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• Survivor Day 2017

  Nov 13, 2017 9:15 am3 views

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

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

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Invisible Disabilities

  Nov 13, 2017 9:30 am1 views

  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.

• Winter Break Job Shadow Program

  Nov 13, 2017 9:30 am24 views

  The Career Center's Winter Break Job Shadow Program will help you engage with alumni, professionals, or companies of interest to help develop your professional network and explore career opportunities. 

  Job shadows are typically one-day commitments during winter break.

  Winter Break Job Shadow Program

  Apply in Handshake @ Illinois 

  To learn more about opportunities and how to apply, visit Handshake @ Illinois and follow these simple steps: 

  Make sure you are in the “Job Search” tab.Filter by using Keyword: “Job Shadow” and indicate Job Type: “Experiential Learning.” Read each job shadow posting to make sure you are interested and a good fit for that particular opportunity. Apply now!  Most job shadows will only be open to student applications through the middle/end of November

• BSWA Presents: Zootopia!

  Nov 13, 2017 10:15 am23 views

  The BSWA is BACK and Wednesday, join your fellow Social Work students for a movie, pizza, and pop, before heading home for Thanksgiving Break. We'll be ordering Domino's pizza and watching Zootopia in Room 2015. 

  Join us at 5 PM and please RSVP if you're planning to attend so we can make sure to have enough pizza ordered!

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

  Nov 16, 2017 9:15 am6 views

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

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

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

  Individual

  Group

  Event Volunteer

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

  Event Schedule for on-campus projects

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

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

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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Nov 16, 2017 9:30 am0 views

  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.  

   

• Employment Opportunity - Personal Support Worker

  Nov 16, 2017 9:30 am25 views

  The Dabrowski family is looking for Personal Support Workers to assist their daughter with developmental disabilities to live independently; pay above minimum wage.

  Personal Support Worker (PSW)

  A personal support worker acts as an aide and companion to the individual with disabilities.  The PSW is hired for specific hours by the individual or their family and is usually paid through a state-funded program called Home-Based Services.  Duties might include transportation, helping the individual complete tasks of daily living, social activities and helping the individual become more independent in achieving their goals.  Pay is generally above minimum wage and is set by the individual that receives the service. 

  Interested?

  Please contact Melinda if you have any questions and she would be happy to provide more information. 

  Melinda Dabrowski
  (217) 637-1392 

  melindadab@gmail.com  

• Connecting with National and International Scholars Programs

  Nov 22, 2017 10:30 am2 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.

• Notify Me - Receive a notification when a seat in a full section or course becomes available

  Nov 27, 2017 9:15 am29808 views

  Want to know when a seat becomes available in a section of a course? 

  Course explorer is launching a “Notify Me” option in Course Explorer. This feature lets any authenticated user select “Favorites” and opt to receive an email if a seat becomes available in the section—when the status changes from Closed to Open. (FYI, the section status updates in Course Explorer from Self-Service every 10 minutes.)

  To set up a notification follow these steps:

  In order to do this go to https://courses.illinois.edu/ and log in. The log in link is on the top right hand side.
  Then navigate to the course that you’re interested in https://courses.illinois.edu/schedule/2018/spring/SOCW/321 for example.
  Then in the 3rd column, click on the star. This will add it to your favorites. When you do that a little window pops up that you can go to your favorites in my.courses.
  Or you can click on “My Favorites” which is an orange box toward the right hand part of the screen.
  The second column on this screen “Notify Me” has a checkbox you can click to be notified via e-mail if someone drops the course and space opens up.

  The email notification will state the following:

  This is an automated message from the Course Explorer system notifying you that a seat has become available for the following section:

  Term:
  Course:
  CRN:
  Meeting day/time:

  This notification does not guarantee you the seat nor indicate that you are eligible to enroll in that section.

  Visit Student Self-Service to register for classes once your Time Ticket is active.
  Modify your notifications in the Course Explorer.

