Film Screening & Evening w Marriage Equality Activist Charlene Strong

Film Screening: "For My Wife"
2 pm. Friday, September 30, 2011.
LGBT Resource Center. 323 Illini Union 


An Evening with Charlene Strong "Marriage Equality: It’s All About Equal Rights"
7:30 pm. Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Illini Union Ballroom. 1401 W Green Street
URBANA, IL - On Wednesday, October 5, 2011, the LGBT Resource Center, Illini Union Board and Women of Pride will host Charlene Strong.  Ms. Strong will discuss "Marriage Equality: It's All About Equal Rights".  The lecture will begin at 7:30 pm in the Ballroom of the Illini Union on the second floor. 
Charlene Strong is an advocate for equality and was instrumental in passing Washington State’s landmark laws on domestic partnerships, the first in US history to be upheld.  After the tragic death of her partner and suffering the injustice of discrimination against same-sex domestic partners in the eyes of the law, Charlene started her path as a gay rights activist.  With no legal protection for same sex couples in Washington state at the time, Charlene had to seek permission from an out-of-state family member for her to be by her dying partner’s side. Her experience while trying to make the funeral arrangements only added insult to the discrimination she endured at the hospital. Charlene testified a month later in front of the Washington state legislature, and her testimony was critical in helping to pass landmark domestic partnership legislation in the state.
Ms. Strong has helped many organizations raise funds and awareness and has the ability to find the message in her speech that resonates with all ages.  Her depth of passion and humor also help her to covey the importance and support that all families and individuals should expect in our country.  Not only has Charlene worked on behalf of family rights in her state, she believes strongly that her story is an American story that anyone can understand.  As an American who believes strongly in the rights that all citizens are created equal, Charlene’s passion makes her an excellent communicator that inspires others to add their voices as advocates for change.
"For My Wife" the award winning documentary chronicling Ms. Strong's activism will be screened on Friday, September 30, 2011 at 2 pm.  The film will be shown at the LGBT Resource Center, room 323 Illini Union.   
Charlene Strong’s visit is sponsored by the LGBT Resource Center, the Illini Union Board, Women of Pride, SORF and the Student Cultural Programing Fee. The LGBT Resource Center, a unit of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations, works to foster an environment that is open, safe and inclusive for people of all sexualities and gender identities. 

This information provided courtesy of:

Contact Information:
Leslie Morrow, LGBT Resource Center Director
217.244.8863. www.go.illinois.edu/lgbt

New 2nd 8-Week Course Option - It's also a Gen Ed!

ARAB 150/SAME 150
Language &Culture of the Arab World (Includes a Special Section on "Arab Spring")
Credit: 3 hours.
MW  04:00 PM - 05:50 PM
There will be a also two hour online discussion each week. 
Instructor: Benmamoun, E 
Meets 17-Oct-11 - 07-Dec-11.
In this 8 week course, we will discuss the current events that are taking place in the Arab world. We will explore the background to these events, the factors that are driving them, and the short term and long term implications for the Arab countries and the regional and world powers, particularly the USA and Europe. The course will be team taught by UIUC faculty with expertise in Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, History, Linguistics, Literature, Media, Religion, Political Science, and Sociology and who have intimate knowledge of the countries involved. The course will focus on specific case studies such as Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Non-Western Cultures course.

ACCY201 & ACCY202

I have been informed that the College of Business will NOT be offering these courses during the upcoming summer. This change reflects declining enrollment in this summer offering over the past few years. Students who were planning to take one of these in the summer should meet with an advisor to make appropriate changes.

Pizza & A Professional Lunch Series

Come join us for a free lunch.  Hear from alumni and other professionals as they talk about their experiences with choosing a major and pursuing their careers.  Broaden your network and learn how to conduct informational interviews with professionals in your field of interest.

Wednesday, October 26^th Careers in Education & Social Services

Wednesday, November 30^th, Careers in Science & Technology

Noon – 1 Pm, Conference Room 143, The Career Center

Register today at http://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/upcomingevents

Sponsored by The Career Center, The Division of General Studies, and Weston Exploration

Tea and Translation Open House

The Center for Translation Studies offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs to students at Illinois. The focus is on providing translations between languages - and is ideal for students who really love languages and want to make this part of their career. Here is information about an upcoming event they are hosting: 


Join us for the Center for Translation Studies Tea and Translation Open House
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
4:00-5:30 pm
Lucy Ellis Lounge 
1080 Foreign Languages Building
For new Translation Studies students and for students interested 
in learning about the Translation Studies program 
• Meet the faculty
• Learn about our Study Abroad program
• Hear about our course offerings
Refreshments will be served

LGBT History Month Trivia Contest

Beginning in October, in celebration of LGBT History Month, the LGBT Resource Center will sponsor a weekly trivia contest.  Each week, starting the week of October 3rd, questions will posted on the Center’s Facebook and Twitter page.  Questions will relate to the LGBT Resource Center, LGBT History Month & LGBT Icons.  Be the first to respond online and win a prize!

