Bevier Cafe is open for lunch this summer

Bevier Cafe is serving lunch this summer Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bevier Cafe is a student-operated cafe located on the second floor of Bevier Hall. Check out our website for more information and our menu.

http://beviercafe.illinois.edu/

Farm stand on the Quad returns this week

The Sustainable Student Farm, a joint project of the Student Sustainability Committee, Dining Services and the department of crop sciences, will begin selling produce on the Quad each Thursday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning May 17. The farmstand will be located on the plaza south of the Illini Union. http://thefarm.illinois.edu

Express Advising

I and other DGS advisors will be available for "express" advising from Monday April 16 through Friday April 20. This will be 8:30AM-4:30 PM each day, with myself being unavailable from 1-2 for lunch, but other advisors who had their lunches earlier will be available during that hour. The one exception will be Monday morning, when I will not be available until 10AM due to a meeting.

Fall 2012 Schedule is now Available!

The Fall 2012 schedule is now available online at http://go.illinois.edu/CourseExplorer If you'd like to begin planning ahead, take a look. If you would like to discuss your scheduling options, call the office to make an appointment with me - 217-333-4710. Keep in mind that I cannot make appointments by email, sorry!

Got a Hold on Your Account?

The University Student Financial Services and Cashier Operations (USFSCO) will place holds on delinquent student accounts on Sunday, March 11. 


Students checking their time tickets on March 12th will be able to see the hold. Questions regarding the USFSCO hold should not be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Please contact USFSCO http://www.usfsco.uillinois.edu/Contact.html 

Want to Know Where the Jobs Will Be?

If you're hoping to join the US workforce within the next 8 years, you might be interested in the latest employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopro.pdf Warning: It's a ton of data! Of course, you shouldn't base your entire future on a single report, nor should you try to join a profession that you don't enjoy or aren't good at based on this data. Just add this information to your growing library of reference points along the way to your future career.

Out of Office through Monday, January 9

As the post title says, I'll be out of the office for a while, and no, I won't be checking my email (I caught up with those sent to me as of now). If you require assistance before the 9th, starting on Tuesday the 2nd you can call the office (217-333-4710) and ask to make an appointment with another DGS advisor. Enjoy your holiday break!

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

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

Disability Resources and Educational Service in New Location

While the Rehabilitation-Education Center undergoes major remodeling during academic year 2011-12, all academic services for students with disabilities provided by the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services have been relocated to Beckwith Hall, 201 E. John, Champaign. Call 217-333-4603 with questions.