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ACATOBERFEST CONCERT
Acatoberfest Concert is TODAY, October 15!
upcoming hprc events
Writing for Smile Politely, with editor Julie McClure (TODAY, October 15, noon – 1pm, 105 Gregory Hall). Smile Politely is Champaign-Urbana’s online independent magazine, covering art, culture, food, local politics and happenings. They need writers! They also pay writers (not a lot, but it’s something). It’s great experience in identifying and pitching stories, developing your voice, and getting comfortable writing informational content for a broad audience.
Publishing Fiction in Literary Magazines, with creative writing alumnus John Milas (Wednesday, November 3, 7 – 8pm, online/Champaign Public Library). “Getting published can be a mystery. John Milas will walk you through the process of submitting your short fiction and poetry to literary magazines. Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain information and advice on manuscript formatting, cover letters, and much more!” Register to get the Zoom link.
As always, if you have questions, want to explore options for your future, or need some direction in moving forward, HPRC is there to help:
- reach out by email (humanitiesprc@illinois.edu),
- drop by office hours (Tuesday, 1:30 – 4:30; Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30),
- or make an appointment (https://go.illinois.edu/HPRCAdvising).
Also, if you want to double up you can now schedule in-person advising appointments with Anna on Thursday mornings at HPRC! You’ll have a private appointment in the HPRC conference room (105 Greg Hall) and then you can stick around to talk to Julie or Kirstin about career planning. It’s one-stop shopping!
I-STAR Application is OPEN
We are currently seeking to hire current undergraduate students to serve as I STARs (Illinois Student Admission Representatives) within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions-Campus Visits. We are looking for students who are articulate, reliable, energetic, and are enthusiastic about Illinois. The main function of an I STAR is to serve as a representative at Illinois and to give tours to prospective students and families visiting campus. I STARs also assist in the logistics of running our on-campus visit programs.
Details, along with the application, can be found online here: https://enroll.illinois.edu/register/spring2022istar The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 24th.
The Counseling Center is Recruiting Volunteers for Harm Reduction Peers
Beinecke scholarship information sessions
The Beinecke Foundation is looking for students who have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise during their undergraduate years. The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated U.S. citizen juniors (those expecting to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2022 and August 2023) to pursue graduate studies in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. Preference is given to candidates for whom the awarding of significant financial aid would increase the likelihood of the student’s being able to attend graduate school.
The National and International Scholarships Program will be hosting a two-day informational event for students to learn more about this opportunity. At our in-person information session, attendees will receive an overview of the scholarship. There will be an online info session for those unable to make the in-person event.
Beinecke Scholarship Information Session (in-person)
Location: 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building
Date: October 28, 2021 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Beinecke Scholarship Information Session (online)
Date: October 29, 2021 9:00 – 10:00 am
Zoom Registration Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdO6vrDkuE9Nz46pc9C-n89wAe_ercBqK
Location: 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building
Date: October 29, 2021 3:00 – 4:00 pm
EPSY 203 Social Issues Dialogue Courses NOW OPEN!
Seats are now available to all undergraduate students seeking 1-credit hour courses on various intergroup relations dialogue topics. These courses are highly interactive and encourage students to think and discuss challenging social issues with each other to promote collaborative sense-making and learning.
Beginning the week of October 18, 2021, students meet once a week to view and discuss video clips, participate in structured exercises, and talk with each other about issues related to social identity, social change & social justice.
Dialogue courses being offered this semester include:
- Conservative/Liberal Dialogue: Mondays 3:00-4:50 pm CRN 52690
- Exploring Gender: Cisgender/Transgender Dialogue, Tuesdays 3:00-4:50 pm CRN 52695
- Race/Ethnicity Dialogue: Mondays, 3:00-4:50 pm, CRN 52688, section AD1
- Race/Ethnicity Dialogue: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:50 PM, CRN 52689, section AD2
- Resisting Marginalization, A: (figuring out ways to promote fairness and social justice) Tuesdays, 5:00-6:50 pm CRN 71271
- Resisting Marginalization, B: (figuring out ways to promote fairness and social justice) Wednesdays, 5:00-6:50 pm CRN 69866
Wellness and Diversity Workshop Series for Undergraduate Students
The College of Applied Health Sciences and Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring a 6-part dynamic workshop series where students will engage in guided discussions on how different cultural groups navigate barriers and sustain access to resources that impact their overall health. Participants will be given the tools to critically examine the intersections of overall health (e.g., physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental), while covering a wide range of topics from disparities in healthcare that impact black women to the importance of social wellness for veterans. Participants who enroll in the certificate program are required to attend four of the six workshop sessions and two additional reflection sessions to discuss their capstone project. The knowledge, experience, and connections gained through this interactive program will provide students with the skills to examine the inequities in wellness within the UIUC campus and their own communities.
