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VOICE Creative Writing Readings:

The first VOICE readings of the semester will take place on October 13th at the Literary Bar at 7:00 p.m.

Jason Pfister, Matthew Fash, and Erin Hoffman will be reading from their works on this day.

upcoming professional resource center events:

For more information about career planning and professional development opportunities and support, see https://humanitiesprc.web.illinois.edu/.

RBML Event 10/7: In Search of Marcel Proust:

Are you curious to find out who Marcel Proust was, or how to say his name? Are you a devoted reader? Join Professor François Proulx (Department of French and Italian) and RBML curator Caroline Szylowicz for a conversation about Proust’s life and works. The 100th anniversary of his death will be marked with an exploration of his books, manuscripts and letters. All are welcome, and refreshments will be served.

ENGL 199 Begins 10/17:

ENGL 199: Writing to get that job begins classes in the second 8-weeks of this semester and is open for enrollment. The newly updated curriculum makes landing an interview easier than ever!

Dates and Deadlines:

October 14: DROP deadline for full semester classes (and the last chance to petition for grade replacement in a class you’re currently re-taking, or to switch from letter grade to CR/NC, an option only available for elective courses, not for those you are using to satisfy a major, minor, or Gen Ed requirement).  
October 17: 2nd 8-week (aka Part of Term B) classes begin
Oct 17 is also the day that your registration time tickets for Spring 2023 should become visible in Student Self-Service
October 21: Deadline to ADD a POT B course
October 31: Priority registration for Spring 2023 begins (your own registration time will be determined by the schedule available here: https://registrar.illinois.edu/registration/reg-spring-2023/)

More information about registration-related advising to follow soon!

Don’t forget these!

The Illinois Club scholarships 2022-2023:

This year, The Illinois Club will be awarding the following scholarships:

Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
Global Focus Award of $4,000
Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 15, 2022.

To learn more about the individual scholarships, and to apply, see go.illinois.edu/TICScholarshipApplication. If you have questions, please direct them to scholarship@theillinoisclub.org.

General Eligibility:

You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2023. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

University of Illinois Press Seeking Publicity Intern:

The University of Illinois press is seeking a Publicity Intern to assist the University of Illinois Press Senior Publicity Manager with publicizing UI press books via creation of press releases, researching media contacts, filing, adding author events to the press calendar, pulling quotes from book reviews, and other related tasks. Strong writing and communications skills, intellectual curiosity, close attention to detail and organization, and interest in books and publishing or marketing and PR, good problem-solving skills and a high level of comfort using general programs such as MS word and excel are required. English and Creative Writing majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send a cover letter and resume to Heather Gernenz by October 7. For more information, send an email to gernenz2@illinois.edu or visit https://secure.osfa.illinois.edu/vjb/detail.aspx?type=fws&postid=45913.

I-STAR positions available

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is currently seeking to hire additional I STARs, who serve as campus tour guides, for the spring semester. The application is currently open with a deadline of October 2.

The application can be found online here as well as on the I STAR website. 

Call For Applications: Funded MA/PhD, Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies:

The Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies at the University of Alabama is currently accepting applications for MA and PhD admissions for Fall of 2023.

  • The Strode MA program offers students the unique opportunity to specialize in Renaissance studies at the master’s level. Students admitted to the Strode MA program receive enhanced graduate stipends, and they are fully funded for two years (the current MA stipend is $19,500 per year)..
  • The Strode PhD program offers advanced training in Renaissance studies for a select cohort of students who pursue their research interests through an individually tailored plan of study. Students admitted to the Strode PhD program receive enhanced graduate stipends, and they are fully funded for five years (the current PhD stipend is $21,500 per year).
  • All MA and PhD students can also take full advantage of the resources of the Strode Program, including travel funding, summer support, and access to a range of programming, such as the Alabama Shakespeare Project, Shakespeare in performance workshops, and lectures by distinguished guest speakers. The University of Alabama is also a member of The Folger Institute. Students and faculty in early modern studies at The University of Alabama are eligible to participate in the Institute’s many cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary workshops and seminars, designed to enhance participants’ research interests.
  • The Strode Program works closely with the Alabama Digital Humanities Center (ADHC) and co-sponsors of the University of Alabama’s international Digital Humanities conference, Digitorium (https://apps.lib.ua.edu/blogs/digitorium/). Strode students have access to the ADHC for support with digital techniques for their research and teaching,

Please note that the deadline for applying for admission to either the MA or the PhD program for the Fall term is December 1.

