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Activities

Career Certificate-Health

 

Welcome back for the spring semester!

The application for the Career Certificate-Health is due this Friday, January 22. A reminder that the Career Certificate-Health is a program designed by The Career Center to guide and challenge students regarding their choice to pursue health professions. Students will be required to attend 4 meetings this semester on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm. These meetings will be discussion based, plus students will have required activities (Health Prof Advisor, Resume Review, Informational Interview, TCC Workshops, RSO related events, etc). Students may find the link for the application in the Health Careers Chronicle feel free to pass the link on to them: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1575707. Please let me know if you have any questions or direct your students to me if they have questions!

 

Thank you!

 

Christina Rector I Assistant Director I The Career Center  

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign I 217.333.0820 I www.careercenter.illinois.edu

 

 

 

Activities, Career opportunities, Informational Meeting

Jan/Feb Pre-Law Events

 

Happy 2016! Pre-Law Advising Services is starting the semester with our biggest events—including opportunities for students to win several LSAT prep course scholarships! Please share with any and all interested students. All of our events can be found on our online calendar here.

 

Becoming a 21st Century Lawyer: Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 5:00 in 1064 Lincoln Hall
What does it take to be a successful 21st century lawyer? The legal market has experienced drastic changes as technology has disrupted traditional legal services. What are current trends in the legal market, and how will it change in the future? Dan Katz, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Law Lab at Illinois Tech–Chicago Kent College of Law, will share his unique insights into today’s legal market, including cutting-edge technological legal skills that 21st century lawyers need. He will outline steps that today’s pre-law students can use to begin building the skills of a 21st century lawyer, and he will demonstrate how he is changing legal services by launching The Law Lab.

Students will: Learn about the current legal market and cutting edge new legal service delivery, understand what skills future legal employers are seeking, and know how to begin developing those skills NOW. Read more about Professor Katz here.

 

LSAT Prep Fair: Monday, Feb. 1 from 4-6 pm in Illini Union Room B

What is on the Law School Admission Test, and how do students prepare for it? The LSAT Prep Fair is the perfect opportunity to: talk to a variety of LSAT prep companies about their offerings, learn more and watch a mini demonstration of LSAT test questions, get discounts on LSAT prep courses, or win an LSAT prep course scholarship! Have some snacks, learn about your LSAT prep options, and figure out how to ace logic games at the LSAT Prep Fair. Stop by or stay the whole time. More info–including participating LSAT prep companies and an LSAT mini workshop schedule–will be posted at http://prelaw.illinois.edu/lsat-prep-fair. This event is free and open to all students. No registration is necessary.

 

LSAT Prep Course Scholarship Contest: Submissions due Friday, Feb. 5 to jargenti@illinois.edu

Here is another opportunity for students to win an LSAT prep course scholarship. Illinois students taking the June or September 2016 LSAT: Do you want to take a prep course but you aren’t sure you can afford the tuition? Pre-Law Advising Services is pleased to announce the availability of two full LSAT prep course scholarships courtesy of Kaplan Test Prep. This need-based scholarship will provide a full LSAT prep course tuition waiver. Application information can be found here: http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2508?eventId=33071675&calMin=201601&cal=20160113&skinId=11443

 

Pre-Law 101: Monday, Feb. 8 at 4:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building

This workshop is for any Illinois student who is new to pre-law. This workshop covers: What it means to be a pre-law student at Illinois; the profile of a successful law school applicant; building a pre-law resume during undergraduate years; and what helpful resources exist on campus. All of your pre-law questions will be answered! This workshop is primarily aimed at first year students but all students are welcome. Please register here. This will be the only Pre-Law 101 workshop of the spring semester.

 

Thank you for helping us spread the word about these events!

 

Best wishes,
Jamie Thomas-Ward, J.D., M.S.
Director of Pre-Law Services

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Campus Center for Advising & Academic Services
807 S Wright St, Floor 5
Champaign IL  61820
(217) 333-9669
www.prelaw.illinois.edu

 

 

Activities, Diversity

Solidarity Hours

Solidarity Hours. . . with Snacks
Gender and Women’s Studies
1205 W. Nevada
Tuesday-Thursday, December 1-3
7-9pm

GWS is inspired by recent student activism challenging anti-black racism and institutional racism against people of color.
In support of students working for racial justice on our campus,
GWS will be open during the evenings this week for any students interested in sharing ideas for activism – or who just want to study in a supportive, anti-racist space.

