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• OUR Research Support Grant information

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  Research Support Grant (RSG):  This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. The Office of Undergraduate Research's goal for this competition is to both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

  For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

  The deadline for applications is March 8, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

• Apply for 2015 – 2016 IPRH Prizes for Research in the Humanities by 3/15/16

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  IPRH Prizes for Research in the Humanities, 2015–16:  IPRH has recognized outstanding humanities research in numerous ways since its inception.  The IPRH Prizes for Research in the Humanities allow us to celebrate excellence in humanities scholarship, and we are pleased to solicit submissions and nominations for the 2015–16 academic year.  

• Illinois in Washington: 9/10/19 Info Session and 10/1/19 App Deadline

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  Illinois in Washington (IIW) is an academic internship program open to all U of I undergraduates. Participants live and intern in Washington, DC, while taking UI classes.  IIW offers an exceptional opportunity to gain rewarding work experience while enjoying the political, intellectual, and cultural experiences that only the nation's capital can offer.  Student internships have included positions with members of Congress, think tanks, social justice organizations, and government agencies.  Join us for an unforgettable semester in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Learn more about IIW at the 9/10/19 information session, and apply to IIW by 10/1/19, at https://washington.illinois.edu/apply-now/. 

  INFORMATION SESSION DATE AND TIME: September 10, 2019, 5-6 PM in 141 Wohlers Hall.

  Thanks to Joseph Hinchliffe of the Department of Political Science for this information item.

• 8th Annual "Travel Around the World" program is 11/13/19!

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  Learn about cultures and countries around the world at Illini Union Rooms B and C from 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. on November 13! Collect stamps to earn T-shirt! Enter a drawing to win fabulous prizes! Enjoy international music and performances!

  Thanks to Yun Shi of OIIR for this information item.

• One Book One Campus presents “The Other Wes Moore” on 12/8/15 at 7:00 p.m.

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  One Book One Campus:

  Each year, a panel of key university representatives compiles a list of books for the Chancellor to select from and the university community subsequently turns into a giant book club.  Programs and curriculum are built around the selection, lectures are held and discussion groups ignite exciting dialogue.  The featured book becomes a touchstone that provides individuals with learning opportunities and promotes a sense of fellowship as the community reads together.

   

   

• ORGANIZED LABOR AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ILLINOIS AND THE NATION

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  Robert Bruno, Professor of Labor and Employment Relations, and Director of the Labor Education ProgramWednesday, March 6, 20195:15 – 6:30 p.m. (including light dinner)212 Honors House (unless otherwise notified)

  Whether or not you will ever become a union member, issues related to organized labor have direct impact on all workers – who may also experience more subtle effects.  Understanding broad history and upcoming changes through recent court cases will provide context for important knowledge and tools.

  Robert Bruno is a Professor of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he is the Director of the Labor Education Program.  His research focuses on organized labor, workers’ rights, and political and economic trends related to these issues, as he probes the balance of power between large corporations and working-class Americans, the role of the workplace in civil society, the political power of labor organizations, and ways that unions promote worker interests.

• Nominate your favorite CHP Professor for the Broadrick-Allen Award - deadline 4/1/16

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  The King Broadrick-Allen Award is given annually to a CHP faculty member who makes an extraordinary contribution to the well-being of Chancellor's Scholars and the development and energy of the Campus Honors Program. 

• 2017 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards:  submission deadline is 2/27/17

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  2017 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards is Noon, Monday, February 27, 2017.

   

   

• National Peace Corp Week is March 1 – 7, 2015!

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  Check out a list of the Peace Corps events at UIUC during National Peace Corps Week March 1 – 7, 2015!

   

   

• Check out IPRH’s Undergrad Inside Scoop with Maud Mandel on 3/28/17 (rsvp by 3/17/17)

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  The Undergrad Inside Scoop with Maud Mandel is March 28, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. in the English Building, Room 109 (608 South Wright Street, Urbana).

