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• Student Resources for Voting

  Oct 16, 2018 12:45 pm7 views

  Mid-term elections are right around corner, November 4th. 

  If you are interested in voting, the Office of the Dean of Students has a great resource available about voting, absentee voting, early voting, etc. 

  Get all your information right here!

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Nov 1, 2017 8:45 am7 views

  Tuesday, November 7

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

   

  Wednesday, November 8

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

  Thursday, November 9

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

  Thursday, November 9

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

  Monday, November 13

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

  Monday, November 13

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

• Seeking Applicants for Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Program

  Dec 1, 2020 4:00 pm7 views

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

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

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

   Apply now!

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

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

• Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Grant

  Jan 16, 2019 8:45 am8 views

  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, 2019 at 11:59pm.

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

  Jan 29, 2018 1:30 pm8 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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Jan 30, 2018 4:15 pm8 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.   

• Japan House Internship Program

  Jan 31, 2019 3:45 pm8 views

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

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

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

• Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Sock Drive

  Feb 2, 2018 4:15 pm8 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.

• Undergraduate Research Support Grant applications now being accepted

  Feb 3, 2017 4:15 pm8 views

  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

• Advocacy Day Registration and Bus RSVP

  Feb 6, 2017 10:30 am8 views

  Please join an anticipated 1,000 Social Workers and Social Work students from across the state of Illinois to attend Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 4th in Springfield, IL!  The day will encompass a half day of educational seminars on lobbying in Illinois followed by advocating at the Capitol.  The cost of attending the event is $12 if you register prior to March 1st.  After March 1st, the cost goes up to $15. 

  If you plan to attend, you need to register individually, online at https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/advocacy-day-04417/

  The School of Social Work will be arranging for transportation for students to Springfield and back on Advocacy Day.  If you would like to ride the bus, you must also RSVP at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3272536 by Friday, March 17th at 5pm.  You are also welcome to arrange for your own transportation if you prefer.   

  More information about Advocacy Day can be found at http://www.naswil.org/advocacy/advocacy-day/#sthash.woJx5p54.dpuf   

• February Pre-Law events

  Feb 6, 2019 1:15 pm8 views

  LSAT Bootcamp—Monday, February 11 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building (807 S Wright St). What's covered on the LSAT? What is taking the test really like? When should it be taken, and how can test takers best prepare? Learn about all of these topics during LSAT Bootcamp!

  LSAT Bootcamp Schedule:

  4:05-4:45     LSAT Workshop 1: Logic Games with TestMasters LSAT Preparation                        4:55-5:35     LSAT Workshop 2: Analytical Reasoning with Blueprint LSAT Prep                        5:40-6:00     Making Your Best LSAT Prep Plan with Pre-Law Advising ServicesThe LSAT workshops, taught by experienced LSAT instructors, will give you a taste of actual LSAT problems and how to go about solving them for a real understanding of what's covered on the test. Then, we'll talk about upcoming LSAT changes for 2019 and beyond, which will significantly impact LSAT takers. Participants will know how to create their best possible LSAT prep plan. Have some snacks and settle in for the whole time, or just stop by for any part of this free event! Bring your I-card to check in. Alumni are also welcome. For additional details visit http://prelaw.illinois.edu/lsat-bootcamp

  Pre-Law 101—Thursday, February 14 at 4:00 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building (807 S Wright St). This workshop is designed for incoming students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. We 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.  Incoming students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment. Click here to register.

  Negotiating Law School Scholarships—Tuesday, February 26 at 6:00 pm in Lincoln Hall 1002. Join us as we host Ann Perry, Associate Dean for Admissions at the University of Chicago Law School, and Rebecca Ray, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Illinois College of Law. The deans will share their expertise on law school financial aid and scholarships, including: Understanding your financial aid offer; how to go about requesting reconsideration of your scholarship package; what elements are effective for increasing aid offers; and tips and suggestions for respectful and effective collaborations with financial aid staff. Participants will have the opportunity to ask these experts any and all law school admissions and financial aid questions. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in law school to learn about admission and financial aid processes for law school. No registration necessary.

