Author: Md Alamgir Hossain

arts and culture career fair is now a panel!

This year’s Arts and Culture Fair has adapted and is an online panel this week: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrfuuopz0qGdLHZ8v8z2GfeW47HYQxcHUV

vandervelde downs: fiction speckled with european history:

In this Brown Bag lecture, Brett Ashley Kaplan, Director of the Initiative in Holocaust, Genocide, Memory Studies and Professor of Comparative and World Literature, will speak about the process of switching from academic to fictional writing in middle age and then briefly read from her two novels in progress. Dr. Kaplan publishes in Ha’aretz, The Conversation, Asitoughttobe, AJS Perspectives, Contemporary Literature, and The Jewish Review of Books; she is the author of Unwanted Beauty, Landscapes of Holocaust Postmemory, and Jewish Anxiety and the Novels of Philip Roth. She is currently working on two novels: Vandervelde Downs and Rare Stuff.

During the Second World War, the Nazi regime looted hundreds of thousands of art objects, many of which were stored in myriad places all over Europe—tunnels, castles, hovels, you name it. Vandervelde Downs and Rare Stuff touch upon these vast unethical and often unresolved thefts.

This event will be held on Zoom:

Link: https://go.illinois.edu/EUCBrownBagKaplan

Meeting ID: 813 1848 6063

Password: 272447

Research Support Grant (RSG):

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites applications for its Spring 2021 Research Support Grant competition. This grant provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms). Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses incurred during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other ancillary costs. For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_RSG

The deadline for applications is March 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

Conference Travel Grant (CTG): 

The Office of Undergraduate Research invites applications for its Spring 2021 Conference Travel Grant competition. This grant provides undergraduate students with awards of up to $350 to subsidize costs associated with presenting their research posters, papers, or creative works at in-person and virtual professional conferences. Please note, the Office of Undergraduate Research does not provide funds for conference attendance only; grants are meant for students who will present their work. For details, eligibility requirements, and link to the application please visit: http://go.illinois.edu/OUR_CTG

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2021 at 11:59pm. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

Colors of Faith:

If you are interested in diversity and inclusion, dancing for fun, and learning about other faiths, then Colors of Faith hopes to have you! Colors of Faith is an interfaith dance team that celebrates religious diversity and unity through their art. They dance to devotional and cultural songs of various religions. Having danced to Jewish, Sikh, Christian, and Hindu songs in the past, they hope to continue their celebration of faith as they grow. Students and community members of all identities are welcome! No prior dance experience is required to join.

Virtual clinics will be on Thursday, February 11 from 9-10pm CST. During clinics, you will have a chance to learn the dance and meet the current team members! RSVP for clinics at bit.ly/COFrsvp

Colors of Faith is recruiting for spring 2021!

Auditions:

Send audition video to colors.cu@gmail.com by
Sunday, Feb 14  /  11:59 pm CST 

Environment Leadership Program:

The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a new initiative launched this spring by the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE). Targeted at undergraduate students, the Program will include pre-professional workshops, field trips, and networking opportunities.

iSEE is piloting two ELP workshops in Spring 2021: March 24 on environmental policy; and April 13 on corporate sustainability. Up to 25 students may register for each event, which are scheduled on campus non-instructional break days.

These workshops will allow students to develop their sustainability leadership and communication skills, to learn about relevant career paths in sustainability, and to establish valuable networking connections. Successful professionals in the environmental policy and corporate sustainability fields will lead the sessions.

More details will be forthcoming on the workshops, but registration is now open. Visit the Program page for more information and for links to register! >>>

Career Readiness:

One micro goal you might set this semester is to attend a career fair simply to get experience meeting with employers. Set your account up in Handshake and join a Life + Career Design Community to join like-minded students in reaching that goal!

Gilman International Scholarship Information Session and Writing Workshop:

The Gilman International Scholarship Program is a need-based award for students pursuing study abroad opportunities. The National and International Scholarships Program is offering a writing workshop for which you can register here.

