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• Pizza & a Professional

  Mar 29, 2017 5:00 pm3 views

  Careers Working with Children

  April 7, Noon-1 PM
  The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213
  616 E. Green St., Champaign, IL

  Enjoy lunch on the Career Center and hear from professionals as they share their experience with choosing a major and pursuing their careers.

• Siebel Center for Design (SC4D) Engagement, Involvement, and Experience Form

  Mar 29, 2018 3:15 pm3 views

  The Siebel Center for Design (SC4D) is due to open on campus in January 2020 but in the meantime, we are looking to jumpstart programs and events. The Center will enable undergraduate students from all disciplines to experience design thinking, design making and design learning, by working in multidisciplinary team projects, within and outside the curriculum.

  To make sure our team understands student interest in these activities, we want to establish your awareness and thoughts about design thinking. To do this, we have created this survey and we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete it.

  We thank you for your time: http://bit.ly/2GYtV5z

  You can find out more details about the Center at http://designcenter.illinois.edu

• Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program

  Mar 29, 2019 1:30 pm3 views

  Language courses open to all (Summer 2019)

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

• Registration Timeline

  Mar 30, 2020 2:15 pm3 views

  The University has shifted the timeline for registration for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 classes by two week. Time Tickets will be e-mailed on Monday, April 6th and registration will begin on Monday, April 20th. Remember to schedule your advising appointment today to avoid a registration hold from being placed on your account! Call 217-244-5246 to schedule your appointment today! Meetings will be held via Zoom unless you are unable to access wifi (or unlimited phone data) at the time of your appointment. Aaron will send an email with the link to join your appointment shortly before it begins.

• Career opportunities with the Fund for the Public Interest

  Apr 3, 2017 4:30 pm3 views

  The Fund for the Public Interest will be holding interviews at the Career Fair on April 5th from 12-5pm at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). They're a nationwide nonprofit that runs grassroots campaigns that work on behalf of leading social change groups like U.S. PIRG and Environment America.

  They're hiring graduating seniors to help run their campaign offices next year as Canvass Directors.  It's a lot of responsibility, mainly focused on hiring, training and managing a staff that goes out into communities to build grassroots support for the above organizations and their campaigns. They’re looking for students who might be up for this challenge and would be passionate about working on environmental, consumer protection and social change campaigns. 

• Fulbright Scholarship Workshops: Spring 2018 (Juniors and Seniors

  Apr 9, 2018 9:30 am3 views

  The US Student Fulbright website is:  https://us.fulbrightonline.org

  Facebook UIUC Fulbright Events page is here.

  Tuesday, April 10

  Kickoff Fulbright Information Session – 3:30-5:00 pm, 180 Bevier Hall. 

  Recent Fulbright award winners will be present to share their experiences, an introduction to the Fulbright application process will be shared, and then pizza will arrive as we continue informal conversations!  Please come and bring someone with you.

  Friday, April 20

  Personal Statement Workshop – 3:30-5:00 pm, 514 Illini Union Bookstore

  A key part of the Fulbright Application is the Personal Statement, a one-page essay. Come learn how to create this document and tell your unique story.

  Webinars for those off campus:

  If you are not currently on campus to take advantage of our Fulbright Information Session, join us remotely for these webinars!  The same detailed overview will be provided for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, including: eligibility, grant types, and application advice.  There will also be plenty of time for questions and answers.

  Wednesday, April 25

  Informational Webinar for Illinois Alumni and Students Abroad – 8:30-9:30 am CST

  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/96a0120ef64d43dc9f7b43d6e77ce197

  Thursday, April 26

  Informational Webinar for Illinois Alumni and Students Abroad – 12:00-1:00 pm CST

  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/ed88abfed96540c7a4e96da034f46819

  Friday, April 27

  English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Application Workshop – 2:00-3:00 pm, 514 Illini Union Bookstore

  The Fulbright ETA application includes a one-page essay on your case for Why the Fulbright program should fund You to Teach English to students in ____________ (insert your host country).  We will discuss how to approach this essay and more during this workshop.

  Friday, April 27

  Designing a Fulbright Research Proposal Workshop – 3:30-5:00 pm, 514 Illini Union Bookstore

  If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright research grant, join us for this workshop to learn how to craft this important two-page grant request, how to secure a letter of affiliation, and how to select your reference letter writers.