• COMING UP! The reaffirmation vote for the Krannert Center Fee

  Feb 20, 2017 4:15 pm8 views

  All U of I students pay a Krannert Center fee. This fee, which is $17.28 per semester and is not being raised, supports public performances at Krannert Center and is part of what makes $10 U of I student tickets, as well as dozens of free events, possible. The student body must reaffirm the fee, which was initiated by students over 20 years ago, every four years. That vote is coming up March 8 and 9, 2017. The outcome is key to the ability of Krannert Center, the Department of Dance, the Department of Theatre, and Lyric Theatre to continue to provide outstanding programming for students at this university at affordable prices. Join your fellow students in preserving the privileges and entertainment opportunities that Krannert Center for the Performing Arts provides us each semester through the support of the fee.

  HOW YOU CAN HELP:

  Join the Facebook event and invite your friends!
  Update your Facebook profile picture with one of these images 
  Sign up for tabling opportunities
  VOTE March 8 and 9!

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Feb 20, 2018 12:00 pm8 views

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

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

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

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

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

• Join SSC in Fall 2019

  Feb 21, 2019 2:00 pm8 views

  Hi Passionate Leaders,

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

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

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

  APPLY NOW

  Thank you,

  Cathy LiebowitzStudent Sustainability Committee Coordinator

• Tuesdays at 7 - Celebrating U! Body Diversity

  Feb 23, 2018 2:00 pm8 views

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

  Celebrating U! Body Diversity

  Tuesday, February 27th

  Women's Resource Center

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

  Feb 27, 2017 2:30 pm8 views

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

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

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

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

• Summer I-STAR positions

  Mar 1, 2018 3:45 pm8 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has posted two Summer employment opportunities for students on the Virtual Job Board & on Handshake with an application deadline of March 18. It would be great if you could send these job opportunities to your contacts who work with students and to any students you think may be great representatives of Illinois!

  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hiring I-STARs (Illinois Student Admissions Representatives). Summer Registration and Campus Visits positions have been posted on the Virtual Job Board and Handshake and the application deadline is March 18. The links directly to the applications are below --

  Summer Registration I-STAR (Summer positions available): https://enroll.illinois.edu/register/?id=fcd1d26d-97fc-4fd6-8702-94a0b36c63d2

  Campus Visits I-STAR (Summer or Fall positions available): https://enroll.illinois.edu/register/?id=d2c57730-5f86-4dbf-9b38-2390f751b7d1

• Tuesday @ 7 Prioritizing Time and Yourself

  Mar 1, 2018 4:30 pm8 views

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

  Prioritizing Time and Yourself

  Tuesday, March 6th

  ARC MP7

• Research and Writing (RAW) Consultations

  Mar 2, 2020 1:15 pm8 views

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

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

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

  Book a ConsultationBook a Library Research ConsultationBook a Writers Workshop Consultation

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

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

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

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

• HEALS Conference

  Mar 9, 2020 9:30 am8 views

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

• OVP's iENGAGE Indianapolis: One Day Service and Sightseeing Trip

  Mar 12, 2018 9:30 am8 views

  REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY, MARCH 15!

  Join OVP and iENGAGE on a one-day service and sightseeing trip to Indianapolis on Saturday, March 31st! In the morning we will be helping Keep Indianapolis Beautiful plant trees at Riverside Park. In the afternoon, we'll start sightseeing! Have a BBQ picnic. Tour the local zoo! Walk the Cultural Trail.  Visit the landmark Indy Catacombs.

