar 29, 2018 3:15 pm1 views

  The Career Center will be hosting two workshops on the Overview of the Health Profession Application Process and one Personal Statement Workshop, presented by the Writers Workshop (see dates/times on image below). On Sunday, April 22, we will be offering an Application Bootcamp. At the Bootcamp, the Health Professions team will go over the details of the application services, how students determine where to apply and the steps to take after they submit their applications.

  These programs/workshops are best suited for students who will be applying to any type of health profession program (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Podiatry, SLP/AuD., Vet Med, Public Health, Nursing, Physician Assistant, etc.) for the 2018-2019 application cycle.

  In the month of May, we will also be offering Application Work Groups. Students have the opportunity to sit down with a health profession advisor and ask questions about their application. Please note that this is not a personal statement review session. The work groups will take place at The Career Center Interview Suite (616 E Green St, Rm 213-between McDonalds and Subway, under the Kaplan sign) and be offered on:

  May 14 from 3-5 pm
  May 17 from 3-5 pm
  May 20 from 2-4 pm

  Students can utilize our Personal Statement Review Service at: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/service/personal-statement-reviews. Mock Interviews are also available to pre-health students, https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/service/mock-interviews.

• Health Association Spring Semester Scholarships 2018

  Oct 26, 2017 9:30 am5 views

  Because of the growing demand for HIT-Health Informatics and Medical Billing & Coding experts, as well as the great shortage of mental health professionals in rural areas, the IL Rural Health Association (IRHA) is offering 4 $1000 scholarships in each of the following disciplines:

  Medical Billing/Coding HIT/Health Informatics      MA or BA Program in Social Work/Grad Program - Behavioral Health

  Criteria – Students currently enrolled in one of the above mentioned programs, with a strong interest and intent of working in a rural health area who would otherwise NOT have their full tuition reimbursed through an employer or grants, etc.

  Application deadline November 20th*

  Apply online at www.ilruralhealth.org

   

  Contact: staff@ilruralhealth.org with questions

• Health Equity Undergraduate Scholars Program

  Feb 28, 2019 4:30 pm19 views

  The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) and the College of Education are launching a new Health Equity Undergraduate Scholars Program. We will select up to five undergraduate applicants to pursue community-based projects focused on issues in health disparities. The students will work closely with a faculty member and community organization as part of an existing collaboration, and receive a $3,000 disbursement for the 10-week summer program.

• Health Professions Wednesday-Feb 8

  Jan 31, 2017 1:45 pm2 views

  On February 8, The Career Center will be starting their Health Professions Wednesdays Series for the spring semester. The first HPW is titled, Helping Professions: Beyond the Medical Model. They chose this topic because they meet with students who want to work in health fields and “help” people, but might not be aware of other professions besides physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, etc. Or students have shadowed specific fields and realized they do not like some of the responsibilities.

  They will be having a panel of four professionals from the following fields: Social Work, Child Life Specialist, Dietetics and Genetic Counseling.

  It is scheduled for February 8 at 4:00 pm and will take place in The Career Center Interview Suite at 616 E Green Street, Room 213.

• Health Related RSO Fair

  Sep 5, 2017 1:00 pm8 views

  The Career Center will be hosting the Health Related RSO Fair next Wednesday, September 6 from 5-7 pm at their main office (715 S. Wright Street). Last year they had over 100 students come through to speak to representatives from Health RSOs.  

  Students attending do not need to register for the event, they just show up at any point between 5 and 7 pm. Health advisors will be there as well, if students have questions.

• Help the Homeless - Canteen Run Donation Drive

  Nov 12, 2018 2:45 pm15 views

  Local to Champaign County, Canteen Run provides supplies to those experiencing homelessness in our community. Please consider donating any of the following items by November 29th:
  ● Socks
  ● Toiletries (i.e. shampoo, body wash)
  ● Deodorant
  ● Large sized Men’s shirts
  ● Long sleeved shirts
  ● Men’s & Women’s underwear

• Help us plan Earth Day 2020 activities!

