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• DGS Summer Peer Advisor Position

  Feb 8, 2019 10:00 am43 views

  DGS is excited to be hiring for summer peer advisors again this year. Attached you will find the position description. While we would love some former DGS students on our team, it’s not required to apply. Please send to students who  may be a good fit per the required and preferred qualifications listed.

  Additionally, we will be hosting two informational sessions so students can learn more about this position. It’s not required that a student attend one of these to apply, but we do highly encourage their attendance.

  February 26: 9-10am in IUB 514

  March 5: 3-4pm in IUB 514

• HDFS 494: STRONG Kids now accepting applications for 2019-2020

  Apr 11, 2019 8:45 am43 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 25th

  Students are eligible if they:

  Will have sophomore, junior, or senior class standing by Fall 2019 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

  This year-long supervised research course provides students with first-hand experience working as part of a research team and develops a working knowledge of the theory and applications of transdisciplinary research. Students are provided with an overview of research program issues; develop oral and written communication skills, data management skills, team building skills, critical thinking skills, and professional work environment skills; trained in mixed methods relevant to factors that contribute to child and family health; identify opportunities and barriers in transdisciplinary team work; and prepare a scientific presentation that reflects the knowledge of transdisciplinary science gained through working on actual research projects.

  Application and additional info: http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/education/undergraduate-students

• Design for America at UIUC Recruitment

  Aug 31, 2020 10:30 am43 views

  My name is Rajee Shah and I am the VP of Professional Outreach for Design for America at UIUC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and RSO. We tackle social challenges in our community by using the human-centered design process. We are looking forward to facilitating new projects this semester that involve amplifying local entrepreneurs & changemakers, analyzing systemic forms of racialized design, systems thinking with Map the System, and creating culturally sensitive material and an app for breastfeeding moms. 

  ADesign for America is committed to having diverse, interdisciplinary teams of different backgrounds to provide good solutions. We believe students in the School of Social Work are capable of making a great impact through DFA and would love to have their strengths contribute to our community work. Our Fall 2020 recruitment week is happening virtually from 8/25 - 9/5 with applications due on 9/6. Our interest form is here. Our next info night will be on Monday, August 31st at 6 PM CST. I have attached a flyer that details information about our upcoming events that we think students will be interested in. 

• Greece Study Abroad Application Deadline Extension and Zoom Information Meeting

  Feb 3, 2020 3:45 pm42 views

  Interested in Studying Abroad in Greece? The application deadline for the trip has been extended to February 9th! Hellen McDonald (MSW Field Faculty and native of Greece) will be hosting two online, ZOOM information sessions on Monday, February 3rd, and Tuesday, February 4th. Please join for any questions you might have before applying! Two former students will be attending the Tuesday session including, Michaela Hillen, MSW alum.

  Monday, Feb. 3 at noon:      https://illinois.zoom.us/j/268472960

  Tuesday, Feb. 4 at noon: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/221693903

• October-Grad School Prep Month

  Sep 18, 2017 1:45 pm42 views

  10/4 Finding Research Opportunities: The Career Center Interview Suite, 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 4-5 PMCo-hosted by The Graduate College and Office of Undergraduate Research

  10/5 Exploring Graduate SchoolThe Career Center Interview Suite,616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 231, 3-4 PM

  10/11 Crafting Your Personal StatementThe Career Center Interview Suite, 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 4-5 PM

  10/12 Making the Most of the Graduate & Professional School FairThe Career Center Interview Suite, 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 PM

  10/26 Taking the Next Step: After the Graduate & Professional School FairThe Career Center Interview Suite, 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 3-4 PM

  10/27 International Graduate Student Panel: How to Prepare for Graduate School ApplicationsThe Career Center Interview Suite, 616 E. Green St., Champaign, Room 213, 4-6 PM

• Advocacy Day Registration and Bus RSVP

  Feb 26, 2018 9:00 am40 views

  This year’s 2018 Advocacy Day will occur on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, and take place at the Bank of Springfield Center (formerly the Prairie Capital Convention Center) in Springfield, IL.  Join an anticipated 1000+ social workers and work students from across the state for this event. Transportation will be provided by the SSW.

