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I STAR Position Open:

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is currently seeking to hire current transfer students to serve as I STARs (Illinois Student Admission Representatives) within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions-Campus Visits. The position is currently fully virtual. Details, along with the application, can be found online here: https://enroll.illinois.edu/register/transferistar. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 21^st.

Internships at the MLA:

Want to join the MLA team? View the listings below for our current opportunities. To apply, please use the Web link or e-mail address listed at the end of each job description.

Communications and Outreach Intern: The Modern Language Association (MLA) seeks a communications and outreach intern for summer 2021 to assist with communications, social media, advocacy, and marketing tasks for the MLA’s wide range of outreach and social media programming. The communications and outreach intern will receive a $960 stipend every other week. To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter by 19 March to Outreach2021@mla.org.

Marketing and Design Intern: The Modern Language Association (MLA) seeks a marketing and design intern for summer 2021 to assist with digital marketing tasks for the MLA’s wide range of outreach and social media programming. The marketing and design intern will receive a $960 stipend every other week. To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter to by 19 March to MktDesign2021@mla.org.

Technical Project Management Intern: The Modern Language Association (MLA) seeks a technical project management intern for summer 2021 to assist with project coordination and quality assurance. The technical project management intern will receive a $960 stipend every other week for the ten-week internship. This is a work-from-home position. To apply, please send a letter indicating your interest in and skills for this position along with a résumé by 19 March to wdintern@mla.org.

For more information, visit Employment | Modern Language Association (mla.org)

Internship Opportunity for students interested in public or community service:

The Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) is now accepting applications from students interested in the Charles P. Wolff Internship. This is a paid opportunity for undergraduate students interested in public policy, research, and/or public engagement. The internship begins in June 2021 and continues through the 2021-22 academic year. The Wolff internship prepares undergraduate students for a career in public or community service, and enables them to work closely on events and projects with IGPA staff. Past interns have gone on to work in major law firms, serve as foreign service officers for the State Department, win the Rhodes Scholarship, and work in the White House.

Wolff interns have the opportunity to:

• Explore public policy issues
• Learn from professionals with decades of experience
• Develop skills you will use throughout your career

To apply, visit: go.uillinois.edu/wolffapp. Contact Associate Director Jim Paul (jimpaul@uillinois.edu) with any questions about the application process.

Internships at Research Park:

The Career Center is hosting an event for students on Friday, February 26^th, in partnership with Research Park.  It will have a panel discussion with a variety of Research Park employers on how to land an internship and make the most of the opportunities there.  You are encouraged to attend the event.  This event will also be a great way to prepare for the Research Park Career Fair, which will follow on March 2. Students should register at https://go.illinois.edu/ResearchParkPanel. The attached flyer has the pertinent information and may also be useful.  You can also find event details on Handshake.

Apply to be an LAS intern:

By serving as an intern for LAS 100, the Life + Career Design Lab, or the Hood Internship you will develop skills in the areas of leadership, collaboration, and social responsibility. You will:

• develop effective group work and collaboration skills
• reflect on your own identity, beliefs and how your actions impact others
• demonstrate empathy and concern for others
• demonstrate understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that create inclusive environments
• use leadership skills to manage others toward a shared purpose
• self-assess and advance your leadership and followership skills

The deadline for internship applications for LAS 100, the Life + Career Design Lab, and the Hood Internship has been extended to March 5, 2021. For more information, visit https://las.illinois.edu/lifecareerdesign/internships.

Loaner Laptops Available for Qualifying Students:

If you need a computer for school, or you have a device, but it is not meeting your needs, the campus Student Technology Program is available to loan you a PC laptop for the duration of your time here on campus. Participation in this program is voluntary and will not impact your financial aid eligibility. If you are interested, please complete the Student Technology Program Request Form.

The program is on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. If you have questions about either the Student Technology Program or your computing needs, please contact Technology Services at consult@illinois.edu or call 217-244-7000.

Eligibility:

FAFSA filers

Illinois Promise

Illinois Commitment

Where to apply: Student Technology Program Request Form

UIUC AnyWare—Software:

UIUC AnyWare is a virtual desktop environment allowing students to access software whether remote, on campus, or in class. Students can access UIUC AnyWare on multiple devices and operating systems including Windows, MacOS, and Linux, iOS, and Android. For more information, visit https://answers.uillinois.edu/105054.

