Follow the department on social media!

Important Dates and Deadlines

• October 7: Spring Schedule Visible in Course Explorer
• October 18: Deadline to DROP a FULL SEMESTER (aka Part of Term 1) course
• October 21: Time Tickets Visible in Student Self-Service

Questions? As always, see our advising website for contact information and instructions for scheduling appointments.

Don’t forget to stop by the advising office (Room 200, English Building) to pick up your free English Department T-shirt, any weekday between 9 and noon or between 1 and 4.

Invitation from the Provost for First-Year Students–DEADLINE TODAY!

Are you looking for opportunities to get involved and work together with peers and campus leadership to strengthen our community? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Office of the Provost is now accepting applications for appointment of first-time new freshmen to the 2024-2025 Student Success Undergraduate Advisory Board.

The board is a group of diverse undergraduate students who volunteer to serve as advisors to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost and Student Success @ Illinois. They aim to accurately portray the current realities of the undergraduate experience by articulating the highlights and challenges of being a student at the university. As representatives of the undergraduate population at Illinois, their objective is to convey what could make a successful undergraduate student experience. The Application can be accessed here.

If you’re selected to participate as a Board member, appointments will be for one full academic year. All applications are due Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM CDT.

We hope you will consider applying because your voice is a critical part of the work that we do to ensure your success while at Illinois and beyond graduation!

Submit to the AWP Intro Journals Project

The Intro Journals Project is a literary competition for the discovery and publication of the best new works by students currently enrolled in AWP member programs. Our Creative Writing faculty can nominate one story, one essay, and three poems to this national award.

If you are currently a CW major or a CW minor or an MFA candidate and would like to be considered for nomination, please send one short story (max. 25 pages), one essay (max. 25 pages), or up to three poems via email attachment to John Dudek at jdudek4@illinois.edu by 12:00 noon, Friday, November 1, 2024.

Submission Instructions

Please include in the body of your email your name and academic year (junior, senior, MFA candidate, etc.) as well as your permanent address. Attach your submission as a .pdf or .docx file. Your file name should be the title of your submission or some abbreviation of the title(s). The Subject line of your email should read: “AWP Genre: Last Name.”  For example: “AWP Poetry: Dudek.”

Do NOT include your name or any personal identification on your submission file itself.

Please note that work previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere is not eligible. Previous winners are also ineligible.

More info about the AWP Journals Project can be found at: https://awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications/page/IntroJournals

For questions, contact John Dudek, Associate Director of Creative Writing, at jdudek4@illinois.edu  

Elijah Wald Lecture

This upcoming talk is co-sponsored by the English department and will be moderated by our own Professor Mack!

The Gilman Scholarship Upcoming Event

Are you currently working on a Gilman Scholarship? Interested in feedback on your application before the October 10, 2024, deadline? Interested in talking with a study abroad advisor? If so, attend this event!!!

The Gilman Scholarship
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides enrolled students, who are Pell Grant recipients, up to $5,000 for either study abroad or an internship abroad. If you plan to study a language critical to U.S. national security while abroad, you can apply for an additional $3,000. If you plan to conduct STEM-related research while studying abroad, you can apply for an additional $1,000.  

VOICE Readings by MFA Students

Proud to be First Gen Series–Upcoming Event

RSVP here for this event and others.

Graduate and Professional School Fair, October 9th

New First Gen Undergraduate Research Opportunity for Spring 2025

The First-Gen Scholars Research Program (FSRP) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers first-generation college students eligible for federal work-study the opportunity to participate in meaningful and high-impact research. The FSRP allows students to explore the culture and process of research and gain hands-on experience while building on their existing abilities within a supportive community of scholars. Accepted applicants will be matched with one of our experienced faculty mentors – many of whom were First Generation college students. Full details along with faculty profiles can be found online at: https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/first-gen-scholars-research.html

We are offering TWO information sessions to learn more about the program.

(Virtual) – October 11, 2024 – 2:00 PM-3:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom
go.illinois.edu/firstgenresearch

(In-Person) – October 24, 2024 – 1:00PM-2:00PM CST
Location:  Wohlers Hall, Room 130
1206 S 6th St, Champaign, IL 61820
🍕 FOOD PROVIDED, While Supplies Last!🍕

Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program Application Deadline is October 11

The deadline for the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) is Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:59 pm. For more information, and how to apply: https://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html.

Need help with your URAP Statement of Interest? The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is offering two drop-in sessions for review of draft Statements.

When:          Friday, October 4, and Tuesday, October 8 from 2 to 4pm.

Where:        Room 515 in the Illini Union Bookstore Building, 807 S Wright Street, 5^th Floor. Note: entrance to IUB administrative offices is on northeast side (not through the Bookstore).

For efficient review, please either bring a printed copy of your draft or be able to pull it up quickly on your laptop or tablet.

Questions?  Contact OUR at ugresearch@illinois.edu.

ATLAS Internships–Application portal for SP25 OPEN NOW!

Interested in volunteering in the local community?

Participate in iHelp 2024 on October 5th from 10am – 4pm!
 
Presented by Student Alumni Ambassadors, iHelp is the signature campus-wide day of service in the fall that brings together students, their surrounding community, and university alumni in an organized effort to create a culture of giving at the University of Illinois. Each year, over a thousand students come together to assist dozens of agencies across the Champaign-Urbana area in a display of gratitude to the community we call home. The Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) handle the logistics of the event, advertise the availability of volunteers to service agencies, and recruit students to participate. We strive to encourage students to realize the effect they have on the community via service in order to better not just the city, but also themselves.

Register now! Whether you want to get your RSO involved or just yourself, we would love to have you! All registration forms and other event info can be found at https://www.illinisaa.com/ihelp . Please reach out to us with any questions at illinivpoutreach@gmail.com.

Illinois Club Scholarships

Through endowments housed with the University of Illinois Foundation, the Illinois Club provides financial support to worthy UI undergraduate students. This year, we will be awarding scholarships to students in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Global Studies, Education, STEM fields, and the Fine Arts. Applicants must have earned at least 60 credit hours by the beginning of the Spring 2025 semester and may graduate no earlier than December 2025. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required at the time of application and at the time of winning the award. Applications will open on September 3, 2024 and close on October 12, 2024 at 5 PM. Find more details about each scholarship and about the application process here.

Ecojustice Film Screening: Princess Mononoke

Join the Women’s Resources Center for a viewing of Studio Ghibli’s “Princess Mononoke” as part of the Ecojustice Series! After the film, we’ll have a small discussion about environmentalism, ecofeminism, and forest spirits! 

Thursday, October 17
5:30-8:00 PM 
616 E Green St 
Suite 213

October Book Club: In Defense of Witches

Join the staff of the Women’s Resources Center as we discuss “In Defense of Witches: The Legacy of the Witch Hunts and Why Women Are Still on Trial” by Mona Chollet and translated by Sophie R. Lewis. During our conversation, we will discuss select chapters and themes from the text that explore the ways in which women were persecuted during the Witch Hunts and how women today are persecuted in similar ways. 

Book Club will take place at the Women’s Resources Center on Friday, October 18, from 4:00-5:00pm (616 E Green Street Suite 213). 

Limited copies of the book are available on a first come, first serve basis by request. Register at go.illinois.edu/WRCoctbookclub

School of LER Info Sessions and ExpLERing HR

Don’t Forget These!

Call for Submissions

Hello! My name is Miao Wang, and I am the Editor-in-Chief of Rainy Day, Cornell University’s longest-running undergraduate literary magazine, which has published outstanding works of poetry and fiction since 1969. We accept submissions from undergraduate students throughout the nation, including those at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are pleased to share the opportunity for English and Creative Writing students to submit their poetry, short fiction, short plays, and any other literary works to Rainy Day this semester. The deadline for this round of submissions is November 10.

For more information or to view past issues of the magazine, please visit our website at https://www.rainydaymagazine.org/. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact us at rainydaycornell@gmail.com if you have further questions.