   

   

• SA's SPIN Open House on 4/9 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in NCSA atrium

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  NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program will host the SPIN Open House on April 9 from 3-5 pm in the NCSA Atrium to promote the academic year 2019-20 internship projects. Students will have an opportunity to meet with SPIN mentors who are NCSA researchers and faculty affiliates and learn more about the projects.

   SPIN academic year session:  Program dates: August 26, 2019 - May 6, 2020, work 5 hours/week for 16 weeks each semester.  All NCSA SPIN interns are paid $12.50/hour.  Any U of I undergraduate student in good academic standing; no restriction on year of study or major, and international students are eligible.

  Thanks to Olena Kindratenko of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications for this information item.

• Image of Research Competition submission deadline is 3/27/18

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  The Image of Research is a multidisciplinary competition celebrating the diversity and breadth of undergraduate student research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All undergraduate students are invited to submit entries consisting of an image and brief text that articulates how the image relates to the research. Entries will be judged by a multidisciplinary panel for:

  Connection between image, text, and research Originality Visual Impact

  All images submitted will be included in IDEALS, hosted and archived by the University Library for long term preservation.  Accepting submissions through March 27, 2018.  All entries will be on display at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in April.  For more information: http://publish.illinois.edu/imageofresearch/undergraduate-image-of-research/undergraduate-competition-details/

  Thanks to Merinda Kaye Hensley of the University Library for this information item.

• Diversity and Leadership Summit is 4/8/18

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  The Diversity & Leadership Summit is April 8, 2018 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Education Building 166, and features Cecilia Suarez.

  A collaborative experience developed by:  Campus Recreation, Central Residential Funding Board, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Diversity and Social Justice Education, McKinley Health Center, New Student Programs, Office of the Chancellor, and University Housing.

  Virtual attendance options and disability accommodations available.

  For more information, contact CHP alumna Kathleen Downes at kdownes2@illinois.edu.

• Peace Corps Session on 5/6/15

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  Read on for details of the Peace Corps Club last event for the semester!

   

   

• 8/27/15 Welcome Event for any student interested in English or Creative Writing

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  Attend a Welcome Event in the Department of English

   

• ALL SENIORS: 2019 Homecoming Court Applications due 9/9/19

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  To become a member of the 2019 UI Homecoming Court, applications must be submitted by Monday, September 9 by 5 p.m. (go to http://homecoming.illinois.edu/ and click “Homecoming Court”) -- read all the information regarding the application process and expectations.

  Candidates must have earned at least 90 hours with a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.  Students who are selected for 2nd round interviews must be available for the interview from 9/16-9/19.  Individuals chosen to be members of the Homecoming Court must attend a MANDATORY meeting on 10/1, and the Homecoming Court is requested to attend a number of activities from 10/13-10/19.  Members of the Homecoming Court will receive a limited number of 10/19 game tickets. There is no guarantee at the number of tickets that will be available to the court. In addition, court members traditionally receive invitations to other Homecoming festivities, so keep your calendars free!

  Questions regarding this application or the Homecoming Court should be directed to Homecoming Court coordinators Denise R Poindexter, Melissa Kisubika or January Boten at homecomingcourt@illinois.edu.

• Join Illini 4000 in the Fight Against Cancer: Info Sessions all week

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  See flyer for info session this week (9/9 - 9/13/19) about the Illini 4000 Fight Against Cancer!  Go to http://illini4000.org/ for more info.

  Thanks to Chancellor's Scholar and 2-time Illini 4000 rider Mike Rotter for this information item.

• Nominate for the Illinois Innovation Prize by 2/6/15

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  The Technology Entrepreneur Center (TEC) is looking for innovative, entrepreneurially minded students for their Illinois Innovation Prize.

