College Seminar Series

The College Seminar Series for Fall 2011 has been announced. Each College seminar will focus on the requirements to get into a certain college, major, or professional program. These include:

• Engineering
• Nursing
• Education
• Social Work
• LAS
• AHS
• ACES
• Secondary Education
• Business
• Media
• FAA. 

The full schedule can be found here: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Events/COLLEGE%20SEMINAR.pdf

CCP Workshops

Here is the schedule of CCP Workshops, offered jointly between the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals and DGS. Each of these will take place in Room 504 of the Illini Union Bookstore Building, and will run from 4:30 to 6PM. No prior registration is needed - just show up to learn coping skills in each of these topics:

Time Management	Wed., Sept 7
Study Skills	Tues., Sept 13
Overcoming Procrastination	Mon., Sept. 19
Test Anxiety	Wed., Oct 5
Sleep Difficulties	Tues., Oct. 11
Preparing for Finals	Wed., Nov. 30

Research Opportunity

Twins between the ages of 20 through 60 are needed for the Health and Study of Aging's personality psychology study. Study includes completing an extensive survey, an interview and saliva collection. If interested, contact Kathleen at kmoreno at illinois.edu
http://go.illinois.edu/personality_behavior

Research Opportunity

The Personality Assessment Lab is looking for adults aged 18 or older to participate in a study on personality and psychological functioning. Participants completing the online survey and cheek swab are paid $10. Contact Michelle at mschoen2@illinois.edu. Complete online survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/187967/hasci-community-wave-3
Questions? Contact Kathleen Moreno kmoreno at illinois.edu

Quad Day

Looking to get involved on campus? Want to see if there is a student organization to meet your needs? Join us on the Quad to check out nearly 500 student organizations looking for members like you! Quad Day also features the world famous Marching Illini and performances by many UI student organizations. Read more here: http://union.illinois.edu/QuadDay_MapandList_2011.pdf

Fall Course Option: Art, Music, & Theatre Discovery Courses

I've been informed that the following Art & Music Discovery Courses are all still available. In fact, they have such low enrollment that they're in danger of being cancelled, so have a back-up plan ready in case this does happen. Discovery courses are only open to freshmen, and it's only recommended that you take one.
Art Course
ART 199 – Visual Language Visual Culture (section LR, CRN 40485) MW 7:00 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. in Room 336A Art and Design Building. 
Taught by L. Robbennolt
Course uses digital photography to explore the construction and reading of images as visual language.
Music Courses
MUS 199 – Discovering African and Latin American Music (section D, CRN 38647), TR 1:00 – 2:20 p.m. in room 1018 Music Building.
Taught by T. Turino
Study of African and South American music with special emphasis on Zimbabwe and Peru. 
MUS 199 – Introduction to Classical Piano  (section D2, CRN 40226), TR 10:00-10:50 a.m., room 103 Smith Memorial Hall and M 4:00-5:50 p.m. room 106 Smith Memorial Hall
Taught by C. Tsitsaros
Introduces students to keyboard masterpieces from baroque to the 20th century. Students of any level are welcome, including those with little or no prior performance background.
MUS 199 – Piano Study: An Historical Approach (section D4, CRN 38648), W 2:00-2:50 p.m., room 106 Smith Memorial Hall and TR 2:00-2:50 p.m. 103 Smith Memorial Hall
Taught by C. Alexander
Combines piano instruction with an understanding of the history of the development of the instrument. Explores the diversity of keyboard music from different countries and cultures dating from circa 1700 to the present. Includes jazz and ragtime. Students do not need a background in piano or music to take this class. 
MUS 199 – Vocal Music in African American Context (section D6, CRN 38211), MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m., room 106 Smith Memorial Hall
Taught by O. Davis
Surveys the vocal music of African-Americans from the solo song to the gospel chorus. Vocal technique for jazz, R & B, and gospel music will be discussed, with particular attention given to text delivery, improvisation, and the extended use of the chest voice.
MUS 199 – Heart, Body, and Soul (section D7, CRN 38175), TR 2:00-3:50 p.m. in room 2100 Music Building.
Taught by B. Coleman
Learn about the development of musical style, the history of the music, composers, artists, sociological impact, and components that shape the foundation of the spiritual, gospel, contemporary pop, bluegrass, rock, jazz, R & B, hip-hop, and other American folk elements.
Theatre Course
THEA 199 – Play Reading (section DIS, CRN 57815), T 6:00-8:50 p.m., room 4503 KCPA
Taught by P. Davis
Introduces students to the process in which the content and themes of a play are examined and discussed in great detail among a case in preparation for production. No acting experience is required, though a desire to act and an interest in delving deeply into a play is a must.

AHS ICT Meeting Dates

Meeting dates for all AHS majors have been set - they can be found here: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Events/AHS%20ICT%20FA%2011%20meeting%20flyer.pdf
Students interested in any AHS majors (Community Health; Kinesiology; I-Health; Recreation, Sport, and Tourism; and Speech and Hearing Science) should plan on attending one of these meetings for EACH AHS major they're interested in, since there is only time to attend one major's break-out session at each meeting. So if you're interested in Community Health AND Kinesiology, plan on attending two of these meeting dates.
The ICT application is available here: http://www.advising.ahs.illinois.edu/ICTInformation.aspx Applications can be submitted any time between mid-term and the last day of classes.

MCB150 Restrictions Lifted

Restrictions on MCB150 have been lifted, so if you want/need this course but have been unable to register for it, please try again. Contact me to discuss this course if you want to learn more - it's not an appropriate choice for those just looking to fulfill a life science gen ed.

New International Undergraduate Orientation Event

If you're an incoming international student, you should have received an invitation to the event described below. If it sounds interesting to you, make sure to respond to the invitation right away - you'll note they only have room for a certain number of students. Here's the blurb I received about this:
We are writing to inform you of a new orientation seminar designed especially for undergraduate international students admitted for Fall 2011.  All newly-admitted undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to attend this orientation program.  We are asking for your assistance in disseminating this information to relevant faculty, staff, and students.

 The program is scheduled for Saturday, August 27 from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), with lunch provided.  The topics for the program include:

 .     U.S. university and academic expectations

.     personal safety and security;

.     academic and Student Affairs support services;

.     student rights and responsibilities;

.     cross-cultural understanding and social opportunities.

 Formal invitations and a web registration form for the program will be sent to all new international undergraduate students by email.  Space limitations only allow us to accommodate 700, so students are encouraged to register as soon as they receive the invitation.

MCB Minor

I received more information on the new MCB Minor:


We are excited to announce our new minor in MCB!  Students are eligible to declare beginning August 15th.
The minor, administered by the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is designed to provide students with an understanding of foundational principles of physiology, cellular and developmental biology, microbiology, molecular genetics and biochemistry. A minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology will prepare students for training in medicine and other health sciences, graduate studies in related disciplines, as well as for employment opportunities in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.


Details on how to declare the minor
Times the MCB Advisors will be available for express advising early in the fall semester