School of Social Work News

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

Leadership opportunity where you will have the opportunity to serve as a Peer leader on campus discussing social justice issues and topics in the following areas:

Design fun and engaging educational opportunities for your peersExpand your knowledge about social identities and inclusivityDevelop public speaking and interpersonal communication skills

For more information about the program plan to attend one of the information sessions listed below

Information Sessions:

Friday, September 27 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Psychology, Room 21Thursday, October 10 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greg Hall 217Friday, Oct. 11 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Women's Resources CenterMonday, October 21 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Psychology, Room 11

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

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

Winter Break Job Shadow Program

Apply in Handshake @ Illinois 

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

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

We run a small, private day camp in one of the northern suburbs of Chicago and are looking for staff for the summer of 2020- group counselors and activity specialists. 

Winter break is the perfect time to set up an interview.In addition we are going to be making an appearance at the U of I job fair held on April 2nd.  We will be hiring on the spot for any students looking for an AWESOME summer job. If you could pass this on to your sorority members we would be very appreciative!

Decoma Day Camp is located in Northbrook, IL and we serve campers aged 3-13. We are a traditional day camp and offer every activity "under the sun".  We are currently looking for staff: group counselors and activity specialists.  If you are looking for a fun summer job look no further! Check out www.decomadaycamp.com for more information.

Feel free to send me an email sam@decomdaycamp.com to set up an interview over winter break if you will be home and in the Chicago land area.  

Come meet with us at on Thursday, April 2nd 2020, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Career Center201 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL 61820

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

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)

March 27-28, 2019
Champaign, Illinois

Register online! http://www.cvent.com/d/rgqkwh

This two-day course, taught by expert and engaging faculty, uses a thorough, evidence-based curriculum designed for psychiatrists, nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, and anyone interested in building skills for assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders.

We're looking for 'a few good people'  who want to address community violence and want to better equipped to heal and help!

If this sounds like you (someone you know, work with, or know ) please plan on attending the upcoming Healing Solutions/Community Healing training. (also spread the word)

Currently, we have spaces currently available!

The training will start on October 6th 

This training is perfect for anyone who wants to make a difference in this community and improve their crisis response skills!

If you are interested in attending the training but can't commit to the entire series...please give us a call and let us know about your interest. 

REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-solutions-training-tickets-37808764031

For more information contact the Champaign-Urbana Area Project at : 217.373.2827

If you want to help respond to community violence as a "Neighborhood Champion,' TRUCE Community Advocate, or in some other ways - this training is for you!If you want to know more about trauma and the best practices to address trauma in the community or in your own life - this training is for you!If you want to learn more about the root causes of about community violence and the best practices to address it- this training is for you!If you're tired of complaining about the problems and want to be a part of the solution - WE WANT YOU!*Attending the training can count toward community service/public service. Healing Solutions Training is an Effort of the Champaign County Community Coalition and is funded in part by the Champaign County Mental Health Board. 

Some of our academic partners have queried whether our Student Aid offering is still open, and I can confirm that it is. The calculator for your students to check their eligiblity is still available at https://city-internships.com/calculator

Our Global Explorer Programs in Chicago, San Francisco, Melbourne, Medellin, Santiago and Shanghai are filling very quickly, and I anticipate there will be no places remaining after the New Year. As such, I would like to take the opportunity to ask interested students to apply sooner rather than later.

Students can of course continue applying to our other larger and longer-running Internship Program locations; which as you know include London, Los Angeles, New York City and plenty more.Students may be directed to apply now at: https://city-internships.com/apply

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

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

Mondays from 7:50am-10:30am

Tuesdays From 10:30am-12:00pm

Wednesdays 7:50am-10:30am

Thursdays 7:50am-11:30am

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

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

"Birthing While Black" on Feb. 29 and March 7 at Douglass Branch Library from 2-4PM. This event is free and open to the public. And, our intention is to create a safe space for Black people and people of color to learn, share, and have our voices heard. We hope to attract Black birthing people in particular with hopes to create a more cohesive Black birth community here in Champaign-Urbana. 

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/487170252195103/

We are encouraging registration but it's not required. We would ideally like to anticipate childcare needs and provide enough refreshments. You may register here: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birthing-while-black-registration-87239434497  

Event description: Tafi Brown and Isis Rose are hosting Champaign-Urbana's first ever "Know Your Rights" workshop for Black birthing people. Spanning two weekends,  this workshop will prepare families for hospital birth by addressing racial disparities in maternal health, emphasizing consumer rights, and teaching tools for self-advocacy during pregnancy, labor, and birth. If you are a person of childbearing age, currently pregnant, or simply interested in maternal health this event is for you! This workshop will feature nurses, doulas, and midwives from Champaign-Urbana, Chicago, and Peoria who'll discuss the state of birth in Illinois where Black pregnant people are six times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. This event is free and open to the public.

With academic deadlines changing for Dropping a Class, Credit/No Credit, and Grade Replacement for full semester and 2nd 8 week courses Aaron will be hosting drop-in advising Via Zoom on Wednesday, May 6th from 1-4:30 PM:

Join Zoom Meeting

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

TUESDAY: Law School Admissions Panel
Tuesday September 26, 7:00-8:00PM
1002 Lincoln Hall

What are law school admissions professionals really looking for in an applicant? How do they weigh LSAT scores, grades, or work experience? What makes them take notice of an applicant--and what would make them deny someone? Join us for this expert law school admissions panel to discover this and more. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. This is a must-see event for anyone considering applying to law school!

Panelists include:

Dean Ann Perry from the University of Chicago Law School  http://www.law.uchicago.edu/

Ms. Grace Mayeda from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law  https://www.law.berkeley.edu/

Dean Rebecca Ray from the University of Illinois College of Law  https://law.illinois.edu/

WEDNESDAY: Law School Fair
Wednesday September 27, 10:00-2:00PM
Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C

It's the biggest pre-law event of the year! Join us as 120+ law schools visit campus to meet all who are interested in applying to law school. Learn about law schools, scholarships, and the application process while meeting the people who will be reading your law school applications. Application fee waivers and other freebies will be available. Stop by or stay the whole time! This event is free and open to the public. For more information click here to visit our website. No registration required.

THURSDAY: Get to Know Northwestern Law
Thursday September 28,  6:00-7:30PM
1090 Lincoln Hall

Interested in Northwestern Pritzker School of Law?  Join us as Assistant Director of Admissions Sarah Rewerts discusses The Northwestern Law Difference.  Sarah will also share her inside perspective on Northwestern Law’s admission process, including:  the Early Decision program; the interview process; the recent decision to begin accepting the GRE (for the Fall 2019 entering class), and more!  This is a great opportunity to get to know Northwestern Law and to have your questions answered!

If you are looking for an internship or job opportunity, check out the School of Social Work job board. Jobs are added continuously!

The Senior 100 Honorary application is open! The Senior 100 Honorary is a highly prestigious award granted to the 100 most outstanding seniors of every graduating class.  The seniors nominated and selected for this honor are recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom as well as their impact on our campus community through service and involvement.  A ceremony including a brunch, keynote speaker, and award presentation will take place for the recipients of this distinguished honor on Sunday, April 30th at 10 A.M.  at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center.  We encourage all seniors to apply!  The application can be found at illinisaa.com, and is due by March 1st at 11:59pm.  

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.

What is the purpose of the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board?

The Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board was created in 2007 to provide feedback on programs, policies, and initiatives established or supervised by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. This year, the Board will be primarily concerned with aspects of the Student Success Initiative, which is designed to ensure the successful graduation of all Illinois undergraduate students.

What do Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board members do?

Board members will meet a few times each semester to share suggestions to strengthen the undergraduate student experience at Illinois. This year’s focus will be on challenges to and opportunities for student success on campus.

What would be the time commitment?
Your time commitment for this opportunity will include 2-5 meetings each semester that will last 1-2 hours.

What are the benefits of joining?

As a member of the Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board, you will:
Gain campus leadership experience.
Work with students, faculty/staff, and administrators from units across campus.
Directly impact future campus programs and policies 

What are the requirements to apply?
Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student.
Be present on campus for the full academic year (i.e. not studying abroad or graduating early).
Be willing to share your opinions on the undergraduate student experience at the University of Illinois

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

McKinley Health Center’s Health Education Unit is seeking volunteers to become Stress Management Peer (SMP) Leaders. SMP is dedicated to providing education & awareness to UI students on stress-related topics and concerns. We facilitate stress-related workshops; participate in campus-wide program planning and other organized events while embracing the diversity of our campus. This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and meet new and interesting people. Strong communication skills desired. This hands-on experience is a great volunteer opportunity! 

Learn to Stress Less! Limited time to join! 
Interest session will be via Zoom on Wednesday, February 3rd@ 5:30pm. For Zoom link please contact Morgan Savage: savagem2@illinois.edu 

For more information please contact Alejandra Olaguez-Campos:aolagu2@illinois.edu

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.

On Monday, April 3rd from 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. UniPlace will be holding a second student community leadership workshop. This workshop titled "Community Service Project Organizing 101" will be a workshop over dinner where students will learn how to effectively identify the needs of their community, organize a community service project, partner with community organizations, recruit volunteers, and learn how to be a volunteer leader.

