School of Social Work News

The Illini Veterans RSO is hosting their 5th Annual Illini Veterans Memorial 5K run/walk on the main quad on April 9th, 2017. Proceeds from the race will go to the Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education, located on campus near the Krannert Center. The Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education is the only facility of its kind in the nation, offering a broad range of services to student veterans as they transition from the military into the civilian sector. EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS March 19th! Early Registration gets you a lower registration fee and guarantees you a t-shirt!

Race Details Date: April 9th, 2017 Time: 0800 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up 1000 AM - 5K Ceremony begins Location: We will stage on the main quad in front of Foellinger Auditorium Address: 709 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

Race Registration: 5thannualilliniveteransmemorial5k.eventbrite.com
Race Info: http://www.illiniveterans.org/5k
Memorial 5K Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/IlliniVeteransMemorial5K/

What is it?

The Summer Break Job Shadow Program is an opportunity for students to have a one or half-day company visit over Summer Break with an employer or alum, helping them explore a career field, engage with a company of interest, establish a professional network, and foster potential opportunities. Employers use this program to promote their company and help identify future interns and full-time hires!  The program is open to students graduating in December 2017 or later (so no graduating seniors).  Resume submissions take place from April 17 through April 21.  

Students should visit go.illinois.edu/SummerBreakJobShadow for more details on the program, including downloading the student program guide. 

What job shadow opportunities are currently posted?

For your benefit, I’ve attached the list of opportunities that can be found on I-Link – there are currently 20 unique job shadows, but most are open to bringing in larger groups of students.

How do students apply?

To see what is available and apply, students should sign into their I-Link account and click on "Search Jobs (all Jobs)" under the "Shortcuts" tab on the right side of the screen.  From there, use the "Advanced Search" tab and click on "Show Me...Job Shadow Listings".  Students will then see the 20 job shadow opportunities and can click on each one individually to see the details and date that they are being held.  Students are welcome to apply to as many that interest them to improve their chances at a job shadow; however, they will only be “matched” with one.  The application period is open until Friday, April 21st. 

Dear students,

Social Work is a sponsor the 6th annual LGBTQ Research Symposium happening May 24th and 25th at the I-Hotel and Conference Center (https://lgbtresearch.weebly.com/2018-program-schedule.html). We are looking for student volunteers to operate the School of Social Work informational table that will be set up in the main hall during the Symposium. We need volunteers for Friday, May 25th, from 8 am to 4 pm. Please contact Sharva Hampton-Campbell (shamcamp@illinois.edu) if you are interested in volunteering.

Programs are open to students from any year and with any major, and they may choose a placement in one of 9 career fields: Banking & Financial services; Consulting & Professional services; Law & Politics; Technology & Engineering; Marketing, Advertising & PR; Media, Entertainment & Journalism; Art, Fashion & Design; Start-ups & Entrepreneurship; Charities, NFPs & NGOs.

Programs are available in 9 locations: London, Paris, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco.

This year has been the first that we have offered our Student Aid scheme, which grants up to $3,263 to students enrolling in one of our programs. All students are eligible for some aid, but the overwhelming amount of applications we have received means we will be re-assessing our aid contributions at some point during the Spring.

We will endeavour to provide as much support as possible to Students, but sadly it is not an unlimited resource! As such, I would again encourage students who aim to rely on our Student Aid offering to apply sooner rather than later.

You may apply at: https://city-internships.com/apply

REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25!

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

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

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

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

Are you looking for an exciting way to spend a year abroad starting in the Fall of 2020? If so, it’s time to think seriously about submitting an application for a Fulbright Scholarship!  Join us for an informational session and on-campus workshops to learn more.

