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• Illio Senior Portraits

  Feb 6, 2019 1:45 pm601 views

  Illio will be hosting a Senior Picture Pop-Up Session in a couple weeks, February 18th through March 9th. Taking a photo is the only way a senior can be in the yearbook. 

  February 18 - Mar 9, cap and gowns will be provided

  YMCA: Wahl Room
  1001 S. Wright St.
  Champaign, IL 61820

  Book your appointment at illioyearbook.com to reser the spot that works best for you.

• Important update regarding American Sign Language courses on campus

  Oct 26, 2017 9:15 am10 views

  Due to budgetary challenges and the recent retirement of one of the long time ASL instructors, Speech and Hearing Science Department Head Dr. Karen Kirk is announcing that the department will be suspending SHS 121 American Sign Language I courses for next semester to review the sustainability of the ASL course language sequence. None of the SHS 121 courses will be offered in Spring 2018.

  The department is committed to ensuring that all students currently enrolled in the ASL course sequence at the U of I (SHS 121 ASL 1 and SHS 221 ASL2) and are using this to address the foreign language requirement can complete it. The suspension of ASL classes for this Spring is only for SHS 121. The department will still be offering all sections that are scheduled for SHS 221 American Sign Language 2, as well as SHS 321 American Sign Language 3 in Spring 2018, and as needed for the 2018-2019 academic year. SHS 222 Language and Culture of Deaf Communities will also continue to be offered.

• 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 

• In Focus Group - Fall 2017

  Oct 6, 2017 3:45 pm3 views

  The In Focus Group will being on Wednesday (10/11/2017). Attached is the updated flyer for this semester’s In Focus Group. It is the Counseling Center’s education and peer support group designed for coaching students who experience difficulties commonly associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Students do not need an ADHD diagnosis so any students who may be benefit from learning time management, setting goals, managing procrastination, and better self-care are welcomed. Students who are interested in participating are asked to contact me to register. Space is limited to 10 students.

• Information about registering for ASL classes and SHS 222

  Oct 18, 2019 2:45 pm1734 views

  For Spring 2020, the department is managing enrollment in all three ASL classes, as well as in SHS 222, via a wait list, which is why these courses appear on the class schedule to be noted as closed or restricted. If you have students who are interested in taking any of these classes, please share with them that although registration does not open until November 4, they can go to the Course Explorer website and put themselves on the waitlist now for any of these classes. They will find the link to the URL below each class section’s meeting time, which is as follows:  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/2162112. (The URL is updated each semester.) Students will be prompted to fill out the online form and should note the specific course and section of the class they are interested in taking.

  It is important to also inform students that being placed on the wait list does not guarantee registration in any of these courses but communication about enrolling off the wait list will come from Andrea Paceley (apaceley@illinois.edu) in the SHS office, 217-333-2230.

• In Her Shoes Domestic Violence Simulation

  Feb 26, 2020 11:15 am8 views

  On Friday, March 27th from 12 pm- 2 pm in room 2018. This is an interactive activity that brings awareness to the additional struggles domestic violence victims/survivors face due to poverty. Lunch will be provided, and registration is required due to the limited capacity. Register at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1905898 by Wednesday, 3/25.

• 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. 

• Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program

  Mar 29, 2019 1:30 pm3 views

  Language courses open to all (Summer 2019)

  The Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program offers low-cost classes in French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and English as a Second Language. Open to everyone; not for credit, just for fun! Classes will meet May 13-31 (no class on Memorial Day). Take advantage of the early-bird registration discount! For more information and to sign up, visit: https://slcl.illinois.edu/engagement/iflip

• Intensive Language Courses Open to Everyone

  Apr 9, 2018 9:15 am4 views

  May 14 - June 1

  Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Latin, Greek, Hindi, German, and ESL.

  http://go.illinois.edu/IFLIP

  Low-cost, high quality. Not for credit, just for fun.

• Interfaith Dance Team Announcement

  Sep 8, 2020 11:15 am29 views

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

  Colors of Faith is an interfaith dance team, and we dance to songs of various faiths to foster unity. We have danced to songs of Jewish, Sikh, Christian, and Hindu faiths and hope to expand. This semester, all our practices and socials will be virtual, yet we still plan on creating an engaging experience! Undergraduate and graduate students of all identities are welcome.