   

• COME SHARE “FOOD OF THE GODS,” THEOBROMA CACAO (aka chocolate)

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  Robert M. Skirvin, Professor Emeritus, Crop SciencesThursday, January 31, 20195:00 – 6:00 p.m. OR 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.212 Honors House**

  Professor Skirvin invites you to join him for an evening of tasting the “Food of the Gods,” Theobroma cacao – also known as chocolate.  We will talk about chocolate’s origin in Central America, its rise to importance in Europe and share stories of its pleasures and its poisons!  We’ll be tasting chocolate products throughout the lecture.  You will learn things about chocolate that you never expected to know; your life will never be the same.**Note:  For logistical reasons, this SAS will be limited to the first 22 registrants in each time slot; please only sign-up for one time period.**

• ACING THE INTERVIEW – TIPS AND MOCK INTERVIEWS

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  Monica Towner, The Career Center Assistant Director/Mock Interview Coordinator, and the Mock Interview TeamTuesday, February 5, 20195:15 – 6:30 p.m. (including light dinner)212 Honors House

  Come learn strategies and tips for interviewing with experts from The Career Center and the School of Labor and Employment Relations, and break out into mock interviews, which provide an opportunity to practice interviewing and receive feedback in preparation for interviews for internships, jobs, or graduate or professional school.

  **Note:  this SAS will be limited to the first 25 confirmed registrants.**

• RBML hosts a Spring 2015 Exhibition to Commemorate Lincoln's Assassination: "A Nation In Tears" opens 2/12/15

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  Attend an exhibition to commemorate Lincoln's Assassination!

   

   

• OUR Research Support Grant information

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  Research Support Grant (RSG):  This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. The Office of Undergraduate Research's goal for this competition is to both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

  For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

  The deadline for applications is March 8, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

• Dan Cohen speaks on “What Can You Do with the Digital Public Library of America?” on 2/24/15

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  Dan Cohen, Executive Director of the Digital Public Library of America, talks about “What Can You Do with the Digital Public Library of America?” on February 24, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in 126 GSLIS (501 E Daniel St, Champaign).  This event is free and open to the public.

   

• Check out the Master of Public Health Spring 2015 Information Session on 2/27/15

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  The Master of Public Health Spring 2015 Information Session is Friday, February 27, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Huff Hall 92001 Khan Annex) | 1206 South Fourth Street Champaign, Illinois 61820.

   

   

• Submit works by 2/25/19 for 2019 Creative Writing Awards

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  2019 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards deadline is Noon, Monday, February 25, 2019.  The English Department announces its annual undergraduate literary competitions in Short Fiction and Poetry. Depending on available funding, there will be 2-3 prizes in Fiction and 2-3 in Poetry this year. Past prizes have ranged from $100 to $1000. Stay tuned to https://www.facebook.com/uillinoiscreativewriting/ for further information and any reminders/updates.

  Contest rules are as follows:

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

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

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

• Nominate a student, staff member, or group for the Robert P. Larsen Award: Deadline 4/10/15

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  The Larsen Award was established in 1992 to honor individuals and/or groups that make significant contributions to the campus consistent with the general mission of the Counseling Center.   

• International Week at Illinois: 150 Global Years – celebrating April 9 – 15, 2017

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  International Week at Illinois: 150 Global Years is April 9 – 15, 2017.  See IW events calendar here: http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/1215.

   

   

• Japan House Spring Open House on 4/22/17

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  Attend the Japan House Spring Open House on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

• Don’t forget!  IPRH-Mellon Bio-Humanities Undergraduate Research Collaborative Symposium is 4/28/17

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  Attend the IPRH-Mellon Bio-Humanbities Undergraduate Research Collborative Symposium on April 28!

• OUR provides Research Support Grants and holds office hours

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  Research Support Grant (RSG):  This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs.  We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

  For details and eligibility requirements please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG.  The deadline for applications is March 8, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.  Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

  The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) holds drop-in hours every Thursday and Friday from 1 - 4pm. Staff from OUR are available to answer student questions regarding services offered by the office (i.e. workshops, student grants, symposium presentations, etc), as well as general questions about getting started with research opportunities on campus. Details can be found at:  http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_DIH.  Students should check in at the reception desk on the 5th floor of the Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S. Wright Street (offices of Campus Advising). All other appointments will be by reservation only; contact ugresearch@illinois.edu

  Students are invited to subscribe to the OUR blog to keep current with all OUR announcements, including current conference travel grant and fellowship competitions:  https://illinois.edu/blog/publicSubscribe?blogId=6204.

