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• Pre-Law Events and New Resources

  Sep 23, 2019 4:15 pm6 views

  The2019 Law School Fair is Thursday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the ARC. Details about the fair—including a list of the 105 participating law schools—can be found at https://prelaw.illinois.edu/lawschoolfair. 

  Law School Admissions Expert Panel on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm in 1002 Lincoln Hall. Law school admission deans and directors will share what impresses them, common mistakes they see in apps, how they decide whom to award scholarships, how to make a great in-person or email impression, and more. There will also be time for a candid Q + A session! Click here for more details.

  Online scheduling. Illinois students and alumni can now use the online scheduler to make a phone, Zoom, or in person appointment with a Pre-Law Advisor. https://go.oncehub.com/PreLawAdvisingatIllinois

  The Pre-Law Handbook has been comprehensively updated. It contains even more information about exploring legal careers, preparing for law school, and understanding the law school application process.

  In addition, Pre-Law 101 and Personal Statement & Resume workshops can all be found on the event calendar here.

   

• 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. 

• Truman Scholarship Informational Events 10/8-10/9

  Sep 28, 2020 1:00 pm6 views

  Are you concerned about issues facing your community, campus or country, and are you actively working to make change?  The prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship program is looking for the academically strong student who has a passion for public service. 

  Evaluators look for leadership ability, potential for influencing public policies, community service and extracurricular involvement, strong academic performance, and potential to perform well in a graduate school program. It awards $30,000 merit-based scholarships to U.S. citizen college students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service.  Public service includes a wide array of career possibilities, such as public health; local, state, or federal government; educational policy; international relations; conservation; and environmental protection. Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership experiences in campus and community service activities.

  Truman Scholars have pursued many fields of study, such as agriculture, engineering, economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, and public health. Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving funding. 

  The University of Illinois may nominate up to four students for the Truman Scholarship.  If you are interested in applying, please plan to attend our informational sessions: 

  Truman Scholarship Information Session
  Oct 8, 2020 03:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/94164435841?pwd=Q0hZaWQ2V2NvbzNrd3JTcjJOVldkQT09
  Meeting ID: 941 6443 5841
  Password: Truman

  Truman Scholarship Writing Workshop
  Oct 9, 2020 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/94598805025?pwd=SVZxWkZ3a0plcEM0K2tMSWF0S3B2dz09
  Meeting ID: 945 980 5025
  Password: Truman

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

• Majors and Minors Fair

  Oct 2, 2017 10:45 am6 views

  Majors and Minors Fair

  Wednesday, October 4, 2-4 p.m.

  Illini Union, Rooms A, B, and C

  Whether you are undecided, exploring, or have already declared your major, The Majors and Minors Fair allows you to explore a variety of ways to use, improve, and expand on your skills through majors, minors, and other campus programs. Speak to several departments across campus that are committed to helping you locate your path to success. In addition to over 80 majors and minors, representatives from The Career Center, The National and International Scholarships Program, The Illinois Leadership Center, and more will be present!

   

  Sponsored by The Division of General Studies, The Career Center, University Housing

• Jubilee Cafe is starting Oct 2

  Oct 3, 2017 10:00 am6 views

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

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

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

   

• The Institute by LeaderShape 2018

  Oct 6, 2017 3:30 pm6 views

  The Institute™ by LeaderShape® is a nationally-recognized six-day, five-night, free leadership development program for undergraduate students that takes place January 7-12, 2018 at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL. At The Institute, participants learn how to lead with integrity through a variety of fun and educational experiences. They will create a vision for change focused on their organizations and an action plan designed to assist them in effectively implementing their vision and goals.

  Interested in Applying?

  Apply through the Illinois Leadership Center website: http://www.leadership.illinois.edu/programs-services/leadershape. Applications are due Friday, October 13th, 2017.  

  Attend an Informational Session

  For more information about The Institute or to learn about the application process, attend an Informational Session:

  Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017 from 6-7pm Thursday, October 5h, 2017 from 5-6pm Monday, October 9th, 2017 from 6:30-7:30pm **All Info Sessions held in the ILC, Illini Union Room 290

  Questions or Concerns?

  Contact the Illinois Leadership Center® at leadership@illinois.edu or (217) 333-0604.

• 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! 

• Orientation Leader Application is now open!

  Oct 17, 2019 9:00 am6 views

  Interested in helping new students feel welcomed and helping learn about the University of Illinois? Interested in enhancing your communication and leadership skills? If you’re a positive and highly motivated student interested in helping others, you’d be what we call an Orientation Leader!

  To learn more about the position, you’re encouraged to attend an informational session or stop by our table!
  Table 1: Wednesday, October 16 – 6-7 pm outside of Ikenberry Dining Hall
  Table 2: Monday, October 24 – 10:30 am-Noon Main Quad
  Session 1: Thursday, October 24 – 5:30-6:30 pm Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC)
  Session 2: Monday, October 28 – 6-7 pm Lincoln Hall 1022

  Orientation Leader applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 1. Get more information about being an Orientation Leader at newstudent.illinois.edu. If you have any questions please contact the New Student Programs office at newstudent@illinois.edu.

• MLK Day of Service 2018 — Dream, Believe, Do

  Nov 16, 2017 9:15 am6 views

  MLK Day of Service is an opportunity for students to learn about the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had throughout the country and around the world. Join us on Monday, January 15, 2018 (1 to 4pm) to share in his legacy and to translate dreams into action on campus and around the community!

  The MLK Day of Service is for both individual students and student groups. Register with friends and meet new people! Select your activity preferences. Walk-in also welcome.

  You can also sign up as an Event Volunteer.  Go behind the scenes to make the Service Day possible. Help with set up, check-in, clean up, and activity support.

  Individual

  Group

  Event Volunteer

  On January 15 check-in will be from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Illini Union at the Illini Rooms ABC (first floor on the east side). Spots are limited for all projects.

  Event Schedule for on-campus projects

  12:00 pm - Check-in begins (please bring your i-card)
  1:00 pm - Welcome and Program
  2:00 pm - Service Projects
  4:00 pm - Complete any additional service projects with remaining supplies

  Event Schedule for off-campus projects (pre-registered groups only)

  1:45 pm - Arrive at location
  2:00 pm - Start service project
  4:00 pm - Finish project

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World Program

  Nov 16, 2020 4:00 pm6 views

  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!

• BSW Brown Bag Presentations by BSW Students

  Dec 3, 2019 3:00 pm6 views

  Two of your colleagues will be presenting Brown Bag presentations on Monday, December 9th (Allison Palmer) and on Thursday December, 12th (Talia Schecklong).

  Alli’s presentation: “A presentation focused on the similarities and differences between two military members and the social work implications of their experiences.”

  DECEMEBER 9TH
  12 PM - 1 PM
  ROOM 2015

  Talia’s presentation: “Mental health and substance use in the military: Cultural Competency”

  DECEMEBER 12TH
  12 PM - 1 PM
  ROOM 2015

• Animal Sciences Spring Break Field Trip (398) to Illinois and Wisconsin March 18-21, 2018, by Gene McCoy

  Jan 17, 2018 1:45 pm5 views

  Students will visit dairy farms and companies, gain knowledge, experiences and skills needed to perform management practices on dairy farms as well as careers related to the dairy industry. Students utilize knowledge they gain in their undergraduate classes in a real life setting in management, nutrition, reproduction, marketing, manure management, and animal care in order to maximize production and profit. Students should sign up for ANSC 398 N: Dairy Management Spring Trip, CRN 61016. Student costs are dependent number of student and would include transportation and motels (estimated $200-$300)

  Highlights:

  Golden Oaks 600 free stall dairy, composting and manure separation, and internships available. Wauconda, Il Lenkaitis Holsteins New 120 cow with Robot Milking and up to date manure Handling Saint Charles Il Hoards Guernsey and Jersey Dairy. Fort Atkinson Wi Dairy Shrine Museum –History of dairying. Fort Atkinson, Wi Nasco Store and Tour. Fort Atkinson , Wi Sunshine Genetics tour embryo transfer and IVF facilities Whitewater, Wi Borchardt 100 Ayrshire farm with compost barn. Caledonia, Il

   

  Contact Gene McCoy for more information:  217-840-0157 or gcmccoy@illinois.edu.

