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• Spring 2019 i-Program Series Dates

  Jan 9, 2019 4:45 pm7 views

  The Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC) would like to inform you about upcoming free leadership development opportunities to share with your students.

  As the premier initiative of the ILC, I-Programs are designed as half-day long seminars (typically on Saturdays) which focus on a particular aspect of leadership practice. Each program is applicable to all academic majors and programs. Below are dates for the spring 2019 semester: 

  ROLLS-ROYCE INNOVATION: Jan. 19th & Mar. 9th 

  Students who participate in Innovation will develop skills in these areas and also an understanding of their dominant problem solving style and its impact on organizations and people.

  INTERSECT: Jan. 26th 

  Students who participate will focus on interpersonal communication and team building by working with fellow students to accomplish team challenge goals.

  PETULLO INSIGHT: Feb. 2nd 

  Students who participate will focus on self-awareness by identifying their personal values and personal leadership philosophy, while exploring their personal strengths and social identities. 

  IGNITE: Feb. 9th 

  Students who participate can expect to develop skill in leading change initiatives, as well as learn about systems thinking and coalition building to develop a plan for their own change initiative. 

  IMPRINT: Feb. 23rd 

  Led by Illinois alumni from a variety of professions, students will develop skills needed for displaying leadership during times of transition, and learn to maintain the personal and professional networks to sustain success in any environment.

  INTEGRITY: Mar. 30th 

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

  INCLUSION: Apr. 13th

  Students who participate will focus on concepts such as equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, and bias by recognizing the values of others, and identify differing social identities in relation to leadership. 

• Spring 2021 Hourly Job Opportunity

  Dec 14, 2020 1:45 pm8 views

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

  Capturing and Understanding Emotions in Text

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

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

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

• Spring 2021 Registration Resources

  Nov 16, 2020 8:00 am4 views

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

  First, how to utilize Enhanced Registration.

  Second, how to use the Schedule Generator.

  Finally, how to use Plan Ahead.

• Spring 2nd-half semester EPSY 203 Dialogue classes now open

  Mar 2, 2020 1:00 pm9 views

  Students may now register for EPSY 203 Dialogue on Social Issues classes for Spring 2020.

  These one-credit hour courses focus on different social identity issues, and help prepare students to think more critically and interact more successfully in socially diverse groups and settings. They are experiential and collaborative, and support students in understanding the complexity of power, privilege and oppression. They can be very useful for developing clearer communications, small group/team skills, and knowledge about fairness and social justice in organizations and the larger society.

  The courses emphasize collaborative sense-making, where students and instructors work together to understand issues associated with intergroup relations. Instead of lectures, the dialogue approach invites learners to share their own experiences and perspectives on issues, in order to create deeper understanding among learners.

  The following courses are available:
  Exploring Race/Ethnicity (Mondays, 1-2:50)
  Liberal/Conservative dialogue (Mondays, 3-4:50)
  Exploring Disability (Mondays, 5-6:50)
  Socio-economic Class dialogue (Tuesdays, 2-3:50)
  Being White in a Multicultural Society (Tuesdays, 6-7:50)
  Exploring Race/Ethnicity (Wednesdays, 3-4:50)
  Resisting Marginalization (Wednesdays, 6-7:50)

• Statistics Skills Lab with Dr. Rachel Garthe

  Sep 15, 2020 10:30 am65 views

  October 9, 2020
  1-3 PM

  Open to all SSW students

  REGISTER TODAY

  The Statistics Skills Lab will provide an overview for how students can use statistical concepts and analyses to answer social work practice- or organization-oriented questions. The workshop will look at examples of when to use statistical techniques when working with individual clients, as well as techniques for working with small and large groups. Thus, this workshop is not meant to teach statistical theory or equations, but rather provide a hands-on skills lab to explore the application of statistics in social work. The course will be taught by Dr. Rachel Garthe, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work. Dr. Garthe has been teaching statistics courses for the last six years and is extensively trained in statistical methods.