  Our Virtual Clinics will be on Thursday, September 10 from 9-10pm CST. During clinics, we will teach the tryout piece step-by-step, and you'll have a chance to meet the team. To receive the Zoom link, please fill out our interest form at bit.ly/cofuiuc. The detailed information for both clinics and auditions is available on our Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as in the graphics attached. We hope to see you there!

• International Travel Scholarship Applications

  Jan 24, 2018 1:45 pm1 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 2 (For trips that occur between May 1, 2018 - January 17, 2019) Applications Open: January 16, 2018 Application Deadline: February 22, 2018 To learn more and apply, visit: universityymca.org/bailey/travel-scholarship/

• International Week 2019

  Nov 7, 2019 8:00 am12 views

  Mark your calendars as we look forward to celebrating International Week 2019 (November 10-16) at Illinois! This campus-wide initiative is comprised of numerous educational, cultural, and recreational events that celebrate the broad impact of international education and cultural exchange uniquely experienced on campus and within our local community. View upcoming events here!

• Internship Opportunities: New American Welcome Center

  Mar 28, 2019 2:45 pm4 views

  The University YMCA's New American Welcome Center has Summer and Fall 2019 internship openings that we want to share with you. Please share these available positions via newsletters, weekly updates, social media, and other platforms you use for communication:

  Communications Intern Citizenship Outreach Intern Community Development Intern Immigrant Enterprise Intern Integration Plan Intern La Linea Intern Legal Services Intern 

  More detailed descriptions of these opportunities can be found here: https://universityymca.org/welcome/team

  Internships are unpaid; however, unpaid internship scholarships are available through the University YMCA’s Fred S. Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship Program. To be eligible for scholarship funding, please apply online by April 8, 2019. 

  Internship applications are due April 22, 2019.  

• Islamic Awareness Week

  Oct 4, 2018 3:30 pm21 views

  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. 

• Islamic Awareness Week 2017

  Oct 6, 2017 3:45 pm19 views

  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. This year, our theme is "Hyphenating the Gap Between Muslim and American."

• I STAR Application Open

  Oct 18, 2019 2:00 pm3026 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is currently seeking to hire students for the spring semester! We are looking for students who are articulate, flexible, reliable, and energetic, and students who have a positive attitude and are enthusiastic about Illinois. The main function of an I-STAR is to serve as a representative at Illinois and to give tours to prospective students and families visiting campus. I-STARS also assist in the logistics of running our on-campus visit programs. 

  The application is currently open and can be found on Handshake, the Virtual Job Board or online here:https://go.illinois.edu/visit-istar. Please encourage all students that you think could be a good fit for this position to apply! The deadline to apply is November 1st. 

  You acan contact, teske2@illinois.edu, with any questions about this position. 

• IT Pop-up Help Desk

  Aug 20, 2018 3:30 pm0 views

  The School of Social Work will be hosting a Pop-up Help Desk from 9-12 and 1-4 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the first week of class. 

  The pop up desk will be there to help students with basic University IT needs such as password resets, getting connected to wireless, and setting up email on mobile devices. They can also answer any questions about computing resources and technology on campus as well.

• iVenture Accelerator

  Feb 23, 2017 3:00 pm1 views

  Two more rounds to apply to join the 2017-2018 cohort of the iVenture Accelerator, the educational accelerator for the top student startups at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is a chance to work-full time on your venture over the summer with $10,000 in seed funding, $2,500 per teammate to cover living costs, co-working space, and a world-class networks of funders, advisors, and industry experts.

  The final two rounds to apply close March 19th and April 30th. You may apply as a venture team in any round to receive feedback from a cross-campus set of entrepreneurship faculty and staff.

  The 2017-2018 cohort is iVenture's third yearlong cohort. Thus far, iVenture has accelerated the work of student founders working in diverse areas such as agricultural technology, nonprofits, medical devices, rural healthcare IT, and defense tech. iVenture teams have raised $1.2mil+ in follow-on funding, recruited teams of 150+ members, sold to customers, are scaling their technologies globally, and gaining national media attention for their work.

  Build your entrepreneurial skills and accelerate your venture’s growth. Learn more and apply here today!

• I w-I-L-L

  Mar 11, 2019 10:15 am6 views

  I w-I-L-L make a difference

  Interested in becoming a big sister/big brother or a role model for a child nearby?