  Selected Group Leaders must attend a pre-trip meeting on Thursday, March 29 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.  This meeting is mandatory.All trip participants must attend the pre-trip meeting on Thursday, March 29 from 5:00 to 6:00pm in Illini Union. This meeting is mandatory.Participants will depart from campus on Saturday, March 31st at 6:00 am (Indy is in a different time zone, so we lose an hour heading east), and return at 7:00 pm. The group will engage in service activities during the morning and will visit local landmarks during the afternoon.The trip cost is $35, covering travel expenses, lunch, and trip activities. You are invited to bring spending money to purchase additional items on the trip such as souvenirs from the zoo's gift shop.

• Upcoming Healthcare Professions Workshops @ The Career Center

  Mar 28, 2019 2:45 pm8 views

  Overview of Health Professions Programs Application Process

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

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

  Making a Difference: Exploring Mental Health Careers

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

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

  Snack Bite: Exploring Occupational Therapy

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

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

  Writing Your Personal Statement for Health Professions Programs

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

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

  Financing Your Health Professions Education Program

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

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

  Admitted Student Panel

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

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

  Health Professions Application Work Groups

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

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

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

• Pizza & a Professional

  Mar 29, 2017 5:00 pm8 views

  Careers Working with Children

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

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

• Career opportunities with the Fund for the Public Interest

  Apr 3, 2017 4:30 pm8 views

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

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

• Meet with Dean Anderson!

  Apr 4, 2019 4:15 pm8 views

  BSW Students,

  Please join Dean Anderson on Wednesday April 17, 2019 in Room 2018 from 5:00-6:00PM. Dean Anderson has set aside this time to specifically meet with current BSW students to gather feedback on your experiences in the program and current needs.

  Food will be provided. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to ensure enough food is ordered. Even if you can only attend for a few minutes, your thoughts and feedback are important, please attend if you are able.

  You can RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18EKNhoFgaYKT87g2Rziwr817w4r_BmqeoCuhY6pFzHM/edit?usp=sharing

• Walk-in Advising Hours

  Aug 26, 2019 3:00 pm8 views

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

  Walk-in hours:

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

• AmeriCorps Service - IL Disaster Corps

  Aug 28, 2018 2:30 pm8 views

  Disaster Corps members will support communities with spontaneous volunteer management and donation coordination in the event of a local or state disaster. Serving out of Chicago, IL, members will work hand-in-hand with local and state government entities, non-profit organizations, and other community organizations to provide timely and meaningful service opportunities to those seeking to assist their own communities after a disaster strikes. Members will also provide community preparedness classes to adults and youth, and respond to local and statewide disasters. Terms start on September 10, 2018, with individuals serving 1700 hours over 11 months (35-40 hours per week). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a college graduate, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, and possess a valid driver's license.

  Positions open now! Apply at:https://bit.ly/2HnW8Tz

• High Caliber Training Center Fundraiser

  Aug 28, 2018 2:45 pm8 views

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

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

• This Week: The Pandemic No One is Talking About

  Aug 31, 2020 10:00 am8 views

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

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

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

  Target audience: Space By and For Black Womxn 

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

• Career Success Workshops for Students with Autism

  Sep 3, 2019 10:00 am8 views

  If you are a student with autism who is looking to enter the job market, The Microsoft Lighthouse Initiative is conducting workshops that may be a valuable resource for you! These workshops will include skills for networking and working in teams, tips for managing stress and deadlines, and information on companies that have internships and special hiring initiatives for students on the autism spectrum. Food will be provided during workshop sessions. 

  For more information, please email Jeanne Kramer (jjkramer@illinois.edu).

• Illinois in Washington Information Session

  Sep 4, 2018 3:45 pm8 views

  Illinois in Washington (Spring 2019 Washington, DC Internships): Information Session, September 11th, 5-6 PM Illinois in Washington (IIW) is an academic internship program open to all U of I undergraduates. Participants live and intern in Washington, DC, while taking U of I classes.  IIW offers an exceptional opportunity to gain rewarding work experience while enjoying the political, intellectual, and cultural experiences than only the nation's capital can offer.  Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, think tanks, consulting groups, social justice organizations, and government agencies.  Come and join us for an unforgettable semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world.  Our information session will provide a brief overview of the program.  The application deadline for the spring 2019 term is October 1st.  Application instructions are available at http://www.washington.illinois.edu/apply/information/. 