  The course will begin with a brief recap for students: reviewing how types of variables lead you to select different types or options of statistical analyses. Next, students will have a brief orientation to organizing and preparing data for analysis using Excel. For the rest of the workshop students will be reviewing common statistical techniques that they will likely encounter in the field, with accompanying Excel demonstrations and practice problems. Students will be provided with step-by-step guides, demonstration videos, and practice problems to learn how to use statistics to answer practical social work questions.

• Stress Less Party Event Information

  Mar 1, 2018 3:45 pm17 views

  The Stress Management Peers at the University of Illinois are hosting their 14th annual Stress Less Party at the ARC on Wednesday, March 7th from 6-8:30pm. The event is held around midterms to provide students with an opportunity to de-stress, relax, and gain some stress management techniques that will help them the rest of the semester. Come out to the ARC MP7 on Wednesday for free food, games, and fun!  

• Stress Management Peer (SMP) Leaders

  Jan 22, 2019 4:15 pm4 views

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

  Learn to Stress Less! Limited time to join!

  Interest session will be held at the Illini Union, Room 406 on Wednesday, January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. For more information please contact Jessica: jkrawie2@illinois.edu

• Stress Management Peer (SMP) Leaders

  Jan 23, 2020 1:45 pm51 views

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

  Learn to Stress Less! Limited time to join! 

  Interest session will be at the Illini Union, Room 406 on Wednesday, January 29th, 5:00 p.m.

  For more information please contact Chris Steininger, cstein23@illinois.edu or Rachel Lisitza, lisitza2@illinois.edu.   

• Student Actors Needed

  Oct 16, 2017 10:30 am1 views

  Adjunct instructor Kim Harden is looking for students to assist with role plays on Saturday, October 21, 2017.  She needs students who are willing to be the clients in scenarios for SOCW 400 MSW students who will be video taping and analyzing for class.  The time frame she would need students would be from 10:00AM-4:00PM, although she would likely not need them the whole time, if you are able to attend for a portion of the day it would be great. Please e-mail her at kdlynn@illinois.edu if you are able to volunteer.

• Student Advocacy Coalition

  Aug 26, 2020 3:15 pm469 views

  The Student Advocacy Coalition (SAC) is a bi-partisan student organization that promotes civic engagement and lobbies legislators for higher education and student rights on behalf of the University of Illinois. SAC is housed under the University’s Office of Government Relations and provides opportunities for students to engage with state and federal legislators online and in person. SAC members are students from all walks of campus, diverse backgrounds and majors. Members build professional development skills through one-on-one interactions with their legislators, panels with alumni who are trailblazers in their field,  and discussions on critical issues impacting our country. This year, our calendar includes a Dialogue Series with the 4 major political parties on campus, Policy Panels with state legislators and community leaders on the Black Lives Matter movement, and more! SAC believes being involved is more than attending mandatory meetings, it’s about participating in activities that are actually interesting, and spending your time in a community of people who care about making a difference! Our Virtual Info Session is on September 1st at 6pm and the link is as follows https://illinois.zoom.us/j/94134221769. Our online application will be released on our website: https://sacurbana.weebly.com/ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sac.urbana/. All applications are due September 15th and will be followed by Zoom interviews. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send us an email at studentadvocacy.uiuc@gmail.com.

• Student Alumni Ambassadors 2018 Recruiting NOW!

  Jan 24, 2018 1:30 pm9 views

  “The Student Alumni Ambassadors is a premier Registered Student Organization on campus which focuses on developing our members professionally and creatively while planning and executing large scale events to engage the campus-community in what it truly means to be an Illini.  Some of our feature events include Illinois Sights and Sounds, iHelp, Homecoming programming, Senior 100 Honorary, and GradFest.  Additionally, SAA provides its members with countless opportunities to engage with campus and grow professionally through Service Requests across many campus units.  While giving students an opportunity to engage with campus through our programming, providing countless leadership opportunities, and molding students to be active on this campus in order to become engaged alumni, the Student Alumni Ambassadors is a family that takes great pride in our work and our membership.  Please join us for our Information Sessions on January 29th and 30th at 7PM in Main Library Room 66 to meet our members and learn more about our organization. Please visit illinisaa.com or email illinisaa@gmail.com with any questions.”