  Registration is required, see details below.

  Advocacy Day:

  Register at https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/advocacy-day-041118

  Early Bird Online Rate: $15.00(increases on March 5, 2018)

  Regular Online Rate: $20.00

  Transportation: Register at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3609808 by 5 pm on 4/6/18

  If accessibility accommodations are needed, please register by 5 pm on 4/2/18

  Departure time: 7 am from the SSW

  Return time: 5 pm at the SSW

• Help us plan Earth Day 2020 activities!

  Oct 7, 2019 9:30 am40 views

  2020 will mark Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, 20 million Americans have volunteered in the planet’s largest civic event leading to the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States such as the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts (Earthday.org). Despite these past successes, today, we face greater environmental challenges that need action at all levels of society. Solving the environmental crises requires multidisciplinary perspectives and applications. Social work discipline endeavors to address injustices for all people and now we recognize that the natural environment is a crucial element in securing justice for current and future generations (Erickson, 2018). The purpose of this committee is to educate and mobilize social work students to grow and support environmental activists through participation in Earth Day 2020. The committee will develop and lead UIUC School of Social Work Earth Day activities.

  If you are interested in serving on the committee, please complete the survey at https://uiucsocialwork.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHjiK8gXB6tCuMt by Friday, 10/18.

• 2019 Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities

  Feb 12, 2019 1:30 pm39 views

  The Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education is accepting applications for two scholarships:

  The Dr. Arias Scholarship Award for Writing and the ILACHE Scholarship (2 recipients will be selected for this one). Please see attached documents.  

  The deadline to apply is March 8th, 2019. All scholarship recipients will be recognized during the 2019 ILACHE Conference on April 19th in Chicago, Illinois (https://ilache.org/page-1794493)

  I am chairing the selection committee, so I’ll be happy to answer questions about these two funding opportunities. Thank you in advance for passing along this opportunity students.

  Sincerely,

  Moises Orozco Villicana, Ph.D.

• Personal Assistants Wanted

  Aug 26, 2019 11:00 am39 views

  Personal assistants wanted to help with activities of daily living.

  Hi my name is Jennifer Welker. I’m looking for Personal Assistants to help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation and occasional light housekeeping.

  Pay is $13.00 an hour. One shift is equal to one hour. Flexible times available for shifts. I am willing to work with you but I also need you to be flexible with me. I am dependent on public transportation and sometimes buses run late.

  Location is One-South on North Lincoln Avenue. This is off campus however there is a bus stop directly in front of One-South with buses running every 10 minutes.

  Please contact me with any questions

  Jrwelke2@illinois.edu

  309-224-0891

• Submission Request for Counseling Center Solidarity Garden Project

  Oct 26, 2020 2:45 pm39 views

  My name is Allie Wyland and I am a Counseling Center Paraprofessional at the UIUC Counseling Center. I am part of the International Student Outreach (ISO) and Asian Pacific American and Asian International Outreach (API Roots) teams. This semester we are requesting story submissions for our Solidarity Garden Instagram page. 

  The purpose of this project is to collect and share stories of people from different identity groups allying with each other. Collected stories will be posted on the Solidarity Garden Instagram page. This project is initiated by the API Roots and ISO teams at the UIUC Counseling Center to promote the well-being of students through psycho-educational programming and outreach activities. 

  You can share your Solidarity Story via (forms.gle/Wf3ZzxJHUjVcY5no8).

• Social Work 330: Domestic & International Service Learning: Global Refugee Crisis Athens, Greece

  Jan 27, 2020 2:45 pm38 views

  The school of social work is offering a study abroad class to Greece.  Contact Helen McDonald at hgmcdona@illinois.edu for more information.  The application is due online by Sunday, 2/2. Complete the application at go.illinois.edu/SOCW330561studyabroad

  Links to the information session held in September

  https://youtu.be/0NHN6fV-OuI

  https://youtu.be/Pwwdg364rSk

  Going on the trip and want to increase your Greek language skills? You can audit GRKM 202 on Wednesday 1:00-2:50 pm at 1068 Lincoln Hall with Prof. Maria Hadjipolycarpou.