  The US Student Fulbright website is:  https://us.fulbrightonline.org

  Facebook UIUC Fulbright Events page is here.

• Undergraduate Research Week 2017 (April 23 - 29)

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

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

• Careers at United Nations and International Organizations

  Apr 20, 2018 9:15 am3 views

  Are you interested in learning more about career opportunities at United Nations and international non-profit organizations? Come listen to recruiters and alumni in this field! Informal networking time will be provided after presentations and a panel.  The event is hosted by The Career Center and Area Studies Centers at University of Illinois.

  Global Career Series: 

  Careers at UN and International Organizations 

  Date/ Time: Thursday, April 26th, 2018, from 3-6 pm Location: Illini Union Ballroom (2nd Floor) located at 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL

  Agenda

  Part 1 – 3:00-5:00pm: Presentations and Panel  Nanayaa Kumi (Associate Outreach Officer, Office of Human Resource Management at United Nations): Employment Opportunities at United Nations   Panelists: Career Experiences in International Organizations  Santa Leal: Global Talent Acquisition Partner at Rotary International Justin Cross: International Component Relations Manager at International Society of Arboriculture Ira Yulianti Purnomo: Promotion Coordinator at Erasmus Mundus Association – a renewable energy expert working with EU Mike Shen: Former United Nations Intern (PhD student in Global Studies in Education) Miranda Meng: Former Asian Development Bank Intern (Master’s student in Human Resource Development)

   

  Part 2 – 5:00-6:00pm: Resource Tables and Informal Networking with Guests

• Walk-in Advising Hours

  Aug 26, 2019 3:00 pm3 views

  This week and next week, Aaron is doing Walk-in Advising hours which do not require an appointment. Please check in with the staff upon entering the Academic Program Suite and they will let Aaron know that you have arrived and he will see you as soon as he can. These hours are to discuss Fall 2019 schedule questions (including James Scholar questions). Questions about future semesters or concerns not related to your fall schedule can be answered in an appointment (stop by or call 217-244-5246 to schedule these).

  Walk-in hours:

  Monday August 26th, 1-4:00 PM
  Tuesday, August 27th, 10:30 AM-12:00 Noon
  Wednesday, August 28th, 1-4:00 PM
  Thursday, August 29th, 9 AM – 12 Noon
  Friday, August 30th, 9 AM – 12 Noon

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

  Sep 8, 2020 8:00 am3 views

  Program Description

  The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP@UI) offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to assist advanced graduate students with their research projects. Through a one-on-one research experience with their graduate student mentor, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to learn what it means to do research, create knowledge, and produce scholarship.

  Undergraduate students selected to be part of the program will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2021. As part of the program, students will (1) attend regular weekly class meetings (GC 295, Introduction to Undergraduate Research, 3 credit hours) with OUR/Grad College instructors; and (2) work one-on-one with their graduate mentors, an average of 5-6 hours per week. As part of the course requirement, students will complete a final project, consisting of a poster, to be presented during the Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual event sponsored by OUR.

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

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

  Informational Meetings

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

  Application Deadline

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

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

   

• Women's Resources Center Confidential Advising Still Available

  Sep 18, 2020 9:30 am3 views

  WRC services are still available although they are working remotely. They want to make sure all students, staff, and faculty are aware that their confidential advising services are still available to you. Students, staff, faculty, and their support persons in need of confidential advising services related to sexual assault and harassment, stalking, sexual exploitation, and abuse within a relationship are eligible for these services. In-person services are temporarily suspended; however, phone/virtual advocacy and support for new, past, or currently-served clients and their support persons are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

   

  Those interested can find out more information about our services and how to schedule an appointment at https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center. 

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI)

  Sep 19, 2018 1:15 pm3 views

  Now in its fourth year of collaboration, the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) and the Graduate College offer undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to assist advanced graduate students (those who have completed all coursework requirements and are in the dissertation research stage) with their research projects. Through a one-on-one research experience with their graduate student mentor, undergraduate students will have the opportunity to learn what it means to do research, create knowledge, and produce scholarship. Selected undergraduate students will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2019.