For more details about the program and the application process visit  https://strode.english.ua.edu/

LER-MHRIR Info Session:

The School of Labor and Employment Relations is hosting an Information Session for undergraduate students to learn more about the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program. Interested students will be joined by staff for an overview of the admission requirements, curriculum, and career opportunities in the field.  Current students will share some of their classroom and recruitment experiences.    Students can either Register in Handshake or email bneig2@illinois.edu to receive the zoom link.

FLAS Fellowships for English Majors:

Do you study a less commonly taught language (any language except French, German, and Spanish)? Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? If so, consider applying for a Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for summer 2023 or academic year 2023-24. FLAS fellowships support both undergraduate and graduate study in modern foreign languages in combination with global or area studies. The purpose of the FLAS program is to train students to integrate global knowledge into a future career in areas of national need like cyber security and business, where knowledge of additional languages is crucial. Learn more about FLAS fellowship opportunities through the European Union Center here, and learn more about FLAS opportunities across campus here. Please look out for the FLAS information session in November. Applications will be due in late January.

undergraduate research support grant:

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.

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

The deadline to apply is October 14, 2022 at 11:59pm. For questions or concerns, contact Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

English student association meetings and more!

You are invited to attend the weekly ESA meetings: Wednesdays from 6-7 in the Mary Kay Peer Lounge (basement of the English building), for example. If you want to know more email esaillinois1867@gmail.com.

Or, get involved with Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society if you want to connect with fellow English students, writers, and lovers of literature. You will have opportunities to gain experience publishing, speaking as a panelist at conferences, and/or meeting English students from around the world. For more information, email sigmataudeltaillinois@gmail.com.

research apprenticeship program:

The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to work with graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on their research projects, explore the culture and process of research, and build on their existing abilities within a community of scholars. Applications will be accepted through 6 October 2022. For more information visit http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html.

More help with research:

MONTAGE ARTS JOURNAL:

Montage Arts Journal, the undergraduate literary magazine of UIUC, is now open for submissions. All publishable forms of art—photography, paintings, sketches, digital art, collages, sculptures, poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, drama, and more—are welcome. This semester’s reading period closes December 15th, but submissions can be emailed to montagejournal@gmail.com any time before then. Please see https://montagejournal.wordpress.com for more information. 

DOUBLE YOUR ADVISING, DOUBLE YOUR FUN!

Ready to connect with our humanities professional development experts?  Beginning 9/22 you can stop by Greg Hall 105 any TUESDAY MORNING between 9:30 and noon or THURSDAY AFTERNOON between 1:00 and 4:00 to meet with Julie Higgs (note that these times have changed since last spring).  Starting September 24 Anna will be there Tuesday mornings as well so if you want some academic advising you can schedule an in-person appointment with her during that time and then talk to Julie before or afterwards. It’s one-stop shopping!

You can also connect with Julie in the English advising office during her drop-in hours: 1:30-4:00 every other Monday starting September 12.

fall workshops:

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Quick overview of events (read on for details):

Drop-In Career Counseling with Julie: 9/26
Poetry in Libra: 9/27
Tuesday @7 Workshop–Avoiding Procrastination: 9/27
ESA-Hosted Symposium: 9/28
Carr Visiting Authors: Madeleine Thien: 9/29
Intro to Scholarly Research–Using Bibliographies: 10/4
MHRIR Info Session: 10/5

University of Illinois Press Seeking Publicity Intern:

The University of Illinois press is seeking a Publicity Intern to assist the University of Illinois Press Senior Publicity Manager with publicizing UI press books via creation of press releases, researching media contacts, filing, adding author events to the press calendar, pulling quotes from book reviews, and other related tasks. Strong writing and communications skills, intellectual curiosity, close attention to detail and organization, and interest in books and publishing or marketing and PR, good problem-solving skills and a high level of comfort using general programs such as MS word and excel are required. English and Creative Writing majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send a cover letter and resume to Heather Gernenz by October 7. For more information, send an email to gernenz2@illinois.edu or visit https://secure.osfa.illinois.edu/vjb/detail.aspx?type=fws&postid=45913.