Veterinary Open House

Interested in veterinary medicine? This is the event for you. Visit the state's only college of veterinary medicine this Sunday, October 2, from 10AM to 4PM. Details can be found here: http://vetmed.illinois.edu/openhouse/

Revised Horticulture Major!

Wow, two horticulture-related posts in one day! I just received the news that the horticulture major (or "hort" for those in the know) has been revised. You can view the new curriculum here. And below is the text I received describing the major:
The major in Horticulture is designed for students who want a basic knowledge of horticulture. Emphasis is placed on the basic plant sciences to give a general background for the specialized topics in horticulture. Opportunities open to graduates of this major include managing the production of horticultural crops in greenhouses, nurseries, and farms; managing residential landscape design and construction firms; park and golf course management; supervising landscape maintenance and arboriculture firms; flower shop management and floral design; plant breeders; positions as sales representatives and horticulturists with seed and plant suppliers, and horticultural supply firms; employment with state or federal government agencies or institutions as teachers, researchers, horticultural advisors, crop inspectors, and consultants; and horticultural mass media specialists. 

New Minor: Horticulture

Do you know what Horticulture is? No, well then read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horticulture Got it? Cool, huh? Wish you could minor in it? Well now you can! Check out the flyer, and the blurb:

The Horticulture Minor is designed for students interested in urban agriculture, food crops, sustainable landscape design, and related topics.  With only two courses specifically required (HORT 100 and HORT 240), plus an additional 4-5  courses from a list of 28 classes, students can broaden their skill set through a flexible program to match their specific interests.  The Horticulture Minor should complement majors in LA, ESE, NRES, TSM, and ACE and be attractive to any student with an interest in plants and horticulture.
Please contact us for further information. 
Frederic Kolb, f-kolb - at - illinois.edu 333-9485
Gary Kling, gkling - at - illinois.edu, 333-3363
Sarah Taylor Lovell, stlovell - at - illinois.edu, 244-3433

2nd 8-Week Course Option: EPSY203

This is a good option for anyone who's either interested in participating in these discussions (obviously) but also for those who need to add just 1 credit hour to their fall schedule.
The Fall 2011 EPSY 203 Dialogues on Social Issues courses are now open for students to enroll. There is no application process for students this year, so all students need to do is register for a course in the usual manner.

 These are one credit hour, second-half semester courses that invite students to explore some of the most complex social issues facing our society. In this highly participatory learning environment, students have an opportunity to develop their perspective-taking, critical thinking, and other skills leading to more effective intergroup relations.

 The dialogue courses we are offering this semester are as follows:

 Dialogue on Socio-economic Class Status: Mondays, 3-4:50

Race/Ethnicity Intersections dialogue: Tuesdays: 3-4:50

Exploring Sexual Orientation: Tuesdays, 3-4:50

Being White in a Multi-cultural Society: Wednesdays, 11-12:50

Exploring Religious Diversity: Wednesdays, 3-4:50

Liberal/Conservative Political Ideology dialogue: Wednesdays, 3-4:50

Race/ethnicity Dialogue: Wednesdays, 3-4:50

Classes begin the week of October 17

More Architecture Info Meetings Announced

Three more informational meetings for students interested in Architecture (the major or the minor) have been announced. Students with these interests are supposed to FIRST attend the Majors & Minors Fair on September 28, and THEN attend one of the informational meetings.

LeaderShape® Institute Set for January

The LeaderShape® Institute is being held January 8 -13, 2012 at Allerton Park.
Applications will be available in the DGS office after the first information session on October 5th. 


Two info night meetings are being held soon so you can learn more about this opportunity.
Info Night – Wednesday October 5th @ 7:30 p.m. in 404 Illini Union
2nd Info Session – Friday October 7th @ 2:00 p.m. in the Illinois Leadership Center (2nd floor of the Union from Quad side)


The Illinois LeaderShape® Institute itself will be held 8-13, 2012 at Allerton Park in Monticello, IL
The Illinois LeaderShape® Institute is a six-day, five-night program where you experience a leadership process that teaches visioning, the importance of developing relationships, and leading with integrity.  
To apply, get an application in the DGS office after Oct 5, or contact the Illinois Leadership Center's Paul Stanton at stanton5 - at - illinois.edu, or at 290 Illini Union, or by phone at                      217-333-0604
www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu  
Applications are due October 28, 2011.


Check out how LeaderShape can impact your leadership experience!
The 25th Anniversary of LeaderShape 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvsA4gqn_gk 
An Illinois student shares her experience about LeaderShape
http://www.youtube.com/user/ILLeadershipCenter#p/u/18/vhix2PaczsM

Phi Eta Sigma Free On Campus Tutoring

There are additional tutoring resources to be found here: http://dgs.illinois.edu/resources/tutoring.html



Phi Eta Sigma Free On Campus Tutoring will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9 PM.  The first sessions will be held on Tuesday September 27th and Wednesday September 28th. The sessions will be held in 215 and 217 Gregory Hall. Please refer to the class lists below for availability. Paper editing is also available both nights. 