• 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.

• Event notice for 1/23/2020: Regional stakeholder response to National Academies’ Consensus Report on Integrating Social Care and Health Care

  Jan 21, 2020 3:30 pm5 views

  Consider attending this important regional event on Integrating Social Care and Health Care, which will be livestreamed on Thursday 1/23. Details at: https://www.chasci.org/chicagoland

  Background: There is a movement within healthcare to partner more closely with community agencies, social services, and schools to address social determinants of health in the U.S. This complements and expands upon the ongoing movement toward Integrated Health and Behavioral Health in Primary Care, to extend to Social Care integration more broadly.

  Here is the full NASEM report:  http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Reports/2019/integrating-social-care-into-the-delivery-of-health-care

  Event website:  https://www.chasci.org/chicagoland

  Join stakeholders on Thursday 1/23 to Build a Chicagoland Response to the September 2019 National Academies’ Consensus Report on Integrating Social Care and Health Care

  *This event has hit capacity. To be added to the waiting list or to watch via WebEx, please RSVP below.*

  Join us Thursday 1/23 from 12:30 - 4:30pm to learn about the new National Academies report and the consensus committee’s recommendations, to hear local leaders respond, and to brainstorm around local efforts to put the recommendations into action.

  View the day’s agenda here.

  Register at https://www.chasci.org/chicagoland

• Gilman International Scholarship Program Informational Events 1/31 & 2/1

  Jan 23, 2019 2:30 pm5 views

  Are you interested in study abroad, but concerned about the cost?

  The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of $5,000 (plus up to a $3,000 supplement for critical languages) for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue summer, semester, or academic-year study abroad opportunities in other countries. This is a need based award, and to be eligible, students currently must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant. 

  The National and International Scholarships Program will assist in reviewing your scholarship application material. In fact, we welcome the opportunity to help make your application more competitive!  To get you started, we are offering a two-day informational event about the Gilman Scholarship.

  Gilman International Scholarship Information Session

  Location: 807 S. Wright St. Floor 5 (514 IUB)

  Date: January 31, 2019   3:30 - 4:30 pm  

  Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

  Location: 807 S. Wright St. Floor 5 (514 IUB)

  Date: February 1, 2019   3:00 - 4:00 pm  

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

• Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad

  Feb 2, 2018 4:30 pm5 views

  Are you interested in study abroad but concerned that it is not financially feasible? 

  Are you a recipient of the Federal Pell Grant? 

  If you answered ‘yes’ to the above questions, there is a study abroad scholarship just for you!  The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.

  Eligibility: U.S. citizen undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding.

  Timeline: The Gilman Scholarship is available for semester-long, year-long, and summer programs (must be at least 4 consecutive weeks in a country).  The next deadline is March 6, 2018 for Summer 2018, Fall 2018, and Academic Year 2018-2019 study abroad programs.

  Join us in the Illini Union Bookstore Bld., room 514 at 807. S. Wright Street for an Info Session and Workshop to learn more!

• First BSWA Meeting - Friday at 2 PM

  Feb 6, 2017 10:30 am5 views

  Come join us for the very first BSWA meeting of the semester! All social work students are welcome, no application necessary.

  Get to know more classmates and make new friends!Plan social events! We've held movie nights and ice cream socials!Fundraise for the community! We rasied over $6,000 for the local rape crisic center!Become more involved in the School of Social Work!

