Some Art Courses for Fall - Restrictions Have Been Lifted

Restrictions have been lifted for the following Fall 2012 art+design courses:

ARTS 210 (Ceramics Sculpture I)

ARTS 230 (Jewelry / Metals I)

ARTS 260 (Basic Photography)

ARTS 280 (Sculpture I)

ARTS 341 (Image Practice)

ARTS 343 (Time Arts I)

ARTS 344 (Interaction I)

New Website for International Students!

Check out INTLconnect.illinois.edu, a new career website for UIUC international students! Visit the website by May 1 and be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Discover job opportunities, international-friendly company list, success stories, CPT/OPT info, and the Job Search Handbook.

Fall Creative Writing Course Open

RHET 199 AL1 UNDERGRAD OPEN SEMINAR

Lect: 2 MW; Disc: F 2 & 3

TOPIC: Introduction to Creative Writing: Technique

"We make art."  And in that endeavor we employ a language, a skill set, a range of practical and intuitive faculties.  The purpose of this course is to give students some insight into the making of stories and poems and to enhance their own abilities to be productive contributors and critics in future creative writing workshops.  Writers make numerous technical choices in creating a story or a poem; this class will not only acquaint you with many of them but it will also give you the opportunity to put them into effect.  On Mondays we will have lectures on specific elements of poetry and fiction.  Wednesdays will be dedicated to readings by faculty and visiting writers.  Fridays will allow you the opportunity to work in small group discussion sections applying the techniques and skills to a close reading of stories and poems.

RHET 199 can count for the Rhetoric/Creative Writing major.  Please see the advising office for details.

Summer HP Gen Ed: PHIL101

Summer Term II: June 11-Aug 2

 PHIL 101 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY  3 hours

 36789              JR                    10:00 - 11:20              M T W R          TBA                 REMHOF, J.

This course will explore a selection of the most exciting questions in the discipline of philosophy.  When examining these questions we will pay special attention to themes in existential philosophy, a movement that stresses that philosophical inquiry should focus on our meaningful, responsible, and passionate engagement with the world.  We first examine different approaches to the nature of knowledge, including the skeptical argument that there is no way to know anything about the external world - for example, whether or not there are trees, planets, or even other people!  Next we investigate the best arguments for and against the existence of God, paying close consideration to the puzzle about why an all-good God would allow evil in the world.  We then turn to arguments for and against the possibility of free will, and face a strong argument from contemporary science for thinking we are never responsible for anything we do.  Next is an exploration of key questions in moral theory.  We all think our actions can be considered right or wrong, but is rightness and wrongness determined our culture, or somehow objective?  Also, is rightness or wrongness a property of the consequences of our actions, or the intentions behind our actions?  This discussion will prepare us for looking at an important topic in applied ethics, which is our ethical treatment of animals.  The class concludes by examining different answers to the meaning of life given that we all suffer and pass away - including an argument that there is no meaning to life!  Students will be required to take very short, pass or fail reading quizzes in order to prepare them for class discussion, write two short papers, and take a midterm and final exam.  This class is intended for anyone who is interested in learning how to reason to what is most worth believing, and also those who are concerned with acting in accordance with what is most worth believing in everyday, practical life. 

Final Exam Review Sessions with OMSA

OMSA is offering a series of final exam review sessions. You can find the schedule here. Here is a list of the courses that reviews are being offered for:

• CHEM102
• ECON102
• ECON103
• ECON202
• ECON203
• FRENCH101
• IB150
• MATH220
• MATH234
• MCB150

SIE Transfer Course List

If you're a student from China interested in taking summer courses from SIE, you can use this list to see which courses have been approved for transfer to the University of Illinois. If you are wishing to take a course at SIE that is not on this list, you will have to request a transfer assessment, which unfortunately may take a long time, preventing you from knowing before summer courses start whether it will transfer or not. I would recommend you take courses on this list for an easier time.

FSHN101 Intro to Food Science & Nutrition Available This Fall - PS Gen Ed

FSHN 101, Section B, CRN 54366, is open to all students (no major restriction) for the Fall, 2012 semester. 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. This course fulfills a physical science (PS) gen ed.

