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• Pre-Law Advising Updates

  Oct 9, 2017 3:30 pm7 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 pm7 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.

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Nov 1, 2017 8:45 am7 views

  Tuesday, November 7

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

   

  Wednesday, November 8

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

  Thursday, November 9

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

  Thursday, November 9

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

  Monday, November 13

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

  Monday, November 13

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

• Connecting with National and International Scholars Programs

  Nov 22, 2017 10:30 am7 views

  If you've been named to the Dean's List we encourage you to connect with National and International Scholars. 

  You may be a successful candidate for national and international merit-based scholarships and awards like the Fulbright, Rhodes or Marshall. I encourage you to visit the National and International Scholarships Program Office, located on the fifth floor of the Illini Union bookstore (http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu). Staff there can assist you in determining your eligibility for the various awards they administer as well as help you prepare your application.

• Writers Workshop Upcoming Events

  Nov 30, 2020 9:30 am7 views

  As we head into the last few weeks of the semester and final paper season, the Writers Workshop will offer several activities to support students.

  We have upcoming interactive presentations that may benefit students as they prepare their final course projects and professional materials. Students can learn about "Avoiding  Plagiarism," gain "Revision Strategies for Structure and Argument," or learn how to "Write an Effective Literature Review." All events are held via Zoom. Please visit our calendar to register in advance and learn about more upcoming events. 

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

  Jan 9, 2019 2:45 pm6 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 pm6 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

• Undergraduate Research Workshops Spring 2018 Calendar

  Jan 17, 2018 1:00 pm6 views

  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

  Jan 21, 2020 3:45 pm6 views

  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.

• Undergraduate Research Grants and Drop-in Hours

  Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pm6 views

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

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

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

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

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

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

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

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

  Students should check in at the reception desk on the 5th floor of the Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S. Wright Street (offices of Campus Advising). All other appointments will be by reservation only; contact ugresearch@illinois.edu

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Jan 22, 2019 1:45 pm6 views

  Tuesday, January 22

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

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

  Thursday, January 24 

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

  Monday, January 28

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

  Thursday, January 31

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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Jan 24, 2018 1:45 pm6 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

• International Travel Scholarship Applications

  Jan 24, 2018 1:45 pm6 views

  The FRED S. BAILEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICE TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERS offers scholarships of $600-1800 dollars to University of Illinois undergraduate and Master's level graduate students leading international service projects who plan to travel within the specified period.  Recipients will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to the project/program, long-term career goals in international development or related fields, the trip’s potential impact on the student’s learning and professional development, potential for positive impact on the host community and financial need. If selected, all recipients must participate in a 6-week online pre-departure course.  

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

• Parents, Peers, & Pressure: Finding Balance as a Pre-Health Student

  Feb 19, 2018 2:30 pm6 views

  In this workshop, “Parents, Peers, & Pressure: Finding Balance as Pre-Health Student,” we focus on strategies to help students manage pressure from well-meaning parents, fellow pre-health students, and even their own perfectionist tendencies.

  A brief presentation regarding the unique stressors faced by pre-health students on our campus and nationwide will be followed by a conversation around mental, emotional, and physical wellness featuring a panel of representatives from The Counseling Center, McKinley’s Wellness & Stress Management Educators, as well as current pre-health Illinois students.

  Peers, Parents & Pressure: Finding Balance as Pre-Health Student

  Thursday, February 22

  4pm-5pm

  The Career Center’s Interview Suite (616 E. Green St, Room 213—between McDonald’s & Subway)

• Join SSC in Fall 2019

  Feb 21, 2019 2:00 pm6 views

  Hi Passionate Leaders,

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

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

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

  APPLY NOW

  Thank you,

  Cathy LiebowitzStudent Sustainability Committee Coordinator

• iVenture Accelerator

  Feb 23, 2017 3:00 pm6 views

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

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

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

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

• HEALS Conference

  Mar 9, 2020 9:30 am6 views

  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.

• Campus & Community Day of Service Opportunity

  Mar 28, 2019 2:30 pm6 views

  Join Illini Fighting Hunger at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, April 6th to package 28,000 lbs. of nutritious staple foods to donate to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank! Register for a 90-minute packaging shift individually or as a group at dayofservice.cuvolunteer.org/. We currently have a particular need for all-day volunteers called Table Captains, which you can sign up to be here: http://illinifightinghunger.org/table-captains. Hope to see you there!

