School of Social Work News

Up With Life Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk

Apr 18, 2017 8:45 am10 views

Up With Life, a student organization dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness on U of I's campus and in the greater community, is having its first annual walk on April 30th to raise money for NoStigmas, a nonprofit that provides free support and resources for those struggling with mental illness.

Updates from Pre-Law Advising Services!

Sep 10, 2020 9:30 am4 views

Pre-law programming for the semester is now underway! The online PLAS Calendar contains the most current information about upcoming events and will be updated throughout the semester as new programming is added. Below is a highlight of three of our fall workshop series for students applying to law school and those with a general interest in law.

Pre-Law 101 Workshops (Designed for anyone interested in law school from freshman to alumni. Students are asked to participate in one of our Pre-Law 101 workshops prior to scheduling a general advising session.)

Fall sessions will be held on the following dates: September 15, October 1, October 27, and November 12. Register online to attend.

Application Roadmap: Navigating Your Fall 2020 Applications (Designed for students or alumni applying during the 2020-2021 academic year or considering a gap year. Topics will include a detailed overview of the entire process pre-application through post-application, suggested timeline, and resources and strategies to optimize success.)

Fall sessions will be held on the following dates: September 3, September 22. Register online to attend.

Application Excellence: A Guide to Perfecting Your Law School Application (Designed for students or alumni applying during the 2020-2021 academic year. Topics will include specific guidance on elements of the application, including: resumes, personal statements, letters of recommendation, and addendums.)

Fall sessions will be held on the following dates: September 9, September 29, October 29, and November 17, 2020. Register online to attend.

Upcoming School of Social Work Events

Sep 17, 2019 9:45 am16 views

Join us for lunch and a discussion with those working in Health Care on Wednesday, 9/16 from 12:00 - 12:50 and 5:30 - 6:30 pm in Room 2015.

Join us on Thursday, 9/18, 12:00 - 12:50 and 4:00 - 4:50 pm in Room 2015 for our first Financial Wellness Brown Bag Series. This session will introduce students to CASHCOURSE, an online financial literacy resource for college students.

Join us on Monday, 9/23, 12:00 - 12:50 pm to learn about the Wesley Food Pantry, a campus-based program that offers support to students. We will meet in Room 2015 and walk over to the pantry located at 1203 W. Green St, Urbana, for the presentation.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for a special presentation on Tuesday, 9/24 from 12:00 - 12:50 pm, Room 2015. If you are interested in helping coordinate this event, contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell at shamcamp@illinois.edu for more information.

Upcoming School of Social Work Events

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iMSW Informational Session for prospective MSW students, Saturday, 10/12, from 9 am – 11:30 am, room 2027.

MSW Open House for prospective MSW students, Saturday, 10/12, from 1 pm – 3:30 pm, room 2027. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more about our MSW programs, the application process, our school, and our faculty.

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, Tuesday, October 15, from 12 pm -12:50 pm in Room 2015. Join us for some great food and music!

Upcoming School of Social Work Events

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Financial Wellness Brown Bag Workshop, Wednesday October 15, from 12 pm - 12:50 pm and 4 pm - 4:50 pm in Room 2015.

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, Tuesday, October 22, from 12 pm - 12:50 pm in Room 2015. Join us for some great food and music!

Upcoming Pre-Law Events

Jan 19, 2018 9:15 am6 views

Pre-Law 101—Monday, January 29, 4-5 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. This workshop is designed for incoming students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. It will cover: 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 your undergraduate experiences in order to make a great law school candidate. We’ll also take any questions about law school and legal careers. Please register here so that we can ensure enough seating and materials for everyone. Incoming students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment.

LSAT Prep Fair—Tuesday, February 6, 4-6 pm, Illini Union Rooms B&C. The LSAT Prep Fair features several LSAT prep companies and four mini-workshops by LSAT experts who will share what is on the LSAT and how to prepare for it. LSAT prep companies will be offering discounts and sharing helpful resources. Have some snacks, watch a quick demonstration of logic games, and win prizes, including LSAT prep course scholarships!

Who should attend? Freshmen and Sophomores: Find out what’s on the LSAT and how to prepare for it! Join us for mini-workshops by experts about LSAT content. Have some snacks and talk to different LSAT prep companies about how you can plan ahead to maximize your LSAT performance!

Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni: Learn about the LSAT and figure out which LSAT prep option is best for you! Talk to different LSAT prep companies about their most effective class formats for you. All participants will receive LSAT prep class discounts! We will also raffle off some scholarships and other great prizes.