Who is the service for:

• Undergrad students – Students may use the service at any time
• Instructors – Instructors are limited to only teaching and class time use

Why use the service:

• If you need to run software that you do not have access to on your own device
• You can run class software that your personal device cannot run due to processing power or age of device
• If you are unable to download large files due to internet bandwidth issues or data caps
• No need to install software on your personal device
• No need to update software on your personal device

How to access the service:

• VPN is NOT required to use UIUC AnyWare
• Log in to UIUC AnyWare (connecting instructions)
• You will be logged off when your connection is idle for 2 hours
• You will be logged off 10 minutes after you are disconnected

Using UIUC AnyWare Applications and Desktop:

• Instructions for using the UIUC AnyWare Applications and Desktop

Public Health Service Info Session:

Are you interested in public health, federal government careers, and/or opportunities to make a difference providing healthcare in high need areas? If the answer is yes, join the following webinar:

Webinar: Learn about my Path to Federal Service, the National Health Service Corps, HRSA, and more!

Date: Tuesday, February 23 @ 4pm

Register: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Illinois Authors Events; Cris Mazza & Christina Pugh:

Join the Humanities Research Institute, Creative Writing Program, and Department of English this Saturday for the Illinois Authors Events, featuring UIC’s Cris Mazza and Christina Pugh. These events are part of A Year of Creative Writers at Illinois, and will feature a Publication Panel with Cris Mazza and Christine Pugh discussing the ins and outs of the publishing world—from finding agents to sending work out to publishing books—followed by a reading of their own work.

The Illinois Authors Publication Panel will take place Saturday, February 20 at 1:30-3:00 CST.

Join the event at: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/92466661734?pwd=SkZ2WXlmMTlCYmorQXM2cHlISXNRZz09

Meeting ID: 924 6666 1734
Password: YOCW

The Illinois Authors Reading will take place Saturday, February 20 at 5:00 CST.

Join the event at: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/92350869604?pwd=WVE0TFZuaWpPTXRMaDl5VTdyWVd6UT09

Meeting ID: 923 5086 9604
Password: YOCW

February Voices Reading:

The first Voices Reading of the semester will be next Thursday, February 25th at 7:00pm CT. The readers will be M.F.A. candidates Chelsea Hill, Isaac Willis, and Emmilea O’Toole. Find the Zoom invitation below, and click this link to access the Facebook event.

Topic: February Voices Reading

Time: 7:00pm CT

Join Zoom Meeting

https://illinois.zoom.us/j/84435884567?pwd=MnUyTWlmbklqdm00dklrVUQ4dlc4QT09

Meeting ID: 844 3588 4567

Password: 531849

2021 Undergraduate Creative Writing Awards:

The English Department is pleased to announce its annual undergraduate literary competitions in Short Fiction and Poetry. Depending on available funding, there will be 2-3 prizes in Fiction and 2-3 in Poetry this year. Past prizes have ranged from $100 to $1000.  Submission deadline: February 28.

Contest rules are as follows:
Short Fiction: Submit no more than one unpublished story (7500 words, maximum length)
Poetry: Submit up to 200 lines, as a single unpublished poem or a group of unpublished poems

Only University of Illinois undergraduate students are eligible. To be considered for a prize, submissions must adhere to the following rules:

• All submissions must be sent via email as an attachment to: jdudek4@illinois.edu.
• The subject line of your email message must read as follows: “UNDERGRAD POETRY: Last name” or “UNDERGRAD FICTION: Last name”
  • If you enter in both categories (poetry and fiction), you will need to send separate emails.
• In the body of your email, please include:
  • Your name
  • address
  • phone number
  • e-mail address
  • status (undergraduate student)
  • UIN
• Your entry is to be contained in one attached .docx file. The name of this file must be the contest category followed by your last name, such as “FICTION JONES.docx” or “POETRY JONES.docx” Your name should not appear within the document itself.

