RIO Mindfulness Workshops:
RIO Mindfulness Workshops that are designed to help students manage stress, anxiety, and emotions productively, to learn mindfulness skills that can have a positive impact in the classroom and in relationships, and to identify what’s most important and to prioritize accordingly will be held on:
Thursday, April 2 & 9, 2020, 4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8 & 15, 4-5 p.m.
Sessions will be held online. To register, visit http://counselingcenter.illinois.edu/RIO . After you’ve registered, you’ll receive an email with a link to attend and get your materials.
COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
The following link offers some resources to deal with present pandemic: https://psychology.illinois.edu/news/2020-03-17/covid-19-mental-health-resources-updated-331
Resources for Student Internet ServicesCOVID-19 Spring 2020
The following companies are offering free or discounted expanded internet access:
Charter / Spectrum: The company is offering 60 days of free broadband and Wi-Fi access to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription. Call 844-488-8395 to enroll. For more information click here.
Comcast Xfinity: The company is opening their Xfinity WiFi network and providing unlimited data, including:
- Hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free, including non-subscribers. You can find a map of hot spots here . Just use “xfinitywifi” network name and launch a browser.
- Data plans will be paused for 60 days, which will give all customers unlimited data for no additional charge.
- No late disconnects or late fees for those who contact the company about not being able to pay their bill.
- Internet Essentials, their broadband adoption program, is freeto new customers.
For more information click HERE .
AT&T: For the next 60 days, AT&T will not terminate service for any wireless, home phone, or broadband residential or small bus customer due to inability to pay. They will also do the following:
- Waive late payment fees.
- Keep their public Wi-Fi hotspots open for anyone who needs them.
- The service will also be offering unlimited internet data and offer internet access for limited income households at $10 a month through the Access from AT&T program.
For more details, click HERE .
Sprint: Sprint has joined the Keep Americans Connected Pledge and is opening up their network to their customers and:
- Won’t terminate service if customers are unable to pay due to coronavirus issues
- Waive late fees caused by economic disturbances related to the coronavirus pandemic
- By 3/17: Customers with international long-distance plans will get complimentary international calling rates from the U.S. to countries defined by the CDC as Level 3.
- By 3/19: Customers with metered data plans will have unlimited data per month for 60 days at no extra cost
- Customers will get an extra 20GB of mobile hotspot data per month for 60 days.
- Coming soon: Customers with mobile hotspot-capable handsets without a hotspot will get 20GB per month for 60 days at no extra cost.
For more information, click HERE .
Verizon Free WiFi: Verizon also took the pledge and is offering similar services:
- The company will not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
- Waiving late fees for those impacted by COVID-19
- Tripling data allowance for Verizon Innovative Learning schools
For more information, click HERE .
T-Mobile: The wireless provider already has a majority of customers with unlimited talk, text, and data, but they’re doubling down on their effort to keep their customers connected.
- All current T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers who have data plans will have unlimited smartphone data, excluding roaming.
- T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers will get an additional 20GB of mobile hotspots/tethering service for the next 60 days. The company says this feature will be coming soon.
- Work with Lifeline partners to get customers extra free data up to 5GB per month over the next two months
- Increase data allowance for free to schools and students for the next 60 days, which means at least 20GB of data per month for each participant.
For more information, click HERE.
Move Out Information (University Housing)
The Move-Out process has been suspended until further notice in response to Governor Pritzker’s stay-at-home order for the state of Illinois. More information can be found here https://housing.illinois.edu/News/Coronavirus .
Career:
Handshake: Handshake at Illinois is an excellent online resource for seeking full-time employment and internship opportunities, as well as engaging with employers in virtual events.
VMock Resume Reviews: VMock can help you receive Receive customized suggestions for your résumé, from anywhere, at any time of day. Simply create an account with your Illinois email address and upload your résumé to receive line-by-line suggestions to improve your content based on your major and level of experience.
Big Interview-Interview Practice: Big Interview allows you to practice your interview skills anywhere, anytime In person, over the phone, or via Skype, and this is a great tool to get your reach for your interview, no matter the medium.
Vault: Explore possible career paths in Vault’s comprehensive guides to internships, full-time positions, companies, and career advice.
Humanities Professional Resource Center: Email humanitiesprc@illinois.edu for virtual career advising, resume reviews, interview practice.
The Career Center:
- Career Coaching and Health Advising Appointments of 30-minutes are available through virtual meetings –via phone or online. You can schedule appointments here or call the office at 217-333-0820.
- Career Drop-in Advising will be available at regularly scheduled times. However, students will be asked to use the online Zoom platform, rather than in-person meetings. Check The Career Center Websit for more details.
- All resume, cover letter, and personal statement reviews will be conducted via virtual services. More details about online resume and cover letter reviews can be found here . More details about personal statement reviews can be found here .
- Mock Interviews will be available at regularly scheduled times and will be conducted virtually via phone or online. Schedule a mock interview here.
- Up-to-date information about the programs and workshops of the Career Center is available here .
The Career Center will be offering the Virtual Illini Career and Internship Recruiting Week for students. Employers will host virtual information sessions for students April 6-10. Students are encouraged to go to Handshake to indicate interest and view sessions.
EPICS (Exploring Pathways in Career Success): This resource provides you with tools to help you explore your own interests, skills, values and career decision-making style. At the end of each activity, you receive personalized tips on additional resources specifically tailored to Illinois to assist in your career choices. Check it out at https://epics.illinois.edu/ .
Online cover letter & resume reviews: The Life + Career Design Lab will review your documents and provide feedback to tailor your application to the position and help you stand out. Email your documents to las-lifecareerdesign@illinois.edu, along with any questions about the application process.
ATLAS Internship Program
Looking to make plans for a 2020 summer internship? Consider joining the ATLAS Internship Program, where LAS students can learn how to integrate knowledge in their course of study with technology, in order to gain a unique and versatile skill set. Summer internships will take place from June 15 to August 9. Fill out an application today, in order to be considered for a placement.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program:
The National and International Scholarship Program will be hosting information sessions and workshops (starting April 7th) for undergraduate students and recent alumni to provide an overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, including eligibility, grant types, and application advice. Sessions are targeted to juniors, seniors, and recent alumni who wish to apply for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of June 22, 2020.
Information sessions (all online):
Tuesday, April 7th, 3:30-5:00 pm (Link to attend: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/f117ab1184ce4156b97c82d9fd707148 )
Tuesday, April 14th, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/bba01c86a52049c69a53620d24e24cb9 )
Wednesday, April 22nd, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/13f844849f614b3da199b5d48808aff1 )
Writing Workshops (all online):
Fulbright Personal Statement Workshop: Thursday, April 16th, 3:30-5:00pm (link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/748156743 )
English Teaching Assistant Application Workshop: Thursday, April 24th, 3:00 pm -4:00 pm (link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/febe420cbd2647d0b8740e81d70da0b7 )
Fulbright Research Proposal Writing Workshop: Thursday, May 1st, 3:00-4:00 pm (link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/8e675c937c0147f0b21c27d5b5297af7 )
Some Important Deadlines:
Registration time tickets for Summer and Fall 2020: Monday, April 6
Priority Registration Begins: Monday, April 20
Last day to drop or C/NC a course: Thursday, April 30
Last day of class: Wednesday, May 6
Illini Union Bookstore offering FREE e-books:
The Illini Union Bookstore has worked with suppliers, RedShelf and VitalSource, to furnish FREE e-book versions of textbooks until May 25 at no charge. This is beneficial if you had to leave your textbook on campus or as you start a new 8-week course. Click here for RedShelf e-books or click here for VitalSource e-books.