Informational Sessions:

Fulbright Information Session

Tuesday, April 16th, 3:30-5:00 pm

180 Bevier Hall

Hosted by the National and International Scholarship Program with recent Fulbright grantee speakers

Can’t make the on-campus session? Please plan to attend an informational webinar (open to all, but particularly useful for Illinois alumni and students abroad):

Tuesday, April 23rd, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST

Link to attend the webinar on Tuesday, April 23rd: https://us.bbcollab.com/collab/ui/session/guest/7e732c00eb1f4a0baeada1df96a2083d

Wednesday, May 1st, 8:30-9:30 a.m. CST

Link to attend the webinar on Wednesday, May 1st:

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/2085a821f124472baf44446a33d22579

On-Campus Workshops:

Fulbright Personal Statement Workshop

Friday, April 26th, 3:30-5:00pm

514 Illini Union Bookstore

Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program and the Writer’s Workshop

English Teaching Assistant Application Workshop

Thursday, May 2nd, 11:00 am -12:00 pm

514 Illini Union Bookstore

Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

Designing a Fulbright Research Proposal Workshop

Thursday, May 2nd, 4:00-5:00 pm

514 Illini Union Bookstore

Hosted by the National and International Scholarships Program

Sessions are targeted to juniors, seniors, and recent alumni who wish to apply for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of June 17, 2019.

Learn strategies to successfully negotiate salary and benefits packages.

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

616 E Green St. Suite 202, Champaign

Dear students,

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

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

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

Gilman International Scholarship Information Session

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

Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

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

Join the Office of Volunteer Programs on Friday, February 10 from Noon – 2 p.m. for Serve to Lead, an opportunity to collaborate with service leaders from across campus, to network, brainstorm, and learn more about what you can do to be an effective leader in your service organization. This experience is for passionate volunteers, members of service RSOs, and student leaders. It is a free event for Illinois students with lunch provided. Limited spots available. Reserve your spot by Monday, February 6 at http://go.illinois.edu/ServeToLead.

The Office of Undergraduate Research needs your help. We are interested in your experience as an undergraduate researcher in the social & behavioral sciences. Specifically, we want to know if and how this experience has benefited you (or not) and how communication affected the experience.

Please take a brief moment to fill out this brief 5-minute survey: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5698997/OUR-Student-Research-Experience-Survey

Your response will provide us with valuable insights on how we can better support student researchers in the social sciences. Thank you in advance for your time.

Sincerely,

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

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

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

Deadline for applications will be Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m.

Questions may be addressed to ugresearch@illinois.edu

Wednesday, February 22nd

Lucy Ellis Lounge, Foreign Language Building

Rm 1080 (Behind the elevators)

3:30-4:30 pm

What You Will introduces auditions for its second production of the semester and final production of the season: The Comedy of Errors: an Adaptation. This show takes the classic farce and sets it in a bankrupt circus trying to save their company by putting on Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.

There is no previous theatrical experience required, but since this production is circus themed, auditions WILL require preparation for any random skills or talents you can think of such as singing, dancing, juggling, sleight of hand - the list goes on. But don't let this intimidate you, there will be plenty of simple tricks our directing team can teach you if cast. Auditions are this Thursday, March 2 from 6pm - 10pm in room 150 of the English Building. We'd love to see you there! Any questions? Contact us at: whatyouwillshakes@gmail.com. Directed by Delilah Hansen. Assistant Directed by Logan Weeter and Kristopher Kwak.

LEAD 140: Harnessing Your Interpersonal Intelligence

Section C (CRN 70628) – Online – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)

2 credit hours

Who Should Take This Class:  Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students in ANY college/major interested in developing their self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal communication skills to be effective team members and leaders.

Course Description: Students will expand their capacity for communication, collaboration and team leadership to navigate the complexities of the university and beyond. In this course, students will learn communication strategies to work with others and practice self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal communication skills in a supportive setting to reach their personal potential as emerging leaders.

LEAD 170: Leading Student Organizations

Section A (CRN 70626) – Online – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)

Section B (CRN 70629) – In Person – Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:20 p.m. – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)

2 credit hours

Who Should Take This Class: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students in ANY college/major interested in developing their organizational leadership skills to be effective leaders in student, university, or community organizations in which they are involved.  

Course Description: Students will develop their capacity for leadership in university and volunteer organizations. In this course, students will learn about organizational structures, elements of effective organizations, strategies for leading other people, and applications beyond formal student organizations.