  Undergraduate students will (1) attend regular weekly class meetings (GC 295, Introduction to Undergraduate Research, 3 credit hours) with OUR/Grad College instructors; and (2) work one-on-one with their graduate mentors, an average of 5-6 hours per week. As part of the course requirement, students will complete a final project, consisting of a poster, to be presented during “Undergraduate Research Week,” an annual event sponsored by OUR.

  If you have any questions about the application process, the office will be holding informational meetings on Monday September 24, Monday October 1, and Monday October 8, from 3-3:50pm in Lincoln Hall Room 1065. Get tips on creating a good statement of interest, why you should participate, and get your questions answered.

  For more information and to apply, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.htmlDeadline for applications is Monday, October 15.

• Critical Language Scholarship Information Session October 4th

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  The Critical Language Scholarship, from the U.S. Department of State, is a fully-funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students.  The CLS institutes cover one academic year of university-level language coursework in 8 to 10 weeks over the summer, and include cultural programming, local language partners, and excursions.  Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level.  For more information, please visit: http://www.clscholarship.org/.  A list of eligible languages is available here.

  Our advisors, who have served as national-level CLS reviewers, will provide an overview of the program and give you helpful guidance on how to put together a competitive application.

  If you would like to learn more, please join us:

  Critical Language Scholarship Information Session

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

  514 Illini Union Bookstore (807 S. Wright St. Floor 5)

  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.

• 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. 

• In Focus Group - Fall 2017

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

• Pre-Law Advising Updates

  Oct 9, 2017 3:30 pm3 views

  Spring Registration. We encourage pre-law students to meet with their major/departmental advisor to discuss course selection. Due to our volume of appointments in October and November related to the law school application process, we are not able to individually meet with every pre-law student to discuss course selection. We encourage pre-law students to check our blog here, where we will post suggested (optional) course options next week. We have also posted general information on course selection both in the Pre-Law Handbook and over on our Compass page—which can each be accessed on our Pre-Law website. Thank you for helping us direct students to these resources.

  Grade Replacement. A new registration cycle means that students will be considering their grade replacement options. We’ve once again posted a guide to Grade Replacement and Law School on our blog here. Please feel free to refer to this or to share it with interested students.

  Upcoming October pre-law programming: All fall events are listed on our calendar here

  Applying to Law School Workshop—Monday, Oct. 16 at 4:00 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. Designed for students who are currently in the application process, this workshop will provide an in-depth overview, including: Using the Credential Assembly Service, understanding each element of the application, making a timeline for perfecting the application, researching law schools, and creating a strategy for maximizing admissions and aid. Participants will leave with a detailed application plan, along with tips and suggestions on best application practices. The last 15 minutes will be set aside for Q&A so that individual questions can be addressed.

  Perfecting Your Personal Statement & Resume for Law School—Monday, Oct. 23 at 4:00 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. The personal statement is one of the most difficult yet powerful elements of the law school application. Join us for this workshop, which will cover what the personal statement is, how to prepare for writing it, and some tips and suggestions for making it reflect an applicant's strengths. We will also discuss how the personal statement and resume can complement each other to create a stronger law school application. Each session is the same, so select the one that best suits your schedule. Please register here so that we can ensure enough seating and materials for everyone.

• Hurricane Relief Effort at the School of Social Work

  Oct 9, 2017 4:30 pm3 views

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

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

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

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

• 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!

• BNAACC Fundraiser

  Oct 29, 2019 8:45 am3 views

  As Tanzania study abroad students and members of a social responsibility team, we believe education and collaboration sparks achievement and success. In June 2019, we had the honor of visiting Kisiju Pwani Secondary School. The school is located in a rural coastal village with no electricity. Association of Black Travelers and the Tanzania Cohort is raising money for Kisiju Pwani Secondary School to gain electricity. 

  Please help us assist the students by coming to our Silent Auction Fundraiser on November 1st at 6pm at the Bruce D Nesbitt African American Cultural Center. We will auction off authentic artwork, jewelry, and beadwork. All proceeds will go towards electricity for Kisiju Pwani Secondary School. 

• Survivor Day 2017

  Nov 13, 2017 9:15 am3 views

  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year when people who are affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities for support, information, and empowerment. 