The synchronous workshop will take place through Zoom on Tuesdays from 7-8pm starting Oct. 19th. Participants are welcome to come only to the topics of interest or enroll in the certificate program. Register to participate in either format here https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/595116968
AWP Intro Journals Project Submissions Call
The time of AWP Intro Journals Project submissions is nigh. Essentially, we collect submissions from our creative writing students of all levels then submit our pick of each genre to this national award. In the past couple years we’ve had both winners and honorable mentions from the University of Illinois. We know you got the stuff to keep up our streak so send in your submissions. For more information, see below. Deadline Nov. 1.
environmental leadership program
Interested in public policy and sustainability issues? Apply now for iSEE’s new Environmental Leadership Program (ELP), designed to prepare Illinois undergraduates for leadership roles in the sustainability field. In the Spring 2022 program, participants will learn about policy-making at the local and state levels, develop real-world environmental policies, and present proposals to legislators and decision-makers.
The program includes a two-day training in January, weekly presentations, and four days of experiential learning in Springfield and Urbana-Champaign during Spring Break. Students from all backgrounds, class standings, and majors are encouraged to apply! Applications are due October 31.
PRE-LAW 101 WORKSHOP SERIES
Our Pre-Law 101 Workshop series is designed specifically for freshman and sophomore students and strives to provide students with a broad overview of the legal profession, legal education, and pre-law student expectations. The Workshop is divided into Sessions I and II, dates below), and students are expected to attend one of each (but don’t have to do so within a single month). Interested students may register and learn more about the series online:
- Pre-Law 101 – Session I: November 3
- Pre-Law 101 – Session II: October 19 and November 10
MINOR IN LEGAL STUDIES INFORMATION SESSION
October 21 | 1:30 pm | via Zoom
We will be hosting an information session on the College of Law Minor in Legal Studies with Professor Jennifer Pahre, Director of Undergraduate Legal Studies. This program will provide a general overview of the minor, including requirements, and provide an opportunity for students to ask questions. The program is designed for all class years and interest levels. Students may register online to attend.
Humanities Research Institute Annual Undergraduate Survey
HRI wants to hear from undergraduates who are interested in the humanities! By completing this survey, you are helping us learn what kinds of events and research activities you’d like to see us offer. You do not need to be a declared humanities major or minor to participate in this survey. As long as you’re interested in the humanities —books, TV and film, history, culture, philosophy, politics, religion, arts, theatre, and similar topics—we want to hear from you! The survey will remain open through December 31, 2021.
Paid Student Focus Group Opportunity
On behalf of the Office of the Provost, the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) is currently seeking student participants for our focus groups to help choose questions for a new Teaching Evaluation System on campus. You will receive a $10 Amazon e-code and refreshments for participating. Sign up! https://go.illinois.edu/TESFocusGroup (NOTE: Amazon e-codes are not available to international students, unless already employed by the university.) Questions? Contact CITL citl-data@illinois.edu.
Brain Matters
Looking to submit your art, photography, or writing to a professional
body of work? Are you in the market for a publishing credit? Want insight from professors and graduate students on class work, or simply to spice up your social media feed? Connect with us!
We Remember Student Memorial
Don’t forget these!
Test Anxiety Workshops
Could you benefit from a workshop that provides strategies for managing anxiety around taking tests? The Counseling Center hosts drop-in workshops throughout the semester with tips on:
- Remaining calm during tests and exams.
- Getting the most from your study time.
- Preparing effectively for tests and exams.
To register, please visit counselingcenter.illinois.edu/TestAnxiety. The in-person sessions will take place in Lincoln Hall room 1064.
- Tuesday, November 30, 4-5 p.m. (in-person)
- Tuesday, December 6, 3-4 p.m. (in-person)
There are simple, effective ways that can help you perform well on tests and not let anxiety get the best of you! These workshops are free for students.
In Focus Support Series
In Focus is a four-week series that offers education and support for students who commonly experience difficulties associated with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You do not need to have an official diagnosis to get involved. This series is interactive and gives students practical tips for improving focus.