• Student Alumni Ambassadors Recruitment

  Jan 20, 2017 3:30 pm5 views

  The Student Alumni Ambassadors is a prestigious group of highly motivated and spirited students who play several roles on campus. SAA serves to promote school spirit through campus-wide events such as Homecoming, Illinois Sights and Sounds, and iHelp. Our organization revolves around growing professionally and creatively while allowing our members to help organize, develop, and execute large scale events that bring the campus community together. We maintain relationships with campus administration and various groups to assist numerous departments on campus with service requests and outreach opportunities. While we engage students here on campus, we strive to mold students to become engaged alumni. The Student Alumni Ambassadors is a family that takes great pride in our work and our membership, and we ask that you please join us for our Information Sessions January 25 or 26th at 7PM in Room 66 of the Main Library to meet our members and learn more about our organization.  Please visit illinisaa.com or email mmcdnld2@illinois.edu with any questions.

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

  Oct 4, 2018 3:00 pm3 views

  Advising Appointments with Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

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

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

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

  Drop-in Hours

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

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

  Times: 

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

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

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

• Student Employment Opportunity - Student Patrol

  Aug 21, 2020 9:45 am15 views

  Social work will continue to play an important role within our community, especially within law enforcement and public safety.  We are currently hiring part-time Student Patrol Officers at the Division of Public Safety. Both Undergrads and Grad students are encouraged to apply at https://police.illinois.edu/about/employment/student-patrol-jobs/ .  This is one of the best student jobs on this campus and looks fantastic on a résumé!!  

• Student Employment Symposium

  Feb 19, 2018 2:30 pm9 views

  The Student Employment Symposium will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 1:00-4:30pm in the SDRP Multipurpose Rooms. Join us for an afternoon of presentations, collaborations,  and conversations to support student employee learning. Keynote Speaker, Teri Schnelle, Associate Director of Assessment and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Iowa, will be discussing IOWA Grow (Guided Reflection on Work) and student employment good practices. There will also be a lightening round of presentations of colleagues' innovative student employment initiatives. The symposium is free and open to all professionals who supervise or who have an interest in student employee supervision. The Student Employment Symposium is sponsored by the Dick Justice Educational Leadership Fund. For more information on IOWA Grow visit:  https://vp.studentlife.uiowa.edu/priorities/grow/ 

  To register for the symposium, please submit by Friday, March 2nd:  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/4132786. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Winterbotham, Assistant Director of the Illinois Leadership Center, at lgress2@illinois.edu. We hope to see you there.

• Student Employment - Testing Accommodations Center (TAC) within the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)

  Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pm24 views

  The Testing Accommodations Center (TAC) within the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) has an employment opportunity.

  We are now interviewing for student workers for the Spring 2018 semester who are available for any part or all of the following time:

  Mondays from 7:50am-10:30am

  Tuesdays From 10:30am-12:00pm

  Wednesdays 7:50am-10:30am

  Thursdays 7:50am-11:30am

  Please find attached the job descriptions.  If you are interested in working in the TAC and are available to work during the times listed above, please send the following items to Tina Rolfe at trolfe@illinois.edu:

  Your resume
  List of classes you are enrolled in for the Spring 2018 Semester and When you are available for an interview
  Please give a couple dates and times
  We will like to fill this position as soon as possible so this week would be great!
  The hours that you are available to work per week
  Please note each shift must be at least 1.5 hours long
  TAC is only open 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.  Therefore you would not be permitted to work outside those hours except for finals week when the hours are extended.
  Student work schedules will be the same schedule for each week for the whole semester, until finals week
  Please list your hours of availability as such:
  Mondays 7:50am-9:30am and 2:00pm-3:30pm
  Wednesday s 10:00am-12:30pm

• Student Patrol is hiring

  Jan 20, 2017 3:00 pm13 views

  The Division of Public Safety at UIUC is currently accepting applications and hiring for the Student Patrol program.  This paid position primarily consists of conducting SafeWalk escorts late at night (9pm-2:30am).  Student Patrol Officers work in pairs patrolling campus, carry a police radio and are extra ‘eyes and ears’ for local law enforcement and first responders.  Other duties include working special event details, which include U of I football and basketball games.  