  Want to be able to give back to the community and make a difference in someone else's life?

  I w-I-L-L is a new student organization that holds event and activities for students at local elementary schools, giving them a chance to guild a relationship with a college student. The goal is for children to learn how to become successful and have confidence through the guidance of their older peer. In the end, hopefulll both children and their big brother/sister could learn from one another. 

  If you have other ideas or activities that you think could make a difference, there's a whole organization here to support them.

  If interested in joining or becoming a mentor, please fill out this form or email Trish Torres at pjt3@illinois.edu

• Japan House Internship Program

  Jan 31, 2019 3:45 pm4 views

  The 2019-2020 Japan House Internship Program is open. Deadline for submission is March 11th. 

  This is the link to the website with information regarding the internship as well as a link to the application itself. 

  https://japanhouse.illinois.edu/education/internships
  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/356551

• Job Opportunities

  Mar 29, 2018 3:30 pm10 views

  Assistant Camp Director Minimum age requirement: 21

  Responsible for planning, implementation, and direction of camp programs in arts, outdoor education, games, and ceremonies. Assists Camp Director in management of camp operations including supervision and training of camp staff. This position reports directly to the Camp Director to assist in the administration and coordination of the camp operation by carrying duties as assigned, to act for the Camp Director in her absence.  Must have college credit, successful experience in group leadership and camp programs, ability to identify and respond to hazards, and possess a valid driver’s license. 

  http://getyourgirlpower.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512626.viewjobdetail&CID=512626&JID=597552

   

  Camp Counselor

  Minimum age requirement: 18

  The Camp Counselor will assist in the operation of the camp unit and its programs to reflect the goals of the Girl Scout organization. The Camp Counselor must be able to work cooperatively with the Unit Leader; be able to supervise camper behavior: observe camper behavior; identify and respond to hazards: assist with planning and conducting program activities: assist campers in emergencies (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury): teach and promote respect for others: valuing and understanding differences and similarities of campers and staff: and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

  http://getyourgirlpower.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512626.viewjobdetail&CID=512626&JID=597554

• 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.

• Job Opportunity at Austin's Place

  Sep 20, 2019 1:30 pm23 views

  The Overnight Shelter Assistant is responsible for overnight assistance and oversight of women utilizing Austin’s Place Emergency Overnight Shelter. This position is a three-night-a-week overnight position, 11.5 hour shifts. Overnight staff is required to remain awake during the overnight hour. The Overnight Shelter Assistant reports to the Shelter Director.

  Qualifications: It is recommended that the overnight shelter assistant have at least a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. While no other specific credentials are required to fill this position (e.g.,LCSW, MSW, etc.), experience with the homeless population and/or mental illness is preferred. Presence of good judgment is required as intervention by emergency services may, at time, be necessary. This staff member should have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as good communication skills, and be able to be compassionate with our guests. This person must have the ability to remain awake and alert during the hours on shift.

  Compensation/Hours: This is an hourly position. The rate of pay is based on experience and the hours are 7:45PM– 7:15 AM with one half-hour break. This position begins on November 1, 2019 with one paid 4-hour training session prior to this date. This is a temporary position that ends on April 15, 2020.

  Click the title above for job responsibilities.

• 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

• Job Opportunity - Respite for You

  Mar 6, 2020 11:45 am10 views

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

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

• 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.

• Join SOAR to tutor local youth

  Jan 20, 2017 8:30 am8 views

  SOAR tutoring is scheduled for TWR from 2:00-3:15. The program provides after-school enrichment for Latina/o bilingual youth. Children in grades 2-5 benefit from tutoring in reading and homework followed by social activities. Illinois students are paired with the same child for the semester and may choose to volunteer more than one day per week. Spanish-speaking skills are not necessary in order to participate. Tutors will need to complete a background check through the Champaign School District. For more information email mglang2@illinois.edu.

• Join SSC in Fall 2019

  Feb 21, 2019 2:00 pm1 views

  Hi Passionate Leaders,

  I would like to invite you to apply for the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC). Each spring, the Illinois Student Government appoints 12 student members to SSC. The committee reviews and selects projects that increase environmental stewardship, impact students, and inspire change. The Sustainable Campus Environment Fee and the Cleaner Energy Technologies Fee generate over $1,000,000 annually.