  Friday, February 10th, 2017 @ 2pmSchool of Social Work room 2101

• 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

• NASW-IL Board of Directors: Nominations (deadline: March 1, 2017)

  Feb 14, 2017 8:00 am5 views

  The NASW Nominations and Leadership Committee is looking for undergrads and grad students interested in nominating others or themselves to be on the NASW –IL Board of Directors.

  This link below connects any interested social worker and student to the NASW page where they can gather more information about being on the Board of Directors, the responsibilities and opportunities for leadership development, and networking in our amazing profession:

  http://naswil.org/news/chapter-news/featured/call-for-leadership-2017-chapter-leadership-opportunities/ 

  FYI:

  Anyone who is elected to serve on the NASW Board of Directors commits to Quarterly meetings in Chicago. If not residing in the Chicago area, NASW pays for their mileage and hotel stay when they attend these meetings.

• Work That Matters

  Feb 28, 2017 12:45 pm5 views

  Do you want to make a difference? Do you feel like you're suppose work toward a cause greater than yourself? If so, service might be the right next step for you! Previous volunteers from AmeriCorps (City Year) and the Peace Corps will be hosting a panel discussion around post-graduate service opportunities both domestically and abroad. All are welcomed to attend and hear their stories of service to communities, of persistence through struggle, of impact in social justice, and of life lessons learned. They will also be open to take questions about qualifications to serve, application processes, and any other concerns that may exist. If you're even the slightest bit curious about opportunities in service, you're encouraged to join us (and bring a friend!). 

  For more information on City Year/AmeriCorps, contact Eric Barbour (ebarbour@cityyear.org).
  For more information on the Peace Corps, contact Dorothy Mayne (peacecorps@illinois.edu).

  Thursday, March 9th from 4-4:50 pm
  1057 Lincoln Hall

• Black & Latina Womxn Summit

  Mar 1, 2018 3:45 pm5 views

  Black & Latina Womxn Summit
  Sunday, April 8 | I-Hotel

  The purpose of the Black and Latina Womxn Summit is to strengthen solidarity, healing, and expand education, all while focusing on building bridges and coalitions among our communities.  

  Visit the Facebook event here.
  Registration- https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/6073821
  Proposals- https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3260516

• Summer Registration I-STAR

  Mar 2, 2017 2:15 pm5 views

  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.

• AAS Major-Minor Luncheon - 3/11/2020

  Mar 2, 2020 3:00 pm5 views

  Join the Department of Asian American Studies for their biannual Major-Minor Luncheon on March 11! Learn about majoring or minoring in Asian American Studies, meet other AAS students and faculty, and enjoy a delicious lunch from Maize! Students from all disciplines are welcome to attend.

  3/11/2020
  12:00-1:00 pm
  Asian American Cultural Center
  1210 W Nevada St, Urbana

• DGS Summer Registration Peer Advisors

  Mar 3, 2017 10:00 am5 views

  Division of General Studies – 2017 Summer Registration Computer Lab Peer Advisors needed!

  The Division of General Studies is seeking students to aid with summer registration by helping Academic Advisors assist incoming students with registering for classes for the fall semester. Computer Lab Peer Advisors will:

  Assist students with registering for fall classes in UI Integrate Self Service Assist students in identifying appropriate General Education courses

  A successful candidate must be available weekdays from May 24 & 25, and May 30 to July 7, 2017 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm (approximately 15-20 hours per week). There is also a mandatory training that is scheduled for May 15 & 16, 2017 from 9:00am – 4:30pm.  There will also be the possibility of working August 23 & 24.

  The pay for this position is $8.25 an hour.

  Required qualifications:

  Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to work well with others Knowledge of Course Explorer website Knowledge of UI Integrate

  Preferred qualifications:

  Former DGS student Basic knowledge of Illinois General Education requirements Junior or senior class standing

  To apply, please complete the application available at http://go.illinois.edu/DGSPeerAdvisor by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

  Please contact Sarah Gardiner at sarahg1@illinois.edu with any questions.

