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• OVP's Service Saturday: Delight Flower Farm

  Apr 20, 2018 9:15 am1 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

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  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.

• HDFS 494: STRONG Kids now accepting applications for 2018-2019

  Apr 20, 2018 9:30 am1 views

  The Family Resiliency Center is currently accepting applications for the HDFS 494: STRONG Kids undergraduate research course.  

  The STRONG Kids Research Program provides a unique, team-based, hands-on research experience working with over 450 families with children aged 12 months -5 years. 

  Applications are due April 23rd

  Students are eligible if they:

  Will have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing by Fall 2018 Are available to work regular hours on an assigned research project for 6-9 hours per week Have two, 3 hour blocks of time each week (including one evening) Are able to attend class every other week on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00

  The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research course is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of transdisciplinary approaches to obesity research. Students will be trained to conduct home visits with participants, collect biometric measurements, administer home food inventories and record findings.

  This course is divided into 3 components: Obesity prevention, professional development training, and applied research.

  Additional information about this course, as well the application can be found on our website at: http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/education/undergraduate-students

  Applications are due April 23rd

  Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted the last week of April.

• Submit your video to Illinifest Student Film Festival

  Apr 21, 2020 11:15 am1 views

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

• Tuesdays @ 7 Workshop - Navigating Summer Break

  Apr 30, 2018 2:45 pm1 views

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

  Navigating Summer Break

  Tuesday, May 1st

  Illini Union 407

• SOAR After-school program now recruiting volunteer tutors

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  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.

• Getting Started in Research Workshop Fall 2017 Calendar - Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research

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  The Office of Undergraduate Research announces its Fall 2017 calendar for the Getting Started in Research Workshop.

  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.

  For workshop dates, registration, and additional details please visit: go.illinois.edu/GSIRW

• Illinois Abroad Day

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  The event will be held on Wednesday, September 6th all across campus.  Encourage any interested students to stop by one or more of the following fairs to explore programs and talk to study abroad returnees.

  Illinois Abroad & Global Exchange (all majors) Main Quad (behind the Union) – 11AM-3PM

  LAS 

  Main Quad (between Lincoln & English) – 11AM-3PM

  Engineering Bardeen Quad – 1PM-4PM

  ACES Heritage Room, ACES Library – 1PM-4PM

  Business BIF Atrium – 1PM-4PM

  Funding Your Study Abroad Experience: workshop & information session

  4:30pm-5:45pm on September 6, 2017

  213 Gregory Hall (810 S Wright St, Urbana)

  Learn about the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and Illinois International Programs (IIP) scholarships, nationally competitive awards, and other opportunities to help fund your study abroad trip. This information session will include a short workshop on how to budget for your trip.

  Find the I4I and IIP Scholarships application here: http://international.illinois.edu/students/student-funding.html

   

  Contact Sam Celmer at smcelme2@illinois.edu for scholarship questions.

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshman Students

  Sep 4, 2018 2:15 pm1 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

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

• The Mindful Student: Discovering Your Strengths and Re-Imagining “Success”

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  Monday, September 11
  4:00--5:30 p.m.
  1028 Lincoln Hall

  This workshop provides opportunities to explore how mindfulness can help you in your life as a student.  Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present; it allows you to observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them good or bad, an approach that can be particularly helpful when dealing with setbacks or making difficult decisions.  The emphasis in this workshop will be on how attitudes of mindfulness can help you slow down, take stock, and learn to define your own success. 

  See https://publish.illinois.edu/lassuccessworkshops/ for more information about this and other Fall 2017 workshops in the LAS Success series. To learn more about this workshop, email englishadvising@illinois.edu. 

• $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop

  Sep 11, 2017 9:45 am1 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

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  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

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  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.

• SocialFuse Sept 19th

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  A team building event with pitching and networking that brings people together from a variety of backgrounds and fuses them through skills, ideas and entrepreneurship.

  This is a great event for students, faculty and community that are interested in the entrepreneurial eco-system and want to get involved. And if you know students who are working on a project that are looking for teammates, we still have a few limited spots available to pitch their ideas.

  SocialFuse is a pitching and networking event that brings campus and community together from a variety of backgrounds. Come pitch your startup ideas, find teammates and form connections!

  RSVP REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PITCH: go.illinois.edu/SocialFuse17

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

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  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

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  Monday, September 17

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

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

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

  Tuesday, September 18 

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

  Wednesday, September 19

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

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

  Thursday, September 20

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

  Friday, September 21

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

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

• Job Opportunity

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am1 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 am1 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/

• Human Library event September 27th

  Sep 24, 2018 9:15 am1 views

  The Human Library is an event where individuals volunteer to be ‘books’ and share their stories with others. These individuals often have identities that are marginalized, stigmatized, or stereotyped. Examples of some of these identities can be found on our website: http://humanlibrarycu.org/meet-our-books/. We’ve gotten great feedback from the community as well as the volunteers, and hope to include more students at future events.