• National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates

  Dec 4, 2017 11:30 am20 views

  National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Treatment-Related Research for Youth with Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems

  The goal of this REU site program is to provide undergraduate students (psychology, social work, biology, pre-med, education) with an in-depth, hands-on experience focused on gaining clinical research skills for children with social, emotional and behavioral problems (SEB).

  Students are trained in the application of the scientific method to develop hypotheses, and trained on how to design and conduct research studies on treatment-related issues for children with SEB. Students are also trained in the ethical conduct of research.

  Students are mentored by full-time, Ph.D.-level faculty members from psychology and medicine who have strong programs of research. Faculty members’ expertise includes:

  Services for children and adolescents with SEBsParent-related stress and engagement in services for children’s SEBFactors impacting school services for SEBDecision-making for SEB services among parents, providers, teachers and childrenIntegrated health systems for children and families with SEB living in rural or underserved settings. 

  Learn more at https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/education/pre-med-education/summer-programs/nsf/index.cfm

• Scholarship Announcements

  Dec 4, 2017 12:00 pm28 views

  Winter break is a great time to work on scholarship applications like the Boren ($20K for lang. study - Jr/Sr), Beinecke ($34K for grad. programs in arts, humanities/social studies - Jr), or Udall ($7K towards environmental studies -Soph-Jr).  Schedule an appointment with David or Jeff before you leave campus so you have everything you need. 

  Call: 217 333-4710 or email: topscholarsh@illinois.edu.
  We are open for appointments Dec. 4-8 from 8:30-5:00 pm. 

  http://topscholars.illinois.edu/administered-scholarships

  Summer UK Fulbright Program for Freshmen and Sophomores

  The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four week programs for US Fresh-Soph students who have not yet traveled outside the US.  All expenses paid by the Fulbright program and the application is short!  Participants explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.  Come to an info session to learn how to apply and meet a U of I student who recently won this award.

  Friday, Dec. 8th  3:30-4:30 pm  Rm 514  Illini Union Bookstore Building.

  http://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes

  For more information of any of these scholarship programs, contact:

  Jeff Yockey Ph.D.
  Scholarships Coordinator
  National and International Scholarships Program
  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  yockey@illinois.edu
  http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu
  217 333-4710

• Social Justice Educator Paraprofessional Diversity Education

  Dec 4, 2017 3:00 pm45 views

  Do You Want to…

  ·         Serve as a peer leader on campus?

  ·         Help create and maintain a welcoming and safe campus community?

  ·         Work collaboratively with students and organizations to learn more about different populations and create new and creative programs? 

  ·         Expand your knowledge about social identities and how to be more inclusive?

  ·         Develop public speaking and interpersonal communication skills?

  If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this is the leadership opportunity you’ve been searching for. Apply today to become a workshop facilitator for DiversityEd Social Justice Educator Paraprofessional Program. The program provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of diversity and social justice issues. Through training courses, students will learn how to facilitate and develop interactive learning programs in the form of workshops. 

  The link to apply is http://go.illinois.edu/SJEPApplication !

  For more information, please contact Teryl Brewster, Program Coordinator @ tbrewste@illinois.edu

  DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO : December 21, 2017

• Apply to be a Career Services Paraprofessional

  Jan 17, 2018 1:00 pm1 views

  Interested in becoming a Career Services Paraprofessional? CSPs are PAID student staff responsible for reviewing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles & presenting career-related workshops. Applications for this opportunity open on January 22. Save the date for our information session where you can learn more about the position: 

  January 24: 4 – 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143
  January 29: 4 – 5 p.m., La Casa Cultural Center
  February 1: 4 – 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143 
  February 6: 5 – 6 p.m., Native American House 
  February 8: 5 – 6 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143

• Undergraduate Research Workshops Spring 2018 Calendar

  Jan 17, 2018 1:00 pm2 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

• Summer Study Tour in Greece

  Jan 17, 2018 1:15 pm6 views

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

• Poverty Simulation

  Jan 17, 2018 1:30 pm0 views

  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)

