Category Archives: Other departments

Course Announcements, Majors/Minors, Other departments

Sustainability, Energy and Environment minor open for enrollment

Enrollment Open for the Minor in Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (SEE) 

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment (iSEE) is offering a campuswide Minor in Sustainability, Energy and Environment (called the SEE Fellows Program) that is now open for enrollment for Spring 2016. The Minor requires 16-18 credits to be obtained by selecting from a specified list of courses approved for the Minor. The Minor is open to students from all majors! To find out more about the Minor and the enrollment process, visit the iSEE website –http://sustainability.illinois.edu/sustainability-minor/. iSEE will be also be hosting an information session from 5-6 pm on Monday, Nov 30th in Room 240 in the National Soybean Research Center for students to learn more about the Minor, its enrollment process, the new ENVS 301 course for Spring 2016, and meet the advisors and instructors. Please RSVP through this link –https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/8826624. If you have any questions, email see-fellows@illinois.edu.

 

Madhu Khanna

ACES Distinguished Professor in Environmental Economics
Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics

Editor, American Journal of Agricultural Economics

Associate Director, Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Environment

University of Illinois, 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

 

Career opportunities, Other departments

History Careers Night – Thursday, September 17, 5:00 PM, 1002 Lincoln Hall

HISTORY CAREERS NIGHT

Thursday, September 17, 2015

5:00 PM-7:00 PM

1002 Lincoln Hall

History Careers Night flyer

Come hear what four successful entrepreneurs did with their History degrees!

 

All majors are welcome!

 

Refreshments provided!

 

Sponsored by the Department of History.

 

PANELISTS:

 

Anne Lukeman, Coordinator of Video Production, Office of Public Affairs, UIUC

Scott Mayer, Account Manager, Gamma Partners LLC

Steven Schulwolf, Principal Attorney/Managing Partner, Law Firm of Michaels, Schulwolf & Salerno, P.C.

Frank Valadez, Executive Director, Chicago Metro History Education Center (CMHEC)

 

Hope to see you there!

 

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SCOTT E. BARTLETT

Senior Academic Advisor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of History

305B Gregory Hall, MC-466

810 South Wright Street

Urbana, IL  61801

Email:  sbartlet@illinois.edu

Phone:  217-244-2078

Fax:  217-333-2297

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Activities, Informational Meeting, Other departments

Pre-Law events and resources for fall

Pre-Law Advising Services has a full calendar of events for this fall. Here are a few highlights to share with interested students. All students are welcome to attend our events!

 

Pre-Law 101: Sept. 8, Oct. 12, Nov. 4

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. This workshop is primarily aimed at first year students but all students are welcome. Please visit the Pre-Law Event Calendar and RSVP to ensure enough seating and materials for everyone. First year students should attend a Pre-Law 101 prior to setting up an individual Pre-Law Advising appointment. All Pre-Law 101 sessions are listed on our Event Calendar, and each covers the same material.

 

Practice LSAT: Sept. 18, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Pre-Law Advising Services is pleased to present the opportunity for students to take a full length practice LSAT under timed classroom conditions! This is a great opportunity for students new to the LSAT to get a baseline score, or for October or December LSAT takers to try out their skills in a classroom setting. This is a full length, actual, previously administered LSAT exam which will be proctored in a realistic classroom setting. Seating is limited; please register here.

 

Personal Statement Workshops: Sept. 21, Oct. 8, Nov. 10

Students consistently tell us that this is the hardest part of the application, so we have developed this workshop to provide some insight. We 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.

 

Law School Fair: October 6, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Illini Union

It’s the biggest pre-law event of the year! Over 120 law schools visit campus to meet with prospective students. Gather information about law schools, talk with admissions professionals about their schools, collect some fun freebies and law school application fee waivers. This event is FREE and open to the public. Dress is business casual. For more information, including a list of law schools attending the fair, visit the website at http://prelaw.illinois.edu/law-school-fair. No registration is required.

 

 

Other Pre-Law Advising Services Resources

You and your students are also invited to utilize these resources offered by Pre-Law Advising Services.

 

Our Pre-Law Blog is updated on Mondays and Wednesdays during the academic year.

 

Pre-Law Advising Compass page: All students designated Pre-Law already have access; other students may add themselves to our page for access to handouts, applicant data, and helpful advice about the application process.

 

We’ve updated our extensive Pre-Law Handbook to include the most recent data on law school admissions and employment outcomes.

