Category Archives: Informational Meeting

Course Announcements, Informational Meeting, International study

Study abroad spring 2014 in Belgium

New deadline for the Study Abroad Office program in Leuven, Belgium:
Apply by October 7 to study abroad in spring 2014
The KU Leuven-Illinois Experience: Encountering Europe through the Lens of Social Science
* Alongside European and US peers, you will explore the social and demographic transitions of globalization.
* All spring students enroll in one core course on Family Dynamics and Population Change in Comparative Perspective.
* You will choose other courses across a range of academic areas, such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology Political Science, Economics and more.
* Many of the courses on the program have already been pre-approved for UIUC course credit and degree requirements.
* Economical program allows you to study abroad in Europe for less than the cost of studying at Illinois for a semester.
Learn more:
* Visit the program website for information on courses and course equivalents, dates, cost, and how to apply.
* Email the Study Abroad Office program coordinator, Brandon Lanners, at lanners@illinois.edu.
* Come to one of our info sessions…


KU Leuven Program Info Sessions:
* Hear more about the program from the resident director, Gray Swicegood, and returned students.

Tuesday, September 17
4:00 PM
Gregory Hall 307

OR

Monday, September 23
4:00 PM
Gregory Hall 307

University of Illinois Study Abroad Office
115 International Studies Building, MC-480
910 South Fifth Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820-6216 USA
Tel: +1.217.333.6322 | Fax: +1.217.244.0249
Email: sao@illinois.edu
Web: www.studyabroad.illinois.edu

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Course Announcements, Informational Meeting, International study

2013-14 Fall/Winter Faculty-Led Courses Abroad

TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT!  
September 10 & 11 from 6-7:15pm in Main Library room 66

Come learn about the Study Abroad Office-sponsored Faculty-Led Courses Abroad for Winter 2013-14!  Faculty-Led Courses Abroad are short-term study abroad programs led by University of Illinois faculty during winter and summer sessions.  Faculty leaders will give a 5-minute presentation on their courses followed by an informal social where you can ask questions to faculty and SAO advisors about the programs.  Refreshments will be provided.  Each night will feature different programs:
TONIGHT! Tuesday, September 10 from 6-7:15pm in Main Library room 66:
  • Advertising 399/590: Advertising, Marking and Public Relations in Emerging Markets in Dominican Republic, led by Professor William Berry
  • Anthropology 445: Primate Behavior, Ecology, Ecosystem Sustainability and Conservation in Costa Rica, led by Professor Paul Garber
  • Global Studies 298: Culture and Linguistic Diversity in India, led by Professor Mithilesh Mishra
  • Global Studies 298: Globalization and Insurgent Spaces in South Africa, led by Professor Ken Salo
  • Global Studies 298: Convivencia Then and Today: Muslim, Jewish and Christian Interactions in Spain and Morocco, led by Professor Moira Rogers
  • Global Studies 298: Cultural Diversity in Turkey, led by Professor Ercan Balci
  • Rehabilitation 199: Disability, Health and Rehabilitation in Hong Kong and Taiwan, led by Professor David Strauser
 
Wednesday, September 11 from 6-7:15pm in Main Library room 66:
  • Global Studies 298: The Face of Economic Development in Burkina Faso, led by Professor Richard Akresh
  • Global Studies 298: Conflict and Post-Conflict Resolution in Modern Cyprus: Life and Culture Divided by Wall, led by Professor Stephanos Katsikas
  • Global Studies 298: Immigration and Cultural Diversity in Israel, led by Professor Yore Kedem
  • Global Studies 298: Immigration and Integration in Jordan, led by Professor Eman Saadah
  • Global Studies 298: Natural Environment, Religion and National Identity in Oman, led by Professor Valerie Hoffman
  • Global Studies 298: Lost Cities, Historic Capitals and World Heritage: Cultural Tourism and Development in Peru, led by Professor Helaine Silverman
  • Course TBD: Global Health and Diversity in Australia, led by Professor Steve Notaro
Find the course descriptions and more info on the SAO website: https://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/userfiles/pages/facultyledprog.aspx.
Faculty-Led Courses Abroad are a wonderful introduction to study abroad!  The application deadline is this Sunday, September 15, but it’s not too late to apply!
The Study Abroad Office
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Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors, Other departments

School of Chemical Sciences Interest Meetings

Fall 2013 School of Chemical Sciences Interest Meetings
Thinking about transferring into the School of Chemical Sciences?
It is necessary that all interested students attend an ICT interest meeting to learn about the following programs:
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Specialized Chemistry
Chemistry Sciences and Letters
Computer Science and Chemistry
The SCS advising team will present information on each program, curriculum, ICT criteria, career opportunities, and the process of declaring each program. Interested students should only attend one session as all of the meetings are identical.

