Signed up for the English & Creative Writing Convocation and need extra tickets? Be sure to get your request in by Monday, April 20! Email englishadvising@illinois.edu with the TOTAL number of tickets you require. Thanks!

Resource of the Week: Art on Campus

As busy as you all are right now, you may still want to take a break now and then and enjoy some of the amazing art galleries and museums we have on this campus. Check out this site for a list of spaces to visit. In addition to their permanent collections these galleries often display work by our own students and faculty.

Montage Launch

Much Ado About Nothing Performance

Later this month, What You Will presents their spring play Much Ado About Nothing on April 17th and 18th in Illini Union Room 210 at 7:30 PM. Be sure to come out (and invite your friends!) to support this hardworking cast and crew for a dramatic night of Regency gossip.

VOICE: Graduate Student Reading

Apr 22, 2026   7:00 pm  
Gallery Art Bar | 119 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801

Join us for a reading of creative work my MFA students from the Department of English. This month’s reading will feature Steven Bergmark, Morgan O’Sullivan, and William O’Brien.

Undergraduate Research Week

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, and Campus Partners,

We are excited to announce and share the final program of events for 2026 Undergraduate Research Week, now available at: https://go.illinois.edu/URWProgram.

This year’s program features a wide range of events taking place across campus, including the full schedule for the flagship event of the week, the Undergraduate Research Symposium, which will take place all day (9 AM – 5 PM) on Thursday, April 30, in the Illini Union (stop by Rooms ABC, South Lounge to pick up a printed program). We are also pleased to share that this year’s Symposium has reached another record high, with more than 1,400 undergraduate student presenters.

All events are free and open to the public, and no registration is required to attend.

Fulbright Workshops

Experiential Learning Abroad

EcoRep Undergrad Position

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) is recruiting several EcoReps for AY 2026-2027 to promote sustainability on campus and serve as a resource to connect students to different campus sustainability initiatives. Any rising sophomore, junior, or senior interested in sustainability outreach is encouraged to apply, no matter the major! EcoReps will be expected to work 4-5 hours per week throughout the school year and will receive an hourly wage of $15. EcoReps will benefit from building leadership skills and getting involved in a variety of campus sustainability initiatives. Students will enjoy participating in a community of students who are passionate about sustainability.

For a list of responsibilities and desired skills see the posting on the Virtual Job Board.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Miriam Keep, Sustainability Programs Coordinator at iSEE, at keep2@illinois.edu. The cover letter should describe your prior experience related to sustainability and/or peer outreach, and explain your motivation for pursuing a role in outreach for campus sustainability. The position is also posted on the Virtual Job Board.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged!

TRIO Upward Bound Is Hiring

TRIO Upward Bound College Prep Academy is searching for compassionate, outcomes-oriented, student-centered, and innovative individuals for several positions during our summer program.  APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED. 

TRIO Upward Bound is a college preparatory program housed within the Michael L. Jeffries, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Our goal is to generate the skills and motivation necessary for high school completion, post-secondary enrollment, and completion.

Positions available: 
—Teachers (Must have a completed BA/BS)
–Summer Residential Program Assistant Dayshift and Evening shifts (UG/GRAD)- LIVE-IN RESIDENCE HALL- Still available

Anticipated dates:

Staff training dates: May 18-22, 2026
Staff program dates: June 27- July 31, 2026
Program dates: June 28-July 31, 2026

For more information, please e-mail trioupwardbound@illinois.edu or call TRIO Upward Bound at (217) 333-1889.

Screenwriting is Back!

Back by popular demand this fall is this great screenwriting workshop!

CW 202, Section D
Explore the art of visual storytelling for the silver screen. This course guides you through traditional screenwriting techniques while applying the fundamentals of narrative to the craft of the short film script. You will develop an original concept, participate in collaborative workshops, and learn how to pitch your project to meet industry standards. By the end of the semester, you will have a completed script and a plan for festival submission.

• Mondays- 1-3 pm 105 Greg Hall (short chats)
• Tuesdays- 10-3 pm LAS Hub (Lincoln Hall) with peer mentors
• Wednesdays- 10-3 pm LAS Hub (Lincoln Hall) with peer mentors
• Thursdays- 10-3 pm LAS Hub (Lincoln Hall) with peer mentors
• Thursdays- 1-3 pm 105 Greg Hall (short chats)
• Handshake Appointments (in-person or virtual) are 30 minutes during available staff times. We have an energetic team to help you. Reach out to connect. Having trouble? Reach out to us at las-careerservices@illinois.edu. 

Sharing News

As a reminder, if you have an award, a publication, or some other triumph to report please send news to engl-news@illinois.edu so the social media interns can celebrate you and your accomplishment. Also, if you are a member of a student group affiliated with the English department and you would like an upcoming event posted on our undergraduate calendar (now available at the bottom of the advising page) please send that info to the same address. Thanks!