  The event itself will be during the Pygmalion Festival on Thursday, September 27th in the lobby of the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. It will run from 5:30-9pm.

• Deadlines for Undergraduate Research Grants

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  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

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  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 pm1 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.)

• October Pre-Law Events

  Oct 8, 2018 4:15 pm1 views

  You may have heard that the Law School Admission Council recently announced some BIG changes to the LSAT in 2019—this Pre-Law Blog post provides more details. We will continue posting updates as new information becomes available.

  GRE v. LSAT for Law School Admissions—Oct. 15 at 4:00 in Lincoln Hall 1002

  A hot topic in legal education is the recent decision by 26 law schools to accept a GRE or LSAT score. What should prospective law students know about the GRE versus the LSAT? Join us as Ms. Jennifer Kott, Director of Admissions at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, shares details about how her office uses the GRE in the law school admission process. This session will cover: Why the GRE is now being accepted by law schools; how the GRE differs from the LSAT; how law school admissions staff evaluate GRE scores versus LSAT scores; advice on how to decide which exam to take; and communicating with law school admissions offices.

  Pre-Law 101—Oct. 22 at 4:00 OR Nov. 13 at 4:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building

  This workshop is designed for Illinois students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. It covers: What it means to be pre-law at Illinois; course selection, majors, and extracurriculars; building a pre-law resume; and what law schools are really looking for. We will outline a four year plan to maximize the undergraduate experience in order to become a great law school candidate. We'll also answer any questions about law school and legal careers. 

  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. 

  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 October sessions are:

  Build Your Law School Application Plan—Oct. 19 at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover: How to create a law school application strategy, building a list of realistic and dream law schools, assessing your priorities in a legal education, research strategies for finding law schools that are a good fit, budgeting for the application process, and creating an effective timeline to maximize admission and scholarship results.

  Addenda: Character & Fitness and Optional Essays--Oct. 26 at 2:00 pm. This webinar will cover: What Character & Fitness questions are, how to draft responses to required disclosures, tips for keeping required disclosures professional, how to maximize an optional essay without recycling the personal statement, and considerations for when an optional statement should--and shouldn't--be submitted.

• Student Actors Needed

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

• Walk-in Advising for Drop Deadline

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  The deadline to drop a full semester course is Friday, October 19th. Aaron will be hosting walk-in/drop-in advising with no appointment required on Thursday, October 18th, and Friday, October 19th from 9 AM to Noon and 1-4 PM. 

  Stop in either day, check in at the reception desk and let them know you're there for drop-in advising and Aaron will see you as soon as he can.

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Tuesday, October 24

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

  Wednesday, October 25

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

  Wednesday, October 25 

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

  Wednesday, October 25 

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

   

  Thursday, October 26

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

   

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Wednesday, November 1 

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

  Wednesday, November 1 

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

   

  Thursday, November 2

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

   

  Thursday, November 2

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

  Monday, November 6

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Stay Well

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  Do you feel stressed out? Practicing healthy habits on all seven dimensions of wellness will increase your overall well-being and may help with the stress of midterms and papers. Come to the ARC (Activities and Recreation Center) room MP7 on Tuesday, November 7th at 7 pm for an interactive workshop presented by the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals that will examine the seven dimensions of wellness and facilitate conversations regarding coping strategies for common stressors among college students.  Please bring your i-card!

• Tuesdays at 7 - Invisible Disabilities

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  There is more than what meets the eye! Managing the Impact: Invisible Disabilities is a workshop about invisible disabilities ranging from learning, physical, and mental disabilities. We will be discussing how all of these affect college students and how they are different from chronic illness. We will be meeting on Tuesday, November 14th in the Illini Union Room 404 at 7 pm.

• Poverty Simulation

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  Of all Dr. King’s messages, one of his most prominent was the issue of poverty. The School of Social Work at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be hosting a poverty simulation to help local community members and students better understand the issues, hurdles, and roadblocks faced by those living in poverty. The simulation will allow participants an opportunity to debrief their experiences and think about how they can begin to tackle the challenge of poverty in Champaign County.  To Register: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9937424 Contact: Laura Graven (lgraven2@illinois.edu).

  Friday, Jan. 19 | 1-3pm | School of Social Work (1010 W. Nevada St, Urbana)

• Undergraduate Research Grants and Drop-in Hours

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

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

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

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

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

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

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

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

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

• City Internships Program

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  Programs are open to students from any year and with any major, and they may choose a placement in one of 9 career fields: Banking & Financial services; Consulting & Professional services; Law & Politics; Technology & Engineering; Marketing, Advertising & PR; Media, Entertainment & Journalism; Art, Fashion & Design; Start-ups & Entrepreneurship; Charities, NFPs & NGOs.

  Programs are available in 9 locations: London, Paris, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco.

  This year has been the first that we have offered our Student Aid scheme, which grants up to $3,263 to students enrolling in one of our programs. All students are eligible for some aid, but the overwhelming amount of applications we have received means we will be re-assessing our aid contributions at some point during the Spring.