Please direct any questions to John Dudek, Associate Director of Creative Writing at Jdudek4@illinois.edu

ESC Weekly Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:00pm on Zoom

Black Lives Matter: From the Frontlines of Criminal Justice Reform:

Join Center for Advanced Study for a conversation with Los Angeles-based artist, activist, educator, and public speaker Patrisse Cullors. The event will be held on 18 February 2021 at 4:00 pm CST. Register here https://illinois.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tckcSKztRz-BODg602tDDA. Form more information visit http://cas.illinois.edu/node/2413.

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! Deadline for submissions: February 24, 2021.

Black History Month 2021 Calendar:

Check out this collection of events and programs taking place this month in honor of Black History Month. Shout-out to the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center for compiling this exciting calendar!

February 17, 2021:

CONTRA-TIEMPO: ARTS & SOCIAL ACTION | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center https://go.illinois.edu/FoodForTheSoul

February 18, 2021:

BLACK LIVES MATTER: FROM THE FRONTLINES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM | Center For Advanced Study https://cas.illinois.edu/node/2413

CONTEMPORARY CONVERSATIONS: BLUE LIGHT BOOGIE­ EXAMINING BLUES DANCE | Spurlock Museum https://go.illinois.edu/Spurlock

February 19, 2021:

NOBCCHE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONFERENCE | National Organization for the Professional Development of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) https://go.illinois.edu/NOBCChE

February 20, 2021:

NOBCCHE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONFERENCE; DAY 2 | National Organization for the Professional Development of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) https://go.illinois.edu/NOBCChE

BLACK SACRED MUSIC SYMPOSIUM XV | University of Illinois Black Chorus https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/959018119

February 21, 2021:

PASSPORTS AND PASTRIES: A VIRTUAL BLOCK PARTY AND PASSPORT INITIATIVE; DAY 1 | #Hei Butterfly The Initiative https://www.facebook.com/HeiButterflyThelnitiative

February 22, 2021:

PASSPORTS AND PASTRIES: A VIRTUAL BLOCK PARTY AND PASSPORT INITIATIVE; DAY 2 | #Hei Butterfly The Initiative https://www.facebook.com/HeiButterflyThelnitiative

SERVICE WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY | Health of the Homeless, Contact: Healthofthehomeless@gmail.com

February 23, 2021:

THE ARTS AS ACTIVISM: A CONVERSATION WITH NIKKI GIOVANNI | Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center  https://diversity.uic.edu/nikki-giovanni-webinar/

COCOA HOUSE | Eusa Nia https://go.illinois.edu/CocoaHouse

February 25, 2021:

ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ANTI-RACISM | Carle Illinois College Of Medicine https://go.illinois.edu/Carle

February 28, 2021:

THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE PROJECT | Illinois Theatre Department https://vimeo.com/488679496

All February:

BLUES DANCING AND ITS AFRICAN AMERICAN ROOTS EXHIBIT | Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at Illinois https://go.illinois.edu/BluesDancing

OFF THE SHELF: REVOLUTIONARY READINGS IN TIMES OF CRISES PODCAST | Humanities Research Institute

FRED S. BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CAUSE DRIVEN LEADERS:

The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois – Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply.

For more information or to apply online, visit: universityymca.org/bailey/undergrad 

Application deadline: February 28.

Zoom Office Hours: 2021-22 Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Tuesday, February 23, 2 PM – 4 PM CST | Register to join | Facebook event

Friday, February 26, 10 AM – 12 PM CST | Register to join | Facebook Event

Counseling Center Clinical Services for Spring 2021:

For Spring 2021, Counseling Center is offering telehealth (online) counseling and virtual outreach and educational programming. For specifics of how this works, please view this blog post.

For after-hours emergencies, students who remain in the Champaign-Urbana area can reach out the Champaign County Crisis Line staffed by Rosecrance at 217-359-4141. We also have an extensive list of resources available on our website, including a listing of crisis lines throughout the United States.