• Illinois Student Council on Family Relations

  Feb 6, 2018 9:30 am38 views

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

  Benefits of membership include opportunities for:

   - professional development

   - networking with people from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences

   - developing leadership skills

   - involvement in your local community

   - have fun: various social events and activities

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

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

• Enhanced Registration Guide and Plan Ahead Feature

  Oct 30, 2017 10:15 am38 views

  The Office of the Registrar has created a guide for Enhanced Registration if you are trying to make changes to your schedule. You can also Plan Ahead your course schedules for the next 4 years in Student Self-Service. Plan Ahead is an option in the Enhanced Registration area of Student Self-Service.  The plans can be created at the course level, then section details can be added once the Class Schedule is published for the applicable term.  The plans can be changed at any time or saved or printed for further use.

• Fred H. Turner Fellowship Application

  Feb 14, 2017 1:45 pm37 views

  Fred H. Turner Fellows serve in a professional paid fellowship out of Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This position offers students the opportunity to undertake professional assignments and manage campus wide initiatives under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor and staff during their senior year. Turner Fellows are assigned projects related to a wide variety of issues, including strategic planning, student fees, campus and student trends, leadership development, campus safety, and wellness. Fred H. Turner Fellows better the Illinois student experience, while providing insight on student concerns and gaining knowledge about the operations of Student Affairs at Illinois. For more information please visit go.illinois.edu/turner or email TurnerFellows@illinois.edu.

• Research opportunity for BSW and MSW students.

  Aug 31, 2017 4:00 pm36 views

  Any BSW or MSW students interested in receiving hands-on experience in qualitative research involving topics in childhood trauma and forensic interviewing are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in room 2015 at the School of Social Work. Students can volunteer or receive class credit (in addition to creating individual learning goals). No prior research experience necessary. Lunch will be provided. Contact ealux@illinois.edu for more information.

• Learn How to Learn Boot Camp: New 1 hr second eight-week course!

  Oct 7, 2019 2:45 pm36 views

  Section Information: No matter what you want to do with your life, if you want to be successful one of the most important and useful skills you can acquire is mastering the ability to learn. In Learning How to Learn Bootcamp we will teach you how to implement research-based learning strategies and ways of thinking that will transform your study practices, making them more effective, efficient, and focused. Through a variety of assignments and activities, you will have the opportunity to apply what you are learning to improve your scores in your current courses. Don’t let yourself fall behind, be proactive and set your sights on learning how to learn! Recommended for students with Freshmen and Sophomore standing.

  Some Key Topics: Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, Metacognition, Taxonomies of Learning, LSU Study Cycle, Time Management, Test Taking, Stress Reduction, Emotions and Learning.

  Text: Teaching Yourself How to Learn (2018) by Saundra McGuire with Stephanie McGruire

• Fred S. Bailey International Travel Scholarship Application Open Now

  Jan 14, 2019 10:15 am35 views

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

  Application Period 2
  (For trips that occur between May 1, 2018 - January 17, 2019)
  Applications Open: January 14, 2019
  Application Deadline: February 19, 2019
  To learn more and apply, visit: universityymca.org/bailey/travel-scholarship/

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

  Jan 24, 2018 1:15 pm35 views

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

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

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

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

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

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

• MDA Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunity

  Jan 29, 2019 4:30 pm35 views

  As part of MDA’s mission to transform the lives of people affected by neuromuscular disease, MDA Summer Camp gives kids ages 8-17 the freedom to be kids with others who are just like them during a life-changing week of fun and friendship — all at no cost to their families. Summer Camp opens a world of possibilities to kids with neuromuscular diseases who often experience limitations in life and daily activities. Kids call Summer Camp the “best week of the year.”

