March 4, 2013

Struggling with Test Anxiety?

Does your mind go blank during tests?
Do you suffer from clammy hands, sick stomach, and racing thoughts before a test?
Do you perfectly prepare only to perform very poorly on your tests?
Are you experiencing common reactions…or more than that?

Come and learn how to handle and solve your Test Anxiety issues!

Test Anxiety Solutions Workshop

TONIGHT - Monday, March 4th
7-8pm
Undergraduate Library, Presentation Gallery

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Working on a Resume for a Job Application or for ICT to another College?!?

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Interested in Transferring to the College of Business in May?!?

The College of Business has scheduled three more information sessions for this week.  They will be held in residence halls and students will have the opportunity to bring their resume to have it reviewed by a paraprofessional from The Career Center.  Please inform any of your students who may be interested.

Monday, March 4, 7:00pm, Allen Hall Main Lounge

Tuesday, March 5, 7:00pm Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall Room 111a

Wednesday, March 6, 7:00pm Ikenberry Commons Room 2003

Thank you,

Anthony Fontana  

Anthony V. Fontana

Associate Director of Admissions and Enrichment Academy

College of Business

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

217-244-3890

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Interested in Transferring to MCB?!?

Thinking about transferring to MCB?

Want to learn more about the Major or Minor?

Attend one of our informational meetings to learn about the program requirements and receive paperwork (if eligible) to officially declare MCB as your major or minor.

Seating is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Call 217-333-6774 or stop by 127 Burrill Hall to Reserve your spot.

Monday, March 4, 11:00 AM

Friday, March 8, 11:00 AM

Monday, March 11, 11:00 AM

Thursday, March 14, 10:30 AM

Thursday, March 14, 2:30 PM

Monday, March 25, 11:00 AM

Thursday, March 28, 11:00 AM

Thursday, March 28, 2:30 PM

An academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program, requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB.

Interested students should attend only one session. All sessions are identical and typically last 1 hour.

All meetings will be held in room 164A Burrill Hall

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Want to find out more about Public and Community Service?!?

  Join the Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs for the first-ever Public & Community Service Career Panel on Tuesday, March 5^th from 6-7pm in the Illini Union, room 314.  Come listen to these panelists experiences, get your burning questions answered, and learn how service can be a central part of your future work (no matter the field) as well. Panelists include:

~Brad Corriher, Public Affairs Specialist for State Farm~Dr. Madhu Viswanathan, Diane and Steven N. Miller Professor in Business at UIUC and founder/director of the Marketplace Literacy Project 
~Sue Grey, Director of the United Way of Champaign County
~Laurel Prussing, Mayor of Urbana
~Brigitte Viard, Minority Enrichment Program Coordinator for Urbana High School

Immediately following the panel from 7-8pm, there will be a Dessert Networking Hour in the same location.  Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with public and community service professionals in the C-U community. Business casual dress is recommended. Space is only guaranteed for up to 50 students, so register now to take advantage of this great opportunity at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/7390240.

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Hungry for a Free Dinner?!?

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Feeling Stressed Out?!?

Attend the STRESS LESS PARTY

UI Wellness Center at the ARC, Concourse Level

Wednesday, March 6th
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLo6mzO6oWM

https://www.facebook.com/events/152056291620393/

Feeling stressed? McKinley's Stress Management Peers invites UI students to their Annual Stress Less Party .
The fun-filled atmosphere provides a nice environment to relax, have fun, and take a break from studying.
Some highlights include:

• $5 Shoulder/Neck Massages

• Games, crafts, spa recipes

• Tons of awesome prizes

• FREE food while supplies last, and MUCH MORE!

• We're even giving away a 2 - $50 Visa gift card! 

 Come with some friends to relax and have fun.  Hope to see you there!

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 PAP and EOP Students - Want a Free Breakfast?!?

What: OMSA Graduate Mentor Breakfast

When: Thursday March 7 – from 8:30 – 10:30

Where: Room 504, Illini Union Bookstore (Conference Room next to the DGS Office) 

Stop by for some yummy food and time to meet the Graduate Mentors!

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Do You Want to be an I-STAR?

Campus Visits is recruiting excellent students to serve as Illinois Admissions Representatives (I-STARs). All I-STARS will serve on student panels, provide tours of campus, and assist with on-campus recruiting events. Students may apply now to begin training in the Spring and must be available to work during the summer (either full or part-time) and then continue in the fall semester.  Ideal candidates would have experience with public speaking, strong oral communication skills, an ability to learn information quickly, are involved on campus, and enthusiastic about Illinois. We are seeking candidates with diversity in college, major, ethnicity, areas of involvement, and geographic hometowns. Interested students can pick up an application at the front desk of the Admissions & Records Building, 901 W. Illinois St., or they may request a copy by emailing visits@illinois.edu. Applications are due by Thursday, March 7 at 5 pm.

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Looking for Summer Employment?!?

Division of General Studies – Summer Registration Computer Lab Peer Advisor

The Division of General Studies is seeking students to aid with summer registration by helping academic advisors assist incoming students with registering for classes for the fall semester. Computer Lab Peer Advisors will:

·         Assist students with registering for fall classes in UI Integrate Self Service

·         Assist students in identifying appropriate General Education courses

A successful candidate must be available weekdays from June 3 – July 10, 2013 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm (approximately 15-20 hours per week) and Saturday, June 8^th from 9:00am – 4:00pm. There is also a mandatory training that is scheduled for May 16 & 17 from 9:00am – 4:30pm.

The pay for this position is $8.25 an hour.

Required qualifications:

·         Strong communication skills

·         Demonstrated ability to work well with others

·         Knowledge of Course Explorer website

·         Knowledge of UI Integrate

Preferred qualifications:

·         Former DGS student

·         Basic knowledge of Illinois General Education requirements

·         Junior or senior class standing

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume (preferably in one document) to Jenni Kotowski at jkotowsk@illinois.edu by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 for full consideration.

 

February 25, 2013

Looking for Volunteer Opportunities?

The New Student Programs office is looking for students who want to help incoming Illinois freshmen and beef up their resume with volunteer hours!  Welcome Days Leader is a great position for anyone looking to develop great networking opportunities and leadership skills. We’re looking for anyone interested in helping new Illinois students adjust to campus!

The only requirements for this position are:

2.5 cumulative GPA

                  One University professional recommendation

                  Attend one of three trainings (April 11, 20, 25)

                  Be a student at Illinois both Spring and Fall 2013

If you’re interested in this position, or if you know someone interested in this position, please contact us with any further questions at newstudent@illinois.edu, or apply on the New Student Programs website.

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Upcoming Programs

• Living the Healthy Weigh: Monday, February 25, 2013, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), Multipurpose Room, 3 (on the main floor of the ARC)

Program Description: What components should you strive for in a healthy lifestyle?  Learn how to become active and exercise with a busy schedule as well as making all foods fit into your life. 
Sponsored by: McKinley Health Center

• Health and Wellness Workshop: Tuesday, February 26 from noon-12:45 p.m. - Illini Media Building, 4^th Floor Conference Room (by reservation only)

Program Description: This program is part of the Transfer “Souper” Tuesday Workshop series and is open to transfer students only. Students interested in attending this workshop get a free cup of soup from Panera. To sign up, please e-mail newstudent@illinois.edu  McKinley Health Center will discuss with students how to balance a healthy lifestyle with the demands of being a student. Come join fellow transfer students for this interactive presentation!

Sponsored by: McKinley Health Center

• Apartment Hunting Workshop: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Illini Union Room C

Program Description: How do I start looking for housing??? Is it cheaper to live in the residence halls??? This presentation gives you the tools you need to start your housing search! We will discuss costs, how to locate housing, important laws you should know, and community resources. We will take questions at the end of the presentation.
Sponsored by: The Tenant Union

Thanks so much for any help you can give spreading the word!
Abbey

Abbey Wolfman

Assistant Dean/Director of New Student Programs

Office of the Dean of Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

4^th Floor, Illini Media Center, MC-497

Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 333-4057-phone

(217) 333-7366-fax

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Interested in Leadership?

Integrity Leadership Program

Where: The Arc MP Room and Theatre

When: Monday, May 14, 2012

Time:  9:00am-5:00pm           

Register at:

https://www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu/_auth/login.asp                                          

Integrity is one of the 5 i-programs offered by the Illinois Leadership Center that specializes in teaching interpersonal and organizational ethical leadership. 

Attend Integrity to learn important skills, continue developing your resume, meet new people, and gain the experience needed to positively impact your future.