ESA-HOSTED Symposium series

The next event will be on Wednesday, September 28 from 5-7PM in EB 104. Come learn about ways to add to your English major, specifically with the RIGS focus (within the Topics concentration) or the Environmental Writing Certificate! The RIGS Concentration + Environmental Writing Certificate Symposium will also have a presentation + Q&A with RIGS advisor Professor Candice Jenkins and Environmental Writing Professor Gillen Wood.

For more information contact Sydney Sadler at ssadler3@illinois.edu.

I-STAR positions available

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is currently seeking to hire additional I STARs, who serve as campus tour guides, for the spring semester. The application is currently open with a deadline of October 2.

The application can be found online here as well as on the I STAR website. 

Call For Applications: Funded MA/PhD, Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies:

The Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies at the University of Alabama is currently accepting applications for MA and PhD admissions for Fall of 2023.

  • The Strode MA program offers students the unique opportunity to specialize in Renaissance studies at the master’s level. Students admitted to the Strode MA program receive enhanced graduate stipends, and they are fully funded for two years (the current MA stipend is $19,500 per year)..
  • The Strode PhD program offers advanced training in Renaissance studies for a select cohort of students who pursue their research interests through an individually tailored plan of study. Students admitted to the Strode PhD program receive enhanced graduate stipends, and they are fully funded for five years (the current PhD stipend is $21,500 per year).
  • All MA and PhD students can also take full advantage of the resources of the Strode Program, including travel funding, summer support, and access to a range of programming, such as the Alabama Shakespeare Project, Shakespeare in performance workshops, and lectures by distinguished guest speakers. The University of Alabama is also a member of The Folger Institute. Students and faculty in early modern studies at The University of Alabama are eligible to participate in the Institute’s many cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary workshops and seminars, designed to enhance participants’ research interests.
  • The Strode Program works closely with the Alabama Digital Humanities Center (ADHC) and co-sponsors of the University of Alabama’s international Digital Humanities conference, Digitorium (https://apps.lib.ua.edu/blogs/digitorium/). Strode students have access to the ADHC for support with digital techniques for their research and teaching,

Please note that the deadline for applying for admission to either the MA or the PhD program for the Fall term is December 1.

For more details about the program and the application process visit  https://strode.english.ua.edu/

LER-MHRIR Info Session:

The School of Labor and Employment Relations is hosting an Information Session for undergraduate students to learn more about the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program. Interested students will be joined by staff for an overview of the admission requirements, curriculum, and career opportunities in the field.  Current students will share some of their classroom and recruitment experiences.    Students can either Register in Handshake or email bneig2@illinois.edu to receive the zoom link.

Poetry in Libra Invitation:

You are invited to attend Poetry in Libra: where the words balance the scales
Tuesday, September 27 from 6:30-8 pm CT via Zoom.
Click the following link to RSVP to Poetry in Libra:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1p_RpTWXWFRsAEC26kg1nSoY8Ncyz3Il4ir5jbxpDiZxTMA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Visit the website for more information on the gallery: https://laestaciongallery.weebly.com/.

Carr Visiting Author Reading: Madeleine Thien 9/29:

The first Robert J. and Katherine Carr Visiting Author Reading of the year on Thursday, 9/29 at 4:30 in room 210 of the Illini Union. Madeleine Thien will be reading from her work. More details are available here.

Don’t forget these!

FLAS Fellowships for English Majors:

Do you study a less commonly taught language (any language except French, German, and Spanish)? Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? If so, consider applying for a Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for summer 2023 or academic year 2023-24. FLAS fellowships support both undergraduate and graduate study in modern foreign languages in combination with global or area studies. The purpose of the FLAS program is to train students to integrate global knowledge into a future career in areas of national need like cyber security and business, where knowledge of additional languages is crucial. Learn more about FLAS fellowship opportunities through the European Union Center here, and learn more about FLAS opportunities across campus here. Please look out for the FLAS information session in November. Applications will be due in late January.

undergraduate research support grant:

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.