• Spanish Majors & Minors Informational

  Mar 6, 2020 11:30 am5 views

  Interested in majoring or minoring in Spanish?  Come learn more:

  Monday, March 9th from 2:30 – 3:30 pm
  Foreign Language Building (FLB)
  Room 1080-Lucy Ellis Lounge (Behind the elevators)

  Followed by an interactive workshop by Jeff Yacup, Associate Director, Recruiting & Admissions Graduate Programs from Gies College of Business.  Jeff will talk about how to learn necessary networking skills for leveraging your Spanish education in  your career journey.

• Speak. Act. Change. this April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

  Apr 2, 2018 9:15 am5 views

  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we want to work with YOU to end sexual violence. Our 2018 theme of “Speak. Act. Change” was built collaboratively across campus and community partners, declaring that to truly end violence and abuse we must speak and act, in order to create change.

  Because everyone deserves to live in a world without violence, we all have a unique role in challenging sexual assault. It is estimated that 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 college women, and 1 in 16 male college students will experience a completed or attempted sexual assault.

  This month, take action — attend a rally, workshop, or training — and let’s talk about how we can support survivors and help end sexual violence. We have a host of events planned to support survivors, build healthy relationship skills, and encourage bystanders to intervene in what remains a local, national, and international social problem. 

  Check out this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month event calendar below, and stay up to date with new events at http://go.illinois.edu/saam.

  Students are invited to be a part of the solution and participate in this year's ICARE Challenge. Every time you attend or request an I Heart Healthy Relationships or ICARE workshop, you will be entered into a raffle for amazing prizes. This year's prizes include free coffee from Espresso Royale, free food from Chipotle, Qdoba, Auntie Anne’s, Cold Stone, and more! Visit bit.ly/icarechallenge for more information.

• Community Blood Services of Illinois Student Survey

  Apr 2, 2020 3:30 pm5 views

  Hello, my name is Ellen Elghammer and I am doing my internship this semester with Community Blood Services of Illinois. One of my projects is developing a survey to identify some barriers and motivators that college students may have when it comes to blood donation. If you could take ten minutes and fill this survey out, that would be so helpful! Your answers will help Community Blood determine what they can do to get more blood donors, which in turn can help the entire community.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGPVUDxjBLd7WQDH1-DyXZiho-TrvYYG7hv7vbp98x6XCF5g/viewform?usp=sf_link 

• Rosecrance is hiring

  Apr 9, 2018 9:30 am5 views

  Rosecrance, an in-patient drug and alcohol abuse treatment center in Champaign is currently hiring unit specialists.

  As a unit specialist, your responsibilities will include directly supervising clients in a residential substance use disorder treatment setting. Providing continuity of program services in an ethical, legal and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. And Providing direct counseling services including case management, group, and lecture activities on a daily basis along with other responsibilities.

  This is a great opportunity to gain clinical experience and have an active role in substance abuse field. This is a wonderful option for people who may be taking some time off before they pursue an MSW  and want to start they social work career in the Champaign area. This job will also provide a multitude of resources for furthering ones career since Rosecrance is a well known provider in the Rockford / Elgin area and all over Illinois.

  Here is the link to apply.

• NCSA SPIN Open House on April 16 from 3-5pm

  Apr 9, 2018 9:45 am5 views

  NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program will host the SPIN Open House on April 16 from 3-5pm in the NCSA Atrium to promote the Academic Year 2018-19 internship projects. Students will have an opportunity to meet with our SPIN mentors who are NCSA researchers and faculty affiliates and learn more about the projects. See the attached flyer. 

  SPIN academic year session:

  Program dates: August 27, 2018 -May 1, 2019

  Work 5 hours/week for 16 weeks each semester

  All NCSA SPIN interns are paid $12.50/hour

  Any U of I undergraduate student in good academic standing

  No restriction on year of study or major

  International students are eligible

• Annual Diversity Celebration

  Apr 17, 2017 9:15 am5 views

  The School of Social Work Diversity Committee presents:

  The Annual Diversity Celebration

  Join us for a day of food, performances, and visual displays representing the diversity of our students, staff, faculty, school, and community!