This is a great workshop for any student who wants to be a leader in a student community service organization or lead a community service project on their own.  The workshop is free and includes a free dinner.

Those who wish to find out more information or wish to attend can sign up at: www.uniplace.org/studentworkshop  

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

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.

Chapter 046 of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will award a first-year undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign a $500 scholarship in recognition of past achievements and future academic potential. The award will be determined by an essay contest.

First-year students are invited to submit a 500-word essay that answers the following question:

Is the main purpose of a college education to prepare students for the workforce or to prepare them for lifelong learning?

To be eligible for this award the student must:

Be a full-time undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who has earned less than 30 credit hours at any accredited university.

Compose a 500-word essay on the topic specified above. Word limits will be strictly enforced.

Essays should be single-spaced with 1” margins, 12-point type, on a standard 8.5”x 11” page layout.

The essay will be judged on content and technical merit. Essays will be subjected to blind judging. Include your name and contact information on a separate coversheet, not on the essay itself.

Completed essays and applications should be submitted to Amanda Houser (ahouser@illinois.edu) by March 6, 2017. The award recipient will be announced at the Phi Kappa Phi initiation ceremony in April 2017. Please contact Amanda if you have questions regarding the award or the essay criteria.

The Phi Kappa Phi chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been designated a Chapter of Excellence, the highest award a chapter can receive. Visit phikappaphi.org for additional information on The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

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.

The Majors and Minors Fair will be held on Monday, September 23rd from 1: 30 PM to 4:30 PM in the I-Rooms A, B, and C.  This event allows students the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with a large number of departments in one convenient location! If you're looking for that great minor to add to your Social Work degree, this is the place and time to get more information!

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. 

Women in Leadership (WIL) is an intensive, two semester leadership and project management internship. Structured as a group consulting project, the internship allows interns to work directly with local human services agencies to learn about the nonprofit sector; identify organizational challenges; and research, propose, and implement solutions over the course of a school year.

In the fall, interns conduct research in a team about challenges that their assigned agency is facing, and in the spring, implement a project based on their research to provide solutions. The YWCA supplements interns’ work with additional training focusing on professional development, leadership skills, and building a working team, all of which are applied to team projects. Interns are guided through this process by mentors drawn from Urbana-Champaign’s excellent professional and graduate student pools.

Applications are due September 20th. For more information visit the YWCA website. 

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!

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

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

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

Interested?

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

Melinda Dabrowski
(217) 637-1392 

melindadab@gmail.com  

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/

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.

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 

Counseling Center Paraprofessionals (CCPs) are students from ALL departments on campus and with many different majors. These students all have a the common goal which is providing developmental and preventative services to the students on the UIUC Campus. CCPs work closely with the counseling center and through the program are taught various social skills from effective communication, to cultural competency, to how to facilitate workshops and so much more.

In order to become a CCP students must apply in the Fall semesters and complete an application when the link is provided on the cousueling center page (around September). Afterwards they will be interviewed by the CCP coordinators before being chosen to be a Paraprofessional. Students have to be at a sophmore or junior standing in order to apply as the program requires you to take one CCP class for three semesters (Spring, Fall, Spring) and Freshman are still getting accustomed to campus life their first year.  Below is the link to the cousueling center website as well as the dates for the upcoming Tuesday @7 workshops presented by current CCPs in the second semester of the program. 

https://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/training-programs/counseling-center-paraprofessional-program

Tuesday @7 Workshops 
4/11/17: Chosing the Right Filter: Social Media in a Positive Light
4/18/17: Navigating Skills for Supporting Survivors: Life After Trauma
4/25/17: Redefining Selfish: Prioritizing Self Care

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. 

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. 

Join the Muslim Student Association for our annual Islam Awareness Week, a series of week long events geared towards helping students on campus gain a better understanding of Islam and dispelling misconceptions about Islam. 

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!

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).

1.0 Training | Wednesday, February 15, 9am–12pm

2.0 Training | Wednesday, April 12, 9am–12pm

Register at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6314800

A Collaborative Project of Student Affairs, Coordinated by Diversity & Social Justice Education

The Racial Justice Allies and Advocate training is designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with a core awareness of the structures of racism, its role in interpersonal relationships, and empower allies to elevate the voices of underrepresented populations at the University of Illinois. RJA Trainings are presented as a 1.0 (introductory) and 2.0 (advanced) levels. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend the 1.0 session prior to attending the 2.0 session. Register at https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6314800

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

Keynote

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