More details--including the mini-workshop schedule--will be updated as the event nears on our website here.

Practice LSAT—Friday, February 16, 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Whether you are taking the real Law School Admission Test in June (or later in 2018) or this is your first-ever baseline test, this is a great opportunity to take the LSAT in a testlike environment with a proctor. This practice opportunity features an actual, previously administered LSAT in a realistic, timed testing environment. Seating is limited. Test details and location will be emailed to registrants before the exam. Please register here. Special thanks to the Law School Admission Council for granting a license to Pre-Law Advising Services for use of this LSAT.

Negotiating Law School Scholarships—Monday, February 26, 5:00-6:15 pm in 1090 Lincoln Hall. Applications are finished, and now acceptances and financial aid offers are rolling in. So…what happens next? Now is the time to assess aid offers and discuss options for additional scholarships with your law schools. How can applicants have a respectful yet productive conversation that potentially results in more scholarship dollars being awarded? Join us as we examine exactly how to go about negotiating law school scholarships with the expertise of a panel of law school admissions professionals with a wealth of experience! This session is a must-see for anyone applying to law school. No registration necessary.

Panelists include:

Amanda Noascono, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at DePaul University College of Law Rebecca Ray, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Illinois College of Law Nicole Vilches, Assistant Dean for Admissions at Chicago-Kent College of Law

Upcoming Healthcare Professions Workshops @ The Career Center

Mar 28, 2019 2:45 pm1 views

Overview of Health Professions Programs Application Process

General information relevant to all health professions applications will be covered including timeline, application systems, and required content and documents. We’ll help you figure out how this all works!

Wednesday, April 3
3:30pm-4:30pm
The Career Center, Room 143
715 S. Wright Street, Champaign

Making a Difference: Exploring Mental Health Careers

There are many careers that focus on mental health, but which occupations do you what, specifically? What’s the difference between a psychologist, a psychiatrist, a counselor, a social worker, etc? Come enjoy lunch on us and hear from professionals in this field.

Friday, April 5
12:00pm-1:00pm
The Career Center Interview Suite @ 616 E. Green Street, Room 213
On Green Street between Subway & McDonald’s, enter under the Kaplan sign, 2nd floor, end of hall

Snack Bite: Exploring Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy continues to be ranked as a top healthcare career! Join us for this brief session (& snacks) to learn more about this profession.

Tuesday, April 9
4:15pm-4:45pm
The Career Center, Room 143
715 S. Wright Street, Champaign

Writing Your Personal Statement for Health Professions Programs

Learn how to write an effective personal statement. This presentation will review successful strategies and help you develop a plan for your own personal statement.

Wednesday, April 10
4:00pm-5:00pm
The Career Center, Room 143
715 S. Wright Street, Champaign

Financing Your Health Professions Education Program

Health professions school is expensive! Attend this session to learn how to make financing your education manageable!

Presented by a Financial Aid representative.
Wednesday, April 17
4:00pm-5:00pm
The Career Center, Room 143
715 S. Wright Street, Champaign

Admitted Student Panel

Students admitted to various health profession programs will discuss their experience with applying and interviewing.

Wednesday, April 24
3:30pm-4:30pm
The Career Center, Room 143
715 S. Wright Street, Champaign

Health Professions Application Work Groups

Applying to a health professions program this coming cycle? Bring your laptop & sit down with a health professions advisor to ask questions on your application.

5/15       3pm-5pm
5/21       2pm-4pm
5/30       3pm-5pm
6/4         2pm-4pm
6/12       1pm-3pm

The Career Center, Room 143
715 S. Wright Street, Champaign

Upcoming Free Healing Solutions Training

Sep 25, 2017 10:00 am44 views

We're looking for 'a few good people' who want to address community violence and want to better equipped to heal and help!

If this sounds like you (someone you know, work with, or know ) please plan on attending the upcoming Healing Solutions/Community Healing training. (also spread the word)

Currently, we have spaces currently available!

The training will start on October 6th

This training is perfect for anyone who wants to make a difference in this community and improve their crisis response skills!

If you are interested in attending the training but can't commit to the entire series...please give us a call and let us know about your interest.

REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-solutions-training-tickets-37808764031

For more information contact the Champaign-Urbana Area Project at : 217.373.2827

If you want to help respond to community violence as a "Neighborhood Champion,' TRUCE Community Advocate, or in some other ways - this training is for you!If you want to know more about trauma and the best practices to address trauma in the community or in your own life - this training is for you!If you want to learn more about the root causes of about community violence and the best practices to address it- this training is for you!If you're tired of complaining about the problems and want to be a part of the solution - WE WANT YOU!*Attending the training can count toward community service/public service. Healing Solutions Training is an Effort of the Champaign County Community Coalition and is funded in part by the Champaign County Mental Health Board.