Are you a woman or woman-identifying student? Apply today for the YWCA Women in Leadership (WIL) Program! WIL is an opportunity for you to develop marketable skills, build your resume, and discover your professional identity. The program is an intensive, two semester leadership and project management internship. You will work in a small team with a local nonprofit to research, propose, and implement solutions to their organizational challenges. Applications are due by September 15th. For more information and to apply, please visit: ywcauofi.org/womeninleadership

Take a closer look at Illinois majors, minors, and resources!

Majors & Minors Fair

Monday, September 17th

1:30-4:30pm

Illini Union Ballrooms A, B, C

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

Are you interested in study abroad but concerned that it is not financially feasible? 

Are you a recipient of the Federal Pell Grant? 

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above questions, there is a study abroad scholarship just for you!  The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad by offering awards to U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.

Eligibility: U.S. citizen undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grant funding.

Timeline: The Gilman Scholarship is available for semester-long, year-long, and summer programs (must be at least 4 consecutive weeks in a country).  The next deadline is March 6, 2018 for Summer 2018, Fall 2018, and Academic Year 2018-2019 study abroad programs.

Join us in the Illini Union Bookstore Bld., room 514 at 807. S. Wright Street for an Info Session and Workshop to learn more!

This April, the Women’s Resources Center (WRC) is highlighting Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) digitally. Every week, we will be sharing content that inspires and/or sustains us. Content will be released daily through our social media and then posted on our website at the end of each week. Follow and share via @IllinoisWRC.

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

On-Campus Workshops:

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

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

More information about these events:

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

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

#FinishStrongIllinois Finals Prep

Tuesday, April 24th

Mechanical Engineering 135

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, November 1 

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

Wednesday, November 1 

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

Thursday, November 2

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

Thursday, November 2

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

Monday, November 6

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

Tuesday, November 7

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

Wednesday, November 8

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

Thursday, November 9

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

Thursday, November 9

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

Monday, November 13

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

Monday, November 13

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

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

Interested in becoming a Career Services Paraprofessional? CSPs are PAID student staff responsible for reviewing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles & presenting career-related workshops. Applications for this opportunity open on January 22. Save the date for our information session where you can learn more about the position: 

January 24: 4 – 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143
January 29: 4 – 5 p.m., La Casa Cultural Center
February 1: 4 – 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143 
February 6: 5 – 6 p.m., Native American House 
February 8: 5 – 6 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143

McKinley Heath 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 held at the Illini Union, Room 406 on Wednesday, January 23rd at 5:00 p.m. For more information please contact Jessica: jkrawie2@illinois.edu

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

If you're looking for something to do, here are some of the resources that you can utilize during your social distancing.

Harry Potter Digital Escape Room https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflNxNM0jzbZJjUqOcXkwhGTfii4CM_CA3kCxImbY8c3AABEA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3NA_p0TJ80ZJe1PFTdqrGFafW8eL6h-aHG5AkBxFrzb4QDiq0cKoy-PEw

Digitally visit a zoo or aquarium https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/us/coronavirus-zoos-webcams.html

Virtually visit a famous museum https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

Pick up a new hobby or even better, pick up a hobby from your past that you've enjoyed in the past and lost time for.

Read a book, or a book series that you've never read before.

Contact your favorite advisor and help him find articles on higher education policy changes regarding international students after 9/11.

Finally, if you just need to just unwind, find a new tv show or movie that you've never seen before and watch an episode or two (probably not a whole season in a couple of days).

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

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

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

Target audience: Space By and For Black Womxn 

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

Tuesday, October 24

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

Wednesday, October 25

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

Wednesday, October 25 

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

Wednesday, October 25 

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

Thursday, October 26

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

#RelatableRelationships Week for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This year, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are piloting our #RelatableRelationships Week series. This set of programs will be filled with workshops, panels, and discussion groups around how to engage in healthy and responsible relationships, beyond the typical lens of not perpetuating abuse. What are things we want to cultivate in our relationships with friends, roommates, and partners? What needs and wants do we want fulfilled in our different relationships? Topics include:

Relationships in the Age of Apps How Do I Live with This Person? Navigating Living Spaces and Communication #RelationshipGoals: What the Media Tells Us Real Relationship Stories (a panel of student speakers) Bystander Intervention (ICARE specific for Relatable Relationships) How Do I Relationship? (IHeart for Relatable Relationships)

#RelatableRelationships week creates the space to explore the nuances of dating, talking, hooking up, and relationships, through programs that are FOR students, BY students.