  We are looking for friendly, outgoing students who want to give back and make an impact within the campus community.  This is a unique student employment opportunity and looks great on a résumé!  Could you please forward this email on to your students within the social work program?

  To apply, please visit our website http://police.illinois.edu/about/employment/.

• Student Resources for Voting

  Oct 16, 2018 12:45 pm3 views

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

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

  Get all your information right here!

• Student Speaker - School of Social Work Virtual Graduation Ceremony

  Apr 27, 2020 3:30 pm12 views

  The School of Social Work has a tradition to select student speakers for our convocation program.  If you are interested in being a student speaker for our virtual ceremony on May 16th, please fill out this form by Friday May 1st:  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3146461 We will select one BSW student and one MSW student.  Your speech should be 5-7 minutes in length.  Speech can include your overall experience in the Social Work program and advice you would give to your fellow graduates. 

• Study Abroad Application Deadline

  Jan 28, 2019 9:45 am29 views

  The application deadline for students to study abroad during the Fall or Summer 2019 is February 15.  Deadlines vary by program, so check out the online brochure pages for exact deadlines.

• Study Abroad Info Session: Buenos Aires and Prague

  Sep 11, 2017 10:15 am16 views

  A representative from the study abroad provider, CEA, will be on campus tomorrow and is hosting an info session about programs in Buenos Aires and Prague offered to Illinois students through their organization.  The info session is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12, 1PM-2PM in G46 Foreign Languages Building.

• Study Abroad in Greece Summer 2019

  Jan 14, 2019 8:00 am29 views

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

  HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD?

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

  HOW CAN YOU HELP?

  ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS?

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

  THIS COURSE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW THE WORLD.

  SOCW330/561: 10 weeks in the U.S. and 2 weeks in Athens, Greece (May 11-May 25, 2019)

• Study Abroad in Greece Summer 2019 Information Session

  Sep 5, 2018 8:00 am54 views

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

  HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD?

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

  ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS?

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

  THIS COURSE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW THE WORLD.

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

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

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

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

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

• Study Abroad in South Africa with ACES

  Aug 31, 2017 3:15 pm28 views

  Interested in Studying Abroad in South Africa? Attend an information meeting with the on-site provider on September 20th and get the details for upcoming trips. 

• Study Abroad Open House

  Jan 17, 2018 1:45 pm6 views

  Thursday, January 25, 2018   3:30 - 5:30 pm and Friday, February 9, 2018

  Come to International Studies Building to learn about study abroad opportunities, while talking to returnee students and enjoying free coffee!  The open house will include:

  Resource tables - grab a stack of helpful flyers about scholarships, upcoming deadlines, the studying abroad process, and moreMini fair - learn more about students' experiences by speaking with returnees at regional tablesSpeed advising - talk with an education abroad coordinator or peer advisor to answer your questions about studying abroad

  All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop by!

• Study Abroad Photo Contest

  Mar 29, 2018 3:15 pm15 views

  Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange (IAGE) is hosting a photo contest!  If you have previously studied abroad and are interested in showcasing photos from your experiences abroad (and want the chance to win $100) go to go.illinois.edu/studyabroadphotocontest.  The deadline to submit photos is 11:59PM on Friday, April 6.  Any questions about the photo contest can be directed to iage@illinois.edu.  