Need Resume Help?

The Career Services Paraprofessionals are now available for resume reviews at the Ikenberry Commons every Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7-8PM in room 1010A.  They are also at the UGL Mondays and Tuesdays from 7-9PM; Wednesdays from 10AM-noon; and Sundays from 2-6PM.    And of course, you can find them in The Career Center between 2-430PM, Mondays-Fridays. More information can be found at the following webpage: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/services/reviews 

Employment Opportunity for DGS Students Only!

Work and Study in Sweden!

Work and Study in Sweden Event
Thursday, April 26, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Illini Union, Room 406


Learn more about exchange programs and job opportunities in Sweden. The event will feature representatives from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, and the Swedish Institute.

DGS is Hiring for the Summer!

Division of General Studies – Summer Registration Computer Lab Peer Advisor


The Division of General Studies is seeking students to aid with summer registration by helping academic advisors assist incoming students with registering for classes for the fall semester. Computer Lab Peer Advisors will:
• Assist students with registering for fall classes in UI Integrate Self Service
• Assist students in identifying appropriate General Education courses


A successful candidate must be available weekdays from June 4 – July 13, 2012 from 1:00pm – 5:30pm (approximately 20 hours per week). Mandatory training is scheduled for May 17 & 18 from 9:00am – 4:30pm.


The pay for this position is $8.25 an hour.


Required qualifications:
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of Course Explorer website
• Knowledge of UI Integrate


Preferred qualifications:
• Former DGS student or a student who has explored major/career options
• Eligible for Federal Work Study
• Basic knowledge of Illinois General Education requirements 
• Junior or senior class standing


To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jkotowsk@illinois.edu by 5:00pm on April 30th, 2012 for full consideration. 

Paid Marketing and Internet Media Intern Position Available!

Are you still looking for a great paid internship for the summer? TheGrantHelpers.com, a Champaign‐based grant writing and assistance company, is seeking a qualified Intern to increase the company’s social media presence, overall visibility, market position, and leads. This is a paid, part‐time position oriented to students looking to gain valuable work experience. The intern will work remotely, but will be in regular contact with the Intern supervisor and must make at least 1 staff meeting a week. Work schedule is variable and flexible.  To learn more and to apply, search I-Link #56391. Questions can be directed to: TGH@TheGrantHelpers.com.

Last i-Program of the Year:

Ignite focuses on group and organizational development; learn about systems thinking, project/program effectiveness, coalition building, and how to lead change.  

Take Japanese This Summer: JAPN201

Summer Online Non-Western (NW) & Social Science (SS): Intro to Japanese Culture

NOW Only 8 weeks!  Great opportunity for students to take ACE 100 (ECON 102 equivalent*) over summer ONLINE!
*ECON102 equivalent in many cases - check with your advisor to learn if this course is appropriate for your particular situation.


COURSE:                              ACE 100
4 HOURS CREDIT
CRN 37030
SUMMER SESSION:         Summer Session II-- June 11 – August 2, 2012
SATISFIES:                           UIUC Social Science Gen Ed


COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of microeconomics; demand, production, supply, elasticity, markets, and trade are presented and used in the analysis of decisions of individuals relating to agricultural production, food and textile consumption, and natural resource use. Macroeconomic concepts are also introduced.


ONLINE COURSE FORMAT:     Course will consist of weekly readings and assignments online. Three exams will be administered either in a campus classroom or off-campus with a proctor. Assignments will have specific due dates throughout the semester (not self-paced). An orientation session will be held on Wednesday, June 13 from 6-7pm in 103 Mumford Hall for students that are still on campus. Complete information will be sent via email on the first day of class to those registered.

Online Physical Science (PS) Gen Ed: Astronomy 100

This summer, learn about the night sky, planets, stars, galaxies, and the beginning/end of the Universe by taking the 100% online, Astronomy 100 Summer course.   As a self-guided narrative, you will learn astronomy while saving the Earth from alien enslavement by the evil Overlord.  The Overlord is quizzing you to find out how much astronomy Earthlings know, and luckily for the Earth, you happened to have a thumb drive with your friend's Astro 100 lectures and notes from last semester.  Can you save the Earth?

Counts as a Physical Sciences general education course.

https://courses.illinois.edu/cisapp/dispatcher/schedule/2012/summer/ASTR/100 

Online RST Courses this Summer (RST=Recreation, Sport, & Tourism!)

Art Course Online This Fall: ART299 Intro to Visual Communication

ART 299 A1 Design for Non-Majors: Introduction to Visual Communication. Following is the course description:


This fully online course will offer non-major students an introduction to the fundamentals of visual communication. Through presentations, directed readings, discussions, practice-based projects, and critiques, students will engage with topics related to a broad understanding of and appreciation for disciplines that incorporate the making of visual work. Topics include: the principles and elements of art and design, compositional techniques, creative conceptual development, typography as a form of visual expression, the relationship between text and image, the communicative potential of color, and the cultural implications of making visual work.

Queer Prom

Saturday, April 28th, four student organizations affiliated with the LGBT Resource Center; Pride, Women of Pride, Building Bridges, and oSTEM; are working together to plan a Formal Queer Community event: Prom, from which the proceeds will be donated to help fund programs for runaway LGBT youth.  The event will be held at the Holiday Inn Urbana (1001 West Killarney Street  Urbana, IL 61801).  Doors open at 6:00, and dinner will be served promptly at 7:00.  During dinner we have entertainment lined up including stand-up comedy and performances by drag queens.  After dinner, a DJ will play music and we will dance the night away.  The theme 'Marry the Night' is a play on current marriage equality politics, a tribute to the queer community's biggest celebrity supporter, and embracing the time of day when we show our true colors.  Tickets will be $30 per person, and the dress is semi-formal. Check out the facebook page.

Physical and Occupational Therapy Information Night

PT/OT Information Night 
Wednesday, April 25th @6pm
112 Huff Hall 


If you are interested in learning more about physical therapy and/or occupational therapy you don’t want to miss PT/OT Information Night.  Representatives from Midwestern and UIC’s programs will be on campus to discuss specific admissions requirements and what they are looking for in competitive applicants.  

Test Prep Help for Pre-Med, Pre-Law, and other Pre-Grad Students!

If you are thinking about going onto Med, Law, or Grad school and wish to get more information about the required standardized test, our local contact at the Kaplan Test Prep center has created a page full of resources. The page contains free events such as full-length practice tests, live & online preview classes, and live & online workshops/seminars. Use this page to register for any free event(s) of your choice through April, May, and June. It also has an additional field called the 20 minute workout. This is basically a 20 minute version of any test any time. This much smaller allotment of test questions is more appropriate for someone who doesn't want to sit for a ~3 hour GRE or a ~4.5 hour MCAT.


http://bit.ly/IllinoisFreeEvents

Summer Journalism Courses Online

Journalism 460, Readings in Sports Journalism — Students will analyze sports journalism books and articles through class discussion and written assignments.  Not intended for students with freshman class standing.  Ten-week online course runs weekly beginning Tuesday, May 15.  Class meets online on Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.  3 credit hours.
The reading list includes the following books:
• “Ball Four,” 20th anniversary edition, by Jim Bouton (Leonard Shecter, ed). 1990. 
• “Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Black Athlete,” by William C. Rhoden. 2006. 
• “Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team and a Dream,” by H.G. Bissinger. 1990. 
• “Moneyball,” by Michael Lewis. 2011. 
• “Play Their Hearts Out: A Coach, His Star Recruit, and the Youth Basketball Machine,” by George Dohrmann.  2010. 
• “A People’s History of Sports in the United States,” by Dave Zirin.  2008.
• “Scoreboard, Baby: A Story of College Football, Crime and Complicity,” by Ken Armstrong and Nick Perry. 2010.
• “Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won,” by Tobias J. Moskowitz and L. Jon Wertheim. 2011. 


Journalism 460, Broadcast Meteorology - Meets from June 11 through August 2 
Weekly scheduled discussion sessions will be held on Thursdays online using the Elluminate course delivery system (see www.elluminate.com). Students are highly recommended to have high speed internet connection (preferably not wireless), a microphone or headset with microphone for course interaction.

Fall Course: MCB180 Human Reproduction & Society, LS Gen Ed

MCB 180A Human Reproduction and Society
Credits: 3 hours
When: M,W,F 9am
Where: Room 354A Medical Sciences Bldg
Instructor: O. David Sherwood & others
Contact: od-sherw@uiuc.edu


This course is approved for campus-wide general education credit in the Natural Sciences and Technology:Life Science


Course Content
Biology of Human Reproduction
Male, female and pregnancy


Clinical Intervention in Human
Assisted reproductive technologies
Women: Endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovary
Men: Use of anabolic steroids for muscle development
Sexually transmitted diseases to include HIV/AIDS


Society and Human Reproduction Issues
Contraception and abortion
Environmental endocrine disrupters and fertility
Global population dynamics

Summer LS Gen Ed: Companion Animal Bio & Care, ANSC207

Professional Business Experience For Students

Illinois Business Consulting

Why should I join Illinois Business Consulting?
As a result of the client base that IBC has established, students have a wide-range of networking opportunities that lead to summer internships and full-time employment after graduation.  The professional staff provides training and development that gives members a significant advantage when competing for any internship or full-time job.  IBC members are able to tell potential future employers about creating economic value, solving problems, and working on a team for a real-world client.  If you are looking to expand your professional networking base, develop technical and communication skills, gain real world consulting experience, and improve your opportunities for employment, please apply online at www.ibc.illinois.edu.   


What is Consulting?
Consulting is a valuable tool that organizations use in which an external organization is contacted to assist the client in improving their performance through the analysis of existing organizational issues, as well as the development of plans for improvement and growth.  Those who work in the consulting industry have a wide range of backgrounds depending on the area of expertise that the company specializes in.


What is Illinois Business Consulting?
IBC is the largest student-run consultancy in the country, conducting 60-70 business consulting projects each year for established organizations of varying sizes (Fortune 500 to small businesses, both for-profit and nonprofit).  Illinois Business Consulting works with real-world clients by assembling teams of 5-6 consultants, 1 project manager, and 1 senior manager from a wide-variety of backgrounds to take on a complex, challenging project that the client currently faces.  Throughout the project, students have the opportunity to interact with management of the respective client, as well as communicate their findings in a final deliverable.


Who can join Illinois Business Consulting?
Since our clients have a wide-range of projects, the skill set that is needed for consulting teams is very diversified.   As a result, students of all majors, undergraduate and graduate, are invited to apply.




Chris Lalla
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-M.S. in Statistics
Statistics 100 Teaching Assistant and Course Coordinator
Illinois Business Consulting - Recruiting Manager

clalla2 --at- - illinois.edu

Interested in Free Coldstone Ice Cream?

CITES is seeking students from the following audiences to help evaluate The Career Center website.  
• Freshmen/Sophomores
• Juniors/Seniors
• Pre-health students
Please email: cgeiken --at--- - illinois.edu if you are interested and fit one of these audiences. Each session will take approximately one hour. Participants will receive a $5 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery.

Volunteer at the Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteers for their annual summer camp (July 13-20th) at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in beautiful Hudson, Illinois, on the shores of Lake Bloomington. Volunteers would be paired with a camper (ages 6-17) and assist with activities (swimming, adaptive sports, karaoke, etc) and daily living. Students who are interested can call (217) 351-1853 or e-mail Stevi Hodge at shodge  ---at-- mdausa.org to get an application. This is a great experience especially for those interested in education or pre-health careers! 

The Research Park Career Fair

Tuesday, April 10, 4:30-6:30pm, The Atkins Building, Research Park, (located at the corner of First Street & St. Mary's Road), at 1800 South Oak Street


This Career Fair showcases the intern and full-time opportunities available at The Research Park for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alumni and currently enrolled students. The Research Park is located just southwest of campus and is home to 50+ companies. More details about The Research Park is available here. Job and internship seekers can view the list of career fair participants through I-Link/Symplicity acocounts.

Summer Session Online 2012

The campus is pleased to offer Summer Session Online 2012 through the Online & Continuing Education (OCE) office. We offer a wide range of full-credit, online courses in many subject areas to graduate, undergraduate, and nondegree students on our campus and around the world. The courses are taught by University of Illinois instructors and most of our courses fulfill general education requirements. A complete list of Summer 2012 standalone, online, undergraduate course offerings may be found at oce.illinois.edu.
Our online offerings include:

• Summer 2012 Semester-based Online Courses: We offer a wide variety of undergraduate, eight-week, online course sections during the summer term to allow students to continue learning at home for the summer. NOTE: Undergraduate students admitted to an on-campus degree program on the Urbana-Champaign campus (i.e., degree-seeking students) will register online using the Student Self-Service website. Students are encouraged to visit oce.illinois.edu/Registration/Summer2012 prior to registration for information on campus policies and procedures.  
• Self-paced Online Courses: These are openenrollment courses that are offered throughout the year, summer included. Students may register at any time during the year and have six months to complete the course. Self-paced courses are ideal for students who want to take an active role in their education, learn time management, set goals and meet them as they work toward course completion.

Students who will find all of these online courses helpful include those who

• Need General Education credits or coursework to complete a degree;
• Can't get into a course because it's full;
• Work full-time and need flexibility in their schedule; and
• Are looking for professional development.

Email  onlinecourses -at-- illinois.edu or call us at 217-333-1462 for more information.

Beyond Gay and Straight: Exploring Multisexual Identities

Presented By:
Aubree Henderson & Laura Scherkenbach
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
12:30-1:30, Illini Union Room 406


In this workshop, participants will explore the spectrum of sexual identities outside of the gay-straight binary. The workshop will cover terminology, myths and misconceptions about multisexuality, and ways to be respectful of multisexual identities. All are welcome! 


http://www.facebook.com/events/234154106682488/ 

Life Science (LS) Gen Eds for the Non-Science Major

IB 100: Biological Sciences, 3 credit hours, lecture and discussion
Introduction to biology for the non-major. You will learn about: human impact on ecosystems and global climate change; cancer, the workings of your genes, and biotechnology; and biodiversity, and the processes of evolution. http://www.life.illinois.edu/bio100


IB 102: Plants, People, and the Environment, 3 credit hours, lecture and discussion
Introduction to non-science majors to the importance of plants in today's world, from mitigating global climate changes to feeding an increasingly hungry planet. http://www.life.illinois.edu/plantbio/102/


IB 105: Environmental Biology, 3 credit hours, lecture and discussion
Introduction to ecological principles in relation to understanding environmental problems; emphasizes impacts upon ecosystems by human activities such as air and water pollution, usage of pesticides and pest control measures, expansion of agriculture in tropics and arid regions, harvesting the oceans, and development of energy sources. http://www.life.illinois.edu/ib/105/


IB 106: Extinction: From Dinosaurs to Dodos, 3 credit hours, lecture and discussion
This course will examine the role of extinction in shaping the history of life on Earth. A major theme of the course will be the ongoing modern extinction crisis, and the lessons we can learn from the past when addressing modern biodiversity loss, from the loss of the dodo bird in the 17th century to the threat of extinction faced by polar bears and other plants and animals today. http://www.life.illinois.edu/ib/106/


IB107: Global Warming, Biofuels, Food, 3 credit hours, lecture and discussion
What will the climate be like in 2050?  Will climate change cause food shortages?  Will using biofuels reverse climate change?  How may human ingenuity overcome the challenges of climate change? If you want to learn about the answers to these questions and more sign up for IB107.  www.life.illinois.edu/ib/107/

A Message from the Spanish Advisor Regarding 200 & Higher Courses

Dear Students:
If you are not a primary or secondary major, you will not be able to register for Spanish classes at the 200 level or above during priority registration. This paragraph under the detailed information for each course will always give you that date should you forget or need it in a subsequent semester:
"All seats restricted during the early registration period. The restriction will be lifted on May 3, 2012 by 9:00 a.m. Students must meet the prerequisite requirements for this course (found in the Catalog Entry) or will be told to drop on the first day of classes. Non-registered students are not allowed to sit in or audit."

Fall Course: Forensic Science

Fall 2012
Anthropology 246
Forensic Science
CRN 53149
TR 9:30 am-10:50


What is the CSI Effect?
What is the Innocence Project?
Is DNA evidence foolproof?
How does Dexter analyze blood splatter?

Summer & Fall Courses In Scandinavian: Gen Eds (HP, LA, & W)

Scandinavian Course Offerings
Summer Session I: May 14 - June 8, 2012
Discover your inner Viking!


SCAN 251 – Viking Mythology
M T W Th  2:00-4:50 PM
4 credit hours
Dr. Theo Malekin


This course will explore the pre-Christian beliefs of the Germanic peoples of Northern Europe, primarily as reflected in medieval Icelandic prose and poetry in translation.  
(This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Hist. & Philosophy Perspective, and Western Comparative Culture course.)  
Same as CWL 251 / MDVL 251 / RLST 251.




Scandinavian Course Offerings
Fall 2012

SCAN 101 – Beginning Scandinavian I  
M T W Th  9:00-9:50 AM
4 credit hours
Dr. Mark Safstrom
This is the FIRST course in the Swedish language sequence.  Instruction is by immersion, emphasis is on basic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension.

SCAN 103 – Intermediate Scandinavian I  
M T W Th  10:00-10:50 AM
4 credit hours
Dr. Mark Safstrom
This is the THIRD course in the Swedish language sequence.  Instruction is by immersion, emphasis is on grammar, reading, discussion skills and writing through the study of authentic texts.
  
SCAN 225 – Vikings & Volvos: Scandinavian Culture
M W F  12:00-12:50 PM
3 credit hours
Dr. Mark Safstrom
This course will explore the last 1,000 years of Nordic history and culture, beginning with the age of the Vikings all the way down to the present era, in which the Nordic countries have emerged as industrial nations.  (This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Literature and the Arts, and Western Comparative Culture course.)

SCAN 251 – Viking Mythology
M W F  3:00-3:50 PM
3 credit hours
Dr. Theo Malekin
This course will explore the pre-Christian beliefs of the Germanic peoples of Northern Europe, primarily as reflected in medieval Icelandic prose and poetry in translation.  
(This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Hist. & Philosophy Perspective, and Western Comparative Culture course.)  
Same as CWL 251 / MDVL 251 / RLST 251.

SCAN 252 – Viking Sagas in Translation
M W F  11:00-11:50 AM
3 credit hours
Dr. Theo Malekin
This course will explore Old Norse/Icelandic literature in translation, including the various “kings’ sagas,” family sagas, mythical-heroic sagas, and romances.  
(This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Literature and the Arts, and Western Comparative Culture course.)  
Same as CWL 252 / MDVL 252.

2012 Women & International Policy Seminar

May 21-25 | Washington, DC
Hosted by: The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)
 This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand about international policy-making. The teachers are women leaders of governmental institutions who conduct and influence U.S. foreign policy and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) advocating for international policy changes.  For college students who want to explore an international policy career based in Washington, it's a special chance to connect with women leaders from:

• U.S. Department of State
• Peace Corps
• United Nations Population Fund
• The World Bank
• The ONE Campaign
• ...And more!

Seminar registration deadline is May 4, 2012.  Visit our website at http://plen.org for more information and online registration.

Do you want to enhance your sales or interpersonal skills?

AGCM 270—Online Summer 2012 - Flyer Available Here

Interested in taking a course to round out your degree, prepare for a new internship or full time job in sales, public relations or other related areas? 

Sales Communications Course (AGCM270) 

• Summer evening course—online virtual classroom one night per week and still work/intern during the day! 
• 3 Credit Hours—Meets live online for discussion on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. from June 11th to August 2nd. 

Learn about the sales process, roles, dynamics, and principles of sales communications needed by those selling, promoting, or marketing any product or service. Students will learn methods for how to set objectives, plan, conduct, analyze and evaluate sales techniques. Those working in any capacity dealing with the public would benefit from learning these applied interpersonal skills. 

Boneyard Creek Community Day April 14

Volunteers are needed for the seventh annual Boneyard Creek Community Day, scheduled for April 14 (Saturday) from 9 a.m. until noon. The check-in point is at Scott Park in Champaign. For more information or to participate in this event that brings campus and community volunteers together, visit: http://www.boneyardcreek.org

African Wildlife Discovery Study Tour

Summer 2012 ACES African Wildlife Discovery Study Tour


There are 3 spots available left for the ACES 298   ACES African Wildlife Discovery Study Tour to South Africa! Travel Dates are June 18-July 4th. 


Spring- Summer Study tour, Application deadline will be extended until April 13th. Please create an application here: https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=10671


All application materials are needed by 5pm on Thursday, April 13th for your application to be considered complete. Hard copies of your passport, signature verification form should be turned into 123 Mumford hall.


Please email questions to Meredith Blumthal, Director of ACES Education Abroad Programs mblumtha - at - illinois.edu

Business Administration (BADM) Course Available to All - Summer Only!

The Summer Sessions are the only terms when Business Administration (BADM) courses are open and available to all qualified (prerequisite-meeting) Urbana-Champaign campus students.  The Summer Sessions offer the unique opportunities for you to enroll into select Business Minor courses without admission into the Business Minor program.




BADM 300 The Legal Environment of Business (Business Minor Elective course)                                                              


BADM 310 Management and Organizational Behavior (Business Minor Core course)                    on-line section


BADM 313 Human Resource Management (Business Minor Elective course)                                                              


BADM 320 Principles of Marketing (Business Minor Core course) on-line section                         


BADM 350 Information Technology for Networked Organizations (Business Minor Elective course) on-line section


BADM 395 Senior Research II: Business Case Analysis


BADM 395 Senior Research II: Strategic Nonprofit Management                                                                                                                                                      

Sociology Majors and Minors Fair - Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

This is a great opportunity for students to meet faculty informally to talk about classes and research opportunities, to learn about career paths for SOC majors, and to find internships/ volunteer opportunities.


Numerous organizations are participating in various ways, offering internship & volunteer opportunities.


You'll also learn more about the sociology major and minor, and the courses being offered.



April 20, 2012
1-3pm
Illini Union Room 314


More information is here.


The flyer can be found here.

Want to Work in the Video Game Industry?

Library Gaming Career Night 2012

Curious about what it’s like to work in the video game industry? Come to the Library’s Gaming Career Night 2012, where artists, programmers, writers, IT managers, music composers, and others from local game company Volition, Inc. will answer student questions about what it takes to succeed in the industry.  Art students, game designers, and others are invited to bring in their portfolios to be reviewed/critiqued by Volition staff, and all Volition attendees will be available for 1-on-1 and small group discussion on networking tips, academic advice, and job seeking insight.

The event takes place on Thursday, April 19th from 7-10pm in room 291 of the Undergraduate Library.

For more information, contact David Ward (dh-ward - at - illinois.edu) or visit the Library Gaming Initiative website: http://www.library.uiuc.edu/gaming/events.html

Summer Courses in Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

RST 100 - Society and Leisure 
Central issues in defining leisure; historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and economic approaches to understanding leisure behavior, its meanings, social contexts, and personal and social resources.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Summer 2012 for a UIUC Social Sciences (SS) course 


RST 130 - Foundations of Sport Management 
Examines career opportunities within the sport industry and provides knowledge relevant to the management, marketing, legal, and financial operations of sport organizations. Incorporates applications in a variety of sport entities including intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, event and facility management, professional sport, management and marketing agencies, and international sport.


RST 218 – Entrepreneurship 
In-depth study of the delivery of leisure services in the for-profit sector. Covers the scope and administrative functions of recreation enterprises, including an analysis of planning, controlling, and developing recreation enterprises.

Student Worker Opportunities with Illinois Leadership Center

Application Deadline: April 6, 5pm 
The Leadership Center depends on motivated students every semester to help run our day-to-day operations, support the logistical details of planning and implementing our programs, and assist with outreach presentations and marketing creativity. If you are interested in working in a fun team environment that allows for personal development and career experience, visit our website for more information and to submit an application!

Internship and Job Opportunities in Korea

University of Illinois is pleased to offer two unique international learning opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students.

Internship (TALK) abroad in Korea with full scholarship

• Applications due April 14, 5pm

• Teach in a rural elementary school

• Explore Korea and surrounding Asian countries

• No teaching experience required

• No Korean language needed

• Any major can apply!

• Undergraduate (who completed of at least 2 years of undergraduate education) or graduate can apply

• For more information and to apply visit the website!

Work (EPIK) Abroad in Korea

As a Guest English Teacher, you will mainly be responsible for jointly conducting English classes with a native Korean co-teacher. You might also have the opportunity to conduct English conversation classes for the Korean students and teachers, take part in creating and preparing English Education materials, and join in extracurricular activities with your school!

• Teach in a major city’s elementary school

• Explore Korea and surrounding Asian countries

• No teaching experience required

• No Korean language needed

• Any major can apply!

• Recent graduate (including Senior who graduate this May) or graduate students can apply

• For more information and to apply visit the website!

Summer Gen Ed: FSHN120 Contemporary Nutrition, LS

FSHN 120 – Contemporary Nutrition, Fundamental principles of human nutrition and their application to the selection of adequate diets; current topics of nutritional importance. Credit: 3 hours, Prerequisite: Chem 101 or equivalent. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Summer 2012 for a UIUC Life Sciences course. Offered both summer session I & II. Please see below. 

• Summer Session I:  Meets 5/14-6/8, Lecture and Discussion, 10:00am-11:50 am, Monday thru Friday in 132 Bevier Hall, Taught by Becky Roach, CRN 29943
• Summer Session II: Meets 6/11-8/2, Lecture and Discussion, 11am-11:50am, Monday thru Friday, Place TBA, Taught by Hannah Holscher and Emily Radlowski, CRN 36426.

Summer Gen Ed Course: ATMS120 PS & QRII

ATMS 120: Severe and Hazardous Weather will be offered as an online course again this summer during the second summer session. It is a 3 credit hour course that counts as a Physical Science and Quant II general education course and is very manageable as a summer course. Also, this course was recently given the "University Professional Continuing Education Association Award for Online Courses in 2012".


We even have a promotional video!


The enrollment has been opened up to 500 students so as to serve as many students a possible.

ENG 451: Success in the Workplace

ENG 451 is an online mentored course for students with career-related internships that focuses on development of interpersonal and professional skills as well as basic business concepts.  The course is worth 2 hours of credit and takes place entirely online so it is available to students who are out of town while interning.  Undergraduate students from across campus are eligible to enroll, and registration takes place during regular course registration through Banner.  Many students in the past have registered for ENG 451 if their internship requires them to be enrolled in a course while they are interning.  Learn more about the course at http://go.illinois.edu/eng_451, including information on tuition (there is an online tuition discount for University of Illinois students) and the syllabus.  If you have questions, please contact Sarah Zehr, the course facilitator, at szehr - at - illinois.edu.  

HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2012/Spring 2013

Family Resiliency Center Now Recruiting Students in HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2012/Spring 2013


The Family Resiliency Center is offering two Undergraduate Research Courses next year, one for the STRONG Kids Program and one for our Food and Family Program.  We are currently recruiting students who will have Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in the Fall '12 to enroll in these courses.  Students may enroll in 2-3 hours of credit for these courses.   


The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research courses is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of transdisciplinary research used to guide the specific research program.


Students will:
• Be provided with an overview of the Research Program issues;
• Be trained to conduct and carryout field research and data collection on one or more projects;
• Develop oral and written communication skills; data management skills; team building skills; critical thinking skills; and professional work environment skills; 
• Be trained in mixed methods relevant to factors that contribute to child and family health;
• Identify opportunities and barriers in transdisciplinary team work;
• Prepare a scientific presentation that reflects the students' knowledge of transdisciplinary science gained through working on one of the program subprojects. The presentation will be given at a scientific conference held in the Spring 2013.


Additional information about these research courses, as well as a downloadable application can be found on our website at:  http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents.   Flyers for posting are also available here. 


Please contact: Jen Themanson, Coordinator, 217-244-5119 or jthemans - at - illinois.edu  if you have any questions.