Become an I-Connect Facilitator

Diversity & Social Justice Education is Hiring I-Connect Peer Educators to facilitate group discussions around inclusion & belonging. Gain leadership skills! Make a positive impact in your campus community!

$15/hour, up to 9 hrs/week, must be a 2nd, 3rd or 4th year student, must be an undergraduate student and must be passionate about social justice. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Submit an application here.

Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program

The Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2025 cohort.

URAP provides students with little or no research experience the opportunity to work with graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on their research projects, explore the culture and process of research, and build on their existing abilities within a community of scholars. In Spring 2025, the undergraduate portion of URAP will consist of two equally important parts: a one-on-one research experience with their research mentor, and the Introduction to Research course. The course is designed to complement the research mentoring experience, orienting undergraduate mentees to broader topics in the research process.

Participation in URAP is by application only; the application portal is now open. Students selected to be part of URAP are expected to commit to: (1) attending the regular weekly class meetings of GC 295, Introduction to Research (3 credit hours) with Office of Undergraduate Research instructors; and (2) working one-on-one with their research mentors, an average of 5-6 hours per week. As part of the course requirement, students will complete a final project, consisting of a poster, to be presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual event on April 24, 2025.

The deadline for students to apply is October 11, 2024, at 11:59 pm. For more information about URAP, including research project abstracts, and how to apply to the program, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Upcoming Pre-Law Programs

All upcoming events can be found our PLAS Events calendar. 

Submit to Montage

Montage publishes work by undergraduate students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is now accepting submissions through (tentative date) February 14, 2025.

See this page for more details or email montagejournal@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Need Help With Research?

Peer Mentors are in the Hub!

With the return of the Peer Mentors in the Hub, here are a few reasons to head to the Hub in Lincoln Hall (Tues, Weds, Thurs from 10- 3):

• building a resume from scratch or a quick look before a career fair
• connecting to research around campus
• learning how to gain some other experience to gain insights about your skills and preferences for future jobs
• finding that RSO or other group that are around to join
• Career Services has special drop-in times on Tues, Weds (10-noon)

Confidential Advising Resources

The Women’s Resources Center (WRC) is the designated confidential campus resource related to sexual assault/rape, sexual harassment, stalking and abuse within a relationship (sometimes called dating or domestic violence). That means when we talk with students, staff, and faculty who have experienced harm, we make sure you get what you need and on your terms! There are several Confidential Advisors at the WRC who can provide you – or someone looking to support you – with support and advocacy services.

Undergraduate Research Workshops

Check out workshops offered by the Office of Undergraduate Research. You’ll find a list here with schedules and registration links (space is limited)!

Follow English Department communities on social media!

DROP DEADLINE IS TODAY!

ICT/Curriculum changes for Spring 2024
Oct. 2-27

Deadline to DROP a full semester course without a grade of W
October 13

Part of Term B courses (aka 2nd-8-week courses) begin
October 16

Deadline to ADD a POT B course
October 20

Priority Registration is on its way!

Here’s the email we recently sent out about advising processes during the registration period. If you didn’t read the email, please read this!

Many of you are looking ahead to the spring semester so we’re writing to let you know the registration timeline and provide some resources we think will be helpful. Although the spring schedule is visible in Course Explorer, please be aware that there may still be some changes (classes may be added, meeting times may change, fuller descriptions of the topics courses will be added) in the next few weeks. First-semester students (whether first years or transfers) are required to meet with us. Continuing students are not required to meet with us but we certainly recommend that you check in one way or another; email is fine for quick questions or confirmation of your plans, but longer conversations are best had in real time either in person or over zoom. We recommend that you schedule registration appointments one to two weeks ahead of your registration date, but if you want to meet sooner than that you can. 

