Young Alumni Series: Illini in Government and Politics

The Institute of Government and Public Affairs and Illinois Connection are excited to announce 2012’s first Young Alumni Series: Illini in Government and Politics. We are starting the series off again with a unique speaker, who has worked her way to the top of government relations for healthcare in Illinois.


The night will feature Stephanie Faraci, a 2003 Illini grad who manages all state-government relations for the entire Provena Health system. That’s 6 hospitals, 23 nursing homes and 14 home-care facilities. Every day, Stephanie has a substantial impact on the future of citizens in our state. 


We are looking forward to hosting Stephanie Faraci and hope that you all come to hear her path to her impacting career in healthcare, an industry that will continue to grow. It is a great event to network with speakers, gather insightful ideas about your future, and now, enjoy desserts and refreshments!


This edition of the Young Alumni Series: Illini in Government and Politics will be held on Monday, February 13th at 7 pm in Illini Union Room 405. See you there!
Click here for more info on the Feb. 13th event and to register.

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!!

Research Opportunity

Here's a way to get involved in some research on childhood obesity. This could be a valuable experience for those interested in: Scientific research, childhood obesity, careers in healthcare.


STRONG Kids:  Fall 2011-Spring 2012
2011
 The STRONG Kids research program is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of childhood obesity and health.  The program is currently recruiting 
students to assist with data collection during the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semester!
This opportunity will 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 trans-disciplinary research used to guide the STRONG Kids research program.  
Students will also attend class once a week and earn course credit!!!
 You are eligible to participate if you :
• Have Soph., Junior or Senior standing for Fall 2011; 
• Are available at least one morning per week from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.; 
• Are able to attend a lab meeting every other week on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
For an application please visit: 
http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/SKUnderResearch.htm
Visit http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents to learn more about:
• The STRONG Kids research program
• STRONG Kids research sub-projects
• A list of project investigators and their affiliation(s)
• FRC Undergraduate Research Program
• Examples of research activities

Fall Gen Ed Course: MCB180 Human Reproduction & Society

I was recently notified that this course still has some seats available for the fall. It's a life science (LS) gen ed. This course might be a good option for those interested in a healthcare career - although of course you'll most likely fulfill this gen ed category with other, required, coursework. Here's the blurb I was sent:

MCB 180, Human Reproduction & Society

Credit: 3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Life Sciences course.

Lectures and discussions on topics in human reproduction where technological and clinical advances are having economic, social, and ethical consequences.

Past students have given the course good feedback and the instructor is very enthusiastic.