Upcoming Events in Spanish

Aug 28, 2017 9:00 am6 views

Spanish Major/Minor Informational

Interested in Spanish? What can you do with Spanish? Want to know how to possibly earn some Spanish credit abroad? Then join us and find out about this and more!

There will be two informationals this fall

Where: Foreign Language Building, Lucy Ellis Lounge (Room 1080, behind the elevators)

When: Thurs., Sept. 14th from 3-4 pmTues., Oct. 24th from 4-5 pm

Spanish Language Programs Abroad Info Sessions

Sept. 5th and Nov. 14th From 4-5:15 pm Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080 FLB- behind the elevators)

Upcoming DCFS webinars

Nov 5, 2020 11:45 am63 views

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

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

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, January 22

Peace Corps General Information Session 5 - 6 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Creating Your Powerful Resume 6 - 7 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, January 24

Career Fairs: Maximizing Your Experience 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Monday, January 28

Career Fairs: Maximizing Your Experience 5 - 6 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, January 31

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

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Monday, January 29
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Monday, January 29
Career Services Paraprofessional Recruitment Info Session, 4-5 p.m., La Casa Main Room, 1203 W Nevada St.

Tuesday, January 30
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, January 31
Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, January 31
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, February 1
Translating Your Study Abroad Experiences, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Lincoln Hall 1000, 702 S Wright St.

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Monday, February 5

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

Tuesday, February 6

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

Tuesday, February 6

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

Wednesday, February 7

Health Professions Wednesdays: Allied Health Training Certification, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Wednesday, February 7

Acing Your Interview, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, February 8

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

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, February 13
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Tuesday, February 13
Acing Your Interview, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, February 15
Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Monday, February 19
Global Careers: Peace Corps General Information Meeting, 6-7 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Tuesday, February 20
Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Tuesday, February 20
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, February 20
Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Tuesday, February 20
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, February 21
Career Fair Prep, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, February 22
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Saturday, February 24
Women's Career Institute, 9-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, Womens Resources Center Suite 202, 616 E. Green St.

Tuesday, February 27
Global Careers: Peace Corps Week Film Screening, 7-8 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, February 27
Global Careers: Peace Corps Week Film Screening, 7-8 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, February 28
Acing Your Interview, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, February 28
Creating Your Powerful Cover Letter, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, March 1
Creating Your Powerful Resume, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

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

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Part-Time Job Fair

Looking for part-time work? Stop by our Part-Time Job Fair on September 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and meet employers who are looking to hire Illinois students!

Learn more at Handshake@illinois.edu

Suit-Up at JCPenney

Our event is back....and just in time for the Fall Career Fairs or your new job! If you're looking for professional attire for either, be sure to stop by Suit-Up on September 8 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at JCPenney, 2000 N. Neil St., Champaign.

Illinois students will receive up to 60% off on all suits, professional attire and accessories.

We encourage you to RSVP for this event by August 29 in Handshake!

Upcoming Career Center Events

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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.

Upcoming Career Center Events

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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.

Upcoming Career Center Events

Sep 25, 2017 11:00 am12 views

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

Tuesday, September 26

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

Wednesday, September 27

Health Professions Information Session, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Thursday, September 28

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

Thursday, September 28

Navigating the Job Search Process, 5-6 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Monday, October 2

UIC - Medical Rural Medical Education (RMED) Information Session, 12-1 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Monday, October 2

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

Monday, October 2

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

Tuesday, October 3

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

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.

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, October 24

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

Wednesday, October 25

Professional Branding & Etiquette, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Wednesday, October 25

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

Wednesday, October 25

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

Thursday, October 26

Navigating the Job Search Process, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Wednesday, November 1

Acing Your Interview, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, November 1

Health Professions Wednesdays: Mind the Gap: Exploring the Benefits of Taking a Gap Year, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Thursday, November 2

Navigating the Job Search Process, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Thursday, November 2

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

Monday, November 6

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

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, November 7

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

Wednesday, November 8

Acing Your Interview, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, November 9

$tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop, 1-3 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Thursday, November 9

Professional Branding & Etiquette, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.