• April Information Sessions for the National and International Scholarships Program for Freshmen and Sophomores

  Mar 28, 2019 2:45 pm6 views

  During the first two weeks of April, the National and International Scholarship Program will be hosting information sessions for undergraduate students across colleges and fields to learn about some nationally competitive scholarship opportunities.

  Information Sessions for freshmen and sophomores will be held the week of April 8th:

  For first and second year undergraduates, sessions will focus on what students should be doing to strengthen their candidacy for various awards.

  Monday, April 8th: 3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30

  Tuesday, April 9th: 11:30-Noon, 3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30

  Wednesday, April 10th: 2:30-3:00 and 3:00-3:30

  Thursday, April 11th: 2:30-3:00 or 3:00-3:30

  Friday, April 12th: 1:30-2:00

  All information sessions will be held in conference room 514 in the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services at 807 South Wright Street, which is the Illini Union Bookstore building. Our office cannot be accessed by entering through the bookstore. Instead, enter through the separate building entrance on the northeast side of the building along Wright Street and take the elevator to the 5th floor.

   

• Upcoming Healthcare Professions Workshops @ The Career Center

  Mar 28, 2019 2:45 pm6 views

  Overview of Health Professions Programs Application Process

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

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

  Making a Difference: Exploring Mental Health Careers

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

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

  Snack Bite: Exploring Occupational Therapy

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

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

  Writing Your Personal Statement for Health Professions Programs

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

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

  Financing Your Health Professions Education Program

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

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

  Admitted Student Panel

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

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

  Health Professions Application Work Groups

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

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

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

• Volunteers Needed on 4/14 for Three Spinners Rummage Sale

  Apr 9, 2018 9:15 am6 views

  Three Spinners is holding a rummage sale on Saturday, April 14th. They need a few volunteers to help out.

  5 people needed for set up, 7:30-9:30 AM

  *             set up tables

  *             unpack and display items

  3 people needed during the sale, 10 AM-2 PM

  *             bag items

  *             maintain organization of items

  *             direct people to donation jar

  3 people needed for tear down, 2-4 PM

  *             pack up left over items

  *             dismantle tables & clean space up

  Please let them know if you are able to help by emailing Amanda at amanda@threespinners.org

  Thanks for your support!

• Fulbright information sessions for undergraduate students and recent alumni

  Apr 9, 2019 10:00 am6 views

  Are you looking for an exciting way to spend a year abroad starting in the Fall of 2020? If so, it’s time to think seriously about submitting an application for a Fulbright Scholarship!  Join us for an informational session and on-campus workshops to learn more.

  Informational Sessions:

  Fulbright Information Session

  Tuesday, April 16th, 3:30-5:00 pm

  180 Bevier Hall

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarship Program with recent Fulbright grantee speakers

  Can’t make the on-campus session? Please plan to attend an informational webinar (open to all, but particularly useful for Illinois alumni and students abroad):

  Tuesday, April 23rd, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST

  Link to attend the webinar on Tuesday, April 23rd: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/7e732c00eb1f4a0baeada1df96a2083d

  Wednesday, May 1st, 8:30-9:30 a.m. CST

  Link to attend the webinar on Wednesday, May 1st:

  https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/2085a821f124472baf44446a33d22579

  On-Campus Workshops:

  Fulbright Personal Statement Workshop

  Friday, April 26th, 3:30-5:00pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program and the Writer’s Workshop

  English Teaching Assistant Application Workshop

  Thursday, May 2nd, 11:00 am -12:00 pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  Designing a Fulbright Research Proposal Workshop

  Thursday, May 2nd, 4:00-5:00 pm

  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  Sessions are targeted to juniors, seniors, and recent alumni who wish to apply for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of June 17, 2019.

• The Career Center Summer Break Job Shadow Opportunities

  Apr 18, 2017 9:30 am6 views

  What is it?

  The Summer Break Job Shadow Program is an opportunity for students to have a one or half-day company visit over Summer Break with an employer or alum, helping them explore a career field, engage with a company of interest, establish a professional network, and foster potential opportunities. Employers use this program to promote their company and help identify future interns and full-time hires!  The program is open to students graduating in December 2017 or later (so no graduating seniors).  Resume submissions take place from April 17 through April 21.  

  Students should visit go.illinois.edu/SummerBreakJobShadow for more details on the program, including downloading the student program guide. 

  What job shadow opportunities are currently posted?

  For your benefit, I’ve attached the list of opportunities that can be found on I-Link – there are currently 20 unique job shadows, but most are open to bringing in larger groups of students.