• Center for Advanced Study presents Ai-Jen Poo on 3/6/18

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• I-STARs (Illinois Student Admissions Representatives) application deadline is 3/18/18

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  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hiring I-STARs (Illinois Student Admissions Representatives). Summer Registration and Campus Visits positions have been posted on the Virtual Job Board and Handshake and the deadline is March 18, 2018.

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

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

  Thanks to Katie Wiles of Summer Registration for this information item.

• Juniors and seniors: Info sessions this week on national and international scholarship

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  This week the UIUC National and International Scholarships Program office is holding scholarship meetings for juniors, seniors, and graduates students on campus.  If you are a recent UIUC alumnus, or currently overseas on a semester abroad program and are interested in learning more about one of these scholarships, please visit the website, or email topscholars@illinois.edu. (Do not wait until Summer or next Fall, it will be too late.)  http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu/administered-scholarships

  These short meetings are introductory sessions focused on how to apply for the national and internationally competitive scholarships listed below and briefly described on the attached handout. The application process for these awards begins over a year ahead of time, most starting this summer. We are offering this session eight times to accommodate your schedule. Come learn what you need to know about how to apply.

  Scholarships covered:  Fulbright (130 countries), Rhodes (Oxford), Marshall (any UK University), Gates (Cambridge), Schwarzman (Tsinghua Uni. China), Knight-Hennessy (Stanford), Luce (SE Asia), Mitchell (Ireland), and Churchill (Cambridge).

  Info sessions:

  Tuesday, March 27: 3:30 - 4:00 & 4:00 - 4:30. Rm 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building, 5th Floor.

  Wednesday, March 28: 1:30 - 2:00, 2:00 - 2:30, 3:00 - 3:30 and 4:00 - 4:30. Rm 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building, 5th Floor.

  Thursday, March 29: 1:30 - 2:00, 2:00 - 2:30. Rm 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building, 5th Floor.

  https://www.facebook.com/events/167959760529978/

  Thanks to Jeff Yockey of the National and International Scholarships Program for this information item.

• Ocean Vuong speaks at Undergraduate Inside Scoop Lunch on 4/27: RSVP by 4/20/18

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  Ocean Vuong: Undergraduate Inside Scoop Lunch is April 27 at 12:00 p.m. in Room 1020, Asian American Studies Building (1208 W Nevada).

  Intended for students from across the campus, Inside Scoop conversations invite Illinois undergraduates to engage with the exciting work conducted by scholars whose work helps us understand what it means to be human in a world of rapidly shifting global complexities. These sessions offer an opportunity for all interested undergrads, no matter their majors, to engage with creative minds in the humanities.  This event is free and open to undergraduate students, but registration is required by April 20 at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1953344. Lunch will be served.

  Ocean Vuong is the author of Night Sky With Exit Wounds (Copper Canyon Press, 2016), winner of the 2016 Whiting Award. Vuong also has two chapbooks: No (YesYes, 2013) and Burnings (Sibling Rivalry Press, 2010). A Ruth Lilly fellow from the Poetry Foundation, Ocean has received honors and awards from Poets House, the Elizabeth George Foundation, the Civitella Ranieri Foundation, the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Academy of American Poets, and a Pushcart Prize.

  This event is co-sponsored by Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, Trowbridge Initiative in American Cultures, and Asian American Studies.

• NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program hosts SPIN Open House on 4/16

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  NCSA’s Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN) internship program will host the SPIN Open House on April 16 from 3-5pm in the NCSA Atrium to promote the Academic Year 2018-19 internship projects. Students will have an opportunity to meet with SPIN mentors who are NCSA researchers and faculty affiliates and learn more about the projects.