  INFORMATION SESSION DATE AND TIME: September 11, 2018, 5-6 PM
  LOCATION: David Kinley Hall, Room 106

• Upcoming Career Center Events

  Sep 18, 2018 2:30 pm8 views

  Tuesday, September 25

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

  Wednesday, September 26 

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

  10/17 Graduate and Professional School Fair, Illini Union, Rooms ABC & Pine Lounge, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Critical Language Scholarship Information Session 10/4

  Sep 23, 2019 4:15 pm8 views

  The Critical Language Scholarship, provided by the U.S. Department of State, is a fully-funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for undergraduate and graduate students.  A list of eligible languages is available here.

  The CLS institutes cover one academic year of university-level language coursework in 8 to 10 weeks over the summer, and include cultural programming, local language partners, and excursions. Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level.  For more information, please visit: http://www.clscholarship.org/. 

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

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

  Critical Language Scholarship Information Session
  Thursday, October 4th, 3:00-4:00 pm
  514 Illini Union Bookstore* (807 S. Wright St. Floor 5)

• In Focus Group - Fall 2017

  Oct 6, 2017 3:45 pm8 views

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

• Counseling Center Outreach Series

  Oct 8, 2018 11:30 am8 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Anxiety

  Oct 20, 2017 3:00 pm8 views

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

• Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program (IURA)

  Nov 6, 2017 9:45 am8 views

  The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking motivated and experienced undergraduate researchers to participate in our new Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassadors (IURAs) program. IURAs are a collaborative cohort of accomplished and experienced students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ambassadors will promote undergraduate research on the UIUC campus and help the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) develop and maintain student-focused programs that represent UIUC’s diverse array of disciplines. For program information and details on how to apply please visit: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/6204/574055 Deadline for applications is December 3, 2017 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at: ugresearch@illinois.edu

• Survivor Day 2017

  Nov 13, 2017 9:15 am8 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

• Spring 2021 Registration Resources

  Nov 16, 2020 8:00 am8 views

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

  First, how to utilize Enhanced Registration.

  Second, how to use the Schedule Generator.

  Finally, how to use Plan Ahead.

• Connecting with National and International Scholars Programs

  Nov 22, 2017 10:30 am8 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.

• Summer Study Tour in Greece

  Jan 17, 2018 1:15 pm9 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

• 2019 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards

  Jan 28, 2019 9:30 am9 views

  Deadline: Noon, Monday, February 25, 2019

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

  Contest rules are as follows:

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

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

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

• Spanish Minor Informational Meeting

  Feb 14, 2017 1:45 pm9 views

  Wednesday, February 22nd

  Lucy Ellis Lounge, Foreign Language Building

  Rm 1080 (Behind the elevators)

  3:30-4:30 pm

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

  Feb 14, 2017 8:00 am9 views

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

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

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

  FYI:

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

• BSWA Game Night

  Feb 18, 2019 8:00 am9 views

  BSWA invites you the first General Meeting of the Spring 2019 semester. Join on February 20, 2019 in Room 2015 from 5PM-6PM for games, snacks, and more information about upcoming events and service opportunities this semester!

• Work That Matters

  Feb 28, 2017 12:45 pm9 views

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

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

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

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

  Mar 2, 2020 3:00 pm9 views

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

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

• School Social Work Week Celebration - Wednesday March, 4th

  Mar 2, 2020 8:00 am9 views

  Cake and Punch will be available in room 2000P from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

• Spanish Majors & Minors Informational

  Mar 6, 2020 11:30 am9 views

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

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

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

• March 11th Wellness Wednesday

  Mar 9, 2020 4:45 pm9 views

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