We’ll cover:
• Goal Setting
• Procrastination
• Time Management
• Stress Management and Self-Care
In Focus will be offered Wednesdays from 1 to 2:20 p.m. October 27 until November 17.
For more information and to register, please go to counselingcenter.illinois.edu/InFocus.
Registration is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible to ensure you get a place!
OMSA Fall Tutoring Offerings
Interested in a career in information science?
The I-School is partnering with 26 institutions to host the inaugural INFOcon 2021 event, which will showcase the breadth and depth of the information profession. This event is intended for prospective students interested in learning about career paths and research topics in information sciences.
The event is free, and attendees are welcomed to join sessions that interest them the most.
Registration is limited. RSVP today by clicking HERE.
Sunday Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Reviews
Get feedback on your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile without having to schedule an appointment. Reviews are via Zoom. Click here to begin your Sunday drop-in review:
go.illinois.edu/SundayDropins.
Montage arts journal accepting submissions
Montage Arts Journal, the university’s undergraduate literary magazine, is now open for submissions! We welcome all publishable forms of art—photography, paintings, sketches, digital art, collages, sculptures, poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, drama, and more. This semester’s reading period closes December 15th, but submissions can be emailed to montagejournal@gmail.com anytime before then. Please see https://montagejournal.wordpress.com for more information. We look forward to reviewing your work!
curious about research? Ask an ambassador!
Undergraduate Research Ambassadors are accepting virtual meetings with students throughout the semester. Staff from the Office of Undergraduate Research are available for one-on-one virtual and in-person meetings to answer any questions you have about undergraduate research at Illinois.
Schedule an appointment today at: http://go.illinois.edu/AskOUR
illinois club scholarships
The Illinois Club awards a number of scholarships annually. The following three are open to rising juniors and seniors in all majors including English and creative writing (one is specifically for pre-teaching students):
Global Focus Award
Open to any major. Applicants must have international experience or an internationally focused program of study. For example: second-language study, study abroad, internships or volunteering abroad, international career plans. Applicants must demonstrate how their internationally focused work and/or volunteer plans will make a difference in the world.
Humanities and Social Sciences Award
Open to all students majoring or minoring in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Applicants must demonstrate the benefits that studying the Humanities or the Social Sciences provides to themselves and their community.
Isabelle Purnell Education Award
Open to students earning a Secondary Education Certificate or College of Education majors. Applicants must demonstrate how they hope to make a difference in the classroom and in students’ lives.
Apply at go.illinois.edu/TICScholarship by October 16.
Eligibility:
You must be an undergraduate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester, and graduate no earlier than December 2022.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 at both the time of application and winning of award is also required.
Contact: scholarship@theillinoisclub.org
News writers wanted
The College of LAS Office of Communications and Marketing is seeking news interns to help keep print and online audiences informed on the activities of alumni and the latest developments on campus. Are you able to write well and accurately by a deadline? Are you comfortable conducting interviews? Does the idea of covering research, teaching, and student life in the largest college on campus appeal to you? If so, apply here.
atlas internship program
ATLAS is interviewing for the Fall 2021 semester! Applications are accepted from all undergraduate LAS students. Open positions include content creation, social media strategist, communications, and website content. Internships consist of a minimum of 10 hours a week and can be online, in person, or hybrid. If you are interested, apply here.
Tuesday @7 counseling center workshops
LUNCH ON US: DISH IT UP
Need to talk to someone?
The Counseling Center has resumed face-to-face services for all counseling modalities except group (which will remain on Zoom). They are also offering online scheduling for initial appointments and you are also welcome to reach out to the embedded LAS counselor, Andy Novinska, at anovinsk@illinois.edu.
DATES and DEadlines
ICT/curriculum changes for Spring 2022
Through Friday, Oct. 29
Deadline to drop, CR/NCR, or elect grade replacement in a full semester course
Friday, Oct. 15
Second half-session courses begin
Monday, Oct. 18
Deadline to add a second half-session course
Friday, Oct. 22
Priority registration begins for Spring 2022
Monday, Nov. 1
ESC will be holding Midterm Study Sessions for all English and CW majors next week on October 5th-8th (Tues.-Fri.) from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.! There will be a quiet study space available in the English Building Room 150 and a collaborative workspace area in the Mary Kay Peer lounge, where you can peer-review each other’s essays! There will be free coffee and snacks available in Room 150. All are welcome!