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

  Jan 17, 2018 1:45 pm5 views

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

  Highlights:

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

   

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

• Study Abroad Open House

  Jan 17, 2018 1:45 pm6 views

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

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

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

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

• Racial Justice Allies and Advocate Trainings

  Jan 17, 2018 1:45 pm9 views

  The Racial Justice Allies and Advocate training is designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with a core awareness of the structures of racism, its role in interpersonal relationships, and empower allies to elevate the voices of underrepresented populations at the University of Illinois. RJA Trainings are presented as a 1.0 (introductory) and 2.0 (advanced) levels. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend the 1.0 session prior to attending the 2.0 session.  

  February 9th from 1pm- 4pm: Racial Justice Training 1.0 (beginner), 2050 Ikenberry SDRPMarch 14th from 9am-12pm: Racial Justice Training 2.0 (advanced), 2050 Ikenberry SDRPApril 11th from 1pm-4pm: Racial Justice Training 2.0 (advanced), 2050 Ikenberry SDRP Register here. For more information visit the website here.

• Upcoming Pre-Law Events

  Jan 19, 2018 9:15 am6 views

  Pre-Law 101—Monday, January 29, 4-5 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. This workshop is designed for incoming students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. It will cover: 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 your undergraduate experiences in order to make a great law school candidate. We’ll also take any questions about law school and legal careers. Please register here so that we can ensure enough seating and materials for everyone. Incoming students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment.

  LSAT Prep Fair—Tuesday, February 6, 4-6 pm, Illini Union Rooms B&C. The LSAT Prep Fair features several LSAT prep companies and four mini-workshops by LSAT experts who will share what is on the LSAT and how to prepare for it. LSAT prep companies will be offering discounts and sharing helpful resources. Have some snacks, watch a quick demonstration of logic games, and win prizes, including LSAT prep course scholarships!

  Who should attend? Freshmen and Sophomores: Find out what’s on the LSAT and how to prepare for it! Join us for mini-workshops by experts about LSAT content. Have some snacks and talk to different LSAT prep companies about how you can plan ahead to maximize your LSAT performance!

  Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni: Learn about the LSAT and figure out which LSAT prep option is best for you! Talk to different LSAT prep companies about their most effective class formats for you. All participants will receive LSAT prep class discounts! We will also raffle off some scholarships and other great prizes.

  More details--including the mini-workshop schedule--will be updated as the event nears on our website here.

  Practice LSAT—Friday, February 16, 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Whether you are taking the real Law School Admission Test in June (or later in 2018) or this is your first-ever baseline test, this is a great opportunity to take the LSAT in a testlike environment with a proctor. This practice opportunity features an actual, previously administered LSAT in a realistic, timed testing environment. Seating is limited. Test details and location will be emailed to registrants before the exam.  Please register here. Special thanks to the Law School Admission Council for granting a license to Pre-Law Advising Services for use of this LSAT.

  Negotiating Law School Scholarships—Monday, February 26, 5:00-6:15 pm in 1090 Lincoln Hall. Applications are finished, and now acceptances and financial aid offers are rolling in. So…what happens next? Now is the time to assess aid offers and discuss options for additional scholarships with your law schools. How can applicants have a respectful yet productive conversation that potentially results in more scholarship dollars being awarded? Join us as we examine exactly how to go about negotiating law school scholarships with the expertise of a panel of law school admissions professionals with a wealth of experience! This session is a must-see for anyone applying to law school. No registration necessary.

  Panelists include:

  Amanda Noascono, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at DePaul University College of Law Rebecca Ray, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Illinois College of Law Nicole Vilches, Assistant Dean for Admissions at Chicago-Kent College of Law

• The Savvy Researcher

  Jan 22, 2018 10:15 am7 views

  Join the Library for 50 minute, hands-on workshops that will help you improve your research and information management skills.

