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• Fulbright information session, Friday April 27th

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

  On-Campus Workshops:

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

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

  More information about these events:

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

• OVP's Service Saturday: Delight Flower Farm

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  REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25!

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

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

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

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

• New Fall Internship Options for Study Abroad in Rome

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

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

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

  Apr 20, 2018 9:30 am1 views

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

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

  Applications are due April 23rd

  Students are eligible if they:

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

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

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

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

  Applications are due April 23rd

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

• Tuesdays @ 7 Workshop - Navigating Summer Break

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

  Navigating Summer Break

  Tuesday, May 1st

  Illini Union 407

• SOAR After-school program now recruiting volunteer tutors

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

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

  Opportunities for U of I students include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Illinois Abroad Day

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

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

  LAS 

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

  Engineering Bardeen Quad – 1PM-4PM

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

  Business BIF Atrium – 1PM-4PM

  Funding Your Study Abroad Experience: workshop & information session

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

  213 Gregory Hall (810 S Wright St, Urbana)

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

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

   

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

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshman Students

  Sep 4, 2018 2:15 pm1 views

  Deadline:  Friday, October 12, 2018

                             Amount:  $2,000

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

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

  Deadline for application:  October 12, 2018

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

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

  This scholarship is made possible from an endowment

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

  who would have been a freshman at UIUC

• Pre-Law September Events for Students and Alumni

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Get involved with the Community Learning Lab

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

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

  Sep 8, 2017 9:30 am1 views

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

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

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

• $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop

  Sep 11, 2017 9:45 am1 views

  Learn strategies to successfully negotiate salary and benefits packages.

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

  616 E Green St. Suite 202, Champaign

• DACA Events with La Casa

  Sep 14, 2017 3:30 pm1 views

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

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

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

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

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

• Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship for Freshmen Students

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  Deadline:  Monday, October 30, 2017

  Amount:  $2,000

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

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

  Deadline for application:  October 30, 2017

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

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

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

• SocialFuse Sept 19th

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

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

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

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

• Proposal Writing for Undergraduate Researchers Workshop

  Sep 17, 2018 10:45 am1 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research has partnered with The Writing Center to offer a workshop for undergraduate students focused on research writing skills. In this workshop, we will discuss the fundamentals of proposal writing, guiding students to formulate successful research projects and explain their research in a concise and compelling manner that is understandable to a general audience. Students will leave the workshop with (1) basic knowledge about research proposals and their structure, (2) tactics and tools to write successful research statements, and (3) a list of resources for assistance in the writing process.

   

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

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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Monday, September 17

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

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

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

  Tuesday, September 18 

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

  Wednesday, September 19

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

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

  Thursday, September 20

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

  Friday, September 21

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

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

• Job Opportunity

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am1 views

  Social Services Director – Freeport, IL

  Skilled Nursing Facility – Freeport, IL

  Job Description

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

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

  Sep 17, 2018 11:45 am1 views

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

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

• Human Library event September 27th

  Sep 24, 2018 9:15 am1 views

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

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

• Deadlines for Undergraduate Research Grants

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

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

  Undergraduate Research Support Grant - This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs.  We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields. The deadline for applications is October 19 at 11:59pm. For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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

• Campus technology services survey

  Oct 6, 2017 3:45 pm1 views

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

• October Pre-Law Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Student Actors Needed

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

• Walk-in Advising for Drop Deadline

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

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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Tuesday, October 24

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

  Wednesday, October 25

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

  Wednesday, October 25 

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

  Wednesday, October 25 

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

   

  Thursday, October 26

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

   

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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  Wednesday, November 1 

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

  Wednesday, November 1 

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

   

  Thursday, November 2

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

   

  Thursday, November 2

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

  Monday, November 6

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Stay Well

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Invisible Disabilities

  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.

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

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

• Fulbright UK Summer Institutes - Information Session 1/15

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  Dear freshmen and sophomores,

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 2019 MLK Celebrations

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

  Friday, Jan 18

  Annual County-wide Dr. MLK, Jr. Celebration

  Sunday Jan 20

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

  Monday Jan 21

  24th Annual Unity Breakfast

  Monday Jan 21

  Day of Service

  Wednesday Jan 23

  Walking the Talk: Bringing Social Justice to Direct Practice

  Friday Jan 25

  Poverty Simulation

  Saturday Jan 26

  Community Celebration

• Undergraduate Research Workshops Spring 2018 Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  Dear students,

  Are you interested in study abroad, but concerned about the cost?

  The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of $5,000 (plus up to a $3,000 supplement for critical languages) for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue summer, semester, or academic-year study abroad opportunities in other countries. This is a need-based award, and to be eligible, you must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant. 

  The National and International Scholarships Program will assist in reviewing your scholarship application material. In fact, we welcome the opportunity to help make your application more competitive!  To get you started, we are offering a two-day informational event about the Gilman Scholarship.

  Gilman International Scholarship Information Session

  Location: 807 S. Wright St. Floor 5 (514 IUB)
  Date: January 30, 2020   3:30 - 4:30 pm  

  Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

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

• Mary Ramier Grant for Undergraduate Women

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

  The grant will be awarded competitively and can be used to

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

   

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

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

  Fall Semester Deadline:                October 1

  Spring Semester Deadline:           March 1

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

   

• Getting Started in Research Workshops Start This Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Chris Capozziello lecture and panel

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

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

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

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

• Health Professions Wednesday-Feb 8

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

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

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

• National Disability Day of Mourning Vigil

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

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

• Tuesdays at 7 - Emotional Well Being

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

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

• The Mindful Student

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

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

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

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

   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Upcoming Career Center Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Research and Writing (RAW) Consultations

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

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

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

  Book a ConsultationBook a Library Research ConsultationBook a Writers Workshop Consultation

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

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

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

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

• BSWA Brown Bag Lunch

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

• Voting & Civic Engagement Dinner Dialogue

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

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

• NASW-IL Lobby Leader Training Program

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

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