Registration will start October 30. Students are assigned a time on or after that day according to the schedule found here. Time tickets (which tell you when you can register for Spring 2024 classes) should be visible to you starting October 16. Log in to Student Self-Service to view your time ticket on that date. When you are ready to schedule your appointment call 217-333-4346 during the hours 8:30-noon or 1:00-4:30 to request an appointment. As always, you may request a particular advisor or ask for the first person available. Remember that we are very busy during the registration period so please don’t wait until your time ticket opens up and then send an email demanding an immediate reply. Plan ahead!

Here are some things you can do ahead of time to make your registration appointment more productive: 

• Run your degree audit and see what you can make of it. Even if you find it a little confusing, try to get a sense of what requirements you have left to fulfill, and then when we do your registration appointment we can confirm (or correct) your interpretation of the audit and help explain anything that’s confusing. 
• Think about what you want to accomplish in the spring. What major/minor/Gen Ed requirements would you like to complete, and what other areas would you like to explore?   
• If you are thinking of adding a major or a minor, do you know what you need to do to get started? If you’ve already begun, can you figure out the next step?  You can explore major and minor requirements listed here: http://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/
• Consult Course Explorer and be sure to read the course descriptions in full.  Remember that if a course is called “Topics in X” then you must click through to see the individual sections and find out what topics are available. It’s also worth clicking through on any 199 (usually called Undergraduate Open Seminar) because there you may find some interesting and unusual topics being piloted, and they’re usually unrestricted. 
• Consult the resources available on the Planning Coursework section of the advising site.  You’ll find checklists of major requirements and a “cheat sheet” that tells you which variable topics courses satisfy which requirements in the coming semester (SP24 cheat sheet!). 

we still need volunteers to eat empanadas and tell us what they think about the english major!

As part of our ongoing assessment of the undergraduate program in English, we are hoping to conduct another small focus group at some point in the coming month. Participants will be asked to talk about their general learning experience in the major and their answers, which will remain anonymous, will help us gauge and strengthen the program’s goals and learning outcomes. Students who participated in the last focus group are not eligible this time around (but we thank you once again for the feedback you gave us).  We plan to hold this meeting at lunchtime (noon to 1pm) on a Wednesday in October (specific date TBD), and will provide lunch in the form of empanadas from Manolo’s!

If you are willing to help out with this, please do let us know. Just email englishadvising@illinois.edu ASAP.  

LAST CHANCE to apply for this scholarship!

The Illinois Club provides scholarships to outstanding students in the areas of global studies, humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, education, and art. You must be an undergraduate at UIUC who will have earned 60 credit hours by the Spring 2024 semester and be planning to graduate no earlier than December 2024. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is also expected. The application portal is now open and will be live until 5pm CST on October 14th, 2023. More information is available at Illinois Club Scholarships.

inner voices–social issues theater LAST SHOW TODAY!

meet the author DEADLINE IS TODAY!

The WRC is hosting a book club and conversation with Kate Clancy, author of Period: The Real Story of Menstruation. Limited free copies are available for book club participants. Register today!

Conversation with the author:
Friday, October 13 at 3:30pm 

All events are located at the WRC (616 E Green St. Champaign, IL) 
Sponsors: Women’s Resources Center & Women & Gender in Global Perspectives

two Upcoming ESA Events!

LAS Career Services Upcoming Events

Oct 18 – Illinois Graduate and Professional School Fair 2023 12 to 4 pm in the Illini Union.

Oct 19 – Graduate School: The View from Inside (virtual) at 5 pm to 6 pm. Hear from LAS alumni currently in graduate school about what it’s really like. Get first-hand insights into making decisions about grad school, getting through the admissions process, finding funding, getting used to the differences between grad and undergrad, and preparing for a career.

• Zoom details–https://illinois.zoom.us/j/82889357063?pwd=TGg5cGJNTEJCZVJiWmRUWHg0bGEzZz09
• Meeting ID: 828 8935 7063 Password: 2023LAS

Oct 24 “My Major Isn’t Working for Me — Now What?” at 5 pm to 6 pm in 113 Greg Hall. Students are often hold back from changing majors because of their fears about career outcomes.