  Upcoming sessions include:

  Revamping Your Research Plan: Citation Chasing, Keyword Searching, and More Choosing the Right Sources:  Identifying Bias and Fallacies Building You Research Profile and Network Organize Your Life:  Productivity Tools and Personal Information Management Choosing a Citation Manager

  And much more! For more details and registration:   http://go.library.illinois.edu/savvyresearcher

  All sessions held in the Main Library, Room 314 unless otherwise noted.

• ESE 389: Field Expedition to Costa Rica

  Jan 22, 2018 10:15 am16 views

  How would you like to . . . 

  Hike on a volcano? See wild animals including Howler Monkeys and Resplendent Quetzals? Eat fresh tropical fruit to your heart’s content? Learn about how people in “the greenest country in the world” are working on sustainability in agriculture, water resources, energy systems and more?

  Enroll today for ESE 389: Environmental & sustainable Field Expedition - Costa Rica. Class meets once weekly throughout the semester (Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:50 p.m..) and travels over Spring Break.

  For more information contact the leaders:

  Rob Kanter (School of Earth, Society, and Environment):

  rkanter@illinois.edu / 217.244.2761

  Laura Haber (Allen Hall/Unit 1): 

  lhaber@illinois.edu / 217.244.2317

  Anyone can now register (despite indications otherwise in Course Explorer):

  https://courses.illinois.edu/schedule/2018/spring/ESE/389

  See field itinerary at: https://www.earth.illinois.edu/UserFiles/Servers/Server_4102/File/documents/ESE389_2018_Itinerary.pdf

• Supportive Roommate/Community Builder Job Opportunity

  Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am31 views

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

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

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

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

• SUMR Program at the University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am15 views

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

  SUMR Application Timeline:

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

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

• National Association of Black Social Workers Interest Meeting

  Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am10 views

  The National Association of Black Social Workers will be hosting meetings to see if there is interest in creating a chapter of this national organization here on campus.

  Meetings will be Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in room 2015.

• Conference on Social, Ethnic and Racial Boundaries

  Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pm6 views

  Illinois State University will host a two-day conference to explore how people see race and ethnicity in the time of Donald Trump.

  Social, Ethnic, and Racial Boundaries on Campus and Community in the 21st Century will be February 9-10 in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University. The conference is free and open to the public.

  https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2018/01/conference-explores-social-ethnic-racial-boundaries-february-9-10/

• Undergraduate Research Grants and Drop-in Hours

  Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pm0 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

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

  Jan 22, 2018 1:30 pm24 views

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

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

  Mondays from 7:50am-10:30am

  Tuesdays From 10:30am-12:00pm

  Wednesdays 7:50am-10:30am

  Thursdays 7:50am-11:30am

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

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

• Prison-based volunteer opportunity, info session 2/6

  Jan 24, 2018 1:15 pm36 views

  CAVE, which stands for Community Anti-Violence Education, is a democratically organized, peer-led counseling and education group initiated by men incarcerated at the Danville state prison in 2010 in order to help the neighborhoods from which they came, places devastated by violence, through spreading the knowledge and practice of trauma-informed practices. The group launched its outreach program in 2014, and since that time has worked with dozens of men at the prison, many of whom are now back home. Run by one of the program's alumni, a CAVE program is now operating at a re-entry facility in Chicago. In order to keep functioning at Danville, however, the program requires outside members to come in and contribute their time and heartfelt participation.

  Other than a willingness to listen and be reflective, NO SPECIAL CLINICAL EXPERTISE IS REQUIRED. The operational foundation of CAVE is a curriculum based on psychiatrist Sandra Bloom's Sanctuary Model (sanctuaryweb.com), and we frequently consult with Elena Quintana, a Chicago-based psychologist with a long history of facilitating conflict resolution and restorative justice in low-income communities and carceral institutions.

  CAVE is a program of the Education Justice Project (educationjustice.net), a unit of the College of Education at the University of Illinois, is an initiative that has since 2008 been teaching higher-level undergraduate courses and leading related programs at the nearby Danville state prison. Graduate students, community members, and faculty are encouraged to get involved with EJP's prison-based work.

  We will hold an information session on Tuesday, February 6, from 12:15-1:00 at the EJP community space in the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., room 121-- just off of the first floor cafe area. All are welcome, and we'll have some light snacks. Flyer attached to this email. Feel free to bring your lunch!

  All EJP applicants should be at least 21 years of age. Applications for EJP programs, including CAVE, are all due on Thursday, March 1. We will hold interviews before or shortly after that date, as there is clearance paperwork to be immediately completed for accepted applicants, and then a semester or so of waiting to be cleared to enter the prison.

  Please contact me personally at stabler2@illinois.edu, and my co-coordinator Ian Scott at iscott3@illinois.edu, with any questions. You can also reach out to EJP operations manager Jamie Hines at jlhines@illinois.edu, or EJP director Professor Rebecca Ginsburg at rginsbur@illinois.edu.

• Student Alumni Ambassadors 2018 Recruiting NOW!

  Jan 24, 2018 1:30 pm9 views

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Self-Care and Wellness 101

  Jan 24, 2018 1:30 pm12 views

  January 30th

  Tuesday @ 7PM

  Armory Room 146

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Jan 24, 2018 1:45 pm1 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. 

• Fred S. Bailey Scholarship for Cause-Driven Leaders

  Jan 24, 2018 1:45 pm11 views

  The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois - Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply. 

  For more information or to apply online, visit: www.universityymca.org/bailey 

  Application deadline: February 16

  bailey@universityymca.org

  Not sure if you should apply? working on an application and feeling stuck?  Don't quite understand the financial information?  Attend the online info session on January 25 at 6 pm to ask questions and get advice from the Scholarship Director -- all in the comfort of your own home. More information >>

• International Travel Scholarship Applications

  Jan 24, 2018 1:45 pm1 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/

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2018 - Now accepting student submissions

  Jan 29, 2018 9:45 am8 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 19. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 15-21), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world.

  For more information on Undergraduate Research Week, the URS, and OUR programs, please visit our website at: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/researchweek.html

  Deadline for submitting an application to the URS is Friday, February 16, 2018, at 11:59 pm. The application can be found at http://go.illinois.edu/urs

  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu; please put “URS Application” in the subject line.

• School of Social Work - Policy-Practice Conference

  Jan 29, 2018 12:00 pm32 views

   

  Friday, March 30th, 2018

  8:30am-4pm

  I-Hotel, Champaign, IL

  Conference Theme: Social Work Policy and Practice Responses to the Opioid Crisis

  (tentative title) Social Work Policy and Practice Responses to the Opioid Crisis: Opportunities for Advocacy, Intervention, and Community Empowerment

  Target audience: SSW students, faculty, staff and guests by invitation  

  Registration required! (Coming soon!)   

  Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch for all attendees

  Cost: free or $5 donation to a charitable cause (TBD very soon!)

  Confirmed presenters;  PCC Wellness team presenting on their HRSA grant to address opioid and SUD via integrated care models; CU-PHD with public health perspectives and Narcan training and free kits; Legislative advocacy opportunities; and a pending invitation to a high ranking public official from the Opioid Task Force (TBA!)   

  Sponsors: School of Social Work, HEALS program, CSWE, NASW, and TBD

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

  Jan 29, 2018 1:30 pm1 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research has partnered with The Writing Center to offer an exciting new workshop for undergraduate students. 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.

  Each workshop is limited to the first 30 applicants. For more information and for details on how to register please visit:

  http://go.illinois.edu/PWRW

• Free Webinar - Funding School with Scholarships

  Jan 29, 2018 1:45 pm15 views

  College is expensive. Scholarships can help you diversify your income to pay for it, so let’s talk about the best ways to build your financial plan for school through finding scholarships. This webinar is part of the Making Money Moves series, in partnership with UIC Financial Aid and Scholarships & UIC African American Academic Network. Register at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/5995745.