Tuesday Class List:
 Math: 221. 231, 241, 285, 415
Physics: 101, 211, 212
Chemistry: 101, 102, 103, 103, 105
Political Science: 100, 101
History: 100, 141, 142
Econ: 102, 103
Psychology: 100, 210, 211, 230
Sociology: 100
IB: 104, 150
MCB: 150, 250, 251, 252
ECE: 110, 190
KIN: 122, 140, 150
Russian: 101, 102
French: 101, 102, 103, 104, 133 and 134
Spanish: 101, 102
Chinese: 201, 202, 203, 204

Wednesday Class List:
 Math: 221. 225, 231, 241, 285
Physics: 101, 102,  211, 212, 214
Chemistry: 101, 102, 103, 103, 105
Political Science: 100, 101, 202, 225, 240, 242, 300
History: 100, 141, 142
Econ: 102, 103, 302
Psychology: 100
Sociology: 100
IB: 104, 150
MCB: 150, 250, 251, 252, 253
GE: 101
KIN: 122, 140, 150
HDFS: 105, 120, 206, 220, 290, 426
Russian: 101, 102
French: All 300 level courses and below
Spanish: All early (100-200 level) Language, Literature, and Culture courses.  
Chinese: 201, 202, 203, 204

Personal Statement Workshops

If you're going to apply to a major that requires you to write a "personal statement" of any kind, consider attending this event:
The Writers Workshop is offering brief personal statement workshops in room 259 of the Undergraduate Library for students (primarily undergraduates) who are writing personal statements or any other type of application essay. Students should call 217-333-8796 to a reserve a spot at one of these times:
Wednesday, Sept. 28th, 3:00-4:00 PM
Thursday, Sept. 29th, 3:00-4:00 PM
Sessions will be interactive, starting with a brief presentation introducing the concept of personal statements, followed by a discussion of some strategies and pitfalls as well as sample statements. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and if time allows, to get individual feedback on their own personal statements. Call 217-333-8796 to reserve your place!

New RSO: Calling Out the Bull in Bullying

Our mission: C.O.B.B. is a non for profit RSO here at the University of Illinois. We are a group of students coming together to prevent and stop bullying. Our mission is to contribute to, maintain, and promote a safe environment for children, teens, and young adults free of bullying. 
This year we hope to accomplish things such as fundraising, school visits to educate children on the effects of bullying, etc. We are constantly looking for new members and ideas. (This RSO would look fantastic on the resumes of Education majors and Psych majors!)
Our email address is cobbillinois - at - gmail.com for anyone that wants to join.

2nd 8-Week Course Option: EPSY220

Enrollment is now open for several 8-Week sections of EPSY 220: Career Theory and Practice. This course is a 3-hour elective and is designed to assist students in learning how to match their interests to a major or occupation and to learn important job search skills such as creating cover letters and resumes, and interviewing. The sections of this course meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm to 6:50pm. There are three sections and they are designated for either first year and sophomore students or junior and senior students. This course is also suitable students who are interested in sharpening their job hunting skills. 
EPSY 220: Career Theory and Practice
Section B - CRN: 33998 -Freshman/Sophomore only
Section F - CRN: 33994 - Junior/Senior only
Section H - CRN: 33992 - Freshman/Sophomore only

LGBT Ally Trainings and Transgender Ally Trainings

The LGBT Resource Center and the SODA committee of the Counseling Center offer LGBT Ally Trainings and Transgender Ally Trainings throughout the year. Below is a list of this academic year's training dates. These trainings are open to faculty, staff and students. Because of limited space, registration is required.  Register online at http://go.illinois.edu/allytrainingregistration.
*Paid for in part by Student Cultural Programming Fee
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
LGBT Ally Training
8:45 am - 12:00 pm 
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Transgender Ally Training
8:45 am - 12:00 pm 
Wednesday February 8, 2012
LGBT Ally Training 
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm 
Thursday March 29, 2012
LGBT Ally Training
4:15 pm - 7:30 pm 
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
LGBT Ally Training
8:45 am - 12:00 pm 
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Transgender Ally Training
12:45 pm - 4:00 pm 

Coming Out in Faith

The United Church of Christ Campus Ministry is looking for folks that identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender to take part in a video project  concerning the LGBT community and religion, spirituality and/or faith in order to better our service (resources, support, etc) to the LGBT community. 
Informational meetings about the project will be held at next week's Rainbow Coffeehouse Tuesday September 20, 2011 from 6p-8:30p.  Additional meetings will take place at the Community United Church of Christ located at 805 south Sixth Street (right across the street from Espresso Royale) Thursday September 29th from 5:00 pm-6:00pm, Sunday October 2 from 2:00-4:00 pm, and Tuesday October 4th from6:00-7:00 pm All meetings will take place in the office of Karen Bush.
Official filming for the project will be held November 11, 12, 13, February 22, and March 31st.
Interested parties should contact Willie Morris wmorris - at - richland.edu. 

