NEWLeadership Illinois

Early applications open for NEWLeadership Illinois 2012 
The application process is open for women who wish to participate in NEW Leadership Illinois for 2012. The weeklong residential program for women interested in public service will be held June 3-8 at the UIC campus. NEWLeadership Illinois is hosted by IGPA in partnership with the Conference of Women Legislators in the Illinois General Assembly. Apply here.  

Victory Congressional Internship

The Victory Congressional Internship is now accepting applications for Summer 2012.
Applications for Summer 2012 are due Monday, February 6 – find out more and apply now at www.glli.org/vci. 
The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute will bring 10-12 outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C., for an intensive leadership program, including a Congressional internship with an LGBT-friendly member of Congress. 
The program includes a generous stipend, placement in a congressional internship and travel to/from Washington, D.C., as well as travel and registration to the International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference in Long Beach, California, in December 2012.

Apply to be a Graf Intern for 2012 – 2013

Get paid to develop essential project management, communication, and organizational skills. Coordinate major projects within the office such as i-programs, marketing, outreach, and more!
Work in a dynamic, professional, and challenging environment. Represent the Illinois Leadership Center at important events and interact with volunteers, donors, and campus administrators. Learn how to empower others.
Apply online at www.illinoisleadership.illinois.edu 

Asian American LGB Research Study Opportunity

Research Opportunity:
We are seeking individuals who (1) identify as Asian American, (2) identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, and (3) are at least 18 years of age to complete a confidential web-based survey that will ask you about the impact of discrimination on Asian American LGB persons.
For more information about the study, and to participate, please go to   https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/4852751
Any questions can be addressed to Dr. Frances Shen (email: fshen3 -at - uis.edu), Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield.
This research has been reviewed and approved by the UIS Human Subjects Review Officer, Dr. Lynn Pardie. Dr. Pardie can be reached at 217-206-6614 to answer any questions about your rights as a volunteer participant in this study.

Volunteers Needed: 3rd Annual Urbana Drag Show

3rd Annual Urbana South Drag Show
Friday. February 10, 2012. 8 pm
Volunteers needed to help with setup, breakdown, inviting residents, hanging up flyers, making signs, helping with the talent, working behind the scenes stuff and recruiting students to perform in the show as armatures! 
Contact: Liz Elsen lizelsen -at -illinois.edu for more information.

Study Spanish In Barcelona Next Summer!

The following courses are being offered  in Barcelona next summer through SIP. (Summer Session I, May 14 - June7): SPAN 141, SPAN 200, SPAN 204, SPAN 228, SPAN 318

An information meeting will be held next

Friday, December 9, 4:00pm - 5:00pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge (FLB 1080).

Classes meet in the mornings, Monday through Thursday. Visits and excursions are held on many afternoons and Fridays. Approximate cost is $3,900, including flight, housing, food, and excursions.

A further info meeting will be held early next semester.

For more information contact

Prof. Javier Irigoyen-García: irigoyen@illinois.edu

or visit  http://www.sip.illinois.edu/studyabroad/spanish/barcelonasummer

Study Abroad This Summer! Priority Deadline Dec 20

Summer 2012 Courses Abroad

Spend part of your summer in another country.  Check out LAS Courses Abroad:  short, intensive classes that just may change your life. Choose from 9 countries. Each earns 3-6 credit hours at U of I. Open to all majors.  Priority deadlines are December 20. Final application deadlines range from January 6 to mid-February. 

Find out more and apply online at http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/international/coursesabroad/summer/

Still Need RHET105?

2 new sections were just added:

RHET 105, section E7 - 33425 - 1 MWF in 142 HAB

RHET 105, section P8 - 32916 - 11-1215 TUTH in 115 EB

If neither of these works out for you, here are a few other options:

Global Crossroads will release seats to all students on December 5. Allen Hall will release seats to other LLC students on December 10, and to the rest of the university on January 15. If students still cannot get into RHET 105 for the spring semester, they are welcome to attend a section on the first day it meets and ask the instructor for permission to add.

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.