  Locally, we are recruiting volunteers to support the MDA Summer Camp of Illinois program taking place at the Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson, IL from Saturday, July 6th – Friday, July 12th. MDA relies on the support and dedication of volunteers who are by campers’ sides day and night so that they can do all the fun activities that camp offers such as zip-lining, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and more. Volunteers will participate in activities with the campers, push wheelchairs, lift and transfer kids, assist with daily living tasks, and have fun!

  Our camp program is overnight, and we need volunteers to commit to being on site the entire week. MDA provides pre-camp training to all volunteers, and all meals and lodging are provided. We award 144 service hours for the week, and it is a great way for students to enhance their resumes and help make them stronger candidates when applying for scholarships, graduate school, internships, and employment. More importantly, camp will enrich students’ lives and inspire them in ways they never dreamed possible.

  To apply to be an MDA Summer Camp volunteer students can visit https://www.mda.org/summer-camp/volunteer.

• Campus Faculty Association Social Justice Scholarship for UIUC Undergrads -- due Nov 1

  Oct 20, 2017 2:00 pm35 views

  The Campus Faculty Association is proud to announce that we are awarding up to five $1000 scholarships for undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to social justice in the community. Winners will be chosen on the basis of their commitment to social justice in the community. To be considered, an undergraduate must be currently enrolled as a student in good standing at the UIUC with at least one more semester of study before graduation. Preference will be given to students who will be involved in social justice activity during the period of the award. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a short (250 word) essay describing the student’s involvement in social justice work, and the name and contact information for one reference who can speak to the student’s record in this regard. We will begin to accept applications on September 15, 2017, and applications are due by November 1, 2017. Awards will be announced at the beginning of the Spring 2018 semester.

• COVID-19 Resources and Website

  Mar 23, 2020 9:00 am34 views

  The University has created a COVID-19 website with resources and information for all students. If you're looking for information start here and if you can't find the answer that you are looking for please contact the School of Social Work and we'll help you find the answer. 

• Illinois Cares: COVID-19 Support Program

  Apr 27, 2020 2:30 pm34 views

  From the Office of the Dean of Students:

  We understand that some students and families will experience financial hardship associated with the impact of COVID-19.

  Spring 2020

  If the financial hardship is related to Spring 2020 enrollment, emergency grant funding may be available.

  • Student Emergency Grant funds of up to $1,000 may be available to students experiencing a COVID-19-related financial hardship due to unexpected expenses, loss of off-campus employment, out-of-pocket medical expenses, technology needs, living expenses or other basic needs. Amounts in excess of $1,000 may be considered in extraordinary situations.
  • All students are eligible to be considered for these funds including those who have not previously received financial aid.
  • Other agencies, including some colleges/departments, are also providing emergency aid to students and families. Students should only be receiving emergency funding from one source.
  • Undergraduate students should complete the Undergraduate COVID-19 Emergency Grant Application.
  • Emergency Grant aid will be awarded in accordance with federal, state and institutional rules and regulations. Please note that students may be asked to provide documentation of their situation.

• Turning Inward with yoga

  Mar 23, 2020 4:45 pm33 views

  March 31st, LSC student Annalisa Hammeleff will guide students through a mindful movement yoga class that focuses on posture and breathing.

• Field Education Day - Save the Date!

  Aug 28, 2017 9:45 am33 views

  When: Friday, September 15, 2017
  9:30 am – 11:30 am. Registration begins at 9:00 am.
  
  Where: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL

  What: An opportunity for students who are preparing to enter their Field placement to talk with many of the organizations that provide internship experiences and to learn about internship opportunities. This event is for information gathering - you will not be interviewing for internships on this day. Further internship planning will be done through the Field Education Office.

  Who: BSW Juniors and Seniors; MSW students who anticipate beginning their internship in May 2018 or August 2018

  Please dress professionally and do not bring a resume

   

  Job Fair

  When: Friday, September 15, 2017
  12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Registration begins at 11:45 am.

  Where: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL

  What: An opportunity to talk with organizations about employment opportunities. This event is separate from the Field Education Fair and is not to be used to seek internship opportunities. Students may interact with any organization at the Job Fair to seek employment opportunities.

  Who: All School of Social Work students and alumni

  Please dress professionally and bring your resume

• 2020-21 NASW-Illinois Chapter Student Liaisons still needed

  Jan 25, 2021 1:30 pm32 views

  Student liaisons still needed

  Our Chapter student liaisons met earlier this and plan on meeting monthly.  We would like to have all schools represented,  Any students still interested should complete the following liaison form online at https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/2021-naswil-student-liaison/.

  Join the NASW Illinois Chapter Board of Directors

  The Chapter is now accepting nominations for its volunteer leadership team.  Students (BSW representative and MSW representatives) and faculty (all other open positions) are encourage to consider the following opportunities: https://www.naswil.org/post/join-the-2021-nasw-illinois-chapter-board-of-directors.

• School of Social Work - Policy-Practice Conference

  Jan 29, 2018 12:00 pm32 views

   

  Friday, March 30th, 2018

  8:30am-4pm

  I-Hotel, Champaign, IL

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

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

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

  Registration required! (Coming soon!)   

  Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch for all attendees

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

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

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

• Camp Firefly is hiring

  Dec 16, 2019 10:30 am32 views

  Camp Firefly is looking for counselors for our overnight camp programs from June 24-July 3. Camp Firefly is a unique, summer camp experience for boys and girls, ages 9-18, who have been diagnosed with social disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder. You can learn more about Camp Firefly and information about the paid positions on our website, http://jcfs.org/campfirefly. Feel free to contact Liz at ElizabethRobbin@jcfs.org for more information or with any questions. 

• Supportive Roommate/Community Builder Job Opportunity

  Jan 22, 2018 10:30 am31 views

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

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

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

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

• Illinois Board of Higher Education Strategic Plan Survey

  Oct 5, 2020 1:45 pm31 views

  The Illinois Board of Higher Education, in cooperation with the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, is developing a new Strategic Plan for higher education. As a stakeholder of Illinois's higher education system, they would like to hear what issues are most important to you through this brief survey. Please provide your responses by Friday, October 9th. 

  They will be providing more information soon on the strategic planning process.  Please watch their website at www.ibhe.org for updates.

  They look forward to hearing from you!

• Inclusion, Equity & Intersectionality

  Oct 15, 2020 3:45 pm31 views

  Join Senior Social Work Students: Hannah GOodman, Sabrina O'Connor, and Natalia Villa as they present:

  Inclusion, Equity & Intersectionality

  Please join us on November 12, 2020, from 6 PM- 7:30 PM for our webinar, “Inclusion, Equity, and Intersectionality,” where we will be exploring different topics regarding racial justice. Our project is a step towards the Grand Challenge Initiative to eradicate racism in collaboration with the Champaign Mental Health Board. We will be presenting this webinar to the Champaign/ Urbana community and we will be using this session as a guide for feedback. 

  https://www.psychcongress.com/article/new-grand-challenges-initiative-aims-eradicate-racism 

• Holiday Toy Drive

  Nov 1, 2019 9:30 am31 views

  Make the holidays brighter for the children of Children's Home & Aid.

  Place a new, unwrapped toy in the donation box for children ages 0-5 between November 1st and and December 6th.

• Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) Employment Opportunities

  Nov 20, 2018 2:30 pm31 views

  Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) has two areas of employment available.

  The Testing Accommodations Center (TAC)

  Accessible Media Services (AMS) Captioning

  We are now interviewing for student workers for the Spring 2019 semester in both of these areas. Please find and review the attached the job descriptions for both areas.  If you are interested in any of these areas please send the following items to Tina Rolfe at trolfe@illinois.edu for the TAC and/or Ann Fredricksen at ajfredr1@illinois.edu for AMS:

  Your resume
  List of classes you are enrolled in for the Spring 2019 Semester  
  When you are available for an interview
  Please give a couple dates and times
  Will only interview until 12/7/2018
  The hours that you are available to work per week

  Student work schedules will be the same schedule for each week for the whole semester, until finals week.  Each shift must be at least 1.5 hours long if not longer with a minimum of 5 hours per week for TAC and a minimum of 10 hours for AMS.