  Student Money Management Center . USFSCO Student Money Management Center & UIC Scholarships

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Jan 30, 2018 4:15 pm1 views

  Monday, February 5

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

  Tuesday, February 6

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

  Tuesday, February 6

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

  Wednesday, February 7

  Health Professions Wednesdays: Allied Health Training Certification, 4-5 p.m., The Career Center Interview Suite 213, 616 E Green St.  

  Wednesday, February 7

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

  Thursday, February 8

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

• National Disability Day of Mourning Vigil

  Feb 2, 2018 3:00 pm2 views

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

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

• Women's Career Institute

  Feb 2, 2018 4:15 pm22 views

  Registration link:  https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center/our-programs/career-leadership-development-programs

  Keynote

  Sandee Kastrul is president and co-founder of i.c.stars, an innovative nonprofit leadership and technology training program founded in 1999 to prepare inner-city adults for technology careers and community leadership. Prior to i.c.stars, Sandee’s experience as an educator, diversity trainer, educational consultant and a performing artist drew her creative talents to the forefront. Her accomplishments include designing a comprehensive science and civics interactive program for GED students at Jobs for Youth, implementing a professional development program with Harold Washington College Career Center, developing experiential learning modules for over 70 schools and creating artist in residency programs as well as training artists to work in classrooms for arts organizations.

• Allied Health Training Certification

  Feb 2, 2018 4:15 pm20 views

  Allied Health Training Certification

  Wednesday, Feb. 7th

  4pm-5pm

  The Career Center’s Information Suite @ 616 E. Green Street (between McDonald’s & Subway), Room 213

  *Panel will feature representatives from Parkland College Health Professions, Carle Hospital Education, and Illinois Emergency Medical Services.

  *A brief presentation will be followed by panelists sharing information about each program and plenty of question/answer time for attendees

• OVP Service Saturdays!!

  Feb 2, 2018 4:15 pm19 views

  Spend the morning volunteering on campus and around the local community.  Meet at the Illini Union (for coffee and bagels) and back by noon. A partnership of OVP, DRES, and Common Ground Food Cooperative. We make every effort to be accessible for all students.

  Service Saturday: Busy Park Conversation

  Saturday, February 10, 8:00am – 11:30am

  OVP Staff will lead a local service project at Busey Park as part of the Stewardship Saturdays program of Urbana Parks District. Activities will include removal of honeysuckle & other invasive brush from natural areas. This will include: cutting, pulling, hauling, and stacking brush. Please dress accordingly. Tools, gloves, instruction, and refreshments will be provided.

• Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Sock Drive

  Feb 2, 2018 4:15 pm4 views

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

  We also distribute items during our other outreach services.

  These products come strictly from donations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad

  Feb 2, 2018 4:30 pm5 views

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

  Are you a recipient of the Federal Pell Grant? 

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

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

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

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

• 2018 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards

  Feb 2, 2018 4:30 pm47 views

  Deadline: Noon, Monday, February 26, 2018

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

  http://www.english.illinois.edu/undergraduate/scholarships/

   

• Tuesdays at 7 - Emotional Well Being

  Feb 2, 2018 4:30 pm2 views

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

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

• Illinois Student Council on Family Relations

  Feb 6, 2018 9:30 am38 views

  Join the Illinois Student Council on Family Relations! ISCFR is a professional student organization for graduate and undergraduate students interested in families and family relationships. It also provides networking and community service opportunities that benefit people from various areas of interest – psychology, social work, community health, education, etc.

  Benefits of membership include opportunities for:

   - professional development

   - networking with people from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences

   - developing leadership skills

   - involvement in your local community

   - have fun: various social events and activities

  ISCFR will be having their first meeting of the semester on Thursday, February 15th at 4pm. The meeting will be held in the Psychology Building in Room 708 (603 E Daniel St). New and returning members are welcome. Come decorate cookies with us at the meeting while learning more about the organization and the events planned for the semester!

  Find us on Facebook: Illinois Student Council on Family Relations and check out the attached flyer!

• The Mindful Student

  Feb 6, 2018 10:00 am2 views

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

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

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

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

   

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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Feb 6, 2018 10:00 am0 views

  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.