At Integrity, you will learn:                           

·         The skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for ethical leadership in a complex world

·         The difference between an ethical dilemma and a moral temptation

·         What it means to be an ethical leader

Registration is open now at: https://www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu/_auth/login.asp

We hope to see you there!

Illinois Leadership® Center

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu

290 Illini Union, MC-384

1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801

E: leadership@illinois.edu

P: 217-333-0604

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February 18, 2013

Do You Find Yourself Struggling with Procrastination this Semester?

Attend the Overcoming Procrastination Workshop!
Do you keep putting off until tomorrow things you could do today?
Getting into a habit of waiting until the last minute and then scrambling to get things done?
Is procrastination beginning to impact your grades?
Come learn how to conquer procrastination in easy, practical steps!

Wednesday, Feb. 20th
7-8pm
Undergraduate Library, Presentation Gallery (Upper Level)

Sponsored by The Division of General Studies
Presented by The Counseling Center Paraprofessionals

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Your Identity At Work Workshop

Are you currently searching for a job or applying to graduate school? Have you ever wondered how aspects of your identity such as race, gender, sexuality, religion and disability status may impact your choices and experiences? Your Identity @ Work is a one day training that will help you develop your multicultural competences in preparation for your future job or graduate school. Come learn strategies to incorporate your identities and identify inclusive environments for working and learning. Register at http://go.illinois.edu/IdentityAtWork. If you require any disability accommodations to participate, contact sheft@illinois.edu by February 22, 2013.

When: Saturday, March 9, 2013

Time: 9:30-4:00pm

Location: ARC MPR 7

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Thinking About Taking International Coursework This Summer?

***Check out this important information first....

International Transfer Credit Review Process

International coursework cannot be formally reviewed until it has been posted to a student’s academic record. So students submitting syllabi for formal review must also submit a copy of the DARwin report proving that the course(s) in question has/have indeed been posted to the student’s academic record.

Furthermore, the course syllabus must include the following information:

(a) Course abbreviation/rubric, number, and title, when applicable

(b) Course description, textbook information, student assessment, a detailed topical outline, and lab information and outline, when applicable

Students will be contacted for any missing information. If that information is not provided, the course information will be sent out for review as is, and the articulation based on that information will be final.

February 11, 2013

Want to Learn Tips for Working with Your Professors?

You’ve heard of Office Hours, but how do you use them?

What questions can you ask? What if your professor isn’t there? Will you get your questions answered?

Come check out this workshop for answers!

Getting the Most from Office Hours

Monday, Feb. 11th

7-8pm

Rm 289 Undergraduate Library

Sponsored by DGS, presented by the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals

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 Looking for Ways to Volunteer?

The Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs (OVP) Ambassador Program applications are due Tuesday, February 12^th. This 8-week non-credit course is open to first-year and sophomore students from any college or major. The program focuses on introducing students to the fields of volunteerism, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship from a theoretical perspective with experiential learning opportunities.

Students will volunteer, assist in planning volunteer opportunities for other Illinois students and community residents, provide support to the Campus and Community-Wide Day of Service recently promoted in the Chancellor’s January 22^nd email, and complete a project related to the field. Sessions include training on leadership, communications, diversity, career development, innovation, and planning large-scale service events.

Course meets Wednesdays February 20^th-April 27^th from 5:30-7:30p (excepting March 20 and 27). For more information contact OVP at ovp@illinois.edu or call 217-333-7424 and ask for Kati.

To apply, complete the form at: http://go.illinois.edu/ambassador.    

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Looking for Great Workshops at the Career Center?

Opportunities Fair

Tuesday, February 12, 5:30-7 p.m., The Career Center, 715 S. Wright

Gain professional experience while on campus! This open house event will connect you with campus organizations that are hiring for campus and summer internships and students who have successfully completed internships in the past. This event is sponsored by The Career Center and New Student Programs.

Pizza and a Professional Lunch: Careers in Health & Sciences

Wednesday, February 13, noon-1 pm, The Career Center Conference Room 143

Do you have an interest in health and nutrition?  Do you enjoy helping others and seek to make a difference? Enjoy lunch on us and hear from professionals who work in the health care field as educators and practitioners. Learn about their experiences with choosing a major and pursuing their careers. Broaden your network and find out how to conduct informational interviews with professionals in your field of interest. Sponsored by The Career Center, The Division of General Studies, and Weston Exploration. For more information, please visit The Career Center website

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Interested in Pre-Law?