Monday, November 13

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

Monday, November 13

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

Upcoming Career Center Events

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Tuesday, November 28

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

Tuesday, November 28

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

Wednesday, November 29

Finding & Applying to Federal Government Jobs, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

Wednesday, November 29

Peace Corps General Information Meeting, 6-7 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

University YMCA New American Welcome Week

Sep 9, 2019 3:15 pm17 views

Welcoming Week is an annual series of events held in communities across the United States that brings together immigrant and nonimmigrant community members to get to know one another and build community cohesion. This year in Champaign County, 33 events will take place from Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 22. All events are free, open to the public, and for all ages. Visit the University YMCA’s Welcoming Week webpage to learn more: www.universityymca.org/welcome/ww19

Also, be sure to check out the Welcoming Week Kick-Off in front of the Orpheum Children’s Science Museum on Friday, September 13 from 4pm to 7pm! You're sure to find free tamales from La Paloma food truck (get there before the free ones run out!), live music from Abraham Mellish and Jean-René Balekita and Bomoyi Ministries, plus other fun activities for the whole family.

University Y Bailey Global Scholars

Sep 23, 2020 3:45 pm11 views

Beginning October 5, we will launch Bailey Global Scholars, a 7-month scholarship program designed to help University of Illinois students grow as responsible and engaged global citizens by supporting critical reflection, dialogue, and action across differences of culture and power. Bailey Global Scholars will participate in an online "Education through Global Engagement" program during the Spring 2021 semester culminating in a volunteer immersion (virtual or in person) capstone experience during Summer 2021. Participants will also receive a $1000 academic scholarship for the Spring 2021 semester. Applications are due November 8, 2020. Learn more at universityymca.org/bailey/global

University of Illinois Veteran Project seeks volunteers

Oct 13, 2017 4:00 pm6 views

The University of Illinois Veteran Project is looking for volunteers to help interview veterans and produce documentaries about the veteran's lives and military experience. Their goal is to personally honor veterans while recording and preserving history. Volunteers are needed to help interview the veterans and produce the documentaries. If you do not have any film or editing experience, they are happy to teach you. You can also possibly get academic credit through the School of Media. Click here for more information or email uiucveteranproject@gmail.com if you're interested!

University of Illinois Police Department Recruiting Qualified Candidates for Police Officer Testing

Feb 16, 2017 2:30 pm3 views

The University of Illinois Police Department is in the process of recruiting qualified candidates for police officer testing. UIPD is a progressive and collaborative based organization with a strong value based foundation and existence on the ideal of community-based public safety: justice, respect and integrity.

Information on the application process can be found here: http://police.illinois.edu/about/employment/

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.

United Against Inequalities in Disease (UAID)

Aug 31, 2017 4:00 pm15 views

United Against Inequalities in Disease (UAID)

Opioid Epidemic, Affordable Care Act, Ebola, Childhood Obesity... this RSO is seeking students interested in public health issues. This ranges from discussing and debating global and national problems, and acting upon those right here in Champaign County. We hope to have a variety of students from all majors participate, so check out out website for more info, dates, and location of meetings.

https://uaiduiuc.wixsite.com/uaid

Undergraduate: Student Summer Internship

Mar 7, 2018 2:15 pm14 views

The Career Center (TCC) is seeking two energetic and customer-oriented undergraduate summer interns for 2018. The Career Center is the primary point of contact for all students regarding professional development. The internship focuses on providing direct contact to thousands of incoming students and parents while working alongside TCC staff in designing and creating best outreach methods for current students. The intern will have the ability to work on both small and large projects as well as receive ongoing personalized, professional development help from TCC staff.

https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/opportunity/undergraduate-student-summer-internship

Undergraduate Research Workshops Spring 2018 Calendar

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The Value of Undergraduate Research Workshop (VURW) - January 19, 2018

During this workshop, we will discuss the importance of conducting research as an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois. This will include a discussion of how engaging in research can impact your career development, and how to communicate this value effectively. Students will leave the workshop with (1) a better understanding of how undergraduate research can benefit you both now and following graduation, and (2) an idea of how to effectively communicate the value of research experiences to future employers. This workshop is a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and The Career Center.

Participation is by advanced registration only; there are limited spots available. Details and registration link can be found at: go.illinois.edu/VURW

Getting Started in Undergraduate Research Workshop (GSIRW) - Multiple Dates Available

During this workshop, we will discuss the various forms of undergraduate research that take place on campus, guide students to develop a plan of action to locate research opportunities on campus, and discuss ways to contact faculty research mentors. Students will leave the workshop with (1) a better understanding of undergraduate research and how it takes place on our campus, (2) increased confidence to contact faculty research mentors, and (3) a list of faculty mentors to contact.