  When: Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

  Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

  Where: School of Social Work, 2015

   

  A Taste of Diversity 

  We welcome you to bring a food item that represents your culture or family.

  Please include the name of your dish, the culture it represents, and some of the main ingredients. We would like to place cards on the table that describe the dish for guests.

  To participate, email Kahlia Halpern at khalper2@illinois.edu

  Acts of Diversity

  All students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in the celebration by singing, reading a poem, telling a story about their culture or family, or any other performance!

  To participate, email Kelly Valencik at valenck2@illinois.edu

  A Glimpse of Diversity

  All students, staff, and faculty are invited to bring items that represent their culture or family for display. These can be cultural artifacts, posters, or any other item that is meaningful to you.

  To participate, email Kimberly Sam at sam2@illinois.edu

• Research Participation Opportunity

  Apr 18, 2017 8:45 am5 views

  Do you want to share your insights with researchers to help reduce weight stigma and promote health at any size?  We want to listen to YOU and learn how young adults ages 18-26 think and feel about talking with your doctor about eating, exercise, and weight.  Please go to the survey link below to:  

  1) Take a short survey for a chance to win a $20 gift card (drawing will be held May 31, 2017); and 

  2) Sign up for a Focus Group (to be considered please complete the survey ASAP and check your preferred times). All who participate in a Focus Group will receive a $20 gift card this is in addition to the chance to win a gift card for completing the survey). 

  To determine eligibility, provide Informed Consent, and take the short survey go to:   https://uiucsocialwork.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6wW6dr1YV7Y8e5T

  Or click here  YoungAdultsSpeakSurvey 

  The survey link will be active through May 30, 2017. However, to participate in a focus group, complete the survey ASAP (ideally by 4/21/17). This study is IRB-approved through the University of Illinois (Principal Investigator, Janet Liechty, PhD).  If you have any questions, please email us at YoungAdultsSpeak@gmail.com

• Illinois in Washington

  Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm5 views

  Illinois in Washington (IIW) is an academic internship program open to all U of I undergraduates. Participants live and intern in Washington, DC, while taking U of I classes. IIW offers an exceptional opportunity to gain rewarding work experience while enjoying the political, intellectual, and cultural experiences that only the nation's capital can offer. Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, political parties, think tanks, consulting groups, social justice organizations, and government agencies. Come and join us for an unforgettable semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

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

• Luce Scholars Program Information Session and Workshop

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

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

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

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

  Luce Scholars Program Information Session

  This session will include advice from a previous Illinois Luce recipient

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

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  Luce Scholars Program Personal Statement Writing Workshop

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

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

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

• Illinois Enactus Information Night

  Aug 30, 2018 4:30 pm5 views

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

• YWCA Women in Leadership program

  Sep 3, 2019 12:00 pm5 views

  Are you a woman or woman-identifying student? Apply today for the YWCA Women in Leadership (WIL) Program! WIL is an opportunity for you to develop marketable skills, build your resume, and discover your professional identity. The program is an intensive, two semester leadership and project management internship. You will work in a small team with a local nonprofit to research, propose, and implement solutions to their organizational challenges. Applications are due by September 15th. For more information and to apply, please visit: ywcauofi.org/womeninleadership

• Call for Proposals for Re:Search

  Sep 30, 2019 9:45 am5 views

  Re:Search, the Undergraduate Literary Criticism Journal at Illinois, is accepting proposals until October 20, 2019 for articles to be published in May 2020. Re:Search: The Undergraduate Literary Criticism Journal at UIUC is an undergraduate produced, peer-reviewed online journal designed to annually publish works exclusively by undergraduate students. It seeks to create a venue for undergraduate students to showcase and publish literary criticism within a greater academic discourse while nurturing a collaborative community between faculty, administration, and undergraduate students.