All students are welcome. Snacks will be provided!

SolidarityHours-GWS (2)

 

Activities, Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors

Info. Session for Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Dec. 2

Hi everyone,

 

We appreciate your help in reminding students of our information session tomorrow.  See the description below and the flyer attached.

DGS Flyer Info

Are you interested in sustainability? What about conservation? Please join the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences to learn more about their major/minors. Their Student Services staff will present information on their classes, extracurricular activities, and even study abroad opportunities related to the Department. They will be hosting an information session as the Division of General Studies (DGS) office, Rm. 514 on Wednesday, December 2nd at 3pm. Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you there! If you are unable to make the session, but want to know more, you can contact shelmink@illinois.edu or peruse our website at www.nres.illinois.edu.

 

I’m glad to answer any questions you may have.  Thank you!

 

Cheers,

 

Susan Helmink

Visiting Academic Advising Coordinator

Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

N-507 Turner Hall

(217)265-0170

shelmink@illinois.edu

http://nres.illinois.edu/

 

Activities, International study, Majors/Minors

Interdisciplinary Certificate Programs in Development and Health

Please let your students know of two exciting interdisciplinary certificate programs of study being offered by LAS Global Studies!

 

The Certificate in International Development Studies is ideal for students interested in poverty reduction, sustainability and international development careers with governments, think tanks, social enterprises and non-governmental organizations. The Certificate in Global Health (offered in collaboration with WGGP) is ideal for students with pre-health goals, aspirations to work community health or health policy with governments, non-governmental organizations and social enterprises. Each certificate requires the completion of 15 credit hours with specific core courses and elective course requirements and can be easily complemented with most major coursework.

 

Students can learn more, by attending our last information session for Fall 2015 on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 2pm. The information session will be held at Global Studies conference room at 703 S. Wright St., 3rd floor (next to cocomero frozen yogurt).

 

More information can be found at: http://www.globalstudies.illinois.edu/current/academics/certificate/ and http://www.globalstudies.illinois.edu/current/academics/globalhealth/

 

Tanu

 

Tanu Kohli, Ph.D.  | Lecturer and Academic Adviser | LAS Global Studies | University of Illinois | 703 S. Wright St., 3rd Floor, MC- 301 | Champaign, IL 61820 | Tel: (217) 333-0178 |

 

 

 

 

Activities, Diversity

Yiddish Film on Wednesday: Yidl With His Fiddle

Please join us at 5PM on Wednesday, December 2 in the Program for Jewish Culture and Society (109 English) for the final film of our fall series, Yidl With His Fiddle (Poland, 1936, 92 minutes). Pizza will be served, bring your own beverage.

From the National Center for Jewish Film:

Director Joseph Green returned to his native Poland from America to produce this film, the most commercially successful musical in the history of the Yiddish cinema, starring Molly Picon, consummate comedienne of Yiddish theater, vaudeville, and film. This is the classic folk comedy about a man and his daughter who, penniless, decide to become travelling musicians. The daughter disguises herself as a boy to relieve her father’s anxiety about unforseeable problems that could befall a young woman “out in the world.” They then join together with “another” father-son duo for music, comedy and romance.

Green’s original screenplay was enhanced by the folksy lyrics of Yiddish poet Itzik Manger and the memorable musical score of Abraham Ellstein, as well as the talents of Leon Leibold, the romantic lead who later starred in The Dybbuk and Tevye, and Max Bozyk, a character actor par excellence.

Breaking away from the studio-bound cinematography of the early Yiddish talkies, Yiddle with His Fiddle was shot on location in the picturesque town of Kazimierz and nearby Warsaw. With shtetl inhabitants as extras, the film captures the vitality and invincible spirit of traditional small town Jewish life.

 

Dr. Sara Feldman

Hebrew and Yiddish Lecturer

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2118 FLB

Activities, Diversity, Leadership, Seminars, Student organizations

The Role of Professionals and Allies

The Central Black Student Union at Illinois invites YOU (faculty, advisors, counselors, etc.) to join them at their 2015 Conference: “Our Place at a Predominantly White Institution”. In addition to full-day workshops and speakers, the conference will include a session on how YOU can support the university’s black students.

 

“The Role of Professionals and Allies”

Saturday, December 5th at 10:10am | SDRP Building

Facilitated by Cory Major, Associate Director of the Office of Minority Student Affairs, and Manuel Colón, Undergraduate Recruiter for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.

CBSU Professional Invite

WE REALLY HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

To register, please visit: centralbsu.wix.com/cbsuconference2015

 

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact us at cbsu.uiuc@gmail.com

 

 

 

Cory L. Major

Associate Director for Retention and Student Success

Office of Minority Student Affairs

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Activities, Career opportunities, Other departments

Upcoming Pre-Law Events

Please help us share details about these upcoming Pre-Law programs, which are open to all students. We are hosting a special networking event on November 9 that should be of interest to many students.

 

Applying to Law School Workshop: Nov.2 at 4:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. This workshop will provide an extensive overview of the application process, including: Understanding the Credential Assembly Service (including a demo), letters of recommendation, transcripts, and the LSAC report that law schools receive. It will also cover how to develop a law school application strategy and share tips to maximize admission and aid in the law school application process. All of your questions about the law school application process will be addressed! No registration is necessary.

 

Pre-Law 101: Nov. 4 at 3:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. This workshop is for any Illinois student who is new to pre-law. It will cover: What it means to be a pre-law student at Illinois; the profile of a successful law school applicant; building a pre-law resume during undergraduate years; and what helpful resources exist on campus. Bring all of your pre-law questions! This workshop is primarily aimed at first year students but all students are welcome. Please register here to ensure enough seating and materials for everyone. This is the last Pre-Law 101 session of the fall semester.

 

The Real Deal: Lawyers Share the Inside View of the Legal Profession. Nov. 9 at 5:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. The best way to learn about the legal profession is to talk to lawyers! What is it really like to argue a case before a jury? What skills does it take to make partner or own your own law firm? How can you find success in the legal profession? Network with retired area lawyers representing a variety of legal careers to find out! Ask questions about what it’s really like to practice law and get insight into what skills you can build now to prepare for a successful legal career! This is a valuable chance to talk to people who can share perspectives on their decades-long successful legal careers. No registration is necessary. Click here for speaker bios.

Perfecting Your Personal Statement & Resume for Law School: Nov. 10 at 4:00 in 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building. This is the final personal statement workshop of the fall semester. The personal statement and resume are a law school applicant’s opportunity to tell a school all about yourself and why you will make a great addition to their class. Students consistently say that this is the hardest part of the application, so this workshop was developed to provide some insight. It will cover: What the personal statement is; how to begin writing it; what to include and exclude; writing separate addenda; how the personal statement and resume should work together; and an overview of the law school resume. Please click on the link to register so that we can ensure enough seating and materials for everyone.

Thank you for helping us reach all interested students. All of our programming can be found on our event calendar here.

Best wishes,
Jamie Thomas-Ward, J.D., M.S.
Director of Pre-Law Services

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Campus Center for Advising & Academic Services
807 S Wright St, Floor 5
Champaign IL  61820
(217) 333-9669
www.prelaw.illinois.edu

 

Activities, Career opportunities

Career Talks in Fall 2015!

Dear all:

 

Please see the attached flyer for information about a series of “Career Talks” for students who are eager to hone their speaking, writing, and professional engagement skills.  These events are aimed primarily at students working in the humanities but are open to all.  Thanks for helping us publicize them . . . please note that the first one is coming up on Monday, October 26!

Career Talks Fall 2015

For more information about any of these, please contact Kirstin Wilcox at kwilcox@illinois.edu.

 

Thanks,

Anna

 

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Anna S. Ivy, PhD

Academic Advisor

Department of English

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

200 English Building

608 S. Wright St., MC-718

Urbana, IL 61801

Phone: (217) 333-4346

Email: aivy@illinois.edu