At this friendly and interactive workshop, we will discuss

• – the relationship between majors and careers
• – sources for accurate and helpful information career outcomes
• – questions that will help you move forward
• – strategies for making career-related decisions.

Come with your questions, leave with some next steps!

book event with Luis Alberto Urrea

Social Group for Neurodiverse Students meets every wed!

new tutoring resource

Here’s a message from Brian Becker (academic outreach specialist at OMSA and an alum of our department!):

On behalf of the Office of Minority Student Affairs, I am thrilled to share our new partnership with NetTutor®! Through this partnership, the OMSA now provides FREE 24/7, 1:1 online tutoring across over 350+ subjects and disciplines. Each tutoring session is facilitated by professionally trained, degree-holding NetTutor staff who are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible virtual learning experience! Thanks to our integration with the NetTutor platform, students can conveniently log in using their Illinois credentials at: 

NetTutor Student Log-In: https://go.illinois.edu/OMSANetTutor

All of the information pertaining to our partnership with NetTutor, including a comprehensive User Guide, quick Log-in button, and accessibility options can be found on our dedicated OMSA Online Tutoring landing page.

critical language scholarship program

The Critical Language Scholarship, provided by the U.S. Department of State, is a fully funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for undergraduate and graduate students.  A list of eligible languages is available here.

The CLS institutes cover one academic year of university-level language coursework in 8 to 10 weeks over the summer, and include cultural programming, local language partners, and excursions. Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age and enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level. For more information about this scholarship, please visit: http://www.clscholarship.org/. 

If you’d like to talk to an advisor about preparing your application, contact the National and International Scholarships Program at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu

truman scholarship

Are you concerned about issues facing your community, campus, or country, and are you actively working to make change? 

The prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship is available to College juniors who are U.S. citizens with a record of strong academic work, leadership, community service, and commitment to a career in public service. The scholarship awards $30,000 for use toward a graduate degree in public service fields. Public service includes government, uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research or educational organizations, public and private schools, and other non-profit organizations. Truman Scholars have pursued many fields of study, such as agriculture, engineering, economics, education, government, history, international relations, law, political science, public administration, and public health. Recipients of the scholarship are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation-funded graduate degree program; this is non-negotiable condition of receiving funding. 

Application Deadline
The campus deadline for submission is November 6, 2023, at 12:00 pm (noon).

Application Preparation
Please contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu to schedule an appointment with us. Appointments are generally scheduled for 1 hour and can be either in-person or Zoom meetings. Our office is located at 514 Illini Union Bookstore Building.

Material Review Policy 
If you are wanting your scholarship materials reviewed, we require that those materials be submitted to us as email attachments along with a few dates and times you would be available for an appointment no earlier than 2 business days after your submission.

For more information, visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu 

Check out this POT B course!

social issues group dialogues

Have you heard of these 1-credit-hour 2nd-8-week courses? They are what they say they are: group dialogues around important topics that benefit from skilled and sensitive facilitation.

Sign up Now!

Resisting Marginalization, Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:50 PM, Zoom:   This course is highly experiential, interactive, and it helps students develop various skills. These skills include critical thinking, listening, perspective taking, and critical self-reflection. Students are also challenged to develop awareness and understanding of critical intergroup relations issues affecting individuals, organizations, and communities. Instructors Eugene Moore and Charles Young.

Exploring Race and Ethnicity, Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:50 PM, Zoom: We invite you to join us in this interactive course designed to discuss topics centered around race, culture, stereotypes, social privilege, macroaggressions etc. We encourage students to bring their own unique experiences, perspectives, and stories to the classroom to inform our dialogue. Instructors Joe Cross and April Carter.

Reproductive Justice, Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:50 PM, OVCDEI 3080: This course explores reproductive justice as a social justice issue alongside other systems of oppression. Topics include sociological and historical contexts of reproductive justice, intersectionality and reproductive justice, activism and advocacy around reproductive rights and justice, and contemporary case studies in reproductive justice. Instructors Amie Baumeister and Kara Lawrence.