Today, Friday, Feb. 5, 3pm, via Zoom!

Undergraduate Research Workshop:

Next week the Office of Undergraduate Research will host online workshops including their popular “Value of Undergraduate Research” (why you should participate) and “Getting Started in Undergraduate Research” (how to find opportunities and identify/contact a mentor). You are encouraged to take advantage of the resources offered by them. You can find more information about the workshops here https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/6175.

Need to Meet with an LAS Advisor?

To contact a college-level advisor, use the online chat, online advising appointment calendar and queue, and online forms for program change requests.

Find a list of unit and college advisors along with hours and contact information on the college website.

Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW):

The Summer Institute for Languages of the Muslim World (SILMW) is an annual intensive language program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This summer SILMW will take place from June 14 to August 7, 2021, and will be offering Arabic, Persian, Swahili, Turkish, and Wolof. These languages can assist students in securing international positions in governmental, development, and academic sectors. The program is 8 weeks and is divided into two, 4-week semesters. This is an immersive experience, complete with instruction, cultural activities, opportunities for language practice, conversation tables, cooking classes, movie nights, and more!

When you complete the program, not only will you be able to hold a conversation in a new language and have earned up to 10 credits.

The following selected web pages might be of interest to you, should you want to learn more about the program:

Prospective Students

Frequently Asked Questions

Summer 2021 General Schedule

Summer 2021 Activities Schedule

For more general information, visit the website https://linguistics.illinois.edu/languages/summer-institute-languages-muslim-world.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact the SILMW at silmw@illinois.edu.

Winner of the Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship:

The winner of the 2020-2021 Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship is Amara Bivins. This scholarship is made possible from an endowment by William and Donna Early in memory of their son, a poet, Kevin T. Early. It awards $2000 to a student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2020-2021 school year.

English faculty judges had this to say about Amara’s poetry:

“These poems stood out for their strong argument, urgency of their stakes, and for the clarity of their composition.  This is a talented young poet who will likely develop even further into a singular voice.”

Congratulations to Amara on her win and excellent writing. Thank you to everyone who submitted this year.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

Advising and intercollegiate transfer/curriculum changes for Spring 2021
Through Friday, Feb. 5

Last day to add a full-semester course
Through Friday, Feb. 5

Break – non instructional day
Wednesday, Feb. 17

Last day to drop or C/NC first eight-week course
Friday, Feb. 19

Advising and intercollegiate transfer/curriculum changes for fall 2021
Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 26

sigma tau delta info session:

Join Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society, on Wednesday February 3 at 6:00 pm on Zoom (link attached below). You can learn more about our organization and what we have to offer. Members have the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other English students, participate in volunteer opportunities, conferences, and social events (safely on Zoom or at a distance!), and work on your writing skills with chances to publish your papers! Email us at sigmataudeltaillinois@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/5785282196?pwd=aXdCM0hyc0JzYmQrdlMrNjV2Z3djZz09

Meeting ID: 578 528 2196
Password: alma2020

Part-Time Job Fair:

The Career Center’s Part-Time Job Fair is taking place on Tuesday, February 2^nd from 11am-1pm virtually in Handshake. On-campus and local employers will be hiring students for paid, part-time work opportunities during the spring and/or summer. Register NOW for 1:1 and group sessions: Student Registration for PT Job Fair.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Information Events:

Are you interested in study abroad, but concerned about the cost?

The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of $5,000 (plus up to a $3,000 supplement for critical languages) for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue summer, semester, or academic-year study abroad opportunities in other countries. This is a need-based award, and to be eligible, you must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant.

The National and International Scholarships Program will assist in reviewing your scholarship application material. To get you started, they are offering a two-day informational event about the Gilman Scholarship.

1. Gilman International Scholarship Information Session

When: Feb 4, 2021 03:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkf-Cgrj8oGdJVLJj9YqazvNmyQv6wq2ax 

2. Gilman International Scholarship Writing Workshop

When: Feb 5, 2021 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oce6vqzooH9dTrCn2Setuf3w9RaZ3er9X 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit their website.

Internship Opportunity with LAS:

LAS is looking for interns and we encourage you to apply! More information can be found here Apply to be an LAS intern | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Illinois.

Call for Submissions:

There is an exciting opportunity for English majors to publish in a national, peer-edited undergraduate journal. The Madison Journal of Literary Criticism at UW-Madison is devoted to publishing outstanding essays of undergraduate literary analysis, and the journal is soliciting submissions of 8-20 pages for its tenth issue. This is an excellent and rare opportunity for you to gain recognition for your work in literary criticism.

Submissions and any questions can be sent to mjlc@rso.wisc.edu. The deadline to be included in the tenth issue is March 1st, but submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information and previous issues, click here https://dept.english.wisc.edu/TheMJLC/.

In-Person Confidential Advising Services:

The WRC is now conducting walk-in services for those who cannot safely meet virtually or over the phone, Monday – Thursday. To speak with one of our Confidential Advisors, call the Women’s Resource Center from a safe number at 217-333-3137 or e-mail us at womenscenter@illinois.edu.

For more information, visit https://oiir.illinois.edu/support-services.

CHLH 126: Campus Acquaintance Rape Education:

Want to Change the World? Register for CHLH 125 Today!

• 3 credit hours
• Virtual course
• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. CST
• Spring 2021

Learn about:

• Supporting survivors
• Media and rape culture
• Healthy relationships

For questions, email fycare@illinois.edu.

Virtual Book Club & Author Event:

Join the WRC, Women & Gender in Global Perspectives, and the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center for a virtual book club! They will be diving into Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by activist, writer, and Illinois alum, Mikki Kendall.

The book club will be held on Monday, February 15 @ 6 p.m. CST. Register now – the first 30 registrants will receive a free copy of the book! Register for the book club here https://illinois.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KoR5hOWTR0y3nrqYbB_I9g.

The author event will be held on Tuesday, March 2 @ 6 p.m. CST. Mikki Kendall herself will join the club for a (virtual) author talk and share what led her to write Hood Feminism and more. For the author even, register here https://illinois.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_apAetqoLT023K4BfEhTEXg.

RBG: Free Virtual Film Screening and Filmmaker Conversation

Women & Gender in Global Perspectives and the Women’s Resources Center will host a virtual screening of the acclaimed documentary, RBG. This film follows the life and legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and it will be available for viewing, for free, beginning at 4 p.m. CST on Tuesday, February 16^th until 4 p.m. CST Thursday, February 18^th.

On Wednesday, February 15^th at 4 p.m. CST, there will also be a virtual conversation with the film’s directors, Julie Cohen and Betsy West.

• Virtual viewing link (password: uiucrbg221): http://vimeo.com/showcase/rbg-univofillinois-private
• Register for Filmmaker Conversation: https://illinois.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FjurEAe-QNuzT0yut3PNxA
• View the RBG trailer: https://www.rbgmovie.com/videos/

2nd Annual International Women’s Day Photography Contest

March 8th is International Women’s Day! As part of the annual celebration events, including Women’s History Month throughout March, the Women’s Resources Center, OIIR-International Education and International Student and Scholar Services are hosting the 2nd annual photography contest. The top awards will be given during the Global Engagement Lounge on March 10, 2021. Share your talent and submit an original photo that celebrates women’s achievements, experience, and resilience here Illinois Identity Provider Selection. Deadline for submission is February 24, 2021.

Legal Studies Minor – Info Session:

The Pre-Law Advising Services Office will be hosting an Information Session regarding the Legal Studies Minor on Friday, February 5 at 1:00 pm.  There will be a brief program overview followed by Q&A.  Eligibility for the minor requires completion of 30 hours of course work, however, interested students of any class year are highly encouraged to attend!  Spring applications for the Minor open in February.