Participation is by advanced registration only; there are limited spots available. Details and registration link can be found at: go.illinois.edu/GSIRW

Undergraduate Research Workshops - Fall 2020 (All Virtual)

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The Value of Undergraduate Research Workshop (VURW) Virtual Edition

During this workshop, we will discuss the importance (i.e. the personal and professional benefits) of conducting research as an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois. Students will leave the workshop with (1) knowledge of the skills that can be developed through research, (2) a better understanding of how undergraduate research can benefit them both personally and in their future careers, and (3) how they can showcase this experience to future employers and professional schools.

Participation is by advanced registration only; there are limited spots available. We have several date offerings available, students only should register for one date.

Details and registration link can be found at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

Getting Started in Undergraduate Research Workshop (GSIRW) Virtual Edition

During this workshop, we will discuss the various forms of undergraduate research that take place on campus, guide students to develop a plan of action to locate research opportunities on campus, and discuss ways to contact faculty research mentors. Students will leave the workshop with (1) a better understanding of undergraduate research and how it takes place on our campus, (2) increased confidence to contact faculty research mentors, and (3) a list of faculty mentors to contact.

Participation is by advanced registration only; there are limited spots available. We have several date offerings available, students only should register for one date.

Details and registration link can be found at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Research Workshop (PWRW) Virtual Edition

During 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.

This workshop is a collaboration between the Office of Undergraduate Research and The Writers Workshop. We have several date offerings available, students only should register for one date.

Details and registration link can be found at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

Undergraduate Research Week 2019 is finally here!

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The Undergraduate Research Week showcases the best of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Campus events include special exhibits, and colloquia sponsored by individual departments, programs, and units, highlighting the best of our students’ work. The Undergraduate Research Symposium (all day on Thursday, April 18 in the Illini Union) is URW’s day-long signature event where hundreds of students from all academic disciplines share their research through oral panels, poster presentations, and performances. A highlight of the Symposium is our special lunchtime session, with 4 of our best and brightest demonstrating the range of research that occurs at Illinois. We invite you to come be inspired!.

You can find the URW 2019 program attached to this email and on our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

Stay up-to-date on URW events by following us on Twitter @ugresearch_UI, Facebook @UGResearchIllinois, and Instagram @ugresearch_UI

Undergraduate Research Week 2017 (April 23 - 29)

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Undergraduate Research Week 2017 is almost upon us (April 23-29; with a few early birds beginning this week), and its bigger than ever! URW showcases the best of undergraduate research and creative inquiry at the U of I. Campus events include workshops on getting started in research, special exhibits, and colloquia sponsored by individual departments, programs, and units, highlighting the best of our students’ work. The Undergraduate Research Symposium, URW’s day-long signature event, will see hundreds of students from all academic disciplines share their research through oral panels, poster presentations, and performances. A highlight of the Symposium is our special lunch time session, with 4 of our best and brightest demonstrating the range of research that occurs at Illinois, from the scarcity of African-Americans in STEM fields to the future of renewable energy. We invite you to come be inspired!

You can find the program attached to this email, and on our website at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

Undergraduate Research Symposium 2020 - Now accepting student submissions!

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 30, 2020. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 26 - May 2), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates.

All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

The deadline for applying to the URS is March 1, 2020, at 11:59 pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

Undergraduate Research Symposium 2019 - Now accepting student submissions

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 18. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 14-20), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates.

All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on the URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11:59 pm.

Undergraduate Research Symposium 2018 - Now accepting student submissions

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 19. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 15-21), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world.

For more information on Undergraduate Research Week, the URS, and OUR programs, please visit our website at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Friday, February 16, 2018, at 11:59 pm. The application can be found at http://go.illinois.edu/urs

Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu; please put “URS Application” in the subject line.

Undergraduate Research Support Grant applications now being accepted

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting applications for the Research Support Grant (RSG). This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

Deadline for applications will be Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

Undergraduate Research Support Grant

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The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is currently accepting applications for the Research Support Grant (RSG). This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

Deadline for applications will be Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

Undergraduate Research Grants - Spring 2020

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Research Support Grant (RSG)

Research Support Grant (RSG) This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

The deadline for applications is March 12, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Conference Travel Grant (CTG)

Conference Travel Grant (CTG) This grant provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work.