  How do students apply?

  To see what is available and apply, students should sign into their I-Link account and click on "Search Jobs (all Jobs)" under the "Shortcuts" tab on the right side of the screen.  From there, use the "Advanced Search" tab and click on "Show Me...Job Shadow Listings".  Students will then see the 20 job shadow opportunities and can click on each one individually to see the details and date that they are being held.  Students are welcome to apply to as many that interest them to improve their chances at a job shadow; however, they will only be “matched” with one.  The application period is open until Friday, April 21st. 

• Fulbright information session, Friday April 27th

  Apr 20, 2018 2:45 pm6 views

  Are you looking for an exciting way to spend a year abroad starting in the Fall of 2019? If so, it’s time to think seriously about submitting an application for a Fulbright Scholarship!  Even if you are just considering it, join us for a workshop on Friday, April 27th to learn more.

  On-Campus Workshops:

  English Teaching Assistant Application Workshop
  Friday, April 27th, 2:00-3:00 pm
  514 Illini Union Bookstore
  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  Designing a Fulbright Research Proposal Workshop
  Friday, April 27th, 3:30-5:00 pm
  514 Illini Union Bookstore
  Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

  More information about these events:

  The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 2,000 full scholarships annually to students for a year of study, research or English teaching in any of 140 countries worldwide. The National and International Scholarships Program provides in-depth workshops on each application component to answer questions you have, show you samples of successful applications, and provide helpful suggestions to improve the effectiveness of your writing. Sessions are targeted to juniors, seniors, and recent alumni who wish to apply for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of June 25, 2018.

• OVP's Service Saturday: Delight Flower Farm

  Apr 20, 2018 9:15 am6 views

  REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25!

  OVP Staff will lead a local service trip to Delight Flower Farm in Champaign, to help prepare for spring planting. Delight Flower Farm is an environmentally friendly flower farm providing our community with a local, chemical-free flower grower that helps aid in land and pollinator restoration.

  Meet at the Fish tank in the Illini Union by 8:00 am. Please arrive promptly.

  We will sign release forms at this time and have coffee and bagels before heading out to the farm

  This event will last from 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

• New Fall Internship Options for Study Abroad in Rome

  Apr 20, 2018 9:30 am6 views

  Take advantage of the extended deadline (April 30th) for the Sustainable Italian Food Systems study abroad program in Rome, Italy.  Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange (IAGE) has also added additional internship options for students who enroll for the Fall 2018 term.  Students can earn 3 LAS 300-level credits for an optional, customized internship in conjunction with earning Illinois credit for classes taken abroad for 13 or 16 total credits for the Fall semester.  Included in the program is a three-week field trip to northern and southern Italy where students will have the opportunity to participate in class-led excursions to regional farms and wineries.  They will also learn about Italy’s sustainable food culture by doing research projects and participating in international conferences and events.  This program is a great opportunity for students to earn credit toward their degree, while also gaining practical experience for their future career!

  Read more about studying abroad in Fall 2018 in Rome, Italy.

• Walk-in Advising Hours

  Aug 26, 2019 3:00 pm6 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

• New student library tours Aug. 30 and 31

  Aug 28, 2017 9:45 am6 views

  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.

• SOAR After-school program now recruiting volunteer tutors

  Aug 28, 2018 2:30 pm6 views

  SOAR: Student Opportunities for After-School Resources is a partnership between the University of Illinois and the International Prep Academy (IPA) in Champaign. The program provides after-school enrichment for Latina/o bilingual youth. Children in grades 2-5 benefit from tutoring in reading and homework followed by social activities. The program is part of a growing national trend for dual language instruction in schools. Instruction in two languages has value for both emergent bilinguals and those fluent in English. The goal of dual language instruction is to promote positive cross-cultural understanding, bilingualism and biliteracy at a time when knowledge of language and culture confers power.

  SOAR is one of several programs available through the Center for Education in Small Urban Communities. The Center is an outreach arm in the College of Education.

  Opportunities for U of I students include:

  One-to-One Tutoring. SOAR tutoring is scheduled for TWR from 2:00-3:15, with time for reading, homework assistance, and social activities with the children. Illinois students are paired with the same child for the semester and may choose to volunteer more than one day per week. Spanish-speaking skills are not necessary in order to participate. Tutors will need to complete a background check through the Champaign School District the third week of classes. The SOAR program coordinator will provide the clearance form for the tutors. This opportunity is especially interesting to Illinois students who want to gain cross-cultural awareness and relationship skills.