  The event features a screening of The Journey: A Story of Healing and Hope, an AFSP produced documentary that traces the grief and healing journey that follows a suicide loss through the eyes of a diverse group of loss survivors. The film shows how those left behind navigate the aftermath of their loved one's suicide to find meaning and even joy, and takes an intimate look at how their healing journey evolves over time. 

  Saturday, November 18, 2017
  10 AM - 1 PM
  Parkland College
  Student Union, U-140
  2400 West Bradley Avenue

• Senate Committee on Student Discipline and the Office for Student Conflict Resolution

  Jan 9, 2019 2:45 pm2 views

  The Senate Committee on Student Discipline and the Office for Student Conflict Resolution are now seeking to fill vacant student, staff, and faculty seats on the Subcommittee on Undergraduate Student Conduct and the Subcommittee on Graduate Student Conduct, and vacant faculty, student and staff seats on the Subcommittee on Sexual Misconduct. Applications are due on Feb. 28, 2019 https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/774201.

• Fulbright UK Summer Institutes - Information Session 1/15

  Jan 10, 2019 4:30 pm2 views

  Dear freshmen and sophomores,

  Do you want to study in the United Kingdom this summer for free? The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes offer nine programs for 2019: 

  Interested in global leadership? Join the Future Leaders of a Global Age summer institute at the University of Westminster in London.
  Interested in the environment? Study climate change issues at the University of Exeter.
  Interested in social justice or education policy? Explore these in the post-conflict setting of Northern Ireland at Queen’s University Belfast.
  Interested in the performing arts? Practice combat and swordplay, movement, dance and design at Shakespeare’s Globe Theater.
  Interested in arts as activism?  Consider how social policy, philosophy and the arts have been combined to promote social change at the University of Bristol.
  Interested in technology and design? Explore Scotland’s creative and technological industries through study at the University of Strathclyde and the Glasgow School of Art.
  Interested in media?  Explore film and media culture in the UK at the University of Birmingham.
  Interested in British or Irish studies? Explore British culture at the University of Sussex or Irish studies at the Queen’s University Belfast.
  Interested in international politics? Study identity and nationhood at the Aberystwyth University in Wales.

  The Summer Institutes cover the majority of the participant costs (round-trip airfare from the US to the UK, tuition and fees at the university, room and board, and social programs).  Students must be US citizen freshmen or sophomores with a GPA of 3.7 or above.

  More information about the institutes and their application can be found at: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes

  Our info session will tell you everything you need to know about the benefits of attending a Fulbright UK Summer Institute and how to be a competitive applicant. We’ll also hear from previous Illinois recipients.

  UK Summer Fulbright Information Session
  Tuesday, January 15, 3:30-4:30 pm
  514 Illini Union Bookstore

• 2019 MLK Celebrations

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  The 2019 MLK celebration is happening Jan 18 to Jan 26. This year's theme is Lead, Challenge, Impact. For more information about each event, check out the Facebook page for the celebration. https://www.facebook.com/illinoismlk/

  Friday, Jan 18

  Annual County-wide Dr. MLK, Jr. Celebration

  Sunday Jan 20

  34th Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Service of Celebration

  Monday Jan 21

  24th Annual Unity Breakfast

  Monday Jan 21

  Day of Service

  Wednesday Jan 23

  Walking the Talk: Bringing Social Justice to Direct Practice

  Friday Jan 25

  Poverty Simulation

  Saturday Jan 26

  Community Celebration

• Undergraduate Research Workshops Spring 2018 Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Gilman International Scholarship Program Informational Events 1/30 & 1/31

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  Dear students,

  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, you 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 30, 2020   3:30 - 4:30 pm  

  Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

  Location: 807 S. Wright St. Floor 5 (514 IUB)
  Date: January 31, 2020   3:00 - 4:00 pm   
  For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website.

• Mary Ramier Grant for Undergraduate Women

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  The Mary Ramier Grant is set up to inspire undergraduate women to develop as successful leaders, activists, and professionals.  Mary Ramier, a 1923 graduate of the University of Illinois, was an attorney and activist from Indianapolis, IN.   She was remembered for tackling problems in her Irvington neighborhood, including a petition drive that led to much-needed urban renovation.  She also worked at the national level as an attorney and officer for the Mortar Board National Senior Women’s Honorary.