Study Abroad Course Trasnferability Database

Wow - if you're working on a study abroad plan, the work just got easier - you can now research course transferability online:

Student International Academic Affairs-Study Abroad Office is excited to unveil our online Course Approval Database.  It contains over 4,000 courses that University of Illinois students completed while abroad and that are approved for on-campus credit.  Previously, the database was accessible only through computers in the Resource Room of the Study Abroad Office.  Now that it is online, you can access it from anywhere in the world. 
This database is a powerful tool for students, staff, and faculty--please take some time to explore it.  If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for improvement, please contact Nancy Childers at nchilder - at - illinois.edu.
Here's the link: http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/userfiles/pages/coursedb.aspx
Student International Academic Affairs-Study Abroad Office

Free group treatment for women at the Psychological Services Center

Do you experience mood swings, stormy relationships or impulsivity? A free skills training group to help women ages 18-45 cope with negative emotions, have healthier relationships and reduce harmful behaviors is available through the Psychological Services Center. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Call 333-0041 or visit the center at 505 E. Green St., Champaign. (mention 'DBT' group).

Learn How to Ice Skate!

Learn how to ice skate right on campus; classes start Saturday. There are still spots available for children through adults in the Campus Recreation Learn-to-Skate program. This is a great way to learn a new activity and stay active. Sessions start Saturday (Sept. 24). You can register at the U. of I. Ice Arena or download information from: http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/skating/learn_to_skate.html

Health-Related RSO Day

Want to get involved with other students who are thinking about a career in health/healthcare? Check out this upcoming event:
The Career Center will be hosting the first Health Related RSO Fair, a “mini-Quad Day” for pre-health students and RSO’s. This is an opportunity to learn more about the health related rso’s on our campus and for clubs to highlight their organizations and recruit more members! The Health Related RSO Fair will be held on Monday, September 26th from 4:00-6:00pm in the Illini Union. There is NO COST to attend or for clubs to participate. The deadline for clubs to register a table for the fair is September 16. Contact Andrea R. Wynn at armoore - at -illinois.edu for more info and to obtain a space for your club. Space is limited for clubs, so sign up as soon as possible!!

Women of Worth Seminar Series

Women of Worth (WOW) Seminar Series


Calling all women! Join The Career Center, Illinois Leadership Center, and Women’s Resources Center for Women of Worth (WOW),an award-winning leadership and career seminar series created by women for women. This 3-part series will focus on helping you discover your personal talents and strengths, helping you learn how to apply them to your career development and teaching you to navigate within those strengths in the workplace. The seminars will take place at the following times: 


Exploring Talents and Strengths on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30
Women in Today's Workplace on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30
Alumni Panel and Networking Social on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30


Space is limited and enrollment in all three seminars is strongly encouraged in order to get the most out of this series. WOW is open to all ungrad and graduate students. Please register for the first seminar no later than September 30. To register please visit: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3361292. Questions? Email WOWseminars - at - illinois.edu.  

IB Minors

Did you know that there's not just one, but two different minors in IB (Integrative Biology)? That's right - you can view the requirements for each here: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/IB/Minor%20in%20Integrative%20Biology.pdf and read their advisor's blurb here:

The School of Integrative Biology is pleased to offer two new minors beginning this fall: Minor in Integrative Biology and Minor in Ecology and Conservation Biology. 

A minor in Integrative Biology is ideal for students intending to have a career in a field other than biology, but for whom a background in biology is nevertheless complementary, e.g. law, technology, bioinformatics, business, scientific writing, and engineering. 

A minor in Ecology and Conservation Biology points students toward getting strength in this sub-discipline of biology.  Preparation for many careers is advanced by coursework in ecology and conservation, e.g. environmental lawyer, environmental consultant, conservation technician, and environmental educator.

Interested students should schedule an appointment with an IB advisor  by calling 217-333-6774.  Thank you for helping us spread the word!

MCB Transfer Meetings

Attend one of these meetings if you're planning to transfer into MCB this semester, or just want to learn more:

Thinking about transferring to MCB?

Want to learn more about the Major or Minor?

Attend one of our informational meetings to learn about the program requirements and receive paperwork (if eligible) to officially declare MCB as your major or minor.

Seating is limited and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Use link provided below to fill out the online form.

An academic advisor will provide an overview of the MCB program, requirements, career opportunities and the criteria for declaring MCB.

Interested students should attend only one session.  All sessions are identical and typically last 1 – 1.5 hours.

