CMN101 (Speech) for Non-Native English Speakers

The Department of Communication is offering two sections of Communication 101 for students whose first language is not English.  If you need this course, you must email the instructor for permission to register.

Interest in Business, Marketing, or Management Careers?

Ag & Consumer Economics is offering a special section of ACE 231 (3 hours, Section T, CRN 55458, meets TR 3- 4:20 pm) dedicated to DGS sophomores only.  A great course for DGS sophomores who are interested in business/marketing/management careers.


ACE 231 provides an overview of management in the food and agribusiness sector. Major topics covered include: 
• introduction to the food and agribusiness sector;
• the environment of the firm;
• fundamentals, structural design, and change in organizations; 
• leadership, motivation, communication; and planning and control. 


Prerequisites for this course are: Sophomore standing and completion of either ACE 100 or ECON 102.

Spring Discovery Course: HCD199: Women and Families in China

HCD 199:  Women and Families in China

Gale Summerfield

Spring 2012, TR 11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

This course examines the socio-economic impacts of the reforms in China during the last three decades through the lens of gender and family. Transition policies have provided opportunities but also have reinforced or created inequalities that threaten human security. The course focuses on the human security areas of livelihood, housing and land rights, healthcare, and population policy. Particular attention is paid to changes associated with the processes of rural-urban migration and globalization as well as interactions of gender, ethnicity, age, and income. 

Catalan!

Learn more about the language of Barcelona: Catalan. Students can start with 401 despite having no prior experience in the language, but having an understanding of another Latin-based language will help.

Spring Course Option: FSHN101, a PS Gen Ed

There are plenty of spaces available in Food Science & Human Nutrition 101 for the spring semester. The CRN is 32983, and the class meets from 12-12:50 MWF. FSHN 101 discusses the evolution of the food system to meet the needs and desires of a complex, heterogeneous society. It provides an overview of food in relation to nutrition and health, composition and chemistry, microbiology, safety, processing, preservation, laws and regulations, quality, and the consumer. This is a great physical science gen. ed. taught by an award-winning instructor, Dr. Dawn Bohn. 

More Personal Statement Workshops

Wednesday, November 30, 3-4pm and Thursday, December 1, 3-4pm
The Writers Workshop is offering brief personal statement workshops in the Undergraduate Library for students (primarily undergraduates) who are writing personal statements or any other type of application essay.
Sessions will be interactive, starting with a brief presentation given by consultants 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 today!

Resume Workshop

Need help developing your resume? Attend the resume-building workshop next week:
Tuesday, November 29, 5pm: Winning Resumes
Student Arcade Building Conference Room 143 at The Career Center - 715 S. Wright Street
Register here!

Global Studies Spring Courses: Restrictions Removed

The restrictions have been removed on the following global studies courses:


GLBL 100 Intro to Global Studies - NEW SECTION ADDED! This is a Social Science gen ed.


GLBL 296 Multinational Corps: Ethical & Legal Issues - 1 credit hour, First 8-weeks GLBL 296 Regional Security in South Asia  - 1 credit hour, First 8-weeks GLBL 296 Citizenship in a Globalizing World - 1 credit hour, First 8-weeks GLBL 296 Impact of NGOs in Global Health  - 1 credit hour, Second 8-weeks GLBL 296 Int'l Humanitarian Intervention - 1 credit hour, Second 8-weeks


Seats remain available in:
GLBL 392 International Diplomacy and Negotiation - 3 credit hours

Coming Out Support Group - Now Weekly

A safe, informal space for U of I students to listen, discuss, and learn aspects of identity and coming out. This group is open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, and questioning students and those who do not choose to label themselves. We welcome all undergraduate and graduate students regardless of where you are in the coming out process.  Our discussion depends on what participants would like to talk about each week, and we discuss topics such as coming out to family, friends, and roommates, coming out at work and church, and dating as well as other topics.  We always respect your privacy and confidentiality.  We ask that students who are interested sign up by emailing comingout@illinois.edu.  Once there are enough members to form a group, the leader, Jackie Beard, will email those who have signed up and the group will meet Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 pm in room 317, Illini Union.  For more information or questions, please email comingout@illinois.edu

Winter 2012 Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program

The School of Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics will offer Intensive Foreign Language Instruction Program (IFLIP) from Jan. 3-13. Registration by Dec. 9 is strongly encouraged. Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment by that date are subject to cancellation. For more information contact slcl -at- illinois.edu  http://www.slcl.illinois.edu/resources/iflip/

Spring Art Courses Now Open to All!

The following classes are now open to any student on campus!
ARTS 210 (Ceramics I)
ARTS 230 (Jewelry/Metals I)
ARTS 260 (Basic Photography)
ARTS 280 (Sculpture I)


Seats are available for the following Art+Design classes -- open to all majors on campus. 
ARTD 499 (8-week online: Sustainable Life Cycle Design and Research)
ARTF 199 (Open Seminar first time offering with Professor Joel Ross -- Topic: Contemporary Issues in Visual Communications)
ART 299   Visual Culture in Global Context -- online 
ARTD 299 (User Oriented Collaborative Design) -- crosslisted with ENG 298.
ARTH 257 (History of Photography)
ARTH 491 (Strange Bedfellows: The Aesthetic and Artistic Exchange Between Medieval Islamic and Christian Societies)
ARTH 403 (Word and Image in Chinese Art)
ARTS 343 (Time Arts I)
ARTS 445 (Special Topics in New Media -- Topic: Tourism + Place)
ART 140 (Introduction to Art)
ART 299 (Special Topics -- Drawing, Painting, Design, Visual Culture, Fashion Design) -- Courses for Non-Majors
ARTF 103 (Design I)
ARTH 112 and ARTH 115 (Gen Eds)
ARTS 299 (Special Topics: (re)Making Matter(s))
ARTS 340 (The Art of 3D Imaging)
ARTS 400 (Advanced Book Arts)
ARTS 341 (Image Practice)

Spring Art Course Option: ARTD 499 (Sustainable Life Cycle Design) -- Online

There are seats available for ARTD 499 -- Sustainable Life Cycle Design (two 8-week online course).