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

The deadline to apply is October 14, 2022 at 11:59pm. For questions or concerns, contact Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

English student association meetings and more!

You are invited to attend the weekly ESA meetings: Wednesdays from 6-7 in the Mary Kay Peer Lounge (basement of the English building), for example. If you want to know more email esaillinois1867@gmail.com.

Or, get involved with Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society if you want to connect with fellow English students, writers, and lovers of literature. You will have opportunities to gain experience publishing, speaking as a panelist at conferences, and/or meeting English students from around the world. For more information, email sigmataudeltaillinois@gmail.com.

The Illinois Club scholarships 2022-2023

This year, The Illinois Club will be awarding the following scholarships:

Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
Global Focus Award of $4,000
Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 15, 2022.

To learn more about the individual scholarships, and to apply, see go.illinois.edu/TICScholarshipApplication. If you have questions, please direct them to scholarship@theillinoisclub.org.

General Eligibility:

You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2023. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

research apprenticeship program

The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to work with graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on their research projects, explore the culture and process of research, and build on their existing abilities within a community of scholars. Applications will be accepted through 6 October 2022. For more information visit http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html.

More help with research

MONTAGE ARTS JOURNAL

Montage Arts Journal, the undergraduate literary magazine of UIUC, is now open for submissions. All publishable forms of art—photography, paintings, sketches, digital art, collages, sculptures, poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, drama, and more—are welcome. This semester’s reading period closes December 15th, but submissions can be emailed to montagejournal@gmail.com any time before then. Please see https://montagejournal.wordpress.com for more information. 

DOUBLE YOUR ADVISING, DOUBLE YOUR FUN!

Ready to connect with our humanities professional development experts?  Beginning 9/22 you can stop by Greg Hall 105 any TUESDAY MORNING between 9:30 and noon or THURSDAY AFTERNOON between 1:00 and 4:00 to meet with Julie Higgs (note that these times have changed since last spring).  Starting September 24 Anna will be there Tuesday mornings as well so if you want some academic advising you can schedule an in-person appointment with her during that time and then talk to Julie before or afterwards. It’s one-stop shopping!

You can also connect with Julie in the English advising office during her drop-in hours: 1:30-4:00 every other Monday starting September 12.

MUSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

The Department of English at Michigan State University is delighted to announce the 4th Annual MUSE Scholars Workshop, which will be held this fall in East Lansing, from October 19-22

The MUSE Scholars Program  is intended for prospective English graduate students from underrepresented groups, including students of African American, Latinx and Chicanx, Asian American, and Indigenous descent. It aims to introduce students to a robust culture of mentoring essential for a rewarding graduate school experience, and a thriving life in academia. You can read more about our first three cohorts of MUSE scholars here.

The all-expenses paid workshop will allow students to learn more about the English department, visit graduate classes, meet faculty and graduate students, receive feedback on their application materials for graduate school, and present their research to faculty.

Students can learn more about the workshop, and submit an application here.  The deadline for applications has been extended to September 19. 

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HPRC Symposium hosted by English student association (ESA):

If you want career advice and want to learn about post-grad opportunities for English and creative writing majors, come to the HPRC Symposium for English Department Majors on Tuesday, September 20th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in English Building #104! The symposium will include a presentation followed by a panel Q&A by the HPRC advisors Kirsten Wilcox and Julie Higgs.

Come to the same room at the same time the following week on Wednesday, September 28th to learn about ways to add to your English major, specifically with the RIGS Concentration or the Environmental Writing Certificate! The RIGS Concentration + Environmental Writing Certificate Symposium will also have a presentation + Q&A with RIGS advisor Professor Candice Jenkins and Environmental Writing Professor Gillen Wood.

These symposiums will be hosted by English Student Association. For more information, contact: Sydney Sadler (ssadler3@illinois.edu).

FLAS Fellowships for English Majors:

Do you study a less commonly taught language (any language except French, German, and Spanish)? Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? If so, consider applying for a Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship for summer 2023 or academic year 2023-24. FLAS fellowships support both undergraduate and graduate study in modern foreign languages in combination with global or area studies. The purpose of the FLAS program is to train students to integrate global knowledge into a future career in areas of national need like cyber security and business, where knowledge of additional languages is crucial. Learn more about FLAS fellowship opportunities through the European Union Center here, and learn more about FLAS opportunities across campus here. Please look out for the FLAS information session in November. Applications will be due in late January.

undergraduate research support grant:

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.

