We are so excited to open up Welcome Weekend to all new students! This virtual weekend will be full of optional sessions where you can pick and choose which ones are of interest to you.
Please use this weekend to learn more about the program, yourself, and grow your connections!
*All times central time zone
Friday, February 26, 2021
Extended Advising Hours
Karla Lucht (LIS & CAS): https://go.illinois.edu/Karla_advising
Katelyn Talbott (LIS & CAS): https://go.illinois.edu/Katelyn_advising
Ruth Shasteen (School Licensure): https://go.ischool.illinois.edu/ruth_advising
Saturday, February 27, 2021
*Passwords will be posted the morning of Feb. 27.
8:40am | Welcome & Introductions
with Meg Edwards, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 131688
9:00-9:45am |Main Session 1
Leveraging Transferable Skills for Career Success
with Derek Attig, Graduate College Assistant Dean for Career &
Professional Development
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 402701
9:45-10:00am | Mini Session 1
Understanding Your Bill and Financial Aid
with Meg Edwards, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 683596
10:00-10:45am | Main Session 2
Gain Experience Early and Often
with Rebecca Hodson, Assistant Director of Career Services
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 129650
10:45-11:00am | Mini Session 2
with Katelyn Talbott, Academic Advisor
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 850276
11:00-11:45am | Main Session 3
with Michele Plante, Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 995049
11:45am-12:00pm | Mini Session 3
What is My Social Identity?
with Karla Lucht, Assistant Director of MS/LIS Advising
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 310649
12:00-12:45pm | Main Session 4
IS Research Engagement and Course Options
with Dr. Rachel Magee, Assistant Professor & Katelyn Talbott, Academic Advisor
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 386401
12:45-1:00pm | Mini Session 4A
Thinking about a PhD?
with Alaine Martaus, Research Development Coordinator
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 1893
12:45-1:00pm | Mini Session 4B
School Librarianship Welcome and Overview
with Ruth Shasteen, School Librarian Program Coordinator
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: RHS
1:00-1:45pm | Main Session 5
Upstander Training
with Victor Jones, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Diversity
Initiatives
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 767423
1:45-2:00pm | Mini Session 5
Get Involved in Student Leadership – Student Groups and Reps
with Shannon O’Rourke Kasali, Student Leadership and Engagement Graduate Assistant
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 127280
2:00-2:45pm | Main Session 6
Engaging in Critical Conversations in the Classroom
with Dr. Melissa Wong, Adjunct Lecturer
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: 447240
2:45-3:00pm | Mini Session 6
Self-Care
with Kristin Walters, Career Services Graduate Assistant
Registration & Zoom here.
Passcode: