Category Archives: Informational Meeting

2nd half-session courses, Course Announcements, Informational Meeting

Domestic Study Opportunity

As you are meeting with students this week, please feel free to share information about the College of Applied Health Science’s new “domestic study” course – AHS 199HOF (Hall of Fame – Second 8 week course, CRN 64153).  In this course, students will learn more about recreation, sport and tourism  from a social, economic, and environmental perspective.

AHS199HOF – Spring 2016

The course will be led by Dr. Michael Raycraft (incomplete list of teachers ranked as excellent, campus award for excellence in undergraduate instruction), and will culminate in a 12 day journey (May 22-June 3rd) where students will travel to a variety of sites including:

  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (Cleveland, OH)
  • The Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, MA)
  • The Baseball Hall of Fame (Cooperstown, NY)
  • The Football Hall of Fame (Canton, OH)
  • Hershey PA / Corporate Tourism Attractions  / Theme Park (Hershey, PA)
  • Lake Placid Olympic Training Sites (Lake Placid NY)
  • NCAA Headquarters (Indianapolis, IN)
  • Niagara Falls National Park (Buffalo, NY)

Space is *extremely* limited!  As the first component of the experience is a second 8 week Spring 2016 course, time is pressing.  If you would like to learn more about the trip, please attend the INFORMATION SESSION Dr. Raycraft is holding Wednesday, January 27 at 5pm in room 2001 Huff Hall. 

If you are unable to attend or if you have other questions, please contact Dr. Raycraft directly at mraycraf@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, 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/

 

Informational Meeting, Scholarships/Fellowships

Udall Scholarship for Environmental Careers OR Native American Affairs – Info Event!

Calling all environmentalists: Udall Scholarship 2-day info event November 12 & 13!

 

The Udall Scholarship awards $7,000 to sophomores or juniors committed to a career related to the environment *OR* to Native American sophomores or juniors interested in tribal policy or health care. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents.

 

A successful applicant will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate leadership and a commitment to service.  We are looking to nominate students who are taking action to address environmental concerns or concerns related to Native American tribal affairs.  The University of Illinois may nominate up to 6 candidates for the award; if you are considering applying, join our information event:

 

**Two-Day Udall Information Event**

  • Thursday, November 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Information session & discussion with former Udall Scholar-This session will be held in IUB Room 504
  • Friday, November 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Workshop on how to craft a competitive Udall application-This session will be held in IUB Room 514

 

The campus deadline is February 3, 2016.

 

Please visit our Udall Scholarship page for more details, application instructions, and info about past U of I Udall recipients.  Email us if you would like to make an appointment to discuss whether the Udall is right for you.

 

Thank you and best wishes,

 

Richelle Bernazzoli, Ph.D.

National and International Scholarships Program  |  University of Illinois

Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, MC-317  |  807 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820

ph: (217) 333-4710  |   topscholars@illinois.edu

Informational Meeting, International study

Portuguese Info session

Dear all,

Just a friendly reminder that Portuguese and Brazilian Studies will be having the first of two info sessions about our program tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:00 in FLB 1030.  Any students interested in careers in/with Latin America (in addition to area/cultural/language studies) should consider coming to learn more about what we do.

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Glen S. Goodman, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Career opportunities, Graduate opportunities, Informational Meeting

LER informational session

LER is hosting another Informational Meetings for students to learn more about the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) Program at the School of Labor and Employment Relations!  Interested students will be joined by faculty and staff for curriculum overview and current students as they share their experiences in the program.  Other topics during the session include admissions requirements and career opportunities in the field!

 

Kindly pass information along to students that may be interested in a career in HR!

Please note the date change due to conflicts beyond our control.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

If anyone has questions they are welcome to email me at ebarker@illinois.edu.  Becky Barker

 

Thursday, November 12th

Labor and Employment Relations Building

Room 35

5:15-7:00 p.m.

Dinner Provided!

 

 

 

 

Becky Barker

Assistant Dean for Student Services

School of Labor and Employment Relations

Course Announcements, Informational Meeting, International study, Majors/Minors

Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Info Section

The Portuguese and Brazilian Studies program (Department of Spanish and Portuguese) will be holding the first of two info sections for its major and minor on Thursday of this week at 5pm in FLB 1030 (see attached flyer).  This session will be of interest for any student thinking about international business, agriculture, engineering, or Latin American affairs, in addition to area/cultural/language studies.  Remember, the U of I is a Title VI school and a FLAS for Portuguese is one of the ways to possibly fund both undergraduate and graduate work.  The Lemann Institute of Brazilian Studies also offers various opportunities for students with a Portuguese or Brazil focus.  The time has never been better to consider adding Portuguese and Brazilian Studies to students’ profiles.

Portuguese Info Section

Many thanks for your help spreading the word about this Thursday’s info session and our program in general.

Best

Glen Goodman

 

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Glen S. Goodman, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Informational Meeting, International study, Study Abroad

Informational Session ACES in Botswana: Wildlife Conservation & Communities, Summer Research tonight!

ACES in Botswana: Wildlife Conservation & Communities, Summer Research

 

 
 

Learn about our hands-on research experience through a 2-month summer course on Communities & Wildlife Conservation Research Field Training Studies in Botswana and earn NRES 285/ANSC 398 credit! We have teamed up with the only wildlife monitoring organizations in Africa, Wildlife Africa Conservation Team (Wildlife ACT), to provide students access to sustainable research and monitoring projects. Their mission is to save our planets’ endangered and threatened wildlife and wildlands from extinction and YOU have an to be part of this mission. The program is located in the Okavango Delta and Chobe Enclave Region of Botswana.

Info Session

Date: Monday, October 19

Location: Simms Room ACES Library

Time:  5:15 PM

Simon Morgan, Director of Wildlife Act in Botswana will be present as well as Jordana Meyer from Wildtrax.

Still time to apply for the summer program– November 1 prioritiy application deadline!

 
Informational Meeting, Scholarships/Fellowships

Goldwater Scholarship

Are you a sophomore or junior who excels in a STEM field?  Have you had meaningful research experiences and plan on pursuing a PhD in science, math, or engineering?

 

If so, the Goldwater Scholarship may be for you!

 

Two-day information event:

  • Thursday, October 22, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Information session and discussion with UIUC Goldwater Scholars
  • Friday, October 23, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—Workshop on how to craft a Goldwater Application

 

Both sessions will be held in the Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, Room 514.

Current junior or exceptional sophomore students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents in the upper quarter of their class (typically a minimum 3.5 GPA) are eligible to apply. The Barry M. Goldwater scholarship is a one- or two-year award to students who demonstrate strong evidence of contributing to the technological advances of the United States. Applicants should be committed to pursuing a PhD in the research fields of mathematics, sciences, or engineering.  The Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year for undergraduate educational expenses.

 

Students who plan to study medicine are eligible only if they plan a research career rather than a career as a medical doctor in private practice. Typical fields of study include, but are not limited to, applied science, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, entomology, environmental science, genetics, geology, mathematics, microbiology, neurobiology, physics, zoology, and all fields of engineering.

 

The required campus deadline is November 30, 2015 at 12:00pm (noon). Illinois may nominate up to 4 students for the Goldwater Scholarship. Read more about recent Illinois Goldwater Scholars.

 

Thank you,

 

Richelle Bernazzoli, Ph.D.

National and International Scholarships Program  |  University of Illinois

Illini Union Bookstore, 5th Floor, MC-317  |  807 S Wright St, Champaign, IL 61820

ph: (217) 333-4710  |   topscholars@illinois.edu

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Informational Meeting, International study, Majors/Minors

Global Studies Graduate Minor Info Sessions

The Center for Global Studies is hosting a Global Studies Graduate Minor information session on Monday, October 19th from 12-1 and Monday, October 26th from 3-4.  All sessions meet in 101 ISB.  Refreshments will be served.  Kindly post the flyer and forward the information to your graduate students.

Grad Minor Info Flyer 2015

Thank you.

Lynn

Lynn Charters

Office Manager

Center for Global Studies

2015-2016 FLAS

SUSI–Global Secondary Educators

2015 CGS High School Summer Workshop

217-265-5186

charterL@illinois.edu