Monday, October 22

Event Details:   Relationships in the Age of Apps

7:00-8:00pm | Allen Hall

Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, and Allen Hall

How do dating apps influence our romantic relationships and friendships? This event focuses on two critical ideas: why we use dating apps in the first place and how these apps influence the way we talk with others.

“Relationships in the Age of Apps” aims to normalize how widespread dating apps are on college campuses—over 27% of millennials in the US have used Tinder—while acknowledging the healthy and fun aspects of using these apps in different types of relationships.

Tuesday, October 23

Event Details:   I Heart Healthy Relationships

7:00-8:00pm | Women’s Resources Center

Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, and Students Against Sexual Assault

In this interactive session, Students Against Sexual Assault (SASA) will lead a discussion with peers about what healthy relationships looks like. I HEART includes activities on effective communication, the role of “needs” and “deal-breakers” in relationships, how to support survivors of dating abuse, and information about available support services on campus.

Wednesday, October 24

Event Details:   ICARE Bystander Intervention

8:00-9:00pm | Illini Union Room 209

Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, and Girl Up

Girl Up helps to advocate for global change for girls, and will be hosting a workshop on bystander intervention for #RelatableRelationships Week. This discussion will provide students with practical ways to step up and interrupt, or stop problematic behaviors when they witness them on our campus.

Friday, October 26

Event Details: Real Relationship Stories

3-4pm | Asian American Cultural Center (part of Global Engagement Lounge)

Sponsored by The Women’s Resources Center, The Counseling Center, OIIR-International Education, and Asian American Cultural Center

Come and enjoy a chance to hear real life relationship stories from your peers! This will be a question and answer session about the formation and maintenance of healthy relationships.

Illinois in Washington (Summer 2019 Washington, DC Internships): Information Session, January 17th Illinois in Washington (IIW) is an academic internship program open to all U of I undergraduates. Participants live and intern in Washington, DC, while taking U of I classes.  IIW offers an exceptional opportunity to gain rewarding work experience while enjoying the political, intellectual, and cultural experiences 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. Apply by February 1, 2019, at http://www.washington.illinois.edu/apply/information/. 

INFORMATION SESSION DATE AND TIME: January 17, 2019, 5-6 PM

LOCATION: David Kinley Hall, Room 119

Dear freshmen and sophomores,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2019 at 11:59pm.

Tuesday, January 22

Peace Corps General Information Session  ​​5 - 6 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

Creating Your Powerful Resume  ​​6 - 7 p.m.​, The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

Thursday, January 24 

Career Fairs: Maximizing Your Experience 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

Monday, January 28

Career Fairs: Maximizing Your Experience 5 - 6 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

Thursday, January 31

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

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

LSAT Bootcamp Schedule:

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

Pre-Law 101—Thursday, February 14 at 4:00 pm in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building (807 S Wright St). This workshop is designed for incoming students who are new to pre-law or are interested in learning more about it. We will cover: What it means to be pre-law at Illinois, course selection, majors, and extracurriculars, building a pre-law resume, and what law schools are really looking for. We will outline a four year plan to maximize your undergraduate experiences in order to make a great law school candidate. We’ll also take any questions about law school and legal careers.  Incoming students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual pre-law advising appointment. Click here to register.

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

During the first two weeks of April, the National and International Scholarship Program will be hosting information sessions for undergraduate students across colleges and fields to learn about some nationally competitive scholarship opportunities.

Information Sessions for freshmen and sophomores will be held the week of April 8th:

For first and second year undergraduates, sessions will focus on what students should be doing to strengthen their candidacy for various awards.