For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

The deadline for applications is February 26, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Undergraduate Research Grants and Drop-in Hours

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Research Support Grant (RSG) This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

The deadline for applications is March 8, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.

Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

--- Conference Travel Grant (CTG) This grant provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work.

For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2018 at 11:59pm. Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

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Weekly Drop-in Hours Beginning this week, the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will hold drop-in hours every Thursday and Friday from 1 - 4pm. Staff from OUR will be available to answer student questions regarding services offered by the office (i.e. workshops, student grants, symposium presentations, etc), as well as general questions about getting started with research opportunities on campus. Details can be found at: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_DIH

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). All other appointments will be by reservation only; contact ugresearch@illinois.edu

Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Grant

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This grant provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work.

For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2019 at 11:59pm.

Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) Is Now Accepting Applications!

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Program Description

The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP@UI) offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to assist advanced graduate students 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.

Undergraduate students selected to be part of the program will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2021. As part of the program, 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 the Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual event sponsored by OUR.

Please note that due to COVID19, GC295 course sections will be online. Also, in their project abstracts, graduate student mentors have indicated whether work with their undergraduate mentees will be: in-person preferred, open to discussion (whether remote or in-person), or remote preferred. Any in-person research work must meet all campus and unit safety protocols. For more information on undergraduate research during the pandemic, please see our COVID19 guidelines here.

For more information about URAP, and to apply to the program, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Informational Meetings

Get tips on creating a good statement of interest, why you should participate, and get your questions answered at our online informational meetings. These will be conducted through Zoom on September 8 (2-3pm), September 16 (2-3pm), and September 25 (2-3pm). No registration required; Zoom links can be found on the program website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Application Deadline

Deadline for applications is October 9, 2020 at 11:59pm.

To apply, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) Is Now Accepting Applications!

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The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP@UI) offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to assist advanced graduate students 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.

Undergraduate students selected to be part of the program will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2020. As part of the program, 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.

For more information about URAP, and to apply to the program, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Informational Meetings

Informational meetings are scheduled for September 23, October 2, and October 8, from 3-3:50 pm in Noyes Laboratory Room 217. Get tips on creating a good statement of interest, why you should participate, and get your questions answered.

Application Deadline

Deadline for applications is October 15, 2019 at 11:59pm.

To apply, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI) - Undergrad Applications

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Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI)

Now in its third year of collaboration, the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the Graduate College offer the opportunity for first and second-year undergraduate students (including transfer students) 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. Undergraduate students will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2018.

Undergraduate researchers will be given course credit (3 credit hours). Undergraduate students will attend regular weekly class meetings with OUR and Grad College instructors, as well as work one-on-one with their graduate mentors. Students will also complete a final project, consisting of a research poster, to be presented during “Undergraduate Research Week” sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR).

If you have any questions about the application process, the office will be holding informational meetings on Friday October 13 and Wednesday October 18, from 3-3:50pm in Bevier Hall Room 166. 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 see the post on website: https://uofi.illinois.edu/blog/view/6204/560664 Deadline for applications is Monday, October 30. Questions may be addressed to: ugresearch@illinois.edu. Please put “URAP” in the subject line.

Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI)

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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.

Undergraduate Diversity Scholars Initiative

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The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) is seeking applications for a new Undergraduate Diversity Scholars initiative. This program would bring ten (10) undergraduates from underrepresented groups to the ARNOVA annual conference in November 2018 to attend a workshop on paths to higher education, ideally in the field of nonprofit, philanthropic, and voluntary action studies. Students will participate in a Professional Development Workshop (PDW) to be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 as a pre-session of the ARNOVA Annual Conference in Austin, TX. The PDW will introduce participants to the world of non-profit social science research and pathways to higher education. Scholars will also attend panels based on each student's research interest, will have opportunity to meet current graduate students and faculty from underrepresented communities, to learn alongside senior scholars in the field and to participate in an array of social and scholarly conversations. The hope is that this opportunity will provide a window into the work and life of social science researchers and evaluators.

Requirements:

To qualify for the Undergraduate Diversity Scholars Program, applicants must be considering applying to an accredited graduate program with a focus on philanthropic, social science, nonprofit or voluntary action studies. The selection committee actively seeks applications from persons of traditionally underrepresented groups. Preference is given to African-American, Hispanic/Latino Americans and Native Americans students.

Additional information can be found here: https://arnova.site-ym.com/default.asp?page=DiversityUndergrad.

Turning Inward with yoga

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March 31st, LSC student Annalisa Hammeleff will guide students through a mindful movement yoga class that focuses on posture and breathing.

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