For more information about the Legal Studies Minor visit: Legal Studies Minor – University of Illinois College of Law. REGISTER ONLINE by February 4 to attend.

Creative Writing’s New Faculty Reading:

Join Creative Writing for a reading by two of its new faculty members in poetry: Ángel García and Christopher Kempf. The reading will take place Thursday, February 4 at 4:30 CST. The Zoom information is below:

Zoom Meeting Link:

https://illinois.zoom.us/j/84015260179?pwd=Q01PZHRJOUVIVlFpQUpHajAwcit6Zz09

Meeting ID: 840 1526 0179

Password: CWUIUC

Undergraduate Research Workshops:

The Illinois Office of Undergraduate Research will be conducting a number of research workshops in Spring 2021. More information can be found here: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/workshops.html

Remote Learning Help:

TAP at UIUC is offering free ZOOM workshops to support remote learning. After attending one of these workshops, you will have an individualized plan to:

• stay on top of lectures and assignments
• make the best use of your time
• focus your attention to better learn the material

Pick a time to fit your schedule:

Tuesday February 2, 12-1pm

Thursday February 4, 6-7pm

Friday February 5, 12-1pm

Continued support for non-traditional learners will be offered at TAP throughout the semester. Attend to learn more. For questions or more information, contact jjkramer@illinois.edu. All attendees must register at: https://go.illinois.edu/startsmart

Open Seats in Popular Leadership Courses:

There are open seats in the following four leadership courses this spring. These leadership courses would benefit you in developing the essential interpersonal and leadership skills for your future success in any field.

LEAD 140 (1^st and 2^nd eight weeks – online): Harnessing Your Interpersonal Intelligence lets you look inward. Practice self-awareness and self-management to gain control of who you are and what you want. Open to students with freshmen, sophomore, or junior standing.

LEAD 170 (2^nd eight weeks – online): Leading Student Organizations helps you develop the tools to effectively lead student organizations. Learn elements of effective organizations and strategies for leading other people. Open to students with freshmen, sophomore, or junior standing.

LEAD 260 (full semester – both in person and online options): Foundations of Leadership focuses on what kind of leader you want to be to make a difference in your world. Explore diversity, foundational and contemporary approaches to leadership, and more to learn how to more effectively work with and lead others. Online lecture with both in person and online discussion sections available. Fulfills a Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed requirement. Required course for the Leadership Studies Minor.

LEAD 470 (1^st eight weeks – online): Leading Professional Organizations and Communities is all about developing the tools you need to lead professional, academic, and community organizations of all shapes and sizes. This course is for seniors.

For questions, contact Dr. Jenn Smist at jsmist@illinois.edu.

Space Available in HUM 275:

There is room still available in HUM 275: Careers for Humanities Majors (CRN 70726): 2-credit, full-semester, meets synchronously online on Wednesdays from 4pm to 5:50. Registration is limited to juniors and seniors in humanities majors.

Students in the course will have the opportunity to explore the skills and strengths that they developed in their major, connect with alumni from their programs, practice networking, craft effective career documents (resumes, cover letters, online profiles, creative portfolios), and get a more in-depth understanding of the career paths that are open to them.

Colors of Faith:

If you are interested in diversity and inclusion, dancing for fun, and learning about other faiths, then Colors of Faith is the right place for you. Colors of Faith is an interfaith dance team that aims to celebrate religious diversity, and to promote unity and mutual understanding through their art. They dance to devotional and cultural songs of various religions, and having danced to Jewish, Sikh, Christian, and Hindu songs in the past hope to continue their celebration of these faiths as well as expand. Students and community members of all identities are welcome. No prior dance experience is required to join. If this resonates with you, fill out this interest form: bit.ly/cof2021. Colors of Faith will keep you updated on the dates of their clinics and auditions (likely in January/February 2021).