  Oct 7, 2019 9:30 am40 views

  2020 will mark Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, 20 million Americans have volunteered in the planet’s largest civic event leading to the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States such as the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts (Earthday.org). Despite these past successes, today, we face greater environmental challenges that need action at all levels of society. Solving the environmental crises requires multidisciplinary perspectives and applications. Social work discipline endeavors to address injustices for all people and now we recognize that the natural environment is a crucial element in securing justice for current and future generations (Erickson, 2018). The purpose of this committee is to educate and mobilize social work students to grow and support environmental activists through participation in Earth Day 2020. The committee will develop and lead UIUC School of Social Work Earth Day activities.

  If you are interested in serving on the committee, please complete the survey at https://uiucsocialwork.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHjiK8gXB6tCuMt by Friday, 10/18.

• High Caliber Training Center Fundraiser

  Aug 28, 2018 2:45 pm2 views

  High Caliber Training Center is holding a fundraiser, Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, to raise awareness for suicide among veterans and first responders. You can find out more about the event by visiting the link below!

  https://www.facebook.com/events/308885582992174/

• 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!

• Holiday Toy Drive

  Nov 1, 2019 9:30 am31 views

  Make the holidays brighter for the children of Children's Home & Aid.

  Place a new, unwrapped toy in the donation box for children ages 0-5 between November 1st and and December 6th.

• Honors Abroad

  Sep 15, 2017 10:15 am6 views

  The Honors LLC is excited to offer an Honors Abroad experience to the greater Scholar community. We will offer an Honors three credit course during the first 8 weeks of the Spring 18  semester, concluding with a 10 day excursion to Italy.  The course: Culture, Society, & Food will examine the intersections of Food and it’s relation to Culture and Society. The course is formatted in sensorial labs, very hands on, and is bound to be a great deal of fun. The syllabus for the course is attached, along with a snapshot of the in country itinerary. All majors, all years are eligible to apply. You can be apply by clicking this link: http://go.illinois.edu/honorsabroad

  Applications to be considered for this course are due by October 1st.  Interested in going, but curious about scholarships? Apply by September 15th for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) scholarship.  You can check out I4I and other scholarships by clicking this link: http://www.international.illinois.edu/students/student-funding.html

• HOPE Scholarship

  Apr 17, 2020 4:30 pm23 views

  Last Spring, the student body voted to create the HOPE Fee to support students who do not qualify for federal financial aid. This year, the HOPE Department has been focusing on the creation of the HOPE Fee Scholarship. The HOPE Scholarship was designed to help undocumented, transgender, and students with minor convictions be equipped with the resources to pursue a higher education at Illinois. Each scholarship recipient may be awarded up to $10,000 in aid. The inaugural year for this scholarship's application period is currently open and closes Friday, May 1st. 

  This scholarship also includes an emergency fund for international students who have faced financial barriers to their education due to unforeseen circumstances. 

  Link to the application: https://go.illinois.edu/ISGscholarship

• 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.

• Hurricane Relief Effort at the School of Social Work

  Oct 9, 2017 4:30 pm3 views

  Nancy Perez-Flores is a student in the School of Social Work as well as a student member on the School's Diversity Committee. In my capacity as chair of the School's Diversity Committee, Nancy contacted me to ask about the possibility of a collection box for donations to help communities recently devastated by the hurricanes in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. I have asked Nancy to please proceed with setting up a donations box at our School.

  Nancy is also a member of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.). This group created "the #UIUCAyuda campaign to galvanize various organizations on campus to hold fundraising events and supply drives". From September 27th through October 21st, anyone who would like to make a monetary contribution can do so through the YouCaring relief organization. Donations can be made to the relief fund by clicking on the link to their webpage below: 

  https://www.youcaring.com/relieforganizationsinmexicopuertoandthecaribbean-963473

  Please consider contributing what you can to assist in this effort to bring relief to those struggling to cope with these devastating events.

• IACRAO Scholarships

  Jun 13, 2018 4:00 pm66 views

  the IACRAO Scholarship application period is now open!  There are 2 scholarships: 1) Leadership and Service, 2) Leadership and Service for Underrepresented Students.

  The applications and supplemental forms are updated and posted to the IACRAO website.  http://www.iacrao.org/scholarships/

  The deadline for applications is August 31, 2018.

  Email your documents to Pam Walden.

• 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

• Ideas for Working at Home

  Mar 30, 2020 3:00 pm4 views

  A number of students mentioned this/last week that they're struggling a bit at doing homework from home. This is not unusual and many in the work force are dealing with this new paradigm as well. I found this article on Forbes that might help you think of ways to combat this challenge of "working" from home.