Does Law School Make Sense? Featuring Dean Michael Burns from DePaul University College of Law. Monday, Feb. 18 at 5:00 in Lincoln Hall 1027

Recent changes to the legal market have resulted in much media coverage about the availability of legal jobs, the investment of law school, and the future of legal practice. In this context, does law school make sense? Michael Burns, Dean of Admissions & Student Administration at DePaul University College of Law, will examine this complex topic. Dean Burns has a wealth of experience in law school admissions and is a popular and candid speaker. He will address the impact of some of the recent changes on legal education and help students decide whether law school is a good investment on an individual level. In addition, this is a great opportunity for students to ask an expert questions about law school admissions generally or about DePaul Law specifically! Learn more about Dean Burns at http://www.law.depaul.edu/faculty_staff/m_burns.asp

These events are also posted on our blog at http://publish.illinois.edu/prelawadvising/

Join our Pre-Law Advising Services at U of IL Facebook group! http://www.facebook.com/groups/38102688195/

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Do you Like Writing and Cash?

2013 UNDERGRADUATE

CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS

Deadline: Noon, Friday, March 1, 2013

The English Department sponsors and administers two annual undergraduate literary competitions in Short Fiction and Poetry.  Depending on available funding, there will be 3-4 prizes in Fiction and 2-3 in Poetry this year.  Past prizes have ranged from $100 to $1000.  As soon as we have specific funding numbers available, we will announce them at our website:

http://creativewriting.english.illinois.edu/undergraduate/awards/

Contest rules are as follows:

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

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

Only University of Illinois 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 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 should be as follows: contest category followed by your last name, such as FICTIONJONES or POETRYJONES.  Your name should not appear in the attachment itself.

                                        Steve Davenport  Associate Director of Creative Writing

February 4, 2013

Interested in Careers in Health and Sciences?!?

Pizza and a Professional Lunch: Careers in Health & Sciences

Wednesday, February 13, 12:00-1:00 pm

Student Arcade Building, Conference Room 143 (The Career Center)

Do you have an interest in health and nutrition?  Do you enjoy helping others and seek to make a difference in the lives of others?  Come enjoy lunch on us and hear from professionals who work in the health care field as educators and practitioners.  Learn about their experiences with choosing a major and pursuing their careers.  Broaden your network and find out how to conduct informational interviews with professionals in your field of interest.

Sponsored by The Career Center, The Division of General Studies, and Weston Exploration

For more information, please visit The Career Center.

Jenni Kotowski

Academic Advisor - Division of General Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign

217.333.4710

jkotowsk@illinois.edu

http://advisorjenni.blogspot.com/

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Looking for an On-Campus Job?

Please let students know that The Career Center is hiring for the Career Services Paraprofessionals position.  Applications are due 2/15/13 at noon.

Here is the link to where students can apply online:  https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/about/employment/undergrads.  

 

Marianna DiVietro

Assistant Director of Student Outreach

The Career Center

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

divietro@illinois.edu

217-333-7176

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Want to Learn How to Write Science Papers?!?

The Writers Workshop is providing a tutorial on how to write science papers.

Writing the Science Research Paper 

Presented by the Writers Workshop 

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 

1109 Siebel 

Bring your research question!

Elizabeth Morley 

Director, Writers Workshop 

Director, Univ of Illinois Writing Project 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 

251 Undergraduate Library 

(mail only) 208 English Building MC-718 

Urbana IL 61801 

217-333-8796

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Looking for a Study Abroad Option?!? 

Spend three weeks of your summer experiencing life in a different country, earning academic credit, and enhancing your learning through a field study! Deadline to apply is February 11th!

LAS Global Studies is offering five GLBL 298 courses this spring that go abroad this summer.  Topics range from service learning to business to history and travel to Jordan, Croatia, Ecuador, Turkey and Israel, or Italy.  All of the courses are taught in English (or the language being studied) and offer ample opportunities for you to explore local culture and contemporary life. Classes carry three hours of college credit and are taught by University of Illinois faculty.  Program fees range from $3,000-$5,000 and include accommodations, airfare, excursions and many meals.   Scholarships available!  Go to http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/international/coursesabroad/summer/ for more information or contact the Global Studies office at globalstudies@illinois.edu!