  Students are permitted to work in both areas.  Therefore if you are interested in both areas, you can apply for both with only going through the interview process once.

• Tuesdays at 7 - Mental Health Ally Training

  Feb 9, 2018 2:30 pm30 views

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

  Mental Health Ally Training February 13 @ 7PM Psychology Building Room 31

• Illinois Club Scholarships

  Sep 8, 2020 11:00 am30 views

  Over $25,000in Scholarships!

  If you…

  • Are a UI undergraduate with at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Will have at least 60 hours of credit by the beginning of the Spring 2021semester
  • Will graduate no earlier than December 2021

  ...then you may qualify for one of our scholarships.

  More information and an application can be found at www.theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php

  Application process begins September 8
  Application deadline is October 17, 5:00 PM

• Community-Academic Scholar Initiative

  Nov 7, 2019 8:00 am30 views

  The Community-Academic Scholars Initiative supports undergraduates interested in pursuing research projects that address health disparities, brain health, and/or poverty in our community. We are hoping to reach both students and faculty across campus in our outreach efforts. Last year, our scholars came from Social Work, Applied Health Sciences, ACES, and FAA.

  The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute is now accepting applications for Summer 2020 Community-Academic Scholars to address health disparities, brain health, and/or poverty in our community. Learn more: http://go.illinois.edu/communityscholars. 

• Guide to Fall 2020 Credit/No Credit Decisions

  Dec 16, 2020 2:45 pm30 views

  Should I elect Credit/No Credit this semester?

  This is a complicated question and there are individual answers. I will try to provide a thorough guide below to help you make decisions. If you want to discuss your situation in a one on one meeting after reading this, please make an appointment via the appointment scheduler https://go.illinois.edu/SOCWadvisingappointment, please make sure you do so before January 5th.

  Why consider electing credit/no credit?

  • If you only need the course for elective, Gen Ed, minor, or major credit and you will pass with a C-, C, C+, or B- but don’t want that grade to impact your grade point average.
  • If you are in a course that is preparing you for the next level of a subject (i.e. Chem 101 preparing for Chem 102) and you want to continue to be enrolled and learning in that prep course but don’t want the grade to factor into your GPA.

  Why lean toward keeping the course for a grade (rather than electing C/NC)?

  • If you are going on to a professional school, such as Law, Pharmacy, Medicine, etc. you should be checking with those schools to see how they will interpret a CR/NC grade, particularly a NC grade, before you make a decision.
  • If the course is a requirement of some sort (you need the credit), you never want to re-take the course and/or do not have time to re-take in a future semester before your internship, and it is not preparing you for the next level of a course (i.e. Chem 101 preparing for Chem 02) and you will pass the course with a D-, D or D+.
  • If you will pass a course with a B+ or higher, I would recommend taking the grade you have earned for the semester.

  When is it tricky?

  If you’ve got a B is probably the trickiest. A “B” is not a bad grade at all and I would probably recommend in most cases you take the grade, but there might be situations where it might be the right decision.

  You also need to take into consideration any requirements related to your Financial Aid award. Information about that can be found here: https://osfa.illinois.edu/process/satisfactory-academic-progress/.

  How do I elect CR/NC?

  The Registrar’s Office is creating a form for students to elect Credit/No Credit. Beginning Saturday, you can go to https://registrar.illinois.edu/registration-process/credit-no-credit or on the MyIllini student dashboard https://student.myillini.illinois.edu.

  If you have ANY questions, please reach out to me and we can e-mail or set up an appointment to discuss your situation.

  Happy Holidays and Enjoy your break!

• Study Abroad in Greece Summer 2019

  Jan 14, 2019 8:00 am29 views

  WHAT COURSES ARE YOU TAKING THIS SPRING 2019? How about: “An innovative, experiential course offering which culminates in Greece”?

  HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING ABROAD?

  DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE REFUGEES and UNACCOMPANIED MINORS IN OUR COMMUNITY?