• IDOC Informational 2019

  Sep 9, 2019 3:30 pm21 views

  Did you know that there are more than 1800 programs offered through the Illinois Department of Corrections? Or that inmates are released on a weekly basis, from minimum to maximum security prisons statewide? Or that IDOC now has a “Reintegration Services” department to help inmates before they are released and then while reintegrating in communities?

  The IDOC Informational on September 5 at 12noon was impressive. Students learned about internships and jobs in IDOC across our huge State. If you were unable to attend and are still curious to learn more about IDOC programs and services, please find attached the pptx presentation and the recorded version of the presentation. NOTE: the recording is broken into 5 parts due to the way it was recorded.

  Questions or want a copy of the PowerPoint? Contact Hellen McDonald, Field Education Office. hgmcdona@illinois.edu or 217-244-5229

  IDOC Informational 2019
  1/5 https://youtu.be/f_Y5vs9fhXo
  2/5 https://youtu.be/KNU2roV0L8Y
  3/5 https://youtu.be/_xNBs9cv_Hc
  4/5 https://youtu.be/AF2L6dwa9Ns
  5/5 https://youtu.be/tG-QrAZ537Y

• ILC Spring 2020 Program Dates

  Nov 11, 2019 9:30 am54 views

  The ILC would like to share their Spring 2020 program calendar with you. Click the title to see the flier.

• Illini Career and Internship Fair

  Mar 14, 2017 4:15 pm6 views

  Looking for a job or internship? Consider attending the Illini Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 from Noon to 5 PM in the ARC.

• Illini Career and Internship Fair

  Apr 2, 2019 1:00 pm11 views

  Thursday, April 11, 2019
  Noon - 5 PM
  Activities & Recreation Center (ARC)

  careercenter.illinois.edu

• Illini Hillel Presents: Social Justice Committee

  Feb 3, 2020 3:15 pm19 views

  Hillel is known as a Jewish organization, but the hope is for the committee to be made up of diverse students since the aim in this work is to increase solidarity on campus.

  Do you believe we should all have the chance to build the lives we want for ourselves and our loved ones, no matter who we are, where we come from, or who we love?

  If you answered yes, plese join for an interest meeting!

  Cafe Sababa at Illini Hillel
  503 E John St.
  Wednesday, February 5th
  5:30 - 6:30 PM
  Snacks provided

• Illini Student Etiquette Dinner

  Sep 25, 2017 11:00 am102 views

  Join our interactive learning experience about proper dining etiquette guaranteed to help you stand out at your next professional setting. You will also engage with employers during the event in order to perfect your networking skills. For just $10 you will receive a four-course meal, etiquette tips and a bundle of new contacts!

  Wednesday, September 27

  6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

  Student Dining and Residential Programs Building (SDRP) 2nd Floor

  Register go.illinois.edu/etiquettedinner

• Illini Veterans 5th Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk

  Mar 27, 2017 4:30 pm4 views

  The Illini Veterans RSO is hosting their 5th Annual Illini Veterans Memorial 5K run/walk on the main quad on April 9th, 2017. Proceeds from the race will go to the Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education, located on campus near the Krannert Center. The Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education is the only facility of its kind in the nation, offering a broad range of services to student veterans as they transition from the military into the civilian sector. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS March 19th! Early Registration gets you a lower registration fee and guarantees you a t-shirt!

  Race Details Date: April 9th, 2017 Time: 0800 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up 1000 AM - 5K Ceremony begins Location: We will stage on the main quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium Address: 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

  Race Registration: 5thannualilliniveteransmemorial5k.eventbrite.com
  Race Info: http://www.illiniveterans.org/5k
  Memorial 5K Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniVeteransMemorial5K/

• Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange Upcoming Dates/Deadlines

  Jan 30, 2017 2:30 pm12 views

  The application deadline for most summer and fall programs is February 15.

• Illinois Abroad Day

  Aug 31, 2017 3:00 pm1 views

  The event will be held on Wednesday, September 6th all across campus.  Encourage any interested students to stop by one or more of the following fairs to explore programs and talk to study abroad returnees.

  Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange (all majors) Main Quad (behind the Union) – 11AM-3PM

  LAS 

  Main Quad (between Lincoln & English) – 11AM-3PM

  Engineering Bardeen Quad – 1PM-4PM

  ACES Heritage Room, ACES Library – 1PM-4PM

  Business BIF Atrium – 1PM-4PM

  Funding Your Study Abroad Experience: workshop & information session

  4:30pm-5:45pm on September 6, 2017

  213 Gregory Hall (810 S Wright St, Urbana)

  Learn about the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and Illinois International Programs (IIP) scholarships, nationally competitive awards, and other opportunities to help fund your study abroad trip. This information session will include a short workshop on how to budget for your trip.

  Find the I4I and IIP Scholarships application here: http://international.illinois.edu/students/student-funding.html

   

  Contact Sam Celmer at smcelme2@illinois.edu for scholarship questions.

• Illinois Abroad Day 2019

  Aug 27, 2019 9:30 am14 views

  You are invited to attend Illinois Abroad Day, a campus-wide study abroad event that will be held on Wednesday, September 4 from 11AM-3PM. Five concurrent fairs will be hosted by various campus units at locations across campus (see below). At Illinois Abroad Day, students can explore programs, talk to returnees, and learn more about the study abroad process.

  Campus-Wide Fair - Main Quad (behind the Union)
  College of ACES - ACES Library (Heritage Room)
  College of Education - 260A Education Building
  Grainger College of Engineering - Engineering Quad
  College of LAS - Lincoln Hall Lawn

• 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!

• Illinois Cares: COVID-19 Support Program

  Apr 27, 2020 2:30 pm34 views

  From the Office of the Dean of Students:

  We understand that some students and families will experience financial hardship associated with the impact of COVID-19.

  Spring 2020

  If the financial hardship is related to Spring 2020 enrollment, emergency grant funding may be available.

  • Student Emergency Grant funds of up to $1,000 may be available to students experiencing a COVID-19-related financial hardship due to unexpected expenses, loss of off-campus employment, out-of-pocket medical expenses, technology needs, living expenses or other basic needs. Amounts in excess of $1,000 may be considered in extraordinary situations.
  • All students are eligible to be considered for these funds including those who have not previously received financial aid.
  • Other agencies, including some colleges/departments, are also providing emergency aid to students and families. Students should only be receiving emergency funding from one source.
  • Undergraduate students should complete the Undergraduate COVID-19 Emergency Grant Application.
  • Emergency Grant aid will be awarded in accordance with federal, state and institutional rules and regulations. Please note that students may be asked to provide documentation of their situation.

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Aug 28, 2018 2:30 pm14 views

  The Illinois Club is a philanthropic and social club that has been associated with the University since 1906. One of their most important activities is their scholarship program, which is funded entirely by gifts and bequests from their members.

  Scholarships available include:

  Make-A-Difference Awards of $3,000
  A Global Focus Award of $3,000
  A Humanities Award of $3,000
  Isabelle Purnell Education Awards of $3,000
  The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $5,500

  For more information, please refer to their website.

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Sep 8, 2020 11:00 am30 views

  Over $25,000in Scholarships!

  If you…

  • Are a UI undergraduate with at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Will have at least 60 hours of credit by the beginning of the Spring 2021semester
  • Will graduate no earlier than December 2021

  ...then you may qualify for one of our scholarships.

  More information and an application can be found at www.theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php

  Application process begins September 8
  Application deadline is October 17, 5:00 PM

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Sep 9, 2019 3:15 pm49 views

  THE ILLINOIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

  Over $25,000 in Scholarships

  If you…
  • Are an undergraduate with at least a 2.75 GPA
  • Will have at least 60 hours of credit by the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester
  • Will graduate no earlier than December 2020

  ...then you may qualify for one of our scholarships. More information and an application can be found at www.theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php
  
  Application process begins September 3
  Application deadline is October 12

  Click the heading for more information.

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Sep 15, 2017 10:00 am18 views

  To be considered for any of these awards students must: 

  Have earned 60 hours of credit by the beginning of the Spring 2018 semester
  Be planning to graduate no earlier than December 2018
  Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 at the time of application and upon receipt of an award 

  Individual awards have different criteria (see www.theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php for details of individual awards) but several are for students in any major.  Students who submit an application will be considered for all awards for which they are eligible. 

   

  The deadline for scholarship applications is 5 pm on October 15, 2017. 