  SSC provides ample leadership and professional development opportunities. You'll engage in grant making, project consultation, evaluation strategies, and group facilitation. SSC welcomes your individual interests, providing opportunities for you to strengthen your skills while leaving an important legacy at UIUC.

  I hope you consider SSC as one of your co-curricular activities in Fall 2019. If you have any questions, please contact sustainability-committee@illinois.edu, which gets forwarded to SSC leadership.

  APPLY NOW

  Thank you,

  Cathy LiebowitzStudent Sustainability Committee Coordinator

• 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

• Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research (JUSWR) - Submission Deadline Extended

  Mar 29, 2018 2:45 pm10 views

  Announcing the School of Social Work Journal of Undergraduate Social Work Research (JUSWR)

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

  In Spring 2018, JUSWR will publish its 2nd issue. If you have written work,  or projects relevant to the advancement of social and economic justice that you are proud of, consider becoming a part of this exciting new venture by submitting your work to JUSWR.

  Revised submission deadline for the May 2018 2nd issue: April 11th, 2018

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

  Submission categories that will be considered for publication include:

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

  Contact Jan Carter-Black carterbl@illinois.edu for additional information

• 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.

• Jubilee Cafe is starting Oct 2

  Oct 3, 2017 10:00 am6 views

  Monday October 2 will be the first meal for Jubilee Cafe. This is a weekly meal, free to anyone. 

  If you or any other student you know who is in need, either experiencing hunger or food insecurity. 

  They will serve Mondays, 5:00-6:30 at 805 S 6th St. The meal is served restaurant style, with home made food. 

   

• 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.

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshman Students

  Sep 3, 2019 11:00 am52 views

  $2,000 Poetry Award For Freshmen

  Deadline: November 1, 2019

  Eligibility:  Any student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2019-2020 school year and who has demonstrated an aptitude for and a skill in writing poetry.

  Rules:  Students must submit 5 poems.  The complete manuscript should not exceed 5 pages.

  The name, address, phone number, e-mail, and UIN of the writer are to appear on a title sheet that will be separate from the entry.  The writer’s name is not to appear on the entry itself.  Entries will not be returned.

  Contact and Submission Information:  Deb Stauffer, Department of English, 208 English Building, MC-718, 608 S. Wright Street, Urbana, IL  61801.  Phone:  (217) 333-2391 (dstauffe@illinois.edu)

  This scholarship is made possible from an endowment by William and Donna Early in memory of their son, a poet, Kevin T. Early.

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshman Students

  Sep 4, 2018 2:15 pm1 views

  Deadline:  Friday, October 12, 2018

                             Amount:  $2,000

  Eligibility:  Any student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2018-2019 school year and who has demonstrated an aptitude for and a skill in writing poetry.

  Rules:  Students must submit 5 poems.  The complete manuscript should not exceed 5 pages.

  Deadline for application:  October 12, 2018

  Contact and Submission Information:  Deb Stauffer, Department of English, 208 English Building, MC-718, 608 S. Wright Street, Urbana, IL  61801.  Phone:  (217) 333-2391 (dstauffe@illinois.edu)

  The name, address, phone number, e-mail, and UIN of the writer are to appear on a title sheet that will be separate from the entry.  The writer’s name is not to appear on the entry itself.  Entries will not be returned.

  This scholarship is made possible from an endowment

  by William and Donna Early in memory of their son Kevin,

  who would have been a freshman at UIUC

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshmen Students

  Sep 14, 2017 3:30 pm1 views

  Deadline:  Monday, October 30, 2017

  Amount:  $2,000

  Eligibility:  Any student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2017-2018 school year and who has demonstrated an aptitude for and a skill in writing poetry.

  Rules:  Students must submit 5 poems.  The complete manuscript should not exceed 5 pages.  The poems must NOT have been previously published.

  Deadline for application:  October 30, 2017

  Contact and Submission Information:  Deb Stauffer, Department of English, 208 English Building, MC-718, 608 S. Wright Street, Urbana, IL  61801.  Phone:  (217) 333-2390 (dstauffe@illinois.edu) 

  The name, address, phone number, e-mail, and UIN of the writer are to appear on a title sheet that will be separate from the entry.  The writer’s name is not to appear on the entry itself.  Entries will not be returned.