  SPIN academic year session:  Program dates: August 27, 2018 -May 1, 2019.  Work 5 hours/week for 16 weeks each semester.  All NCSA SPIN interns are paid $12.50/hour.  Any U of I undergraduate student in good academic standing.  No restriction on year of study or major.  International students are eligible. 

  Thanks to Olena Kindratenko of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications for this information item.

• McKinley Health Center BE WELL fitness classes on Tuesday/Thursdays

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  McKinley Health Center BE WELL fitness class on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Classes will be at 1 pm on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and anyone is welcome to join. To register, email the instructor Felicia Fordyce at frf2@illinois.edu, and can register at any point during the 8-week class.

• Peace Corps sessions on 4/29 and 5/2/19

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  The Career Center is hosting two sessions related to the Peace Corps:

  Monday, April 29:  Global Careers: Peace Corps General Information Meetings 6 - 7 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

  Thursday, May 2:  Global Careers: Peace Corps Application Workshop 6 - 7 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St.

  Thanks to Sparkle Sanders of The Career Center for this information item.

• Peace Corps Drop-in information

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  Peace Corps Drop-ins:

  Curious about the Peace Corps?  Come talk to UIUC's campus recruiter at drop-ins.

• National Volunteer Week is 4/23 – 4/29/17

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  The University of Illinois will celebrate National Volunteer Week on April 23-29. Office of Volunteer Programs (OVP) has highlighted volunteer opportunities around the Champaign-Urbana area to help engage students in their community to make a difference and participate in National Volunteer Week. To view a complete list of volunteer events and opportunities, go to http://go.illinois.edu/nationalvolunteerweek

   

   

• Writers Workshop support

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  Need help polishing a writing project?  Check out the Writers Workshop's experts!

• New Revels Players’ Auditions for “I Hate Hamlet” are 8/26/15

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  Auditions for the New Revels Players’ upcoming production of “I Hate Hamlet” will be held in Greg Hall from 6 - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.  No preparation or experience necessary!  

• 9/27 deadline: David F. Prindable Undergraduate Internship at IPRH: Communications and Undergraduate Outreach

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  David F. Prindable Undergraduate Internship at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH): Communications and Undergraduate Outreach -- Undergraduate majors in humanities disciplines are invited to apply for a paid internship in communications and undergraduate outreach at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the campus humanities hub. The successful candidate will assist IPRH with its communications strategy, particularly its email communications and social-media presence, in addition to serving as a IPRH’s undergraduate liaison and chief strategist on undergraduate engagement. This position is funded thanks to a generous gift from David F. Prindable.  To be considered for this internship, candidates must be humanities majors and possess strong writing and communications skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and an investigative mind. A broad interest in the humanities is preferred.

  The position commences October 23, 2019 and ends May 15, 2020. The Prindable intern will work approximately two to three hours per week, for 24 weeks, at the rate of $15.75 per hour (up to $1,000 per year). There is flexibility regarding the hours to be worked.

  To apply, please email a one-page letter of interest, a resume, and a list of two references (academic or non-academic, so long as they can speak to your skills and work ethic; at least one referee should be able to comment on your writing skills) to iprh@illinois.edu by September 27 at 5 p.m. with “Prindable Internship” in the subject line. Questions may be directed to IPRH Deputy Director, Nancy Castro (ncastro@illinois.edu).]

• Check out Paralympics Viewing from 9/7 – 9/19/16, Friday Night Comedy on 9/9/16, and Open Mic Night on 9/10/16 at the Illini Union Courtyard Café!

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  Paralympics Viewing:  The Illini Union Courtyard Café will be screening the Paralympic Games this year!  

• OUR Research Support Grants and Conference Travel Grants

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  Research Support Grant (RSG)  This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. We hope that this competition will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus, and that the recipients are able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields.

  For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG.  The deadline for applications is October 18, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

  Conference Travel Grant (CTG) This grant provides awards of up to $350 for undergraduate students to travel to professional conferences to present their research posters, papers, or creative works. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference travel for attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work.

  For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG.  The deadline for applications is October 2, 2019 at 11:59pm.

