International Programming & Outreach Intern

Current: International Programming & Outreach Intern
Apply by Feb. 17th [Download Application]
Job Description 
The University YMCA is seeking a mature, organized, and detail-oriented sophomore or junior to work alongside program staff on internationally focused events, including programs like the International Dinner and Cosmo Coffee Hours. The intern will be responsible for assisting with event planning, logistics and publicity. This position offers an opportunity for an undergraduate student to gain leadership experience in a supportive environment. The intern will work 5-10 hours/week for the Spring semester and must be willing and available to continue the position through Fall 2012/Spring 2013. Must be available Thursday evenings from 7pm -10pm. Federal Work Study Preferred. Stipend may be available for non-work study student. 
For more information on international programming at the YMCA, explore the tabs on the top of the International webpage.
Responsibilities
• Event planning - Recruit and schedule student organizations to facilitate events; communicate expectations to volunteer groups, coordinate reimbursements 
• Publicity - Develop targeted mailing lists for individual events, send informative emails about upcoming events at the Y, help with bulk and campus mailings, etc. 
• Event Logistics - Set up sound system, projector, and supplies at weekly Thursday coffee hours; greet volunteer organizations and explain how event will be run, facilitate clean up. 
• Other - general office help as assigned 
Qualifications 
• Some previous experience in event planning/management 
• Computer proficiency 
• Willingness to work with and learn new multimedia 
Personal Qualities
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills. 
• Works well under pressure, meets deadlines, and can manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Exhibits great creativity and resourcefulness. o Has a positive attitude, works collaboratively and efficaciously as a team member.
• Self-motivated, energetic, creative and resourceful. 
• Supports and is committed to promoting cultural exchange and international understanding 
To apply, please download and fill out application and email to the address indicated on the application by February 17. 


http://www.universityymca.org/employment_and_volunteering/students/

Apply Now for the PR Certificate Program

Public relations is important to many disciplines, including engineering, English, computer science, communication, business, agricultural communications, and numerous others. The PR Certificate program will provide you with a practical foundation in the principles and practice of public relations that will help you in your primary area of expertise.


Students who wish to apply must:

• Have been a student on this or another college campus for at least three semesters;
• Have at least three semesters remaining before their anticipated graduation date;
• Have completed at least one of the core courses (see list on website), or be enrolled in one of the core courses, at the time of application; and
• Complete the entire application process by the stated deadline (no late applications will be considered). 

Learn more and apply at go.media.illinois.edu/prcertificate before March 1, 2012. 

Intern Queen is Coming to Campus!

Everything Internships: Thursday, February, 23, 6:30pm in Chem Annex Room 122
Named #5 on Business Week Magazine's list of Young Entrepreneurs Under 25, Lauren Berger will tell you ALL you need to know about finding internships. Participating in 15 internships during her 4 years of college with companies such as MTV, FOX, and NBC, Lauren IS the Intern Queen! Questions? Contact kflint2 - at -  illinois.edu.

Pre-Health Event Rescheduled

This event was originally scheduled for this week, it has been moved to Feb 15:


Anatomy of A Successful Pre-Health Student
Wednesday, February 15, 6-7pm, FAR, Trelease Lounge
If you are interested in health professional school this workshop is for you! Learn about the types of experiences, courses, characteristics, and skills that are required to be successful in gaining admission to various health professional programs. In addition, find out how to utilize campus and community resources to build individual knowledge and skills, and overall preparedness for health professional programs. Register today!

Study Science in Brazil This Summer

ACES is sponsoring a summer faculty-lead study tour to Brazil for 4 weeks during summer session 1 (see attached flier). This program specifically targets freshmen and sophomores in the sciences. Although this program is led by our Agricultural and Biological Engineering faculty, it’s very basic project work and suitable for anyone who has an introductory science background, not just engineers!


Application deadline has been extended to February 20th, 2012.

NEW Leadership Illinois

Here's a leadership experience open to female students. You can also view their flyer here.


We are still accepting applications for NEW Leadership Illinois, an all expenses paid, bi-partisan program that strives to educate and empower the next generation of female leaders.The program includes leadership education, hands-on training in public policy, and networking opportunities with leaders from every level of government. 
This year's program will be held June 3-8 in Chicago. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012. 

Students from all backgrounds and in all majors are encouraged to apply. Students should attend a college or university in Illinois or should be an Illinois resident, and must have junior, senior or recent graduate standing in June 2012 (current sophomores may apply).

Model Arab League

There is a new chapter of the Model Arab League here on campus. This organization runs similarly to the Model U.N. programs. The Model Arab League was founded by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in Washington D.C. 

We are looking for a few more candidates in order to have a full team to attend the Grand Valley University conference in Michigan on February 23-25.

If you are interested please email asahlou2 - at - illinois.edu as soon as possible. 

Volunteers Needed to Speak About Your DGS Experience

We're trying to put together a student panel for our Admitted Student Day presentations this spring and we're curious if you'd be interested and available to participate? We're looking for people who can speak positively and articulately about their DGS experience in a somewhat informal atmosphere with newly admitted students and their families. The time commitment would be 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Union on one more of the following days: 
Monday, February 20th 
Monday, March 12th 
Monday, April 9th 
Monday, April 16th 


If you’re willing and interested, please contact Sarah Watson at sdwatson - at - illinois.edu as soon as possible.  She’ll get more details to you right away.  Thanks for considering!

Today - Last School of Architecture Information Session

A reminder that today is the last School of Architecture Information Session of the semester; if you have not already attended one earlier and wish to either apply to Architectural Studies as your major or the minor in Architectural Studies, you are encouraged to attend.  If you absolutely cannot attend, feel free to schedule an appt. with the School - 217–333-7720.


Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Architecture Building 
Temple Buell Architecture Gallery
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 


School of Architecture – ICT Application
http://www.arch.illinois.edu/admissions/undergrad/transfer_ict/
Application Deadline: March 9


School of Architecture – Minor Application
http://www.arch.illinois.edu/admissions/minor/
Application Deadline: March 9

Communication Major & Minor: New Documents Available

I just received some new documents on the major and minor in Communication and have uploaded them to my online reference library: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Communication/