Disability Social Justice, Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:50 PM, 1GSLIS, Room 46. This dialogue course introduces students to perspectives in disability social justice. We will explore the histories, socio-legal contexts, ideas, and special topics that have shaped movements toward disability social justice. Instructors Matt Archer and Tina Cowsert. 

Don’t Forget These!

Paid copyediting position

The Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) is a USAID-funded initiative committed to reducing poverty and malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa and globally through advancements in production, processing, and utilization across the soybean value chain. SIL’s clients are practitioners, those who lead and manage the public and private sector organizations along the soybean value chain.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Editor to join our team. As an Editor, you will play a crucial role in refining and enhancing written content to meet the highest standards of quality and clarity. Your expertise in the English language and editing, coupled with your meticulous attention to detail, will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and coherence of our materials.

Qualifications:
-A strong educational background in English, linguistics, or a related field, demonstrating a deep understanding of the English language.
-Proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality work within established deadlines.
-Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of written content.
-Experience with research or marketing articles is preferred, highlighting the ability to navigate complex subjects and terminologies.
-Proficiency in using editing software and tools.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
-Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of writers, editors, and content creators.

Benefits:
-From $13/hour on, depending on the experience and work performance.
-Estimated workload of 10 hours per week.
-Friendly and flexible working environment.

If you possess a passion for language precision and have a keen eye for refining content to its best potential, please contact me via ixh@illinois.edu. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining the quality and impact of our written materials.

awp intro journals contest

get involved with montage

new RSO

There’s a new RSO in town and it’s called Uplift! Uplift’s mission is to foster a community of pre-professional students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign dedicated to collaboration, unity, and mutual support. Our RSO will serve as a hub for students of all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an environment wherein members feel seen, heard, and empowered to pursue their goals. The RSO will provide resources for pre-professional students to prepare for their future careers and professional or graduate schools. We will also enable students to pursue their goals through study hours and access to review resources. Check out their site and sign up for email notifications if you’re interested.

apply now to be a golden apple scholar!

Resource for our LGBTQIA+ Students 

Lisnek Hub

The Hub  is open again! Stop by Tuesday- Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Under the Lincoln Hall theater is the Lisnek Hub where you can chat with peer mentors.

find a workshop for you!

If you’re struggling in one or more of your STEM courses, perhaps there’s a workshop that could help. Check out the LAS Success Workshop Schedule, and be sure to click on “see more” at the bottom for the full list of options.

Tuesday@7 Workshops

Each week, undergraduate Counseling Center paraprofessionals offer interactive workshops on various topics. Please visit our website for login information and upcoming topics.

writers workshop

Writers Workshop drop-ins are available beginning 4-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 100b Main Library. These sessions are best for brainstorming, specific questions, or shorter documents (1-3 page papers, application materials, etc.). These sessions are first-come, first-serve.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Want to keep up with research-related opportunities and events hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUA)? Subscribe to OUA’s monthly newsletter and you won’t miss a thing!

You might also want to learn more about the Humanities Research Institute (HRI), particularly opportunities for undergraduates (did you know that they hire student interns and that some of them are English or creative writing majors?) in which case you should check out the Undergraduate section on the HRI website.

2ND ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH FAIR

TUTORING SERVICES

Take advantage of tutoring services on campus
Many departments within the College of LAS offer tutoring. Find the right fit for you.

ACCESSIBLE COUNSELING RESOURCES

It can be hard to take the first step when you’re in need of counseling, so for ease of access the College of LAS has its own embedded counselor, Andy Novinska and you can contact him directly to schedule an appointment at anovinsk@illinois.edu.

Students can also access Counseling Center services by calling 217-333-3704 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday to set up an appointment via the same-day scheduling system. There is also an online scheduling system (please note that appointments are limited via this option so if you try to schedule online and cannot find anything that works please call the office or email Andy).

Workshops for Test Anxiety, ADHD Symptoms, Perfectionism, Body Image, etc. can be found here.

PSA–HEARD ABOUT 211?

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB