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NOTES ON SCHEDULE REVISIONS

Now that the revised FA20 schedule is visible at https://courses.illinois.edu/schedule/2020/fall, please take some time to review your classes and see if you need to make any changes.  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • If a course is no longer showing up on your schedule grid, but you haven’t dropped it, then that means it will be taught asynchronously (in other words, with no scheduled class meetings).  Asynchronous online courses have the advantage of being more flexible and allowing you to get the work done when it’s convenient (though you must keep an eye on deadlines!) but the disadvantage of not allowing for real-time contact with peers.  It’s up to you to decide whether you feel comfortable with an asynchronous course.  The risk is that you will feel detached, so gather all the information you can ahead of time about what will be expected of you (and when) and how you can keep in touch with the instructor.   Remember that the computer is not teaching the course; there is a person there!
  • If you see a time conflict that wasn’t there before, let an advisor know.  We need to check to see what is causing the conflict and what needs to be done to address it.  In some cases there may be a mistake to be fixed or a glitch to be resolved.  Give us a chance to make sure there’s isn’t an easy fix before you drop a class.
Design the Ultimate Pitch!

Check out the Siebel Center for Design’s class on Successful Storytelling: Designing the Ultimate Pitch (TE 398 (Section ST).  This class will meet on Wednesdays from 1-2:50 pm and will be taught completely online by instructors well-versed in current innovative technologies and techniques.

Updates from the Women’s Resources Center

From the WRC’s site at https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center:
“While a number of WRC programs and events are in the process of being cancelled or rescheduled, we want to reassure you that students, staff, and faculty in need of confidential advising services related to sexual assault and harassment, stalking, sexual exploitation, and abuse within a relationship (and their support persons) are still able to access services through the Women’s Resources Center with the following modifications:

In-person services are temporarily suspended, however phone/virtual advocacy and support for new, past, or currently-served clients and their support person(s) remains available Monday-Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

To schedule a free appointment: Call (217) 333-3137 or email womenscenter@illinois.edu (or your Confidential Advisor for current/past clients) from a safe number or email account. Please note email is not a confidential form of communication, and should only be used for scheduling purposes.

For free after hours (and 24/7) confidential support, call the RACES Hotline (for sexual assault and stalking) at (217) 384-4444 or the Domestic Violence Hotline at (877) 384-4390. These resources and more can be accessed at wecare.illinois.edu. We also invite you to visit the WRC’s COVID-19 Statement for more information about WRC changes during the pandemic at https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center/wrc-home/wrc-news.”

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Become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is seeking undergraduates in the humanities or arts who are excited to introduce peers to the Illinois research and creative inquiry experience. If you have participated in a research or creative project, be it through coursework, assisting faculty, research staff, or graduate students, or conducting a research or creative project of your own, you can become an Illinois Undergraduate Research Ambassador and help other students along their research journeys.  Ambassadors are paid a $250 stipend per semester for their service.

See https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/1749403258.html for details and to learn more about what constitutes research experience (it’s a very broad range).

Apply here: https://go.illinois.edu/IURA_Apply.

The deadline to apply is August 10, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Secondary Ed Minor Application Opens August 1

Students typically apply to the minor in their sophomore year, or when they are 2 years/4 semesters from graduating.  Most apply during the application window December 1 to February 1, BUT rising juniors who were not able to apply in the winter may apply between August 1 and August 31.  If you hope to complete the teaching licensure program and graduate by May 2022 and you have not yet applied to the Secondary Education minor then this upcoming application period is for you!

You need, at a minimum:

  • 2.5 cumulative, content, and UIUC GPA in the semester of application
  • Content pre-requisites completed or in-progress in the semester of application (for English, this is ENGL 200, 209, 255, and 301)*
  • A C- is required for all LAS content/major and minor related courses

*Students applying at this time and expecting to graduate by May 2022 would also need to have most if not all Gen Ed requirements finished (including LOTE) plus EDUC 201 and 202 and EPSY 201, and ideally would have no more than five major or Gen Ed courses remaining after FA20. 

See an English advisor if you need help figuring out whether you’re on track.

For more info, and a link to the application, see https://education.illinois.edu/programs/undergrad/programs-degrees/ci-sec-ug/getting-started

Apply to be a Health Ambassador for Fall 2020
If you have an interest in public health and and the Illinois community, plus excellent communication skills, then consider joining the Health Ambassadors Program! The University is looking for campus leaders to join efforts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. This is a paid position and the application deadline is Tuesday, July 28.

See https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/8377013

COVID-19 Resources
To stay up to date on the University’s response to COVID-19 and learn about available resources, please visit: https://covid19.illinois.edu/.
The Student Assistance Center is also an invaluable resource for those struggling with a variety of issues, including COVID-19: https://odos.illinois.edu/community-of-care/student-assistance-center/.

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Women’s Resources Center Confidential Advising:

WRC is Offering Confidential Advising via Phone. The WRC staff and its services are still available to all students, faculty, and staff! If you need support, give WRC a call at 217-333-3137 or send an email at womenscenter@illinois.edu.

Summer Internship: WRC Advocacy Intern:

The WRC is looking for its first-ever Advocacy Intern to work with it this summer! Read about the position here, and submit your application here.

WRC Fall Internship Now Open:

Applications for the Fall 2020 semester are currently OPEN, and will remain open until all positions are filled. The four different positions are Programming Intern, Advocacy Intern, Graphic Design Intern, and Marketing & Communications Intern. Position descriptions can be found below. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview during finals week, or as applications are received.

To apply, complete this form: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3244939. Also note that you will be asked to upload PDF files of your cover letter, resume, and portfolio / work sample (Graphic Design applicants only) at the end of the form.

Register for CHLH 199B: Campus Acquaintance Rape Education (CARE):

Are you passionate about supporting survivors and making a positive change on campus? Register for CHLH 199B: Campus Acquaintance Rape Education (CARE), Thursdays @ 3:30 – 4:50 during the fall semester.

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS:

To get information about internal and external resources available to undocumented students during this time, visit https://oiir.illinois.edu/la-casa-cultural-latina/undocumented-daca-students/covid-19.

Additional Resources:

For any additional questions, please contact Jorge Mena at jmena2@illinois.edu.

Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR):

To support social distancing practices, OIIR and its units will be closed to the public. Staff in these units will continue to work remotely and can be reached via phone or e-mail during regular business hours (Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm).

GWS 275 (The Politics of Fashion):

Explore the Politics of Fashion this Fall! Satisfy your General Education Criteria Fall 2020 for Cultural Studies – U.S. Minority by taking GWS 275: Politics of Fashion (CRN 71454)! The class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 – 11:50 a.m., and discussions are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

We CU Community Engaged Scholars:

University of Illinois is launching a new campus-wide program this summer called “We CU Community Engaged Scholars.” The program is aimed at empowering University of Illinois students to respond to community needs and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Students can participate in this program by applying here https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/2966506. For more information, visit https://healthinstitute.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/WeCU_summer2020.pdf.

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LAS Summer Advising Hours:

Academic advisors are here during the summer and ready to meet with you. You can add your name to the LAS Virtual Advising Queue and speak with someone in just a few minutes via Zoom or phone. If you would like to speak with a specific college-level advisor, make an appointment here and select LAS Student Academic Affairs Advising, LAS AAP Advising, LAS Career Development, LAS International Programs, or LAS Honors. You can also email at las-studentoffice@illinois.edu. Advising hours for summer are 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fall Internships at the Women’s Resources Center:

Applications for the Fall 2020 semester will remain open until all positions are filled. The three positions are programming intern, graphic design intern, and marketing and communications intern. Position descriptions can be found here. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview during finals week or as applications are received. For more information contact Clare Conway at ceconway@illinois.edu.

Verdell Frazier Young Scholarship:

Applications for the Verdell Frazier Young Award are being accepted. The Verdell Frazier Young Award was established to assist women who have had an interruption in pursuing a college degree (undergraduate or graduate). The application is open and accepting rolling applications. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by midnight Sunday, May 10. For more information or to apply, visit https://oiir.illinois.edu/womens-center/resources/financial-support/verdell-frazier-young-awards-women .

GLOBE Fall 2020:

Apply today to become a GLOBE member! Blue applications are now being accepted with a priority date of Wednesday, July 1. Details and application links are here. Global Leaders Orange and Blue Engagement (GLOBE) offers you an opportunity to make connections with orange members (incoming students), build intercultural communication skills, leadership experience, and lifelong friendships.

Online Workshop:

As COVID-19 forces society to distance ourselves from each other, the Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) has been and continues developing online modules designed to enhance a variety of competencies from the Illinois Model of Leadership. Below are the current modules available or in progress:

  • Inclusive Conversations
  • Interpersonal/Team: Psychological Safety
  • Productivity & Goals (in progress)
  • Systems Thinking
  • Virtual Teams (in progress)

For full descriptions and instructions to self-enroll into the modules, go to: https://leadership.illinois.edu/onlinetraining

Online Integrity i-Program:

The Online Integrity i-Program focuses on skills necessary for interpersonal and organizational ethical leadership. Students who participate in online Integrity will engage in virtual discussions and complete activities around values, ethics, and morals and discuss how to successfully navigate them. Go to: https://leadership.illinois.edu/onlinetraining for instructions to self-enroll into this program.

Please note, Online Integrity will not be available from May 7th to May 18th and will be available until June 29th once it’s reopen.

For questions, email leadership@illinois.edu