  U of I students who would like to tutor with SOAR need to commit by September 11, 2018.

• This Week: The Pandemic No One is Talking About

  Aug 31, 2020 10:00 am6 views

  Thursday, September 3, 2020, 4:00PM CST

  The Pandemic No One Is Talking About: Violence Against, and Expected Silence from Black Womxn

  The WRC is co-hosting a conversation with Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center and the Swan Center for Advocacy and Research, entitled The Pandemic No One is Talking About: Violence Against, and Expected Silence from Black Womxn.

  Target audience: Space By and For Black Womxn 

  Register here:  https://bit.ly/2D8GlLT

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshman Students

  Sep 4, 2018 2:15 pm6 views

  Deadline:  Friday, October 12, 2018

                             Amount:  $2,000

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

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

  Deadline for application:  October 12, 2018

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

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

  This scholarship is made possible from an endowment

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

  who would have been a freshman at UIUC

• Pre-Law September Events for Students and Alumni

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  First, an update on the Pre-Law listserv: We moved to a new model in which everyone can self-manage their pre-law listserv membership. What does this mean? Everyone with an @illinois.edu email can add or remove themselves at  http://www.lists.illinois.edu. In the “search lists” box, type “prelaw” to add yourself to our listserv: prelaw-l@lists.illinois.edu. Once you are added, you will receive our weekly email and can remove yourself at any time.

  September Events—We have updated our fall Event Calendar here. Please feel free to share these upcoming September events with any interested students or alumni.

  Pre-Law 101—Sept. 10 at 4:00, Oct. 2 at 4:00, Oct. 22 at 4:00, Nov. 13 at 4:00.

  Each Pre-Law 101 session is the same. Incoming first-year students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment. 

  Law School Fair—September 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). 

  Law School Admission Panel—September 25 at 7:00 pm in Lincoln Hall 1002. 

  Applying to Law School Webinar Series—This fall we are offering multiple webinars on various aspects of the law school application process. Registration is open here. The first two sessions are:

  Letters of Recommendation—Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm. 

  Using the Credential Assembly Service and Candidate Referral Service—Sept. 28 at 2:00 pm. 

  Perfecting Your Personal Statement and Resume for Law School—Sept. 17 at 4:00. 

• Get involved with the Community Learning Lab

  Sep 6, 2018 2:15 pm6 views

  If you are interested in a service learning opportunity, please contact the Community Learning Lab by email at ssw-cll@illinois.edu

• $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop

  Sep 11, 2017 9:45 am6 views

  Learn strategies to successfully negotiate salary and benefits packages.

  Tuesday, September 19
  12:30-1:30 PM
  At the Women's Resources Center

  616 E Green St. Suite 202, Champaign

• DACA Events with La Casa

  Sep 14, 2017 3:30 pm6 views

  Thursday, Sept. 21 | Friday, Sept. 22 | Friday, Oct. 13

  On September 5, 2017, the White House formally announced the decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, affecting nearly 800,000 people who were brought to the US as children. In an effort to support and educate our campus community, several events have been planned, thanks to the support of the University of Illinois, the Latino/a Student Alumni Association, Illinois Coalition Assisting Undocumented Students Education (I-CAUSE) and La Casa Cultural Latina:

  • Thursday, September 21, 5.00-7.00pm Workshop for ANY and ALL undocumented students. Email undocumented@illinois.edu for more information.

  • Friday, September 22, 2017             Know your Rights Workshop, La Casa Cultural Latina 10am to 11:30am. DACA Renewal Clinic - Immigration attorney Daisy Dominguez assist any and all undocumented/DACA students that are eligible to renew with their application that day.                         For an appointment contact us at undocumented@illinois.edu                        
  “The Latino/Latina Student Alumni Association (LLAA) and individual Alumni have committed to sponsoring the USCIS DACA Renewal fee for a limited number of students" 

  • Friday, October 13 Undocumented Student Ally Training for staff/faculty/admin from 9am-12pm. It is open to 50 people and anyone can register at http://go.illinois.edu/undocuallytraining

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshmen Students

  Sep 14, 2017 3:30 pm6 views

  Deadline:  Monday, October 30, 2017

  Amount:  $2,000

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

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

  Deadline for application:  October 30, 2017

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

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

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

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

  Sep 17, 2018 10:45 am6 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research has partnered with The Writing Center to offer a workshop for undergraduate students focused on research writing skills. In 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.