These meetings will be held on:
Thursday, September 12th 9:00‐10:00am & 4:00‐5:00pm 303Noyes
Wednesday, September 25th 11:00am‐12:00pm 301Noyes
Friday, October 11th 9:00‐10:00am 217 Noyes & 3:00‐4:00pm 163 Noyes
Monday, October 21st 11:00am– 12:00pm 203Noyes & 2:00‐3:00pm 165 Noyes
Tuesday, December 3rd 1:00‐2:00pm 163 Noyes
To learn more about these programs in the School of Chemical Sciences, visit
http://scs.illinois.edu/ and http://publish.illinois.edu/scsadvising/

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Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors, Other departments

PS FAIR IS TODAY!!! 3:00, 4th Floor of DKH

All students on campus are invited to attend the PS FAIR.  On Tuesday, September 10, from 3:00-5:30, on the 4th floor of David Kinley Hall, the Department of Political Science will host its annual Political Science Major Fair. At that event, you can learn about our internship offerings, meet the Pre-Law Advisor, discover study abroad opportunities — some led by faculty from the Department, explore the political science major or even become interested in our honors program.  You can meet the present and past heads of the department, other faculty, advisors and students interested in political science.

Majors, of course, are already invited to this event but minors and prospective majors and minors or even just interested students are all welcome at this event.  Many students – who aren’t political science majors – have enjoyed Illinois in Washington, study abroad trips with our faculty as well as our regular courses.  Bring a friend. If you can’t come, send a friend.

 

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Career opportunities, Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors, Other departments

History Careers Night – Thursday, September 19, 7:30 PM, Room 1000 Lincoln Hall

Dear Students,
 
I hope your semester has started off well! 
 
On behalf of the History Department, I wanted to write to invite you to our “History Careers Night” event, to be held Thursday, September 19, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in room 1000 Lincoln Hall.  Five distinguished graduates of our Department will be coming to speak about the paths and strategies that led them to successful careers.  There’ll be lots of time for questions and answers, as well as informal conversation (fueled by a reception generously hosted by the Friends of History, our alumni organization).  This event is open to all majors as well as prospective majors — we hope you’ll join us, and bring a friend!
 
Best wishes for the term and your year!
 
John Randolph, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of History
 
2013 History Careers Night
 
Thursday, September 19, 7:30-9:30 pm
 
1000 Lincoln Hall
 
Five distinguished graduates of the University of Illinois Department of History will each speak on the paths and strategies that led them to their successful careers, followed by an opportunity questions and answers.  Open to all history majors and prospective majors.
 
The panelists:
 
Lynda Byrd (BA 1962, Teaching of Social Studies) former principal of Bloom Township High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois
 
Guy Fraker (BA 1960, JD 1962), attorney, Bloomington, Illinois; history consultant, and author of Lincoln’s Ladder to the Presidency: The Eighth Judicial Circuit (2012)
 
Daniel Peris (PhD 1994), portfolio manager, Federated Investors, Pittsburgh, PA, and author of The Dividend Imperative: How Dividends Can Narrow the Gap between Main Street and Wall Street (2013) and The Strategic Dividend Investor (2012).
 
Roger Taylor (BA 1967), curriculum consultant, founder of Curriculum Design for Excellence, Inc., Oak Brook, IL, expert consultant on applying Common Core State Standards
 
Thomas Todd (BA 1980), attorney, Aspen, Colorado, with the Denver-based firm Holland & Hart LLP, specializing in real estate and land use law
 
Refreshments will be served after the panel discussion.
 
Sponsored by the Friends of History, the department’s alumni support group.
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Informational Meeting, International study

More Study Abroad Info Sessions

ACES Has exciting study abroad opportunities in Sierra Leone open to all students.

Info sessions
Wednesday Sept. 4th
422 Mumford Hall @4pm

Thursday Sept. 5 2013
1057 Lincoln Hall @ 4:30

The University of Illinois’ College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Study Abroad Program warmly invites students to apply for one of its three Sierra Leone programs, all of which are affiliated with Njala University. These programs offer hands-on experiences with international development practice and authentic engagement with a vibrant West African culture.