New Gies Business Course:

A new course offering will be available to all campus sophomore, junior, and senior level students at 10:00 AM CST on January 6, 2021. The course is Business Data Innovation 199: Data Storytelling. It is a great elective option for students with an interest in building an understanding of data science and how to communicate with others about data. There is no expectation of a coding/programming background. It is a full semester course with no prerequisites. Feel free to contact at accy@illinois.edu if you have any questions.

Verdell Frazier Young Scholarship:

The Verdell Frazier Young Scholarship was established to assist womxn who have experienced an interruption in pursuing a college degree (undergraduate or graduate). Awards are available for Fall, Spring, and Summer. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by Sunday, December 13th at Midnight CST.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/36yK1Bv. 

Life + Career Design scholarship Application Open:

Life + Career Design scholarships support students’ experiences in professional work with the goal of advancing their career readiness. The scholarships support students’ living and/or other expenses related to engaging in an unpaid or underpaid internship, undergraduate research experience, extended volunteer experience, or possibly even a part-time job. Read the web page for all of the qualifications and details. Priority deadline is Sunday, December 20.

Review Policy Modifications for Fall 2020:

To review the academic policy modifications for the Fall 2020 semester, check in with the college resource page here. These changes acknowledge the unique and challenging pandemic-related circumstances and the additional stress it has caused for students.

International Women’s Day Photography Contest:

March 8th is International Women’s Day! As part of the annual celebration events, including Women’s History Month throughout March, the Women’s Resources Center, OIIR-International Education and International Student and Scholar Services are hosting the 2nd annual photography contest. The top awards will be given during the Global Engagement Lounge on March 10, 2021. Share your talent and submit an original photo that celebrates women’s achievements, experience, and resilience! Deadline for submissions: February 24, 2021.

Intern at the WRC:

Interested in getting more involved with the Women’s Resources center? Apply for one of our Spring 2021 Internships! Please note that the Advocacy position is no longer open. The positions still open are:

• Graphic Design
• Marketing & Communications
• Programming

You can review the descriptions of each position here.

To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume, and complete the application here. Applications accepted until November 20, 2020 or until all positions are filled.

Specific ATLAS Internship Projects for Spring 2021:

ATLAS is currently accepting applications for specific internship projects in the spring. Please see its website Specific ATLAS Internship Projects | ATLAS – Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts & Sciences at Illinois for more information. If, after reading the descriptions, any one of the projects interests you, apply here

Virtual International Internships and Research Opportunities Available for Spring:

LAS International Programs is offering virtual opportunities for students to engage in global learning this spring. These opportunities include internationally focused research projects, internships with international organizations, and online global courses. Visit the Virtual Global Experiences website and schedule an appointment with an LAS International Programs advisor to learn more.

Skill Tracks Offered by ATLAS Internship Program:

LAS students interested in furthering their technical skills can sign up here for a staff curated Skills Track. ATLAS staff is available to assist and guide students through the track. A student who successfully completes a Skills Track will be invited to interview for an ATLAS internship. Applications open Monday, Dec. 14; skills tracks begin Monday, Dec. 21.

Undergraduate Research Symposium:

The Office of Undergraduate Research is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS), set to be on display April 26 – 30, 2021. Over the course of the week, students will present their work through poster presentations, oral presentations, and creative showcases, the breadth and scope of which reflect not only the wide range of academic disciplines at the University of Illinois, but also speak to the excellence of its undergraduate scholars.

All undergraduate students currently involved with research are eligible to present. For more information on URS, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/symposium.html

Join COVID-Corps During Spring 2021:

Earn credit in LAS 199 (CRN49129) while you help address unique challenges posed by the virus, both locally and globally. You do not have to be on campus to participate in our course. Curious for more information? Hear from student participants and check out the COVID-Corps: Action for Solutions website for more information.

Dates and Deadlines:

Instruction ends
Wednesday, Dec. 9

Open registration for Spring 2021 begins
Thursday, Dec. 10

Reading Day
Thursday, Dec. 10

Final examinations
Dec. 11-18