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

The deadline to apply is October 14, 2022 at 11:59pm. For questions or concerns, contact Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

Lisnek las hub:

Specially trained peer mentors and advisors are now available to help undergraduates access opportunities to gain experience at Illinois and beyond. Visit Lisnek LAS Hub daily when classes are in session. You can find more information at https://las.illinois.edu/lifecareerdesign/hub.

Library Support Services for Students:

You may find the following library services helpful:

Research consultations

Research consultations are a great way for students to receive help with research papers. Students can receive one-on-one help with any research questions they have, such as brainstorming a research topic, finding and evaluating sources, keyword searches, and more. Research consultations are not meant to check citations or proof-read papers. Students can make an appointment here https://uiuc.libcal.com/appointments?u=104993&lid=586. 

NEW Speaking Center

Although this is still a work in progress, we are hoping to be officially open in a few weeks! The Library has been collaborating with the Communications Department to set up a Speaking Center for students. The Speaking Center will have consultations available for students to prepare for class presentations, speeches, or to just become more confident in their public speaking skills. Workshops will also be available. I will send out more information once consultations are available for students to sign up for. 

Informal Language Conversation Sessions

As part of the Speaking Center, informal language sessions are being offered periodically through the semester. Students can look for upcoming sessions on the events calendar. Next Wednesday, from 3-4pm, French will be offered. These are unstructured, casual, conversations, perfect for students who just want to practice their language skills in a non-academic setting, or who want more informal practice before they study abroad. 

Academic Success Series (geared towards International Students)

The Counseling Center has been working with the library to set up monthly workshops regarding mental health and academic success, designed with international students in mind. The next session, Cultural Adjustment and Classroom Culture, is October 11th at 4pm.

Family Study Room

If you know of any student parents or student caregivers, please encourage them to use the Family Student Room! Family Kits are available to check out by age range, and a pack n’ play and kid tablets will be available to use any day. 

Don’t forget these!

English student association meetings and more!

You are invited to attend the weekly ESA meetings: Wednesdays from 6-7 in the Mary Kay Peer Lounge (basement of the English building), for example. If you want to know more email esaillinois1867@gmail.com.

Or, get involved with Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society if you want to connect with fellow English students, writers, and lovers of literature. You will have opportunities to gain experience publishing, speaking as a panelist at conferences, and/or meeting English students from around the world. For more information, email sigmataudeltaillinois@gmail.com.

The Illinois Club scholarships 2022-2023

This year, The Illinois Club will be awarding the following scholarships:

Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
Global Focus Award of $4,000
Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 15, 2022.

To learn more about the individual scholarships, and to apply, see go.illinois.edu/TICScholarshipApplication. If you have questions, please direct them to scholarship@theillinoisclub.org.

General Eligibility:

You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2023. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

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conversation cafe + friday forum

Conversation Cafe + Friday Forum will be starting next week, September 16, 2022. Time: Noon – 1:00 PM. Venue:| University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign.

research apprenticeship program

The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to work with graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on their research projects, explore the culture and process of research, and build on their existing abilities within a community of scholars. Applications will be accepted through 6 October 2022. For more information visit http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html.

More help with research

MONTAGE ARTS JOURNAL

Montage Arts Journal, the undergraduate literary magazine of UIUC, is now open for submissions. All publishable forms of art—photography, paintings, sketches, digital art, collages, sculptures, poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, drama, and more—are welcome. This semester’s reading period closes December 15th, but submissions can be emailed to montagejournal@gmail.com any time before then. Please see https://montagejournal.wordpress.com for more information. 

DOUBLE YOUR ADVISING, DOUBLE YOUR FUN!

Ready to connect with our humanities professional development experts?  Beginning 9/22 you can stop by Greg Hall 105 any TUESDAY MORNING between 9:30 and noon or THURSDAY AFTERNOON between 1:00 and 4:00 to meet with Julie Higgs (note that these times have changed since last spring).  Starting September 24 Anna will be there Tuesday mornings as well so if you want some academic advising you can schedule an in-person appointment with her during that time and then talk to Julie before or afterwards. It’s one-stop shopping!