  We will endeavour to provide as much support as possible to Students, but sadly it is not an unlimited resource! As such, I would again encourage students who aim to rely on our Student Aid offering to apply sooner rather than later.

  You may apply at: https://city-internships.com/apply

• Undergraduate Research Support Grant applications now being accepted

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

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

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

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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

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

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

   

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

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

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

• New Registration Tool - Schedule Generator

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  Schedule Generator allows students to:

  block days/times for work, meals, meetings, etc.
  compare potential schedules in an easy to read day/time grid (similar to the current “week at a glance” display) to determine best fit
  email potential schedules to friends in order to coordinate classes
  automatically transfer a selected schedule to Plan Ahead, which allows registration with a couple of clicks when the student’s time ticket opens

  Instructions, including screen shots and a short video, are available beginning tomorrow at https://registrar.illinois.edu/how-to-use-schedule-generator.

• Campus Committee Application Open

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  Applications due April 7th

  Campus Committees are advisory committees run by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and they touch all areas of campus life; from cultural centers, to student fees, and everything in-between. Being involved in a Campus Committee allows students an unparalleled opportunity to shape the Illinois experience, represent the student body, and share their ideas. 

  ​Learn more and apply at go.illinois.edu/CampusCommittees or contact Richard Gonigam with questions.​

• April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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  This April, the Women’s Resources Center (WRC) is highlighting Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) digitally. Every week, we will be sharing content that inspires and/or sustains us. Content will be released daily through our social media and then posted on our website at the end of each week. Follow and share via @IllinoisWRC.

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• Technology Overview Sessions

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  The School of Social Work will be offering two Tehcnology overview sessions on Tuesday, August 28th, from 12:30 to 1:30 and on Wednesday, August 29th from 12-1 PM.

  The University of Illinois is filled with technology resources that are at your disposal that you might not even know exist. Additionally, many students don't realize what other resources might exist outside of the University to help with studies. This seminar will cover a wide array of topics that include getting access to free software to "Where can I save my data?" to "How can I keep myself on task while using a computer?"

  Lunch will be provided!

• Economics Proficiency Exams

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  If you earned a 3 or a 4 on Economics AP exam and would like to try and earn General Education Credit, the Department of Econmics is offering poficiency exams. 

  Tuesday, September 4, 5:00pm-7:00pm, David Kinley Hall (DKH)      
  Sign-up: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/ProficiencySept4

  or

  Wednesday, September 5, 5:00pm-7:00pm, David Kinley Hall (DKH)      
  Sign-up: http://go.economics.illinois.edu/ProficiencySept5

  Sign-up will be available 8/21/18-9/2/18 (it is not yet open)

   

  Students can sign-up for ECON 102 or ECON 103 (but only one per day)

  Room will be provided when students sign-up

  General Information: http://www.economics.illinois.edu/undergrad/resources/current/

• IT Pop-up Help Desk

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  The School of Social Work will be hosting a Pop-up Help Desk from 9-12 and 1-4 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the first week of class. 

  The pop up desk will be there to help students with basic University IT needs such as password resets, getting connected to wireless, and setting up email on mobile devices. They can also answer any questions about computing resources and technology on campus as well.

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Part-Time Job Fair

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

  Learn more at Handshake@illinois.edu 

  Suit-Up at JCPenney 

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

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

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

• The iHelp Team Needs YOUR Help!

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  Do you need volunteer hours? Do you love serving others? Do you want to do something meaningful and memorable? Sign up for iHelp! Join the Student Alumni Ambassadors for this campus-wide day of service on Saturday, September 30, 2017. You can volunteer as an individual OR you can form a team--with a group of friends or with your RSO! Follow the links below to register!

  Registration closes at Midnight, Friday September 22nd.

  Group Registration: Found here

  Individual Registration: Found here

• The Institute by LeaderShape

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  The application for the 2020 session of The Institute™ by LeaderShape® is now live!

  The Illinois Leadership® Center coordinates a special session of The Institute™ each year, which takes place over winter break, for a group of Illinois undergraduate students. Participants are selected and sponsored financially by their respective colleges, departments, or units.

  The Institute™ inspires participants to lead with integrity™ while working towards a vision grounded in their deepest values. Participants explore not only what they want to do, but who they want to be.

  This program is created for individuals who are committed to taking their leadership to the next level, and who want to make a significant impact on campus, in their communities, and in the world!

  Click here to learn more about this opportunity

  Or come to our last informational session from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 18th in the ILC office, 290 Illini Union

  Use the stairs or elevators near the Quad Shop and Auntie Anne’s to access the office

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Wednesday, October 3

  Snack Bit: Exploring Health Careers (Explore) 3:15 - 3:45 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

  Career Fair Prep 4 - 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Tuesday, November 28

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

  Tuesday, November 28

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

  Wednesday, November 29

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

  Wednesday, November 29

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