Tuesday @ 7:

Led by Counseling Center Paraprofessionals, Tuesday @ 7 workshops focus on topics that are often growth areas for students. All students are welcome. Upcoming workshops include:

Tuesday, February 16: You’re Not Alone: Coping with Loneliness

Tuesday, February 23: Mental Health 101: Building Awareness and Skills

To attend a Tuesday @ 7 workshop, please use Zoom ID 844 1537 2453 (Password: tue7)

The complete list of topics for this semester can be found here

RIO Online:

These times are not easy. Feeling isolated and lonely is very common, and life is very different than it was before the pandemic. Many people are having strong reactions to these changes. RIO, which is led by Counseling Center clinicians, provides an interactive experience that helps you

-Learn mindfulness skills to identify why you’re feeling the emotions you are and accept them.

-Manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions productively.

-Identify what’s most important to you and prioritize accordingly.

This series is open to all Illinois students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center. RIO is not considered counseling and is not confidential. It offers courses throughout the semester at different times and days to meet scheduling needs. Please register on its website.

In Focus Workshops:

In Focus workshops are designed to address concerns students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD-like symptoms commonly have. This series is typically offered once in the fall and once in the spring semesters.

For Spring 2021, In Focus will meet on Monday March 1,8, 15, 22, and 29 from 3-4:30 p.m. To register for In Focus, please complete this form.

Rutgers English Diversity Institute (REDI):

The Rutgers English Diversity Institute (REDI) is a one-week summer program at the New Brunswick campus of Rutgers University. This year REDI week will be held virtually from June 5 to June 11. REDI is designed for advanced college students and recent graduates whose cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to diversity in the fields of English and American literary studies. At REDI, students will learn about traditional and nontraditional subfields and critical approaches in English and American literary studies from Rutgers University faculty. REDI activities will include seminars, lectures, workshops on applying for graduate school and on digital resources in literary studies, a trip to a research library, and a cultural excursion to New York City. Up to fifteen students, chosen from a national pool of applicants, will each receive a $750 stipend for participating in the program. For more information and application visit https://english.rutgers.edu/redi-home.html.

Strengthening and Empowering Educators of Diverse Statuses (SEEDS):

SEEDS, Strengthening and Empowering Educators of Diverse Statuses, is a new student-led organization that focuses on meeting the unique needs of undergraduate students of color in the College of Education. Note: if you are an English major on the Sec Ed track then you are also eligible to participate. 

It strives to create a safe haven in which students are welcome to have an open dialogue about struggles, as well as build community through mentorships, strengthening ally relations, and engaging in community outreach. Members of SEEDS will have access to a variety of resources that will help them grow in their professional development journey.

If you are interested, please reach out via email at seedsillinois@gmail.com. Feel free to check out our website as well https://seedsillinois.weebly.com/.

Summer 2021 Virtual Global Experiences:

Virtual Global Experiences provide students the opportunity to work remotely with organizations around the world, collaborate on hands-on projects, and conduct research with international faculty and peers. Students will participate in a 1 credit pre-professional course during the term they conduct the virtual project and are encouraged to investigate additional internship or independent study credit options within their departments.

You can also browse student portfolios from previous terms for a glimpse into their experiences and reflections.

The deadline to apply is March 15, and students can submit applications through the My Study Abroad Portal

For more information visit https://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu/outgoing-students/virtual/ and see the following flyers:

Campus Study Halls:

Beginning Feb. 16, the Wellness Ambassadors program will begin hosting campus study halls. Wellness Ambassadors support the university’s COVID-19 educational compliance efforts by providing health resources to the university community. The study halls offer students the opportunity to study in select campus classrooms while the ambassadors ensure compliance with testing requirements, face coverings, and adherence to room capacity.

Study halls will be offered as follows:

• Tuesdays from 5:30-8pm—Everitt Lab 2310
• Thursdays from 6-9pm—Bevier Hall 108
• Sundays from 6-9pm—Gregory Hall 100

This information is posted here along with other information on classroom study space options. Please help spread the word!

Expressive Art Drop-In Group:

The Counseling Center will be starting a new workshop titled Art Space: Creative Self Care & Coping. This is a drop-in workshop held on Mondays from 3-4pm, first session is on 2/22.

This workshop is for those who:

• Enjoy coping through art (e.g. drawing, playing music, dancing, singing, writing)
• Are looking to learn new coping skills
• Are struggling to articulate/understand their internal experience
• Are looking to connect with others.

For the zoom link and meeting ID, see the flyer below:

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