  If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

• Reminder: IPRH's Prindable Internship Application is due 9/29/17

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  David F. Prindable Undergraduate Internship at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH): Communications and Undergraduate Outreach - Application Deadline: September 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

  Undergraduate majors in humanities disciplines are invited to apply for a paid internship in communications and undergraduate outreach at the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the campus humanities hub. The successful candidate will assist IPRH with its communications strategy, particularly its email communications and social-media presence, in addition to serving as IPRH’s undergraduate liaison and chief strategist on undergraduate engagement. This position is funded thanks to a generous gift from David F. Prindable.

  To be considered for this internship, candidates must possess strong writing and communications skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and an investigative mind. A broad interest in the humanities is preferred.

  The position commences October 16, 2017, and ends May 15, 2018. The Prindable intern will work approximately two to three hours per week, for 24 weeks, at the rate of $15.75 per hour (up to $1,000 per year). There is flexibility regarding the hours to be worked.

  To apply, please email a one-page letter of interest, a resume, and a list of three references (academic or non-academic, so long as they can speak to your skills and work ethic; at least one referee should be able to comment on your writing skills) to iprh@illinois.edu by September 29 with “Prindable Internship” in the subject line. Letters may be addressed and questions directed to IPRH Associate Director, Nancy Castro (ncastro@illinois.edu).

• Spurlock celebrates UI at 150 years and Cultural Celebration Series

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  Knowledge at Work: the University of Illinois at 150 opens soon! Join us for exhibit-related programming all semester. Event details can be found on the calendar at www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/#ui150.  Look for more events in spring and summer.

  Exhibit Opening Weekend:

  Reception: Friday, September 22 5:00-8:00

  Family day: Saturday, September 23 1:00–3:30

  Exhibit tours: Sunday, September 24 1:00–3:30

   

  Cultural Celebrations Performance Series:  4th Sunday of the month 1:00–1:45pm.  The family-friendly Cultural Celebrations Performance Series highlights music, dance, and storytelling from around the world on the 4th Sunday of the month 1:00–1:45pm. This series continues through the fall semester:

  September 24: Jason Finkelman:  A Philadelphia-born percussionist, Finkelman performs on African and Brazilian instruments handcrafted by African percussionist and instrument maker Adimu Kuumba. Finkelman specializes in the berimbau, a musical bow originating in Africa and recognized today in the accompaniment of the martial art capoeira. Finkelman's artistic concerns focus on improvised music, cross-cultural collaborative projects, and composition for dance, theater, and film.

• Reminder: Register for iHelp by 9/22/17

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  Do you need volunteer hours? Do you love serving others? Do you want to do something meaningful and memorable? Sign up for iHelp! Join the Student Alumni Ambassadors for this campus-wide day of service on Saturday, September 30, 2017. You can volunteer as an individual OR you can form a team -- with a group of friends or with your RSO! Follow the links below to register!

  Registration closes at Midnight, Friday September 22nd.

  Group Registration:

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/151I75ndK3zjW3ZOSDuXfb09NRhKDLWe71QjE0rdI4k4/viewform?edit_requested=true

  Individual Registration:

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RJDn_-_EbmqOOzBHGAeDPWP018BG7vLj2jeHURsOgnI/viewform?edit_requested=true

  Thanks to Alexis Simmons of Student Alumni Ambassadors for this information item.

• Pre-Law events on 9/26/17 and 9/27/17

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  Law School Admissions Panel is on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in 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/

   

  Law School Fair is Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Illini Union A,B,C Rooms. Save the date for 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 http://www.prelaw.illinois.edu/law-school-fair. No registration required.

  Thanks to Jamie Thomas-Ward of Pre-Law Services for this information item.

• Save the Date!  Graduate and Professional School Fair is 10/19/16

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   Check out the Graduate and Professional School Fair!

• Unit One/Allen Hall’s 9/25 – 9/29/16 Guest in Residence is Magdalena Gómez

  Sep 26, 2016 11:30 am3 views

  Announcing Guest in Residence, Magdalena Gomez!