• Study Abroad to Greece Spring 2020 Presentation Video

  Oct 1, 2019 9:00 am85 views

  Surprise! The School of Social Work is going back to Greece in Spring 2020! If you weren't able to attend the information session, here are two videos of the presentation. If you have questions, please contact Professor Helen McDonald at hgmcdona@illinois.edu. 

  https://youtu.be/0NHN6fV-OuI

  https://youtu.be/Pwwdg364rSk

• Study on Microaggression in Social Work Education

  Feb 9, 2017 3:00 pm14 views

  You are invited to participate in a study. 

  We are interested in your experiences with how privilege and oppression are manifested, discussed, and explored in your social work classes, including the classroom environment and interactions between faculty members and students. Privilege and oppression may result from any aspect of social identity (e.g., race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, etc).

  Participation involves a one-time, voluntary, anonymous survey that will take 15 minutes to complete.  No identifying information about the student or their school will be collected.  For more information click on the following link:

  https://wheelockcollege.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6Dx1P5oUX90tn1P

  Thank you in advance for considering this request.

  Sincerely,

  Ashley Davis, PhD, MSW
  Assistant Professor
  Wheelock College
  adavis@wheelock.edu                       

  Rebecca G. Mirick, PhD, MSW
  Assistant Professor
  Salem State University
  rmirick@salemstate.edu

• Study Space Rooms

  Aug 21, 2020 9:45 am69 views

  With COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, on-campus study space may be somewhat difficult to find. For a list of classrooms available for study space, see this page on the Office of the Registrar website.

• Submission Request for Counseling Center Solidarity Garden Project

  Oct 26, 2020 2:45 pm39 views

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

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

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

• Submit your video to Illinifest Student Film Festival

  Apr 21, 2020 11:15 am1 views

  Illinifest Student Film Festival, hosted by the College of Media and MACS 464, is looking for student-made videos. Submit your short films, home movies made during quarantine, & TikTok videos by Friday, April 24. Videos can be submitted at https://illinifest.illinois.edu/submit/. The festival will be streamed at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at https://illinifest.illinois.edu/. Prizes awarded for audience favorites. For more information, visit https://media.illinois.edu/illinifest2020.

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies Job Opportunity

  Nov 26, 2018 4:15 pm20 views

  Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Allies is a state AmeriCorps program supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery agencies throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County. SUD Allies AmeriCorps members engage clients, youth, and providers through a variety of comprehensive services, including case management, health insurance enrollment assistance, prevention education, and anti-stigma education. Administered by Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago, SUD Allies increases resources to combat substance use disorder for individuals, families, and communities. PHIMC provides the members with the training and professional development necessary to successfully enter the public health workforce.  Interested candidates can find more information at https://www.phimc.org/initiatives/sud-allies/.

• Suit Up Event

  Jan 31, 2019 3:00 pm12 views

  The Career Center is currently collaborating with both Parkland Community College and JC Penney to put on a fantastic event called Suit-Up for students on March 31, 2019 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the JC Penney located in the Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign, IL. This event will allow students and their families who attend to purchase select business professional attire and receive an additional 40% off ticket prices (including already marked down items). This discount applies to professional dress apparel, shoes, and some accessories and undergarments. Last Spring The Career Center saw over 450 unique students visiting our Career Closet in search of interview and new job attire. After noticing this need, we felt confident this event would serve our student population and their families well.

  We will have transportation available for students from campus to JC Penney the evening of the event. More details regarding transportation will be coming soon. Please check Handshake for updates, and encourage students to do the same. All students need to do to participate is bring their student ID to check-in as well as any family members they may like to join them -  everyone will received the additional 40% off select professional attire.

• Summer 2020 Internship Program at Siebel Center for Design

  Jan 14, 2020 11:00 am142 views

  The Siebel Center for Design (SCD) is offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to learn more about human-centered design and design thinking as part of our 2020 Summer Internship Program.

   

  We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who want to dive deep into design thinking. This internship includes joining a project team with individuals across various disciplines and attending workshops on personal and professional development, as well as opportunities to help set up the new Siebel Center for Design building. 

  Undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are welcome to apply within any year or discipline. SCD strives to promote interdisciplinary work among students. Therefore students within any major/discipline are encouraged and welcome. 

  Interested? We hope so! For full details, please join us on Thursday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. in 223 Gregory Hall for our informational session. Please bring a hard copy of your resume with you!

  Questions? Contact SCD at designcenter@illinois.edu.

• Summer 2020 I STAR Position

  Feb 11, 2020 4:15 pm97 views

  The application for the Summer 2020 I STAR position is now open. It can be found online via Handshake, the Illinois Job Board, or online here: go.illinois.edu/ISTAR. Students working with us over the summer will help facilitate our Campus Visit and New Student Registration programs.

  We are looking for students who are articulate, flexible, reliable, and energetic, and who have a positive attitude and are enthusiastic about Illinois. I-STAR positions will include assisting with check-in, navigation of campus for various parts of the program, course registration, speaking with new students and parents/guests, giving campus & classroom tours, and other tasks associated with Campus Visits & New Student Registration programs for prospective students and incoming freshmen & transfer students. Students must be available to work Monday-Friday during the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm, though you will not work all hours each day. Students can expect to receive near full-time hours, and around 28 hours/week if you are taking a class(es).

  Any questions regarding this position can be sent to myself at teske2@illinois.edu, or Katie Wiles, Coordinator of New Student Registration, at kpoll11@illinois.edu.

• Summer Class in Chicago-2018! African-American Families in Film AFRO 382/ HDFS 324

  Feb 6, 2018 10:15 am5 views

  This seminar explores African American family life through the use of films as “case studies”. Using classic and contemporary films that depict diverse family structures, social classes, and experiences within African American families, we will examine the internal dynamics of family life. These include family formation patterns, dating-mate selection, couples’ relations, parenting, male-female/gender relations, child, adolescent, and adult development, family routines and practices, family communication, and family stress, coping and resilience. We will also consider how families interact with larger contexts, such as the local neighborhood and key institutions (schools, workplace, social service agencies).  Films will be supplemented with readings from diverse disciplines (African American Studies, Anthropology, Education, Family Studies, Psychology, and Sociology) that allow us to examine substantive, theoretical, and policy issues in the study of African American families.

  CONTACT: DR. JARRETT rjarrett@illinois.edu

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World

  Jan 31, 2019 3:45 pm1 views

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

  This summer SILMW will take place from June 10 to August 2, 2019, and we will be offering Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish and Wolof.  The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters. This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more!  

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

  For more information, visit our website at https://linguistics.illinois.edu/languages/summer-institute-languages-muslim-world.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at silmw@illinois.edu or reach out to Brennan Dell (dell3@illinois.edu).  We hope to see you this summer!

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World

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

  This summer SILMW will take place from June 10 to August 2, 2019, and we will be offering Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish and Wolof.  The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters. This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more!  

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

  For more information, visit our website at https://linguistics.illinois.edu/languages/summer-institute-languages-muslim-world.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at silmw@illinois.edu or reach out to Brennan Dell (dell3@illinois.edu).  We hope to see you this summer! 

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World

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

  This summer SILMW will take place from June 15 to August 8, 2020, and we will be offering Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, and Wolof.  The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters.This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more!  

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

  For more information, visit our website at https://linguistics.illinois.edu/languages/summer-institute-languages-muslim-world.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at silmw@illinois.edu or reach out to Giang Le (gianghl2@illinois.edu).  We hope to see you this summer!

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Summer Internship Opportunity working with Chinese students

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  The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is accepting applications for five internship positions. Interns will support faculty and LAS International Programs staff working with a group of university students from China who will be on campus for a 4-week summer academic program: Economics and Accounting for the Global Market.

  Note: All applicants are strongly encouraged to enroll in Econ 199: Econ Instruction for Int’l Audiences with Professor Isaac DiIanni. (CRN 68511, meets 2nd 8 weeks spring semester, Mondays 4-4:50pm in Lincoln Hall 1062.)