All meetings will be held in room 135 Burrill Hall:

Tuesday, October 4, 11am            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct4

Wednesday, October 5, 2pm           http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct5

Friday, October 7, 10am            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct7

Tuesday, October 11, 3pm            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct11

Wednesday, October 12, 11am  http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct12

Thursday, October 13, 3pm           http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct13

Monday, October 17, 9am             http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct17

Tuesday, October 18, 4pm            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct18

Thursday, October 20, 10am          http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct20

Friday, October 21, 2pm             http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct21

Monday, October 24, 2pm             http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct24

Wednesday, October 26, 12pm  http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct26

Thursday, October 27, 2pm           http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct27

Friday, October 28, 12pm            http://go.illinois.edu/MCBOct28

Research Study

I received word about a research study opportunity for student in the GLBT community:
We are conducting an on-line study at Colorado State University to assess gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons’ perceptions of the different aspects of the GLBT community and their involvement with  it. The only requirements for participation in this study are that you are at least 18 years of age or older and self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
Participation in this research requires only that you complete a brief survey that asks questions about you and your perceptions of the GLBT community. We do not ask questions that require you to provide any personally identifying information. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential, and all data will be encrypted using the same standards that businesses use for handling credit card information.
If you are interested in participating in this research, please click on the link below for more information. http://colostatepsych.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8v0LBIdHyaDQs7O 
Principal Investigator: Justin J. Lehmiller, Ph.D.
Co-PI: Kristen E. Konkel, B.A. 

Verdell Frazier Young Awards for Women Students

Are you a student who needs money for school, an undergraduate, graduate, or professional female student, in a degree program, enrolled at Illinois (Urbana campus) full or part time, who has had at least one year interruption in your academic journey? You may qualify for a financial award through the Women’s Resources Center of up to $2,000 for the Fall semester, 2011. There must be at least one year interruption in the educational process with priority given to applicants with a two or more year interruption. All continuing students must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75. 
Applications may be picked up & submitted to Women's Resources Center, 703 S. Wright Street, 2nd Floor OR email womenscenter - at - illinois.edu for an electronic application. If you are a first time applicant a brief, in-person interview (20 to 30 minutes) may be required. You will be notified by staff at the center to schedule an interview. 
Questions? Contact Pat Morey at the Women's Resources Center, or call 217.333.3137.

Acorn Equality Fund Scholarships Available

Application deadline: Friday, September 30, 2011
www.acronequalityfund.org
The Acorn Equality Fund is a grassroots organization that provides academic scholarships for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) persons and their children in Illinois’ downstate counties.
Questions? Please email acorn1999 - at - gmail.com

Research Opportunity: Wheelchair Users Needed

Manual wheelchair users aged 18-64 years are needed to provide feedback on a new manual wheelchair design. The study will take about 1.5 hours and you will be compensated monetarily for your time. If you are interested, contact Scott Daigle at sdaigle2@gmail.com or 217-244-7006. http://kch.illinois.edu/Research/Labs/MotorControl/ or contact Jacob J Sosnoff jsosnoff - at - @illinois.edu

Stress Management Help is Available

A stress management coordinator will be available for student consultations on a monthly basis in the DGS office area, on the 5th floor of the Illini Union Bookstore Building. In addition to making appointments in person, you could call 217-333-4710. Here's the blurb:
The Campus Stress Management Coordinator, Jennifer Carson, is available right here at DGS to assist you in finding ways to manage stress, pursue wellness and develop the skills necessary to organize your time on a college campus. To schedule an appointment with the coordinator right here at DGS, stop by our front desk (5^th Floor, Union Bookstore Bldg). Appointments are kept confidential, informal, and generally last 15 minutes. This semester, Jen’s appointment times will be one Thursday each month between 1-3pm

MBA Info Session for Undergrads

Thinking about an MBA after graduation? Find out more at one of the upcoming MBA Info Sessions for Undergrads. Read more here https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Events/MBA_%20Info_Session.pdf  then register for one of the dates by going through the MBA program's calendar of events here: http://www.mba.illinois.edu/admissions/events.aspx

How to Subscribe to the Advising Blog

Thanks to my colleague Ryan Tomasiewicz for creating this simple guide on how to subscribe to an advising blog such as he and I both maintain. You can visit his blog at http://drryanadvising.blogspot.com/

Two ways to subscribe to the advising blog. You can use an RSS Feed (option1) or you can have a daily email (option 2) sent to you.

Option 1 (RSS Feed):

1)      Got to “Subscribe to”

2)      Select “Post” (the comments option have been disabled)

3)      Choose a program (I suggest Google as you likely using your email thru Google)

4)      After selecting Google, you can choose your i-google page or the Google reader

5)      This will bring you to the Google Reader Page and you are subscribed.

Option 2 (daily email):

1)      Type your email into “Follow by Email”

2)      You will be asked for a verification code check

3)      You will received an email from Feedbruner “Activate your Email Subscription”

4)      Click on the link to activate

ACE Transfer Info for Spring 2012

For those interested in declaring the ACE (Agricultural and Consumer Economics) major for Spring 2012, this is important news: The application is due by 5PM on Wednesday, October 19. There are also two optional informational meetings (not mandatory for transfer) held on Thursday October 13 at 1pm in 305 Mumford Hall and another on Tuesday, October 18 at 4pm in 305 Mumford Hall. As of right now, this information (the application deadline, the meetings, and the Spring 2012 application itself) are NOT found on the ACE website. I've received a copy of the updated application and uploaded it here: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/ACE/October%20ACE%20Transfer%20Application.doc

Modern Greek Fellowship

A Foreign Languages and Area Studies Fellowship is available annually from the European Union Center to study Modern Greek. Two levels of the language (Beginner and Intermediate) are currently offered through the Department of Linguistics. Applications for the AY 2011-12 are due February 11, 2012, and informational sessions will be held on November 16 and December 1, 2011, for interested students. For more information see: http://www.moderngreek.illinois.edu/awards/

Engineering Presentation

Last night, a representative from the College of Engineering spoke with DGS students as part of our College Seminar Series. In case you missed it, the presentation can be downloaded here.

Teach for America

Here's some info on the "Teach for America" program, which can provide students with funding to help you become a teacher, in exchange for a commitment to teach in a particular venue after graduation:



Teach for America offers exceptional opportunities to students wishing to make an impact on their communities following college. Below are online events where students can learn more about this exciting program from the comfort of their own home. 


Introduction to Teach For America 
Thursday, September 13, 8:00 PM CST – Register here!
A session designed for those with limited prior knowledge about Teach For America, where participants can learn about our mission and approach to closing the achievement gap.


Corps Member and Alumni Stories
Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 PM CST – Register here!
A panel of corps members and alumni who talk about their stories and what brought them to Teach For America.
Teach for America Application Deadlines
2nd Deadline: Friday, September 16th 10:59pm CST
3rd Deadline: Wednesday, October 26th 10:59pm CST
4th Deadline: Friday, January 6th 10:59pm CST
FINAL Deadline: Friday, February 10th 10:59pm CST

Pre-Law Newsletter and 1st Fall 11 Meeting

Students interested in exploring a career in law are encouraged to meet with a pre-law advisor  - schedule an appointment by calling 217-333-9669.


The latest pre-law newsletter can be found here: http://www.prelaw.illinois.edu/files/Pre-Law-Informer-2011-09-06.pdf


The first Fall 2011 meeting of the Pre-Law Club is coming up. Here's the blurb:
The Pre-Law Club announces its first meeting

The Pre-Law Club will meet on Monday, September 12th at 6PM in 319 Gregory Hall.  The meeting will feature a presentation and talk from Paul Pless Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.  He will talk to interested students about the admissions process at University of Illinois and will give advice and personal tips to students on how to succeed while applying to law school.  In addition, he will talk about iLeap, the Illinois Law Early Action Program, which strives to keep the best UIUC undergraduates here at the University to attend law school.  Food will be provided, and Kaplan will also give a brief presentation on their test preparation services.  We are also trying to coordinate a social hour after the meeting somewhere on campus.  Hope to see you all there.  Please email Neil Vohra, the Pre-Law Club President, at Vohra1 - at - @Illinois.edu if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

"In Focus" Series for Students with ADHD

Students with ADHD are invited to attend this series of 6 weekly meetings offering education and peer support. The series begins October 19th. Registration is required. Please see the flyer for details.

"Enjoy Lunch On Us" Discussions

Have a free lunch while you participate in discussions on a wide variety of cultural, historical, and societal issues. The complete schedule is available here. Sponsored by the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Affairs (OIIR) and Student Cultural Programming Fee.

LENS Diversity Certificate Program

Students are invited to apply for the LENS (Learn. Envision. Navigate. Synthesize.) Diversity Certificate Program. To learn more, visit go.illinois.edu/LENS or view the flyer here.

EPSY203: Social Issues Dialog

This course is a one-hour discussion course, offered in the second 8 weeks of this semester. The topics discussed in the various sections cover a wide variety of subjects; a few examples are Race & Ethnicity, Gender, & Conservative/Liberal. Previously, there has been a more complicated process to register for this course, but because this process has been removed and students are now allowed to register for this course themselves, we are expecting it will fill quickly this semester. To learn more, visit: http://go.illinois.edu/EPSY203

Become an Ally to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community

The LGBT Resource Center and the Counseling Center offer LGBT Ally Trainings and Transgender Ally Trainings throughout the year. The trainings are open to faculty and staff members and students. Registration is required. For training dates and to register, visit: http://go.illinois.edu/allytrainingregistration