 

Social Media: You and your students are invited to connect with us on Facebook and on Twitter.

 

Thank you for sharing these resources with interested students!

 

Sincerely,
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

 

Join our Pre-Law Advising Services at U of IL Facebook group! http://www.facebook.com/groups/38102688195/

 

Activities, Majors/Minors, Other departments

Econ Tutoring Center and Econ Information

We would like to update you on some information for the Department of Economics, Undergraduate Studies Office:
 
Economics will once again have our Econ Tutoring Center, and it starts up again today! 
The hours have changed slightly:
                Econ Tutoring Center
Mondays-Thursdays 1-5pm
21 DKH (basement)
We will extend these hours during peak times (mid-terms and finals).  Students may read more about the Econ Tutoring Center on our website: www.go.illinois.edu/EconAcademicAssistance, which also provides more information about the tutors.
 
 
Econ Advising Appointments are scheduled online: http://www.economics.illinois.edu/undergrad/office/advising/
Economics Worksheet (updated recently): http://www.economics.illinois.edu/undergrad/info/program/
 
Our Econ Undergraduate Office has grown to help assist the increased number of majors!  Kari Hutjens and Nick Melrose have joined Stefanie Flores-Freeman and Melissa Newell as Academic Advisors.  Dustin Janes is the Undergraduate Receptionist, answers many general questions and assists students with class registration problems.  Please find more information about our staff on the website: http://www.economics.illinois.edu/undergrad/office/staff/
 
Please contact us with any questions, and have a great week!
Melissa & the Economics Staff
 
Melissa Newell
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies
 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Department of Economics, LAS

 

Informational Meeting, Majors/Minors, Other departments

Spanish Minor Info Meeting next week

There will be one more FA 14 Spanish Minor Information Meeting next week.
Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 PM in the Lucy Ellis Lounge of FLB
Information about the minor requirements and studying abroad for Spanish will be given. I will also sign Minor Declaration Forms at the very beginning (for those who have completed the requirement and/or have already attended a meeting or met with me individually) and at the end of the meeting once all questions have been answered.

Beth

Beth Chasco
Undergraduate Spanish Advisor

Informational Meeting, International study, Other departments

Global Studies Info Sessions

Please note the following remaining fall semester information session dates and times for students interested in the LAS Global Studies major/minor. Attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory for students intending to declare the major or minor.
 
A flyer is also attached. GS Info Session Flyer Fall 2014(1)
 
LAS Global Studies Information Sessions
 
Thursday, October 23, 3:00 pm
Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 pm
Monday, November 3, 4:00 pm
Wednesday, November 19, 2:00 pm
Wednesday, December 3, 3:00 pm
 
Location: Global Studies Conference Room at 703 S. Wright Street, 3rd Floor
 
Thank you!
 
Melissa Schoeplein
Academic Advisor, LAS Global Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
LAS Global Studies

 

Career opportunities, Other departments

English Alumni Career Panel TODAY, Oct 22

We’d appreciate it if you could remind interested students that the English Department Alumni Career Panel will take place TODAY, Oct 22.  We welcome students from all majors at this event!

Wednesday, October 22
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
EB 108
Hearty refreshments provided

The event will feature English department alums who want to talk about how to make the best possible use of a humanities degree.  Between them they have a remarkable amount and range of professional experience in fields such as human resources, marketing, technology, publishing, event planning, higher education administration, librarianship, and more.  Some are seasoned professionals, some more recent graduates, but all are reaping the benefits of an undergraduate degree in English (and the skills associated with it).

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Anna S. Ivy, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Department of English
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Career opportunities, Internship, Other departments

SOC Internship Fair Today

Don’t miss out on a fabulous internship or volunteer opportunity!

Come to the Sociology Internship Fair — Today — 1-3pm
3057 Lincoln Hall

Learn about SOC 400 — Internships where you can earn academic credit in SP 15 while you intern

What will you do with your internship?

Green Purpose, LLC
do good consulting
Urbana Police Department
Education Justice Project
Community Elements, Inc.
Champaign County Healthcare Consumers (CCHCC)
Crisis Nursery
Courage Connection
ATLAS Research
Campaign for Better Health Care
No Limits Program — Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Independent Service Coordination Program — Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Champaign Police Department
Peace Corps
University of Illinois Police Department

Dr. Nicole Holtzclaw-Stone
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Sociology