  HOW CAN YOU HELP?

  ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS?

  CURIOUS ABOUT CROSS-CULTURAL DISCUSSIONS and DEEPENING YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD?

  THIS COURSE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU VIEW THE WORLD.

  SOCW330/561: 10 weeks in the U.S. and 2 weeks in Athens, Greece (May 11-May 25, 2019)

• Study Abroad Application Deadline

  Jan 28, 2019 9:45 am29 views

  The application deadline for students to study abroad during the Fall or Summer 2019 is February 15.  Deadlines vary by program, so check out the online brochure pages for exact deadlines.

• VA Social Workers: Purpose, Advocacy & Veteran-centered Care

  Feb 2, 2017 4:30 pm29 views

  Wednesday, February 8th12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided)Room 2015 at the School of Social Work

  Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the largest employer of professional social workers in the country? Many social workers, regardless of their primary practice area or employer, will work with clients and / or their family members who are Veterans or are actively serving in the military.

  Join us on Wednesday, February 8, to hear from some of our alumni as they share their own experiences in working with Veterans, their family members, and communities-at-large in the complex VA system.

  Alumni Speakers:

  Jeremy Bosch, LSW (MSW – 2005)
  Angelique D. Forney, LSW (MSW – 2009)
  Sara Runyon, LCSW (MSW – 2012)
  Jeff Stroud, LCSW (MSW – 2005)
  Geri Young, LCSW (MSW – 2012)

• BSWA Service Learning Project - Child Abuse Prevention Month

  Mar 25, 2019 10:30 am29 views

  Help assemble pinwheel kits for Family & Graduate Housing's Pinwheel Garden, for child abuse awareness & prevention month in April

  Wednesday, March 27
  5-6 PM
  School of Social Work Room 2015

• Interfaith Dance Team Announcement

  Sep 8, 2020 11:15 am29 views

  If you are interested in diversity and inclusion, dancing for fun, and learning about other cultures, then we hope to have you on Colors of Faith!

  Colors of Faith is an interfaith dance team, and we dance to songs of various faiths to foster unity. We have danced to songs of Jewish, Sikh, Christian, and Hindu faiths and hope to expand. This semester, all our practices and socials will be virtual, yet we still plan on creating an engaging experience! Undergraduate and graduate students of all identities are welcome.

  Our Virtual Clinics will be on Thursday, September 10 from 9-10pm CST. During clinics, we will teach the tryout piece step-by-step, and you'll have a chance to meet the team. To receive the Zoom link, please fill out our interest form at bit.ly/cofuiuc. The detailed information for both clinics and auditions is available on our Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as in the graphics attached. We hope to see you there!

• SKY Happiness Retreat

  Feb 10, 2020 2:15 pm28 views

  SKY Happiness Retreat is a total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country. Participants gain foundational stress-management and leadership skills, develop a personal evidence-based breathing and meditation practice, learn a short personal yoga practice, develop strategies for social connection and community building, and engage in peer-driven service initiatives. The SKY Happiness Retreat introduces SKY Meditation, an evidence-based meditation practice integrated with breath work that can significantly increase one's well-being and calmness, and significantly reduces anxiety and stress markers. The course features interactive group processes, experiential learning, emotional intelligence training, breathwork, yoga, evidence-based meditation, and service leadership. It's one of the coolest places to connect with yourself, make awesome friends, and, most importantly, have fun! We're happy to share that the SKY Happiness Retreat is offered with a full scholarship for UIUC students, staff, and faculty members. There are limited spots available for this retreat, and they are filling up fast. Availability is first-come-first-serve, by registration only and requires attendance to all sessions. Please contact skyatuiuc@gmail.com for any questions.
  
  

  Location: Illini Union (on-campus)
  Timing:   -  February 21st(Fri): 6:00pm - 10:00 pm -  February 22nd and 23rd (Sat & Sun): 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  Apply here:  bit.ly/skyuiucspring20

• Summer Teaching Positions Available: Teach Reading to Students of All Ages This Summer

  Mar 8, 2017 1:30 pm28 views

  Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $520 and $700 per week while teaching. Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups. Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.