Multilingual Library Tours Sept 7 and 8

Learn about the Library's services and collections in your own language. Library staff members will offer library tours in Arabic, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish and Taiwanese on Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 7 and 8). For a schedule of tour times, visit: http://www.library.illinois.edu/news/multilingual_tours_2011.html

Coming Out Support Group

Wednesday. September 7, 2011. 7- 8 pm
317 Illini Union
A safe, informal space for U of I students to listen, discuss, and learn about aspects of identity and coming out.
Open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning student, and those who do not choose to label themselves.
Coming Out Support Group is a confidential space; we always respect your privacy.
Questions? Contact: comingout  - at - @illinois.edu

Study Abroad Scholarship/Financing

Interested in studying abroad? Here is information on 2 scholarships (one specifically for a Winter break study abroad trip, the other for a semester-length trip) and a meeting discussing how to finance a study abroad trip:

Illinois for Illinois (I4I) and International Programs and Studies (IPS) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarships 
The final deadline to apply for I4I and IPS Scholarships for study abroad programs during Winter Break 2011, Spring Semester 2012, and Calendar Year 2012 is September 16, 2011. The application is available through 11:59 p.m. on Friday night and closes at midnight. 
UIUC undergraduates who have paid the study abroad scholarship fee this semester and who are participating in an upcoming University-approved study abroad program are eligible to apply for the I4I. Last semester, approximately 1 in 4 applicants received an I4I Scholarship.
UIUC undergraduates with a 3.0 or above who are participating in semester-length programs abroad (unless otherwise noted on the website) are eligible to apply for IPS Donor-funded Scholarships. The applicant success rate for IPS Scholarships is approximately 1 in 12. 
Students may apply for both scholarships online at: http://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/?go=schi4ips 


How to Finance Study Abroad Workshop 
September 8, 2011. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Materials Science and Engineering Building, Room 100. 
Whether students are planning to study abroad next semester or in the next couple of years, it’s never too soon for them to find out how they can work with the Office of Financial Aid to apply on-campus aid to their programs abroad, how to begin identifying opportunities for study abroad scholarships, and how to construct compelling scholarship applications.

"Tuesday at Seven" Workshops

This is a series of events presented by the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals available for all undergrads. These are on a wide variety of topics - attend as many as you like/are relevant to you. A list of dates and topics is below - for more information, either visit the CCP website linked above, or read the flyer here.



September 6 Far Apart But Close at Heart:
Long Distance Relationships


September 13 Making Your Own Path:
Strategies for Building Leadership


September 20 Respecting Our Differences:
Bringing Awareness to Disabilities


September 27 Why Can’t U and I Get Along?
Putting the Solution into Conflict Resolution


*October 4 Orange, Blue, and You:
Adjusting to College Life


October 11 Acing Midterms:
Stepping Up Your Study Skills


October 18 Beyond the Blues:
Understanding Depression


October 25 Just Text Me:
Exploring Technology and Relationships


November 1 Managing Your Finances:
A Guide to Staying Financially Responsible


November 8 Faith in You and Me:
Exploring Spirituality


November 15 Tick Tock, Work the Clock:
A Guide to Successful Time Management


November 29 What the Health?
Strategies for Achieving Mind/Body Wellness

Inter-Connect Dinner Workshops for International Students

This is a series of workshops for international students to help in adjusting to life in the US. Dinner is provided. To learn more, please read this flyer.

Career Center Events for Fall 2011

There are so, so many events being hosted by the Career Center this fall. No matter what your career interests, what semester you're in, or even if you have no idea what you want to do after graduation, there are things you can be doing NOW to figure out what you what to do, and to prepare. The full calendar of events is here. Most events are being held multiple times. Be sure to register for the event(s) you want to attend - most are limited to 35 participants. Register at careercenter.illinois.edu/services/workshops
A selected listing of event titles:

• Winning Resumes
• Successful Interviewing
• Finding a Major that Fits
• Career Paths: Making the Next Step
• Career Fairs: Making an Impression
• Freshman Year 101
• Internship Essentials
• Salary Negotiation
• Professional Etiquette Series
• Non-Profit Series
• Peace Corps Info Meeting
• Health Related RSO Fair
• Anatomy of a Successful Pre-Health Student
• Pre-Health Wednesdays
• UIC Pharmacy Dean Visits
• Engineering Career Fair
• Business Career Fair
• Majors and Minors Fair
• ACES and Bio-Sciences Fair
• Multicultural Career Fair
• LAS Exploration Night
• Career Exploration for International Students
• Women of Worth (WOW) Seminar Series
• Navigating the Multi-Cultural Career Fair
• Illinois Medical School Admissions Seminar

Engineering Career Fair

Interested in finding an engineering-related internship? Or just want to scope out the employment scene for the engineering world? The Engineering Career Fair is September 7 and 8, 10am-3:30pm, in Illini Union Rooms A, B, C.
 Visit http://engineering.illinois.edu/current-students/career-services to learn more.

Leadership Opportunity: Undergraduate Student Advisory Board

Want a valuable way to gain leadership experience while also making a real impact on the campus? Consider this opportunity:
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost is currently accepting applications for the Undergraduate Student Advisory Board.  A description of the Board activities and an application can be found at: http://provost.illinois.edu/about/psab.html.

Pre-Med: Updated Pre-requisites Coursework Recommendations

We've received word that the recommended coursework for pre-med students has been revised recently. Students are now recommended to take an introductory statistics course (STAT100 or equivalent) as well as a "social and behavioral sciences" course - there are numerous options which could fulfill this second recommendation. We're also hearing that the amount of MCB (Molecular and Cellular Biology) and Biochemistry content on the MCAT is expected to increase, so you're strongly advised to take this coursework prior to the MCAT!
A revised pre-med planning sheet can now be found here. 
For more specific guidance on how to implement these recommendations, make an appointment with your DGS advisor by calling 217-333-4710, or visit with a pre-health advisor in the Career Center!

Poetry-Writing Scholarship!

KEVIN T. EARLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
For Freshmen Students
Deadline: October 14, 2011
Amount: $2,000


The Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship is given each year to recognize and encourage a talented freshman poet. The award, established by William and Donna Early, honors the memory of their son, Kevin T. Early, who was himself a talented, dedicated, and award-winning young poet with plans to major in English at Illinois. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage talented young poetry writers to continue pursuing their craft.    


Eligibility: Any student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2011-12 academic year and who has demonstrated an aptitude for and a skill in writing poetry. 
Rules: Students must submit 5 poems, and the total number of pages for the entire manuscript of poems should not exceed 5 pages.  The award will be given to the student with the best overall manuscript of poetry. 
Deadline for application: October 14, 2011 Contact and Submission Information: Amy Rumsey, Department of English, 208 English Building, MC-718, 608 S. Wright Street, Urbana, IL  61801. Phone: (217) 333-2390 (rumsey - at - @illinois.edu). 
The name, address, phone number, e-mail, and UIN of the writer are to appear on a title sheet that will be separate from the entry.  The writer's name is not to appear on the entry itself.  Entries will not be returned.

LGBT Resource Center Fall 2011 Ally Calendar

Are you an LGBT Ally? Interested in learning more? Check out the calendar of events here!

Discover the Majors in Business Administration Reception

Dear DGS Freshmen:

 Have you ever wondered what you’re going to do after college, if Accountancy or Finance isn't your thing?

 Well, you’re cordially invited to attend the Discover the Majors in Business Administration Reception also known as, what can I do with a Business Administration degree after my graduation?

 This informational reception will inform you about the wonderful world of Business Administration.

 The reception is Monday, September 12th beginning at 5 PM in 370 Wohlers Hall. 

 Free Pizza and drinks will be provided.

 Faculty representing each of the Business Administration majors will discuss with you how each major will best academically prepare you for your career.

•          Business Process Management
•          Information Systems and Information Technology
•          Management- General, Entrepreneurship and International Business concentrations  
•          Marketing
•          Supply Chain Management

 Business Career Services will discuss with you the variety of career opportunities and the recent hiring trends of Business Administration alumni.  You’ll learn who does hire Business Administration graduates.

 The Department of Business Administration hopes you’ll attend, so you’ll know what you’re going to do after college, if Accountancy or Finance isn't your thing.

ESL Writing Groups for International Students

Navigating Academic Writing:
ESL UNDERGRAD Writing Groups
http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/
Are you confused about US academic writing?
Do you wonder what your writing assignments mean?
Do you struggle to talk with your professors and classmates about writing?
Are you unsure about the US conventions of using sources?
Then you need Navigating Academic Writing, free writing groups hosted by the Writers Workshop. These groups are specifically for ESL writers and will meet in 4-week sessions. Topics include understanding different kinds of writing tasks, understanding instructors' responses, using sources, and reading and note-taking strategies.
In order to participate, you must attend the informational meeting on September 8 (Thursday) at 3:30pm to sign up and you must attend all four sessions. Students who have participated in Navigating Academic Writing in the past are not eligible.
Informational Meeting:
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Email wow - at - @illinois.edu by September 7 to attend the informational meeting.
ESL writing group sessions:
Thursday, Sept 15
Thursday, Sept 22
Thursday, Sept 29
Thursday, Oct 3
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Room 251 Undergraduate Library

Study Abroad: Spring 2012 in Belgium

See the flyer.
Visit the program website for information on courses and course equivalents, dates, cost, and how to apply.
Email the Study Abroad Office program coordinator, Moira Rogers, at moirargs - at - @illinois.edu.
Come talk to the program coordinator and the resident director, Gray Swicegood:
KULeuven Program Info Session
Wednesday, September 7
2:00 PM
Room 126 Graduate School of Library and Information Science (Corner of Fifth St. and Daniel St.)