  This scholarship is made possible from an endowment by William and Donna Early in memory of their son Kevin, who would have been a freshman at UIUC.

• LAS Majors & Minors Expo - April 12

  Mar 29, 2017 4:00 pm7 views

  LAS Major & Minor Expo

  Wednesday, April 12

  2:00-4:00 p.m.

  2009 Student Dining Residential Programs Building (301 E. Gregory Drive)

  The event will begin with PechaKucha presentations by faculty and staff from “lesser known” LAS programs. Following the presentations, students will be able to enjoy refreshments and interact with academic department representatives, student leadership groups, and other LAS specific resources.

  If you are interested in changing majors or adding a double major/dual degree/minor to their plan of study, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the unique opportunities LAS has to offer. 

  Any questions regarding the event can be directed to Erica Koury, Assistant Director of LAS Recruitment & Admissions – ekoury@illinois.edu.

• LAS winter break study abroad courses

  Aug 31, 2017 2:00 pm9 views

  Want to study abroad over winter? Consider one of the following LAS short-term programs abroad:

  Winter Break 2017-18

  ARGENTINA: HUMAN RIGHTS, POLITICAL CULTURE AND POLITICS WITH POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR GISELA SIN

  BAHAMAS: SUSTAINABILITY WITH INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY PROFESSOR BRIAN ALLAN

  COSTA RICA: PRIMATE BEHAVIOR, ECOLOGY, ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY, & CONSERVATION WITH ANTHROPOLOGY PROFESSOR PAUL GARBER

  JORDAN: IMMIGRATION AND INTEGRATION WITH LINGUISTICS PROFESSOR EMAN SAADAH

  PERU: HERITAGE, TOURISM, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE LAND OF THE INCAS WITH ANTHROPOLOGY PROFESSOR HELAINE SILVERMAN

  The application deadline for winter break programs is September 15th! Click here for more information and to apply.

  Questions? Contact LAS International Programs at las-studyabroad@illinois.edu

• Latino Social Workers Conference 2018 at the University of Illinois - Chicago

  Apr 2, 2018 9:15 am1 views

  The Latino Social Workers Organization will have a "La Familia" Conference at the University of Illinois-Chicago, on October 18-19, 2018.

  We have a current call for workshop proposals and a call for student poster sessions for this 2 day conference. The website is located at:

  www.lswo2018.org

• 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

• Lavender Congratulatory Registration Form

  Mar 29, 2018 3:45 pm1 views

  May 2, 2018 | 5 PM

  Registration for the 2018 Lavender Congratulatory is now live! If you are graduating from the University of Illinois during the 2017-2018 school year and identify as LGBTQA, please consider registering for Lavender Congratulatory. Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional Students are all welcome.

  Register now at: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/4676398

  The deadline for registering is 11:59 PM on April 20th, 2018.

• Law School Application Week

  Sep 15, 2017 10:15 am18 views

  TUESDAY: Law School Admissions Panel
  Tuesday September 26, 7:00-8:00PM
  1002 Lincoln Hall

  What are law school admissions professionals really looking for in an applicant? How do they weigh LSAT scores, grades, or work experience? What makes them take notice of an applicant--and what would make them deny someone? Join us for this expert law school admissions panel to discover this and more. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a must-see event for anyone considering applying to law school!

  Panelists include:

  Dean Ann Perry from the University of Chicago Law School  http://www.law.uchicago.edu/

  Ms. Grace Mayeda from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law  https://www.law.berkeley.edu/

  Dean Rebecca Ray from the University of Illinois College of Law  https://law.illinois.edu/

  WEDNESDAY: Law School Fair
  Wednesday September 27, 10:00-2:00PM
  Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C

  It's the biggest pre-law event of the year! Join us as 120+ law schools visit campus to meet all who are interested in applying to law school. Learn about law schools, scholarships, and the application process while meeting the people who will be reading your law school applications. Application fee waivers and other freebies will be available. Stop by or stay the whole time! This event is free and open to the public. For more information click here to visit our website. No registration required.

  THURSDAY: Get to Know Northwestern Law
  Thursday September 28,  6:00-7:30PM
  1090 Lincoln Hall

  Interested in Northwestern Pritzker School of Law?  Join us as Assistant Director of Admissions Sarah Rewerts discusses The Northwestern Law Difference.  Sarah will also share her inside perspective on Northwestern Law’s admission process, including:  the Early Decision program; the interview process; the recent decision to begin accepting the GRE (for the Fall 2019 entering class), and more!  This is a great opportunity to get to know Northwestern Law and to have your questions answered!