  The deadline to submit a proposal is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 20th, 2019.

  Relevant Links
  If you wish to familiarize yourself with the content and/or quality of the articles accepted into Re:Search, previous journals are available to read at the following link. If you wish to learn more about Re:Search before submitting, or wish to receive updates about our deadlines, find us at our microsite or Facebook page.

  Online Journal Platform ugresearchjournals.illinois.edu/index.php/ujlc
  Microsite publish.illinois.edu/undergradliterarycriticismjournal/
  Facebook www.facebook.com/litcritjournaluiuc

• Counseling Center Outreach Series

  Oct 8, 2018 11:30 am5 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Recognizing Symptoms and Combatting Depression

  Oct 16, 2017 10:30 am5 views

  This workshop will encompass the topic of depression, including information about warning signs and symptoms of depression and distress, and simulated role play for skills to approach to those who are in need. To learn more about your power against depression and your power to help people you care, please join us on Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm in Illini Union, Room 404. We really hope to see you there!

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World

  Oct 17, 2019 9:00 am5 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 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!

• Tuesdays at 7 - Anxiety

  Oct 20, 2017 3:00 pm5 views

  Are you a college student? If so, this may be helpful to you! One of the most common mental health problems affecting college students are anxiety disorders. According to ADAA, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults suffer from an anxiety disorder. Out of those adults, 75% of them have reported having their first anxiety episode by the age of 22. Come see us at the Asian American Cultural Center on October 24 at 7pm for more information!

• Developmental Service Center Non-Consumable Drive - BSW versus MSW

  Oct 22, 2018 9:00 am5 views

  Lets Celebrate Our Differences

  Would you enjoy some healthy competition while also fundraising for Developmental Service Center members? DSC is a non-profit organization that aids children and adults with disabilities.

  Their mission: "DSC supports people to live a rich and meaningful life."

  A competition between the MSW and BSW will be held from Monday, October 29th - Wednesday, November 7th to fundraise non-consumable items as listed:

  Donation Drive Collection

  Laundry Pods (Tide Pods) (Used in Residential Services Snacks-Gerber Puffs, Goldfish Crackers, Veggie Straws, Cheerios, Bottled Water (Teen Mom groups for Family Development) Gift Cards-(Target, Meijer) (Used for Employment Preparation Groups) Restaurant Gift Cards (El Toro, not too expensive restaurants) (Used by Community Groups in Employment for Life/Employment Skills)

  Three separate boxes will be placed in the School of Social Work each labeled as MSW and BSW. You won’t miss it!

  An event will be held in room 2027 at the School of Social Work on Wednesday, November 7th from 4-4:50 P.M. The announcement of which team fundraised the most will be announced and a guest speaker for DSC will be there! (Food will be provided as well…)

• Health Association Spring Semester Scholarships 2018

  Oct 26, 2017 9:30 am5 views

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

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

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

  Application deadline November 20th*

  Apply online at www.ilruralhealth.org

   

  Contact: staff@ilruralhealth.org with questions

• Fulbright UK Summer Institute Information Session 1/21

  Jan 14, 2020 3:45 pm4 views

  Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are fully funded opportunities for high-achieving freshman and sophomore students to explore a topic of interest in a multi-week summer program in the UK. Applicants must be US citizens.

  The National and International Scholarship Program will be hosting an information session for students to learn about the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes. The information session will take place in 1002 Lincoln Hall on Tuesday, January 21st from 3:30-4:30 pm.

  The 2020 summer institutes include:

  Aberystwyth University Summer Institute   (Wales) will investigate contemporary issues in farming and agriculture, including land use and agricultural production systems focusing on livestock agriculture, arable land use and conservation issues.

  University of Bristol Summer Institute (England) will explore how literature, music, visual arts, poetry and storytelling, dance, philosophy and critical social theories have shaped movements for social justice across the globe, with particular attention given to racial justice and the legacies of slavery.