• Illinois Department of Corrections collaborations and workforce development meeting: Sept. 5

  Aug 22, 2019 8:30 am95 views

  "Are you interested in learning about the diverse programming offered by the Illinois Department of Corrections?  Thinking about internships at IDOC sites across Illinois?

  Mark your calendar and joins us for:

  What:  IDOC Informational

  When and Where: September 5, 2019; 12noon-1pm, School of Social Work, Room #2015

  Presenters:  Alyssa Schafer-Williams, Assistant to the IDOC Chief of Programs  and Dr. Luke Fairless, Central Region Psychologist Administrator IDOC

  Learn about facility-based programs focusing on re-entry, workforce development strategies, and pilot programs at Illinois River and Logan Correctional Center. Bring your questions and inquisitive minds.”

• Illinois Department of Employment Security Hiring Event

  May 6, 2019 1:00 pm2 views

  The Illinois Department of Employment Security - IDES & Illinois workNet Center will hold a hiring event on Wednesday, May 15, from 10 AM to 1 PM.

  Anyone who plans to attend must first register athttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/job_seeker.

• Illinois Enactus' Info Night

  Jan 9, 2019 4:15 pm3 views

  Illinois Enactus is an organization that aims to create real change through our projects while preparing our members to succeed in their future careers. We are committed to using entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. We rank Top 12 in the nation among hundreds of Enactus teams. We accept students of all majors and are looking for individuals who are committed to creating sustainable change. You can find out more about us at illinoisenactus.com or through our Facebook Page. Email huiyiyk2@illinois.edu with questions.    

  Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m.
  Wohlers Hall, Room 141
  llinois Enactus' Info Night

• Illinois Enactus Information Night

  Aug 22, 2019 8:15 am10 views

  "At Illinois Enactus, we make every effort to achieve the impossible through the power of entrepreneurial action. We are entrepreneurs, and we take the leap to create projects that combat social inequalities in our communities. Together, we strive to shape a better, more sustainable world." 

  Information Night
  Wednesday, September 11th
  Doors open at 6:30 PM, Start time 7 PM
  Temple Hoyne Buell Hall Auditorium
  Dress: Business Casual

• Illinois Enactus Information Night

  Aug 30, 2018 4:30 pm5 views

  Illinois Enactus uses the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. In 2017, we ranked top 8 in the nation amongst hundreds of Enactus teams! Our 10 projects seek to tackle social inequities, economic disparities, environmental sustainability, and more. We welcome and encourage all majors to apply - and would really appreciate social work students' unique perspective and critical eye for viable solutions!
  September 12th, 7-8 PM Wohlers 141, Business Casual
  Learn more at illinoisenactus.com, feel free to reach out to Jasmine Tew at jtew2@illinois.edu with any questions.

• Illinois in Washington

  Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm5 views

  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 that only the nation's capital can offer. Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, political parties, 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.

  Anyone interested should apply at: www.washington.illinois.edu/apply-now/ 

• Illinois in Washington Information Session

  Jan 9, 2019 4:45 pm1 views

  Illinois in Washington (Summer 2019 Washington, DC Internships): Information Session, January 17th 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 that only the nation's capital can offer.  Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, think tanks, social justice organizations, and government agencies.  Join us for an unforgettable semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Apply by February 1, 2019, at http://www.washington.illinois.edu/apply/information/. 

  INFORMATION SESSION DATE AND TIME: January 17, 2019, 5-6 PM

  LOCATION: David Kinley Hall, Room 119

• 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

• Illinois in Washington Program (Spring 2020 Washington, DC Internships): Information Session on September 10th

  Aug 20, 2019 3:15 pm8 views

  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 that only the nation's capital can offer.  Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, think tanks, social justice organizations, and government agencies.  Join us for an unforgettable semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Learn more about IIW at our information session on September 10th, and apply to IIW by Oct. 1, 2019, at https://washington.illinois.edu/apply-now/. 

  INFORMATION SESSION DATE AND TIME: September 10, 2019, 5-6 PM
  LOCATION: Wohlers Hall 141

• Illinois Leadership Center i-Programs

  Aug 29, 2018 3:45 pm9 views

  I-Programs are designed as half-day seminars (typically on Saturdays) which focus on a particular aspect of leadership practice. 