• Learn How to Learn Boot Camp: New 1 hr second eight-week course!

  Oct 7, 2019 2:45 pm36 views

  Section Information: No matter what you want to do with your life, if you want to be successful one of the most important and useful skills you can acquire is mastering the ability to learn. In Learning How to Learn Bootcamp we will teach you how to implement research-based learning strategies and ways of thinking that will transform your study practices, making them more effective, efficient, and focused. Through a variety of assignments and activities, you will have the opportunity to apply what you are learning to improve your scores in your current courses. Don’t let yourself fall behind, be proactive and set your sights on learning how to learn! Recommended for students with Freshmen and Sophomore standing.

  Some Key Topics: Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, Metacognition, Taxonomies of Learning, LSU Study Cycle, Time Management, Test Taking, Stress Reduction, Emotions and Learning.

  Text: Teaching Yourself How to Learn (2018) by Saundra McGuire with Stephanie McGruire

• LENS Diversity Program

  Aug 31, 2018 3:30 pm159 views

  “Join the LENS Certificate Program and gain important skills for working and living in a diverse multicultural society. Take classes, develop projects, engage in critical discussion with your peers and change the world!

  Applications accepted from undergraduate students with a full year left of classes until Monday, September 10th. To register for the certificate program or learn more, please visit go.illinois.edu/LENS

  The first LENS cohort meeting will be Tuesday, September 11th at 6pm.”

• Let's Vote 2020

  Sep 23, 2020 3:45 pm16 views

  A quick reminder that election day is November 3rd. 

  Please see this wonderful PowerPoint created by Marie Caldwell about voting in this fall's election.

  Remember:

  Check if you're registered to vote
  Register to vote
  Vote by mail OR
  Vote in person

  Own your vote!

• LGBT Ally Training

  Mar 1, 2018 3:45 pm20 views

  Have you ever wanted to offer your support to a marginalized community, but don’t know how? Want to be an ally, but don’t know what to do? The GSWA executive board, the campus Counseling Center, the School of Social Work, and the LGBT Resource Center have partnered up to do an LGBT Ally Training! It is important that social workers, specifically, are culturally competent and able to work with all communities; especially those who have been historically oppressed.

  This workshop will be help held Friday, March 9th from 1pm-4pm at the school of social work. We hope that you will be able to come learn more about how to support the LGBT community at work and in your personal life. Below I have attached the flyer for this event.

• LGBTQ Research Symposium - Student Volunteers

  Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm2 views

  Dear students,

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

• Luce Scholars Program Information Session and Workshop

  Aug 28, 2018 2:30 pm5 views

  Do you want to get experience living and working in Asia?

  Have you spent 18 weeks or less in Asia since you graduated from high school? 

  If so, you may be eligible to apply for the Luce Scholars Program. The Luce is a one-year internship in your field after graduation in Asia or Southeast-Asia, and it is designed specifically for students and recent alumni who are U.S. citizens and who have spent less than 18 weeks in Asia since graduating from high school. For any candidate, even students who lived in Asia as a child or teenager, the Luce eligibility requirements this year would only count time in Asia since high school graduation toward the 18-week limit. With these new requirements, even more students on our campus are eligible to apply – maybe you! 

  If you would like to learn more, please join us for one or both of the following events:

  Luce Scholars Program Information Session

  This session will include advice from a previous Illinois Luce recipient

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

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  Luce Scholars Program Personal Statement Writing Workshop

  Friday, August 31st, 3:00-4:00 pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  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.

• Mahomet Area Youth Club Job Opportunities

  Feb 22, 2018 2:15 pm58 views

  The Mahomet Area Youth Club is looking for individuals who love to work with kids to assist out of school programming during spring break and/or summer break.  

• Majors and Minors Fair

  Sep 12, 2019 1:45 pm22 views

  The Majors and Minors Fair will be held on Monday, September 23rd from 1: 30 PM to 4:30 PM in the I-Rooms A, B, and C.  This event allows students the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with a large number of departments in one convenient location! If you're looking for that great minor to add to your Social Work degree, this is the place and time to get more information!