You can also connect with Julie in the English advising office during her drop-in hours: 1:30-4:00 every other Monday starting September 12.

MUSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

The Department of English at Michigan State University is delighted to announce the 4th Annual MUSE Scholars Workshop, which will be held this fall in East Lansing, from October 19-22

The MUSE Scholars Program  is intended for prospective English graduate students from underrepresented groups, including students of African American, Latinx and Chicanx, Asian American, and Indigenous descent. It aims to introduce students to a robust culture of mentoring essential for a rewarding graduate school experience, and a thriving life in academia. You can read more about our first three cohorts of MUSE scholars here.

The all-expenses paid workshop will allow students to learn more about the English department, visit graduate classes, meet faculty and graduate students, receive feedback on their application materials for graduate school, and present their research to faculty.

Students can learn more about the workshop, and submit an application here.  The deadline for applications has been extended to September 19. 

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last chance to nominate great teachers!

Please help us reward our excellent English department instructors. If you have found someone to be especially skilled, knowledgeable, inspiring, or responsive to your needs as a student, we want to know about it!

You can nominate any professor, lecturer, or instructor (that includes graduate TAs), who has taught any English department course (BTW, CW, ENGL, RHET) on any topic.  You can nominate more than one person.  All you have to do is fill out the online form available at https://english.illinois.edu/resources/student-resources/resources-undergrads/nominate-outstanding-teacher.

The deadline for this awards cycle has been extended to this Monday, September 12.

English student association meetings and more!

You are invited to attend the weekly ESA meetings: Wednesdays from 6-7 in the Mary Kay Peer Lounge (basement of the English building), for example. If you want to know more email esaillinois1867@gmail.com.

Or, get involved with Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society if you want to connect with fellow English students, writers, and lovers of literature. You will have opportunities to gain experience publishing, speaking as a panelist at conferences, and/or meeting English students from around the world. For more information, email sigmataudeltaillinois@gmail.com.

The Illinois Club scholarships 2022-2023

This year, The Illinois Club will be awarding the following scholarships:

Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
Global Focus Award of $4,000
Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
The Judith Life Ikenberry Fine Arts Award of $4,500

Application Deadline: 5 PM, October 15, 2022.

To learn more about the individual scholarships, and to apply, see go.illinois.edu/TICScholarshipApplication. If you have questions, please direct them to scholarship@theillinoisclub.org.

General Eligibility:

You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2023. A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.

writers workshop resources & new location

The Writers Workshop provides free, one-to-one writing feedback for any type of writing and at any stage of the writing process. This includes course papers, speeches, senior capstones, personal statements, resumes and cover letters, group writing projects, theses or dissertations, or manuscripts for publication. They have appointments and drop-in hours, and they’re available in-person and online.

In addition to one-to-one writing feedback, the Writers Workshop hosts a range of presentations and events. More information is available here https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/5442. Two upcoming events are “Networking and Job Search Writing” (9/8, 4pm) and “Effective Cover Letters for Job Applications” (9/14, 4pm).

The Writers Workshop has moved! The new location is in the Main Library (room 100b, on the first floor, across from the Info Desk). An open house will be held on 22 September from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. See he flyer below:

intern with dsje

Diversity and Social Justice Education (DSJE) is hiring 4 interns. 2022-2023 Open Positions are Marketing & Communications Intern (1 position) and Social Justice Leadership Interns (3 positions). To learn more and apply, visit:  https://go.illinois.edu/DSJEintern

Applications OPEN August 29, 2022. There will be an optional information session on September 6, 2022 at 6 PM on Zoom – register by going to the DSJEintern link above.

Applications CLOSE September 12, 2022

Interviews start on September 15, 2022.

apply to be an i-connect student peer educator

Are you Passionate about diversity & social justice? Excited to foster inclusive community among students? Eager to practice group facilitation skills? A strong communicator & an upstander to acts of bias? Apply to be an I-Connect Student Peer Educator today! This is a paid position with Diversity & Social Justice Education for Spring 2022. Applications are due September 12, 2022. Apply at https://go.illinois.edu/icspe.

conversation cafe + friday forum

Conversation Cafe + Friday Forum will be starting next week, September 16, 2022. Time: Noon – 1:00 PM. Venue:| University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright St., Latzer Hall, Champaign.