  Registration is currently open for the following i-Programs:

  PETULLO INSIGHT: Sept. 15th

  The Petullo Insight program is designed to help students focus on self-awareness and self-management skills. Students who participate will identify their personal values and personal leadership philosophy, while exploring their personal strengths and social identities. 

  INTERSECT: Sept. 29th

  The Intersect program is designed to help students focus on interpersonal communication and team building. Students who participate will work with fellow students to accomplish team challenge goals.

  INCLUSION: Oct. 6th

  The Inclusion program focuses on concepts such as equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, and bias. Students who participate will recognize the values of others, and identify differing social identities in relation to leadership. 

  INTEGRITY: Oct. 20th

  The Integrity program focuses on the skills necessary for interpersonal and organizational ethical leadership. Students who participate in Integrity are faced with ethical challenges and learn how to successfully navigate them with the help of skilled facilitators.

  Space is limited at these events, so please urge your students to register now before we fill up! To register for any i-Programs, students will need to follow these steps:

  Step #1: Go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/login

  Step #2: Login using your Illinois Net ID

  Step #3: Click on the Registration tab to select and register for the appropriate i-Program sessions

• Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research - Student Survey

  Aug 20, 2020 12:15 pm4 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research needs your help. We are interested in your experience as an undergraduate researcher in the social & behavioral sciences. Specifically, we want to know if and how this experience has benefited you (or not) and how communication affected the experience.

  Please take a brief moment to fill out this brief 5-minute survey: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5698997/OUR-Student-Research-Experience-Survey

  Your response will provide us with valuable insights on how we can better support student researchers in the social sciences. Thank you in advance for your time.

  Sincerely,

  OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

• Illinois Student Council on Family Relations

  Feb 6, 2018 9:30 am38 views

  Join the Illinois Student Council on Family Relations! ISCFR is a professional student organization for graduate and undergraduate students interested in families and family relationships. It also provides networking and community service opportunities that benefit people from various areas of interest – psychology, social work, community health, education, etc.

  Benefits of membership include opportunities for:

   - professional development

   - networking with people from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences

   - developing leadership skills

   - involvement in your local community

   - have fun: various social events and activities

  ISCFR will be having their first meeting of the semester on Thursday, February 15th at 4pm. The meeting will be held in the Psychology Building in Room 708 (603 E Daniel St). New and returning members are welcome. Come decorate cookies with us at the meeting while learning more about the organization and the events planned for the semester!

  Find us on Facebook: Illinois Student Council on Family Relations and check out the attached flyer!

• Illinois Student Council on Family Relations (ISCFR) Kickoff Meeting

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  Come join us for our first ISCFR meeting of the semester. It will be Wednesday, February 6th from 4-5pm in Bevier Hall, room 144. During our first meeting we will briefly review what ISCFR is, go over our schedule of events, talk about what being an ISCFR member means, and do our first service event, which is writing thank you notes to veterans. Our first volunteer event of the semester will be assisting Thomas Paine Elementary School to setup and host a carnival event Friday evening on February 22nd. More details will be provided at the meeting. So come join us as we kickoff the semester, we hope to see you there!

• Illinois Student Government Campus Committee Applications

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  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

• Illinois Student Government Executive Assistant Applications

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  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 Student Vacancy

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  The Senate of the Illinois Student Government is the core of the student government. It is made up of 54 Senators from each college or equivalent unit. The seats are apportioned to the colleges by enrollment size. For example, the largest college, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, has 14 senators, and the smallest college, Education, has one. Graduate students are also members of the Senate, and are elected either from the Graduate College, the College of Law, or the College of Veterinary Medicine. To become a Senator, a student must either win their college’s seat in the Academic Senate during the Spring semester, or fill a vacant seat in the Senate of the ISG. Senators work to pass resolutions to help benefit the student body. Consider applying to be a senator here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/216909

  With any questions, please reach out to Jessica Tiggelaar at: jwt5@illinois.edu

• Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program (IURA)

  Nov 6, 2017 9:45 am4 views

  The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking motivated and experienced undergraduate researchers to participate in our new Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (IURAs) program. IURAs are a collaborative cohort of accomplished and experienced students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ambassadors will promote undergraduate research on the UIUC campus and help the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) develop and maintain student-focused programs that represent UIUC’s diverse array of disciplines. For program information and details on how to apply please visit: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/6204/574055 Deadline for applications is December 3, 2017 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at: ugresearch@illinois.edu