Monday, April 8th: 3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30

Tuesday, April 9th: 11:30-Noon, 3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30

Wednesday, April 10th: 2:30-3:00 and 3:00-3:30

Thursday, April 11th: 2:30-3:00 or 3:00-3:30

Friday, April 12th: 1:30-2:00

All information sessions will be held in conference room 514 in the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services at 807 South Wright Street, which is the Illini Union Bookstore building. Our office cannot be accessed by entering through the bookstore. Instead, enter through the separate building entrance on the northeast side of the building along Wright Street and take the elevator to the 5th floor.

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

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

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

Gilman International Scholarship Information Session

September 3, 2020   3:30 - 4:30 pm 

Online:    https://illinois.zoom.us/j/99487287069

Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

September 4, 2020   3:00 - 4:00 pm   

Online:  https://illinois.zoom.us/j/93901013751

For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website.

Pre-law programming for the semester is now underway!  The online PLAS Calendar contains the most current information about upcoming events and will be updated throughout the semester as new programming is added. Below is a highlight of three of our fall workshop series for students applying to law school and those with a general interest in law.   

Pre-Law 101 Workshops (Designed for anyone interested in law school from freshman to alumni.  Students are asked to participate in one of our Pre-Law 101 workshops prior to scheduling a general advising session.)

Fall sessions will be held on the following dates: September 15, October 1, October 27, and November 12. Register online to attend.       

Application Roadmap: Navigating Your Fall 2020 Applications (Designed for students or alumni applying during the 2020-2021 academic year or considering a gap year.  Topics will include a detailed overview of the entire process pre-application through post-application, suggested timeline, and resources and strategies to optimize success.)  

Fall sessions will be held on the following dates: September 3, September 22. Register online to attend.  

Application Excellence: A Guide to Perfecting Your Law School Application (Designed for students or alumni applying during the 2020-2021 academic year.  Topics will include specific guidance on elements of the application, including: resumes, personal statements, letters of recommendation, and addendums.)  

Fall sessions will be held on the following dates:  September 9, September 29, October 29, and November 17, 2020.  Register online to attend.        

Monday, September 17

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

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

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

Tuesday, September 18 

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

Wednesday, September 19

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

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

Thursday, September 20

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

Friday, September 21

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

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

Wednesday, October 3

Snack Bit: Exploring Health Careers (Explore) 3:15 - 3:45 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

Career Fair Prep 4 - 5 p.m., The Career Center, Conference Room 143, 715 S Wright St. 

The Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW) is an annual intensive language program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We invite students to join the 9% of Americans who choose the unique and meaningful experience of learning a Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL).  We believe that learning these languages will allow students to gain new global perspectives and set them apart as highly qualified individuals for international work and engagement.  Many of these languages can assist students in securing international positions in governmental, development, and academic sectors.    

This summer SILMW will take place from June 15 to August 8, 2020, and we will be offering Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, and Wolof.  The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters.This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more!  

When you complete the program, not only will you be able to hold a conversation in a new language and have earned up to 10 credits, you will have had fun!   

For more information, visit our website at https://linguistics.illinois.edu/languages/summer-institute-languages-muslim-world.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at silmw@illinois.edu or reach out to Giang Le (gianghl2@illinois.edu).  We hope to see you this summer!

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are fully funded opportunities for high-achieving freshman and sophomore students to explore a topic of interest in a multi-week summer program in the UK. Applicants must be US citizens.

The 2020 summer institutes are not yet announced, but to get an idea the 2019 offerings included summer programs on climate change, the performing arts, social justice, education policy, international politics, post-conflict studies, media culture, global leadership, technology and innovation …and more!

The National and International Scholarship Program will be hosting an information session for students to learn about the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes. The information session will take place in 1090 Lincoln Hall on Friday, December 6th from 3:00-4:00 pm.

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

Friday, Jan 18

Annual County-wide Dr. MLK, Jr. Celebration

Sunday Jan 20

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

Monday Jan 21

24th Annual Unity Breakfast

Monday Jan 21

Day of Service

Wednesday Jan 23

Walking the Talk: Bringing Social Justice to Direct Practice

Friday Jan 25

Poverty Simulation

Saturday Jan 26

Community Celebration

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prioritizing Time and Yourself

Tuesday, March 6th

ARC MP7

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

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

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

BSW Students,

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

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

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