Category: Majors/Minors

MCB Fall Information Sessions

If you have students interested in MCB, please refer them to one of our fall information sessions.  We will be adding additional dates/times in October.
MCB Information Sessions, Fall 2014
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.
Friday, August 29 at 4 PM
Tuesday, September 2 at 3 PM
Friday, September 5 at 11 AM
Seating is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Reserve your spot at http://go.illinois.edu/MCBInfo.  You will receive a reminder email 1 day prior to the meeting.  If you are unable to keep your appointment please be sure to log in using the link above to cancel so that someone else can have your spot.
During the meeting an academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program, requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB as your major or minor. Interested students should attend only one session.  All sessions are identical and typically last 1 hour.
For additional information please call 217-333-6774.
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LER Informational session Wednesday, April 16th

We are hosting our final information session tomorrow night for LER. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) Program at the School of Labor and Employment Relations! We have a speaker for the first hour if the students are interested in coming to hear more from a practitioner in the field and then staff will  join after 6 pm to speak about curriculum, admission, and career services.  Finally, our current students will share their experiences in the program. 
 
Kindly pass along to students that may be interested!
 
 
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Labor and Employment Relations Building
Room 35
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Dinner Provided!
 
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English/Creative Writing Major ICT Sessions

Please help us remind students interested in learning more about English Department majors (English, Teaching of English, or Creative Writing) or the English minor that we are holding the following information sessions this week:

Tuesday, April 15 (TODAY!): 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, April 17: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. and 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

All sessions take place in Room 200 of the English Building.

Thanks for your help!

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Global Studies Info Sessions

Please note the following information session dates and times for students interested in the LAS Global Studies major/minor. Attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory for students intending to declare the major or minor.
 
Location: Global Studies Conference Room at 703 S. Wright Street, 3rd Floor
 
Wednesday, March 19, 2:00 pm
 
Wednesday, April 2, 3:00 pm
 
Monday, April 7, 3:00 pm
 
Tuesday, April 15, 4:00 pm
 
Thursday, April 24, 3:00 pm
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Spanish Minor Information Meeting Tomorrow

There will be a Spanish Minor Information Meeting tomorrow, March 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 in the Lucy Ellis Lounge (Rm 1080) of the Foreign Languages Building.

Students should come to ask questions about the minor and studying abroad.

Find out how and when to declare the minor or bring your INTENT TO DECLARE A CAMPUS MINOR  form to the minor information meetings along with a print out of your academic record proving completion of 200, 204 and 228 if you are ready to do so.

Or, if you would like to speak to me in person, come in to my walk-in hours which are posted on the main advising page(below). Thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you should you decide to become a Spanish minor in SIP.

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College of Education ICT Period

Please spread the word to interested students that the College of Education ICT period is now open March 3rd thru March 28th for students who are looking to transfer into the college of education Pre-Teacher program.  Students may visit this website for information regarding the pre-teacher program and to submit the online application  http://education.illinois.edu/programs/pte

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Joe Cross (jlcross@illinois.edu).  

All the best,

Joe Cross
Pre-Teacher Education Advisor
University of Illinois
College of Education
120 Education Building, MC-708
1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL
(217) 333-2800
(217) 244-3647 fax
jlcross@illinois.edu
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Invitation to ExplorACES March 14-15

Advisors and students are encouraged to attend ExplorACES 2014 at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.  This annual open house is hosted by the College of ACES and will be held on March 14-15, 2014.  With over 120 exhibits, ExplorACES is sure to be an unforgettable experience. 
 
Imagine improving food, energy, family, business, community, economics, agriculture and the environment. Explore our range of concentrations and discover the academic focus and career path that fits with your interests.  We offer 11 diverse majors, which include:
 
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Agricultural and Consumer Economics
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Leadership and Science Education
Animal Sciences
Crop Sciences
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Horticulture
Human Development and Family Studies
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Technical Systems
 
Students and advisors are invited to attend ExplorACES, and experience all that ACES has to offer!  The event will include guided campus tours, mini-classes with ACES professors, and over 120 exhibits.  Current ACES students, faculty, and staff will be available to answer questions. 
 
Please visit exploraces.org for more details.  If you have any questions, please email student co-directors Ellen Reeder (reeder1@illinois.edu) or Lucas Frye (lnfrye2@illinois.edu), or adviser Assistant Dean Jason Emmert (jemmert@illinois.edu).
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MCB Information Meetings

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.
 
–       Sign up for one of the dates below at http://go.illinois.edu/MCBInfo
–       Call 217-333-6774 for more information.               

Remaining Dates/Times
Friday, March 7, 10:00–11:00
Monday, March 10, 11:00–12:00
Thursday, March 13, 9:00–10:00
Monday, March 17, 11:00–12:00
Thursday, March 20, 11:00–12:00
Friday, March 21, 10:00–11:00
 
During the meeting an academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB as a major or minor. 
 
Interested students should attend only one session. 
All sessions are identical and typically last 1 hour. 
 
Meeting location is Room 164 A Burrill Hall.
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LER Informational sessions

We are hosting two MHRIR Degree Informational Meetings this semester.  Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) Program at the School of Labor and Employment Relations!  Interested students will be joined by faculty and staff for curriculum overview and current students as they share their experiences in the program.  Other topics during the session include admissions requirements and career opportunities in the field! 
 
Kindly pass along to students that may be interested!
 
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Labor and Employment Relations Building
Room 47
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Lunch Provided!
 
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Labor and Employment Relations Building
Room 35
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Dinner Provided!
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English Majors Info Sessions This Week

This is just a reminder that Jovaughn and I will be holding a series of information sessions this week for students who want to know more about English department majors (English, Teaching of English, Creative Writing) or the English minor.  If your students have expressed interest in any of these, please share this information with them:

English Department Information Sessions for Prospective Majors

Tuesday, February 25            1:00-1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26  12:00-12:45 p.m.
Thursday, February 27           3:00-3:45 p.m.

All meetings take place in Room 200 of the English Building at 608 S. Wright Street.

 

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