   

  These workshops begin next week, so make sure to register today! Each workshop is limited to the first 30 applicants. For more information and for details on how to register please visit our workshops page:

  https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Sep 17, 2018 11:30 am6 views

  Monday, September 17

  Finding and Applying to Federal Government Jobs ​​ 3 - 4 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143,  715 S Wright St. 

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

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

  Tuesday, September 18 

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

  Wednesday, September 19

  Making Your Major Decision ​​3 - 4 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Pre-Health 101 (Prepare) 4 - 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Thursday, September 20

  International Student Career Meetup 4 - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213,  616 E Green St. 

  Friday, September 21

  Careers Seen on TV From The Pizza & Professionals Lunch Series  Noon - 1 p.m.​, The Career Center Interview Suite 213,  616 E Green St. 

  Best Job Search Resources for International Students 4 - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

• Job Opportunity

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am6 views

  Social Services Director – Freeport, IL

  Skilled Nursing Facility – Freeport, IL

  Job Description

  SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the Social Services Director is to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operation of our facility’s Social Services Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the medically related emotional and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

• “News & Brews: What's on Your Ballot?”

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am6 views

  Riggs Beer Company will be hosting an event called “News & Brews: What's on Your Ballot?” on October 9th from 6-7:30. If you are interested in learning more about this event, please follow the link below.

  https://www.facebook.com/events/487451561725747/

• Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP @ UI)

  Sep 19, 2018 1:15 pm6 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.

• Deadlines for Undergraduate Research Grants

  Oct 2, 2017 10:30 am6 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research is currently accepting applications for the following two grants:

  Conference Travel Grant - This grant provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work. The deadline for applications is October 4 at 11:59pm. For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

  Undergraduate Research Support Grant - 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. The deadline for applications is October 19 at 11:59pm. For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  Oct 4, 2018 3:15 pm6 views

  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! This year, we’re asking Champaign-Urbana to Take A Stand and actively work to end dating and domestic violence. Dating and domestic violence can include any form of psychological, emotional, verbal, physical, financial, or sexual abuse. In fact, more than half of people who have been physically abused, sexually abused, or stalked by a dating partner, first experienced abuse between the ages of 11 and 24. Join us in activities and events throughout the month to become involved in eliminating violence and abuse in our relationships, our homes and in our community! Go to https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center/domestic-violence-awareness-month to see a list of events and activities. 

• Campus technology services survey

  Oct 6, 2017 3:45 pm6 views

  Students -- Do you wish campus information technology did something it doesn't currently? Help shape the future of campus technology services by completing a short survey! James Quisenberry and Dan Steward are preparing a panel for the Fall IT Pro Forum on 1 November. The panel will give our technology professionals feedback from undergraduates, and we want your help shaping the agenda (and perhaps to be on the panel). Please take a few minutes to complete a survey at http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3880662/2017f-itpro . Thanks in advance! (And please share the link with your friends.)

• Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World

  Oct 10, 2018 12:15 pm6 views

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

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

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

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

• Student Resources for Voting

  Oct 16, 2018 12:45 pm6 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!

• #RelatableRelationships Week for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  Oct 22, 2018 10:15 am6 views

  #RelatableRelationships Week for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

  This year, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are piloting our #RelatableRelationships Week series. This set of programs will be filled with workshops, panels, and discussion groups around how to engage in healthy and responsible relationships, beyond the typical lens of not perpetuating abuse. What are things we want to cultivate in our relationships with friends, roommates, and partners? What needs and wants do we want fulfilled in our different relationships? Topics include:

  Relationships in the Age of Apps How Do I Live with This Person? Navigating Living Spaces and Communication #RelationshipGoals: What the Media Tells Us Real Relationship Stories (a panel of student speakers) Bystander Intervention (ICARE specific for Relatable Relationships) How Do I Relationship? (IHeart for Relatable Relationships)

  #RelatableRelationships week creates the space to explore the nuances of dating, talking, hooking up, and relationships, through programs that are FOR students, BY students.

  Monday, October 22

  Event Details:   Relationships in the Age of Apps

  7:00-8:00pm | Allen Hall

  Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, and Allen Hall

  How do dating apps influence our romantic relationships and friendships? This event focuses on two critical ideas: why we use dating apps in the first place and how these apps influence the way we talk with others.

  “Relationships in the Age of Apps” aims to normalize how widespread dating apps are on college campuses—over 27% of millennials in the US have used Tinder—while acknowledging the healthy and fun aspects of using these apps in different types of relationships.

  Tuesday, October 23

  Event Details:   I Heart Healthy Relationships

  7:00-8:00pm | Women’s Resources Center

  Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, and Students Against Sexual Assault

  In this interactive session, Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) will lead a discussion with peers about what healthy relationships looks like. I HEART includes activities on effective communication, the role of “needs” and “deal-breakers” in relationships, how to support survivors of dating abuse, and information about available support services on campus.

  Wednesday, October 24

  Event Details:   ICARE Bystander Intervention

  8:00-9:00pm | Illini Union Room 209

  Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, and Girl Up

  Girl Up helps to advocate for global change for girls, and will be hosting a workshop on bystander intervention for #RelatableRelationships Week. This discussion will provide students with practical ways to step up and interrupt, or stop problematic behaviors when they witness them on our campus.

  Friday, October 26

  Event Details: Real Relationship Stories

  3-4pm | Asian American Cultural Center (part of Global Engagement Lounge)

  Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, OIIR-International Education, and Asian American Cultural Center

  Come and enjoy a chance to hear real life relationship stories from your peers! This will be a question and answer session about the formation and maintenance of healthy relationships.

• Spring 2021 Registration Resources

  Nov 16, 2020 8:00 am6 views

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

  First, how to utilize Enhanced Registration.

  Second, how to use the Schedule Generator.

  Finally, how to use Plan Ahead.

• Seeking Applicants for Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Program

  Dec 1, 2020 4:00 pm6 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is looking for motivated and personable first- and second-year undergraduates who are excited to introduce and support peers through the Illinois research experience. If you have participated in a research project, be it through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a project of your own, you can become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador and help other students along their research journeys.  Ideal candidates should demonstrate at least one semester (or 1 full summer semester) of engagement in research/creative inquiry and exhibit excellent communication skills. Such candidates should be reliable, organized, personable, and respectful.

   How do you know if you have research experience? You probably have experience if you have:  

  Conducted research as part of laboratory or team Participated in a research-based course (e.g., research methods)  Participated in a research program (e.g., URAP, IPRH Bio-Humanities, Ethnography of the University Initiative)  Are currently pursuing a thesis, capstone project, or independent study  Under the supervision of a graduate student, faculty, or research staff member:   Conducted lab work Conducted literature reviews  Conducted textual analysis of different literature  Analyzed primary sources   Conducted interviews, surveys, focus groups  Wrote or produced a story based on some of the previous steps   

   Apply now!

  If you are interested but unsure that you have research/creative inquiry experience, reach out to us! The actual practice of research/creative inquiry varies across disciplines. We can help you figure it out if the IURA Program is right for you!

  Link to application: https://go.illinois.edu/IURA_ApplyThe deadline to apply is December 20, 2020 at 11:59pm.

• "The S Word" Documentary

  Jan 10, 2019 4:30 pm5 views

  A suicide attempt survivor is on a mission to find fellow survivors and document their stories of unguarded courage, insight, pain, and humor. Along the way, she discovers a national community rising to transform personal struggles into action. THE S WORD chronicles her journey and these survivors in a powerful feature documentary that puts a human face to a topic that has long been stigmatized and buried with the lives it has claimed. Suicide affects people of all ages, races, faiths, ethnicities, gender presentations, sexual orientations, professions, and so much more. THE S WORD skillfully weaves stories of survivors from a cross section of America including LGBT, African American and Asian American communities, who candidly share their profoundly emotional stories of trauma, mental health challenges, survival and advocacy. The film’s narrative flows organically from one story to the next, starting with personal moments and building emotional momentum before widening out to show how their journeys are driving the national movement to take the “S” word from unthinkable to preventable.Trailer: vimeo.com/251373186 theswordmovie.com

  Showings:Saturday January 12th 9:30am-11:45pm Champaign Library Robeson rooms A&B (200 W Green St Champaign)

  Wednesday January 16th 6:30pm-8:45pmRantoul Township High School Cafetorium (200 S Sheldon St Rantoul)

  Friday January 18th 6:30pm-8:45pmParkland College Room C-118 (2400 W Bradley Ave Champaign)Park in B, C, or M lots and follow signs

  Saturday January 19th 10:00am-12:15pmMahomet Public Library Edgar Meeting Room (1702 E Oak St Mahomet)

  One additional showing is being scheduled and will be added at a later date. A discussion/Q&A session will follow each showing. Resources, information, and support services will be available. This film is not rated, but is appropriate for ages 10+. Spanish subtitles are available. All showings are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.