  Queen’s University Belfast Summer Institute (Northern Ireland) will focus on Northern Ireland in terms of its political, economic and cultural relationships within the UK, and with the Republic of Ireland and the world. Participants can choose one of three academic programmes:  Irish Studies, Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, and Story

  Technology, Innovation and Creativity Summer Institute  (Scotland) will feature design and innovation in the context of Scotland, hosted by the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde.

• Research Support Grant (RSG) and Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

  Jan 16, 2019 8:45 am4 views

  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, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

  ** In collaboration with the Writers Workshop, the Office of Undergraduate Research is offering a Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop. We encourage all students interested in applying to the RSG to enroll in this free workshop. 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. For details and information on how to apply, please visit our workshops page: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

• We CU Information Session on Jan. 28

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  Make a positive impact in the community while building your resume and receiving recognition for your community-based work. The We CU Community Engaged Scholars program provides training, connection to like-minded peers, access to service opportunities with partner organizations, and support from We CU program leaders. Learn more during an information session at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 28. Register for the info session even if you can’t attend so that you will receive a link to the recording and instructions for joining the program.

• 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

• 2019 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards

  Jan 28, 2019 9:30 am4 views

  Deadline: Noon, Monday, February 25, 2019

  The English Department announces its annual undergraduate literary competitions in Short Fiction and Poetry. Depending on available funding, there will be 2-3 prizes in Fiction and 2-3 in Poetry this year. Past prizes have ranged from $100 to $1000. Stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/uillinoiscreativewriting/ for further information and any reminders/updates.

  Contest rules are as follows:

  Short Fiction:  no contestant may submit more than one unpublished story (7500 words, maximum length)

  Poetry:  no contestant may submit more than 200 lines, as a single unpublished poem or a group of unpublished poems

  Only UIUC undergraduate students are eligible to compete. To be considered for a prize, submissions must adhere to the following rules. All submissions must be sent to the following email address: sdavenpo@illinois.edu. Depending on your entry (poetry or fiction), the subject line of your email message must read as follows: UNDERGRAD POETRY or UNDERGRAD FICTION (not both). If you enter in both categories (poetry and fiction), you will need to send separate emails. Your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, net id, status (undergrad), and UIN number must appear in the body of the email. Your fiction OR poetry entry is to be contained in one attachment (doc, docx, or rtf only), the name of which must be as follows: contest category followed by your last name, such as FICTIONJONES or POETRYJONES. Your name should not appear in the attachment itself.

• Japan House Internship Program

  Jan 31, 2019 3:45 pm4 views

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

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

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

• 2017 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards

  Feb 2, 2017 4:15 pm4 views

  Deadline: Noon, Monday, February 27, 2017

  The English Department sponsors and administers two annual undergraduate literary competitions in Short Fiction and Poetry.  Depending on available funding, there will be 2-3 prizes in Fiction and 2-3 in Poetry this year.  Past prizes have ranged from $100 to $1000.  As soon as we have specific funding numbers available, we will announce them at our website:

  http://creativewriting.english.illinois.edu/undergraduate/awards/

• Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Sock Drive

  Feb 2, 2018 4:15 pm4 views

  Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is looking for your help in providing self-care items to those in need. Every Monday from 11am-1pm, we park our mobile clinic outside the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen to hand out socks, free personal hygiene products and other necessities.

  We also distribute items during our other outreach services.

  These products come strictly from donations.

  We noticed a high demand for socks this season, so we are putting on a sock drive! 

  You can drop new socks at CUPHD, 201 W. Kenyon Road or donate online via our Amazon Wish List.

  While socks are a priority, any or all hygiene products are greatly appreciated!

  Amazon Wishlist:  http://a.co/58nasj0

  BOMBAS socks: https://bombas.com/products/mens-donegal-calf-socks?variant=navy

  *Send one pair of BOMBAS socks to 201 W Kenyon Rd, and another pair will be donated.