Don’t forget these!

research apprenticeship program

The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program offers undergraduate students with little or no research experience the opportunity to work with graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on their research projects, explore the culture and process of research, and build on their existing abilities within a community of scholars. Applications will be accepted through 6 October 2022. For more information visit http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html.

More help with research

MONTAGE ARTS JOURNAL

Montage Arts Journal, the undergraduate literary magazine of UIUC, is now open for submissions. All publishable forms of art—photography, paintings, sketches, digital art, collages, sculptures, poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, drama, and more—are welcome. This semester’s reading period closes December 15th, but submissions can be emailed to montagejournal@gmail.com any time before then. Please see https://montagejournal.wordpress.com for more information. 

DOUBLE YOUR ADVISING, DOUBLE YOUR FUN!

Ready to connect with our humanities professional development experts?  Beginning 9/22 you can stop by Greg Hall 105 any TUESDAY MORNING between 9:30 and noon or THURSDAY AFTERNOON between 1:00 and 4:00 to meet with Julie Higgs (note that these times have changed since last spring).  Starting September 24 Anna will be there Tuesday mornings as well so if you want some academic advising you can schedule an in-person appointment with her during that time and then talk to Julie before or afterwards. It’s one-stop shopping!

You can also connect with Julie in the English advising office during her drop-in hours: 1:30-4:00 every other Monday starting September 12.

Book Launch for TRICKSTER ACADEMY, by Jenny L. Davis

The book launch of Trickster Academy, a collection of poems published by University of Arizona Press (2022), will be held on Friday, September 9 from 2:00-3:00 pm on zoom. Please register at: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf–qpjIiHdTEfjK0rudifzYx2BtjLY2h. The event will feature a reading by Jenny L. Davis and discussion with Daniel Heath Justice. For more information see the flyer below:

JOIN THE STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

The Office of the Provost is now accepting applications for appointment to the 2022-2023 Provost’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Board

The Advisory board is a group of diverse undergraduate students who volunteer to serve as advisors to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost. They aim to accurately portray the current realities of the undergraduate experience by articulating the highlights and challenges of being a student at the university. As representatives of the undergraduate population at Illinois, their objective is to convey what could make a successful undergraduate student experience. 

The Application can be accessed here:  https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/683840983.

If selected to participate as a Board member, appointments will be for one full academic year. All applications are due Friday, September 9, 2022, at 11:59 PM CDT.

FAB LAB OPEN HOUSE

Come see the new experiential space for book history and arts in the CU Community FabLab. They have three presses up and running and a new name, Skeuomorph Press. The press is on Twitter (https://twitter.com/skeuomorphpress/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skeuomorphpress/), if you want to follow what they’re up to and hear about upcoming events. 

If you’d like to see the space, print a little something, and hear more about the goals for Skeuomorph you are welcome to attend the FabLab’s fall open house, on Friday, September 9 from 5-9pm and Saturday, September 10 from 10am-5pm. You can learn more here: http://cucfablab.org/. During the open house, they will have the presses set up to print a souvenir, and other materials on display for visitors to explore. The FabLab is at 1301 S. Goodwin Ave in Urbana. All English department students are welcome!

MUSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS

The Department of English at Michigan State University is delighted to announce the 4th Annual MUSE Scholars Workshop, which will be held this fall in East Lansing, from October 19-22

The MUSE Scholars Program  is intended for prospective English graduate students from underrepresented groups, including students of African American, Latinx and Chicanx, Asian American, and Indigenous descent. It aims to introduce students to a robust culture of mentoring essential for a rewarding graduate school experience, and a thriving life in academia. You can read more about our first three cohorts of MUSE scholars here.

The all-expenses paid workshop will allow students to learn more about the English department, visit graduate classes, meet faculty and graduate students, receive feedback on their application materials for graduate school, and present their research to faculty.

Students can learn more about the workshop, and submit an application here.  The deadline for applications has been extended to September 19. 

fall workshops