  The grant will be awarded competitively and can be used to

  Support research research travel research materials such as books, recording equipment, etc. conference travel Creative projects such as, but not limited to zines films plays Field trips that are related to gender and women’s studies Other activities that promote the advancement of women 

   

  Awards are usually between $50 and $500.  The Gender and Women’s Studies awards committee will determine the amount and number of awards per year based on the merit of individual proposals and financial need.  Money will not be awarded for tuition costs or living expenses.   

  Requirements: All undergraduate women in good standing are eligible to apply.  Applicants should fill out an application form, and include the name of a faculty member who might be called for reference. 

  Fall Semester Deadline:                October 1

  Spring Semester Deadline:           March 1

  For more information about the grant, please contact Jacque Kahn at the Department of Gender & Women’s Studies by e-mail: gws-email@illinois.edu

   

• Getting Started in Research Workshops Start This Week

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  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Spring 2020 calendar for the Getting Started in Research, Value of Undergraduate Research, and Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers workshops. Information for each workshop including how students can register can be found below:

  The Value of Undergraduate Research Workshop (VURW) - Multiple Dates Available

  During this workshop, we will discuss the importance (i.e. the personal and professional benefits) of conducting research as an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois. Students will leave the workshop with (1) a better understanding of how to deal with problems faced when getting started in research, and (2) an idea of how undergraduate research can benefit them both personally and in their future careers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Research Workshop (PWRW) - Multiple Dates Available

  During this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of proposal writing, guiding students to formulate successful research projects and explain their research in a concise and compelling manner that is understandable to a general audience. Students will leave the workshop with (1) basic knowledge about research proposals and their structure, (2) tactics and tools to write successful research statements, and (3) a list of resources for assistance in the writing process.

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

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

• Chris Capozziello lecture and panel

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  Chris Capozziello is an awarded photojournalist who is coming on 2/6 to speak on his life and relationship with his twin brother with a disability. There will also be several other students with disabilities speaking about their experiences and relationships with their non-disabled siblings. I am attaching a blurb highlighting the purpose behind the event, and a flyer. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

  "Someone once said, "Siblings will take different paths and life may separate them, but they will forever be bonded by having begun their journey in the same boat."   How is this quote lived out among  siblings when one has a disability?  How is the twin relationship impacted when one twin has a disability and the other does not?  Come spend time being part of an event exploring these unique relationships with those who live them!  Chris Capozziello, award winning photojournalist, and University of Illinois students with disabilities will share experiences, thoughts, and feelings as they explore a topic that is seldom discussed.   This event will be a “family” discussion – around the kitchen table with Chris and some of University of Illinois students with disabilities – some who are the twin with a disability and who have a twin without.

  Chris is an American photojournalist whose work has been published and exhibited worldwide. Since he first picked up a camera as a teenager, Chris has been drawn to photographing his twin brother Nick, who has cerebral palsy. The time Chris spends looking through his camera at Nick has forced him to ask questions about suffering and faith and why anyone is born with a disability. As family photographs, the images of Nick were not originally made to be shared, but they have since been widely distributed and are the subject of Chris’s first monograph, The Distance Between Us."

  Facebook Event can be found here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/410557236436015/

• Health Professions Wednesday-Feb 8

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

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

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

• National Disability Day of Mourning Vigil

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  As part of National Disability Day of Mourning, Social Justice and Leadership Education intern Kathleen Downes, the Women’s Resources Center, and a team of people fighting for disability justice at the University of Illinois will hold a vigil on March 1 from 6-8pm to honor people with disabilities murdered by family members and caregivers. It will be held in 2050 SDRP. The event is wheelchair accessible and all are welcome. We will be reading the names of the victims, voicing our grief, and fighting for the day that there no more names on the list of the dead. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has compiled a list of more than 950 such murders that have occurred over the last 38 years, though the number is likely higher than that which is reported.

  In hosting this event at the University of Illinois, we seek to send the message that disabled lives are worth living and that disability is not a justification for violence. Please join us in celebrating the lives of the victims and telling our community and the world that these crimes must end. Violence against people with disabilities and damaging cultural attitudes that justify it are not acceptable. Please contact Kathleen Downes at kdownes2@illinois.edu for further information or to help plan the event.

• Tuesdays at 7 - Emotional Well Being

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  TUESDAY @ 7 WORKSHOP, PRESENTED BY COUNSELING CENTER PARAPROFESSIONALS: STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS

  Maintaining Emotional Well-Being
  February 6 @ 7PM
  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center

• The Mindful Student

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  Suitable for students in any major, at any stage of their academic career, it will feature hands-on activities that encourage them to think creatively and non-judgmentally about their own skills, strengths, needs, and goals. 

  The Mindful Student
  Monday, February 12
  4:00-5:30 pm
  Lincoln Hall 1027

  Students, did you know that a more mindful approach can improve your academic performance as well as your overall well-being?  In this workshop you’ll participate in several hands-on activities (and take home a writing tool for further use), while learning about other resources on campus that can help you in your pursuit of meaningful academic and personal goals.  Please join us!

  For more information about the LAS Success Workshop series, see https://publish.illinois.edu/lassuccessworkshops/.

   

  Facilitated by academic advisors Tasha Robles and Anna Ivy and clinical counselor Zhenni Wang.

• Work-It-Wednesday - Connect with Research Park Representatives

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  Join representatives from Research Park/Enterprise Works for The Career Center’s Work-It-Wednesday on Wednesday, February 13th. This is a great opportunity to learn more about internships and full-time opportunities at Research Park/Enterprise Works and how you can be competitive for them.

  Check out the schedule below and attend when and where you can!

  10:00 - 11:30 am – “Ask Me Anything” Coffee Chats with Research Park/Enterprise Works

  Drop into The Career Center at 715 S. Wright St. to “ask anything” that might be on your mind like how Research Park works, how to find an internship, how to stand out in an interview, or how to be competitive in your job search. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided.

  2:00 - 4:30 pm – Resume Reviews with Research Park/Enterprise Works

  Bring a copy of your resume to The Career Center at 715 S. Wright St. to get it reviewed by representatives from Research Park/Enterprise Works. Learn what they are looking for and how to make your resume stand out!

  5:00 - 6:00 pm – “Internships and Opportunities in Research Park” Presentation

  What is Research Park and why should I care? Attend this presentation to learn about the Research Park, the types of internship and full-time opportunities that are available, and what Research Park employers look for in competitive candidates. Presentation will be held at The Career Center Interview Suite, Room 213, 616 E. Green St.

  For any questions, email Tori Spring at vspring@illinois.edu.  .  For more details and to RSVP for any of the events, visit Handshake:  https://illinois.joinhandshake.com/events/240361/share_preview.

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In Spring 2017, JUSWR will publish its inaugural issue. If you have written work or projects relevant to the advancement of social and economic justice that you are proud of, consider becoming a part of this exciting new venture by submitting your work to JUSWR.

  Submission deadline for inaugural May 2017 issue: March 24th, 2017

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

• Research and Writing (RAW) Consultations

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  Get Research and Writing (RAW) advice from experts at the Undergraduate Library and the Writers Workshop.

  Writing consultations will help you refine your writing skills, develop arguments, learn about expectations for academic writing, and save time by creating a writing plan.

  Research Consultations will help you locate sources to support your paper, define and focus research questions, and plan effective strategies to explore research materials available in the library system.

  Book a ConsultationBook a Library Research ConsultationBook a Writers Workshop Consultation

  Want both? Use either link above and mention in your request that you want a Research and Writing Consultation.

  Location: RAW consultations are held at the Consultation Corner, located on the Upper Level of the UGL next to the Writers Workshop.

  Spring 2020 Walk-up Hours (both services)Sunday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm

  Writing walk-up consultations begin January 26. You may schedule an appointment beginning on January 22. Research consultations begin on February 2.

• BSWA Brown Bag Lunch

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  The BSWA is hosting a Brown Bag Lunch with the Community Learning Lab and the Office of Volunteer Programs. Join us in 2015 on Thursday, March 9th at Noon to learn about ways you can get involved in the community and get your chance to do good in your community before you start your internship!

• Voting & Civic Engagement Dinner Dialogue

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  Tuesday, March 10th from 6-7:30pm
  Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center(1212 W. Nevada St., Urbana) 
  RSVP Encouraged – https://go.illinois.edu/OIIR_Dinner

  The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) is hosting a Dinner Dialogue series, inviting students from across campus to come together and dialogue about YOUR perspectives on critical issues around us. Hosted by the centers and units of OIIR, students will sit down over a shared meal to learn and share new perspectives to understand one another. Our first Dinner Dialogue will focus on the upcoming 2020 elections and how we connect our votes with our voices. The OIIR Dinner Dialogues are paid for in part by Student Cultural Programming Fee. To learn more about the Dinner Dialogue series, future programs, and to RSVP, visit https://go.illinois.edu/OIIR_Dinner.

• NASW-IL Lobby Leader Training Program

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  Wednesday, 4/1, from 10 am – 4 pm, Hilton Garden Inn, 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield. NASW-IL is seeking social work students to help educate and lead social workers through the capitol to scheduled meetings with their senate and house legislators. You will attend a full day of training on 4/1 and lead groups during Advocacy Day on 4/2.  Lodging, breakfast and lunch will be provided on 4/1 and your registration for Advocacy Day will be waived.  Apply for the one-day training at  https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/lobby-leader-application-advocacy-day-2020/.

  If accepted, the SSW will provide a $25 stipend for travel to Springfield. Contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell at shamcamp@illinois.edu for more information.

• March 11th Wellness Wednesday

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  Restorative Exercise: Moving Better for Students. CU Movement, Wednesday, 3/11,
  12-12:50 & 5-5:50 pm, Rm 2018

• HEALS Conference

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  The Social Work Health Education and Leadership Scholars (HEALS) are hosting a free educational event on Friday, March 27 at the I-Hotel titled “Cannabis in Illinois: Policy and Practice from Social Work Perspectives.” The morning event will involve roundtables, a panel, and a keynote speaker where we can all come together and learn more about the recent law legalizing and regulating cannabis in the state of Illinois. Two BSW and two MSW students have worked with HEALS affiliate faculty to plan an event that is by students and for students. We hope you can join us. Please register using the following link or the QR code on our flyer https://forms.gle/PnfegK8gFNypKMn99.

• National Volunteer Week

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  The University of Illinois will celebrate National Volunteer Week on April 23-29. Office of Volunteer Programs (OVP) has highlighted volunteer opportunities around the Champaign-Urbana area to help engage students in their community to make a difference and participate in National Volunteer Week. To view a complete list of volunteer events and opportunities, go to http://go.illinois.edu/nationalvolunteerweek.

• Tuesdays @ 7 Workshop - #FinishStrongIllinois Finals Prep

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  Tuesday @ 7 Workshop, presented by Counseling Center Paraprofessionals: Students helping students

  #FinishStrongIllinois Finals Prep

  Tuesday, April 24th

  Mechanical Engineering 135

• LGBTQ Research Symposium - Student Volunteers

  Apr 30, 2018 2:15 pm2 views

  Dear students,

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

• Illinois Department of Employment Security Hiring Event

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

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

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Informational Events 9/3-9/4

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  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, you 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

  September 3, 2020   3:30 - 4:30 pm 

  Online:    https://illinois.zoom.us/j/99487287069

  Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

  September 4, 2020   3:00 - 4:00 pm   

  Online:  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/93901013751

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

• Gilman International Scholarship Program Informational Events 9/5 & 9/6

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  Dear students,

  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, you 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: 1002 Lincoln Hall

  Date: September 5, 2019   3:30 - 4:30 pm  

  Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

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

  Date: September 6, 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

• Fall 2019 i-Program Series Dates

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

  As the cornerstone initiative of the ILC, I-Programs are designed as six (6) hours seminars (typically on Saturdays) which focus on a particular aspect of leadership practice. Each program is applicable to all academic majors and programs.

  Click the title for program dates and descriptions. 

• New student library tours Aug. 30 and 31

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  Get to know the University Library system and services. We'll take you on a tour of the Main and Undergraduate Libraries, stopping to see all major service points. Next, we'll provide you with an introduction to the Library Gateway, your home for virtual library resources. Tours start in the Marshall Gallery, on the east side of the Main Library on the first floor, at 11 a.m. on 8/30 and 8/31.

• High Caliber Training Center Fundraiser

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

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