The Winter Study Tour provides students the chance to explore the roles of governance, management, and policy in Sierra Leone through immersion in local agricultural and forestry businesses. This 17-day program includes a 5-day short-course taught jointly by Illinois and Njala faculty. This course is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in of all disciplines.

The International Development and Agribusiness Spring 2014 Semester Program offers coursework focusing on agribusiness management and economic development, service learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration with Njala students. This program includes an internship with a commercial agribusiness, an agribusiness-related NGO, or a farmer cooperative. This semester abroad is suitable for students with interests in Agribusiness Management, African Studies, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Global Studies, International Business, and Natural Resource Management.

The Global Health: Nutrition, Water and Sanitation Spring 2014 Semester Program offers coursework focusing on nutrition and health, service learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration with Njala students. Following the completion of courses, students will intern at a health clinic, a nutrition-oriented NGO, or an environmental research lab. This program should be of interest to students studying, Public Health, Nutrition, African Studies, Global Studies, Pre-Med and Pre-Vet.

All ACES Sierra Leone courses are taught in English, and all courses have been pre-approved for UIUC credit hours. The application deadline for the Sierra Leone Winter Study Tour is September 20, 2013 and the deadline for the Semester Programs is September 15, 2013. For more information or to apply, visit studyabroad.illinois.edu> Program Search > Sierra Leone or contact pmcnamar1@illinois.edu or ofergus@illinois.edu.

Meredith Blumthal
Director of ACES Education Abroad Programs

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Activities, Informational Meeting, International study

Study Abroad Fair Thursday, Sept 5th 11am-4pm

Please pass along the following announcement to your students regarding the study abroad fair this Thursday.
We hope that, as always, you continue to encourage your students to pursue the opportunity to study/intern/volunteer in one of 400 locations for the summer, semester, winter, or academic year while taking courses in their major, minor, or general elective credit area.
Please email me with any questions you may have. We hope to see everyone there!


Sincerely,

Bridget Doyle
Outreach Coordinator 
Study Abroad Office

www.studyabroad.illinois.edu


Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors

Applied Health Sciences Informational Meetings

Looking for an exciting major that leads to a profession where you can make a difference? The College of Applied Health Sciences will have a series of Informational Meetings for students interested in transferring to:
 
·         Community Health
·         i-Health
·         Kinesiology
·         Recreation, Sport and Tourism
·         Speech and Hearing Science
 
Informational Meetings:
1:00 p.m. September 11 Room 114 Huff Hall
10:00 a.m. September 26 Room 114 Huff Hall
2:00 p.m. October 10 Room 114 Huff Hall
11:00 a.m. October 21 Room 114 Huff Hall
1:00 p.m. November 13 Room 114 Huff Hall
9:00 a.m. December 3 Room 114 Huff Hall
Pick a date and time that work for you—all sessions are the same!
Did You Know?
Our programs of study lead to careers in some of the fastest growing industries—nationally and internationally! Come learn more about the AHS difference!The College of Applied Health Studies
1206 S. Fourth Street, Room 219 Huff Hall
Champaign, IL 61820
www.ahs.illinois.edu

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Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors, Other departments

Sociology Open House

The Fall Sociology Undergraduate Open House is this Wednesday, Sept. 4th from 3-5 pm in 3057 Lincoln Hall.     It is open to current as well as prospective Sociology students!

Students can learn more about the major, connect with other Sociology students, pick up an AKD application…

Refreshments Served!

All Sociology and interested students welcome!

soc-advising@illinois.edu

 

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Activities, Informational Meeting, Student organizations

Stress Management Peer Recruitment Opportunity

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Stress Management Peer Leaders

 

McKinley Heath Center’s Health Education Unit is seeking volunteers to become Stress Management Peer (SMP) Leaders.  SMP is dedicated to providing education & awareness to UI students on stress-related topics and concerns. We facilitate stress-related workshops, participate in campus-wide program planning and other organizational events while embracing the diversity of our campus. This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and meet new and interesting people. Strong communication skills desired. This hands-on experience is a great volunteer opportunity!

 

Learn to Stress Less! Limited time to join!

 

Interest session will be held at the Levis Center (across from ISR and Krannert), 2nd level  on Wednesday, September 4th, 5:00 p.m.

 

For more information please contact Margaret Jasinski at 333-2714 or via email at marg.jasinski@gmail.com.

 

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