  The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2017 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.

  We hire people who:

  Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure Are responsible, hardworking, and have good communication and organizational skills Will be patient and supportive with students

  The Institute teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.

  We invite you to submit an online application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at: http://instituteofreadingdevelopmentteachingjobs.com/

• Study Abroad in South Africa with ACES

  Aug 31, 2017 3:15 pm28 views

  Interested in Studying Abroad in South Africa? Attend an information meeting with the on-site provider on September 20th and get the details for upcoming trips. 

• Fall 2020 Cooking Classes from Campus Rec with Zoom option

  Sep 9, 2020 9:00 am28 views

  The Dietetics concentration within Food Science, and Human Nutrition are offering cooking classes and you can attend virtually this fall. Click the link above for a flier with each class being offered!

• Social Justice Group Dialogue Courses - EPSY 203

  Sep 25, 2017 11:15 am28 views

  EPSY 203 Social Justice Group Dialogue courses are now open for enrollment. These 1 credit hour, second 8 week courses provide students with opportunities to converse on specific diversity and social justice topics and are offered as separate sections under the course heading. Each section uses a structure dialogue format to explore intergroup and intragroup differences and similarities within historical and contemporary contexts.  May be repeated in the same term to a maximum of 2 hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours.

  This Fall 2017 semester we are offering the following dialogue topics: Exploring Sexual Identity; Being White in a Multicultural Society Dialogue; 2 sections on Race/Ethnicity; Resisting Marginalization; Exploring Socioeconomic Class; and Conservative/Liberal (Political Affiliation) dialogue. At a later date we will offer a section on Exploring Disability. For specific day/time and location information and to register go to the Enterprise Self-Service Application. For descriptive information on the section topics please go to: https://oiir.illinois.edu/diversityed/courses/dialogue-courses/espy-203.

• BSW vs. Graduate Students School of Social Work Blood Drive

  Oct 28, 2019 1:00 pm28 views

  On Monday, November 18, 2019, the School of Social Work will host a student led blood drive in Room 2015 from 10 am - 2 pm.  Our goal for the blood drive is to draw 21 units of blood and we really need your help to achieve our goal. To help support meeting this goal the BSW and Graduate students will compete against one another to see who can donate the most units of blood. The winning class will receive an Insomnia Cookie Party!

  We encourage EVERYONE to participate by signing up for one of the assigned time slots. Please provide your name and cell number when you sign up and expect for the blood donation process to take 1 hour. In addition to saving up to 3 lives with a single donation and also getting a free t-shirt, your group could win a cookie party.

  Date: 11/18/2019 (Mon.)
  Location: Room 2015

  Link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4aaaaa2fa2fa7-school

• New Drop Deadline and Credit/No-Credit Deadlines

  Nov 30, 2020 9:00 am28 views

  There are two new academic deadlines that I want to share with you.

  First, the deadline to drop a course is now, Friday, December 18th. If you want to drop a course (you will have a "W" on your transcript, you can do so until the 18th.

  The Credit/No-Credit Deadline is now January 5th. There will be a different form to utilize for this option, though it has not been created by the Registrar's Office yet. You can elect credit/no-credit for major (now CSWE approved!), minor, or general education credit, though you will still need to earn a C- or higher to earn this credit. 

• Scholarship Announcements

  Dec 4, 2017 12:00 pm28 views

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

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

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

  Summer UK Fulbright Program for Freshmen and Sophomores

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

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

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

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

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

• Undergraduate Research Symposium 2020 - Now accepting student submissions!

  Dec 9, 2019 2:45 pm28 views

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set for Thursday, April 30, 2020. The URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 26 - May 2), and brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as corporate partners and sponsors, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. Over the course of the day, students present their work in concurrent oral and poster presentations (including creative performances), the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the caliber of our undergraduates. 

  All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

  The deadline for applying to the URS is March 1, 2020, at 11:59 pm. No late submissions will be accepted.