  Interns will:

  attend economics and accounting courses with the Chinese students and assist them with their coursework work with the Chinese students to improve their academic communication skills in English accompany the group on site visits and excursions in the local area organize social activities for the group on campus 2 interns will also serve as RAs and live in the dorms with the group.

  Dates + Hours

  Interns will work approximately 20-25 hours a week between July 16 and August 16. Hours will vary based on the group’s schedule and will include some evenings and weekends.

  Salary: $10/hour (interns serving as RAs will also receive free housing and some meals for the duration of the program.)

  Eligibility

  All Illinois undergraduates are welcome to apply Native or near-native English language skills (Chinese language skills are a plus) Preference will be given to students enrolled in Econ 199

  To apply

  Submit a resume and cover letter to Elly Hanauer (ehanauer@illinois.edu) by March 30.

  For more information on the program visit: https://publish.illinois.edu/jesie-lasprogram/

• Summer I-STAR positions

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  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has posted two Summer employment opportunities for students on the Virtual Job Board & on Handshake with an application deadline of March 18. It would be great if you could send these job opportunities to your contacts who work with students and to any students you think may be great representatives of Illinois!

  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hiring I-STARs (Illinois Student Admissions Representatives). Summer Registration and Campus Visits positions have been posted on the Virtual Job Board and Handshake and the application deadline is March 18. The links directly to the applications are below --

  Summer Registration I-STAR (Summer positions available): https://enroll.illinois.edu/register/?id=fcd1d26d-97fc-4fd6-8702-94a0b36c63d2

  Campus Visits I-STAR (Summer or Fall positions available): https://enroll.illinois.edu/register/?id=d2c57730-5f86-4dbf-9b38-2390f751b7d1

• Summer Registration I-STAR

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  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has Summer positions available for Illinois Student Admissions Representatives (I-STARs). We are looking for students who are articulate, flexible, reliable, and energetic, and who have a positive attitude and are enthusiastic about Illinois. I-STAR positions will include assisting with check-in, navigation of campus for various parts of the program, course registration, speaking with new students and parents/guests, and other tasks associated with Summer Registration programs for incoming freshmen and transfer students.

  Those hired will begin training the week of May 15, 2017 and Summer Registration will begin May 22 and run through July 7 with additional programs August 21-24. Students must be available to work Monday-Friday during the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm, though you will not work all hours each day. There may also be an opportunity to continue work into July & August.

  Compensation is $8.25/hour. Applicants must be undergraduate students in good academic standing and must be eligible to work on campus. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Katie Pollard in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 217-300-3245 or kpoll11@illinois.edu.

  Interested applicants should email a resume to kpoll11@illinois.edu by March 15, 2017. We will then request additional information. Those selected for an interview will be notified and scheduled for an interview during the week of April 10. Those selected for employment will be required to attend training the week of May 15.

• Summer Rural Health Experience program

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  The Rural Health Experience (RHE) is a 3-5 day rural immersion program for health professions students to observe rural healthcare providers and their communities. Much like the preceptorship, it is based upon principles of experiential learning and community immersion. There are 7 participating sites across the state this summer.

  This is a great opportunity for upperclassmen and graduate students looking for establishing connections with potential future employers in rural communities.

  There is no set date for the program- the timing is based upon the availability of the student and site. The early consideration application deadline is May 14th. After this date applications will be reviewed on a weekly rolling basis. Interested students can find more information on our web site at: http://www.ncrhp.uic.edu/ under Student Opportunities.

  Questions can be directed to Vicky Rhine at 815.395.5854 or via e-mail at rhine1@uic.edu. 

• Summer Study in Italy and France

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  The University of Illinois Landscape Architecture summer semester program in Italy and France offers students an opportunity to engage in the past and present designs of bothcountries’ landscapes, architectural styles, ecologies, art and culture. Students are invited from a variety of disciplines, including landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, art, history, and ecology.

  Led by Landscape Architecture Instructor & Designer in Residence, Katherine Kraszewska, and History Visiting Faculty Gracjan Kraszewski, the program consists of an 8-week study based in Cremolino, Italy. The program will run from May 19 to July 13th and is offered through the Landscape Architecture Department at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. The experience comprises site-visits—including to Milan, Genoa, Cinque Terre, Florence, and Siena—along with investigations of Tuscan and Roman cultural landscapes, lectures by tutors, French instructors and historians, and, finally, a ten day focus on the French countryside surrounding Paris, Versailles, and Le Mont Saint-Michel. The students will also participate in an intensive course in Italian and French Literature and History, all the while being immersed in the host countries’ culture and language while living communally in the Casa Wallace mansion that will serve as the group’s base.For Any questions, Please contact Katy Kraszewska at ktk@illinois.edu and visit the program website to register:https://www.uiucitalyfrance2019.com/

  https://go.illinois.edu/italyfrance (registration form)

• Summer Study Tour in Greece

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  FSHN 199 - "Mediterranean Study Abroad" (CRN 33010) will take you to Greece for 13 days at the end of May. Find out why the Mediterranean Diata (lifestyle) is the focus of health/wellness. Thessaloniki Greece has it all. It is a city that has a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere by day balanced with an exciting nightlife after dark.  For more information and to apply, visit:  https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=11519

• Summer Teaching Positions Available: Teach Reading to Students of All Ages This Summer

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  Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $520 and $700 per week while teaching. Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups. Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.

  The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2017 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.

  We hire people who:

  Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure Are responsible, hardworking, and have good communication and organizational skills Will be patient and supportive with students

  The Institute teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.

  We invite you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at: http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/

• SUMR Program at the University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am15 views

  This program is open to rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors interested in exploring the field of health services research. The SUMR 2018 program will run for 12 weeks from May 29 through August 17.

  SUMR Application Timeline:

  Application Deadline: February 1Applicant Interviews: MarchAdmission Notifications: April

  TO APPLY TO THE SUMR PROGRAM, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

• Supportive Roommate/Community Builder Job Opportunity

  Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am31 views

  Can you help? We are looking for a Supportive Roommate/Community Builder to move in August 2018 with free rent as compensation.

  We are looking for someone to live in the same house with our daughter with Down Syndrome. You would act as a support in case of emergencies, assist in organizing the household and share some weekly activities. The idea is to do this while continuing your normal life. In exchange you would be able to live in the house rent-free.

  The house is in a quiet area of Urbana with parking in the alley. We are close to downtown shops in Urbana and all Urbana bus lines. The room is furnished. There is a washer and dryer in the basement. You will have access to the common areas of the home, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. We are looking for a non-smoker and prefer someone who can provide reliable transportation.

  If this sounds like it might suit you, please contact Amy Wyatt at Community Choices, amy.communitychoices@gmail.com. Be sure to include a resume and at least two references.

• Supportive Roommate/Community Builder Job Opportunity

  Feb 20, 2018 1:15 pm20 views

  Do you have a passion to help others and build community?  Are you looking for FREE housing options for the fall?  I am looking for a Supportive Roommate to move in Fall 2018 with free rent and utilities as compensation. 

  Responsibilities will include: assisting with medication, offering reminders regarding hygiene, reviewing my schedule with me, providing companionship, helping me to manage bills and household chores, as well as watching out for my general well-being.  On top of that, you could get paid up to 15 hours each week to do other things with me, such as: cooking, grocery shopping, planning and attending social activities, and exercising.

  The house is located in Northwest Champaign with easy access to shopping, dining, and MTD bus lines.  It offers your own large bedroom, shared bathroom, new laundry appliances, and a garage for your vehicle. 

  If this sounds like it might suit you, please contact Amy Wyatt at Community Choices, amy.communitychoices@gmail.com.

  Be sure to include a resume and at least two references.

  Thank you for your interest!