Leadership Speaker Series: Robert F Kennedy Jr

A flyer is available here.

The Illinois Leadership® Center and Illini Union Board presents…
A Leadership Speakers Series Featuring ROBERT F KENNEDY JR.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr - Passionate leader, visionary, businessman and author. 
Robert Kennedy Jr. will speak about how he has led change and inspired a shared vision in his role as an environmental advocate.
Weds, November 2nd at 7pm
Foellinger Auditorium
Admission: Free

Registering for 200-Level Spanish Courses

I received news about registering for Spanish courses above the basic language-level (so, any Spanish course numbered 200 or higher):

All seats restricted during the early registration period. This restriction will be lifted on November 30, 2011 by 9:00 a.m. Students must meet the prerequisite requirements for this course (found in the Catalog Entry) or will be told to drop on the first day of classes. Non-registered students are not allowed to sit in or audit.

If you've been thinking of declaring a Spanish minor but just haven't done it yet, this might be your incentive to do so. Start the minor declaration process by attending the next (and this semester's last) minor info session on Nov 7 - details can be found here. The Spanish advisor will want you to bring a copy of the minor declaration form to this meeting - you can get that here.

Mock Interviews

The Career Center wants to invite all students to participate in this opportunity and spread the news. This is a great service for students to practice their interviewing skills before doing the real thing! The sessions include:
• 30 minute ‘practice’ interview with 30 minutes of feedback
• Webcam video available for feedback and review
• Interview slots available Monday through Friday 9am-4pm 
Interview Types 
• Job interviews 
• Health interviews
• Graduate/Professional interviews
• Phone interviews
Sign up on the website http://careercenter.illinois.edu/interview/mockinterview 
or call (217) 333-0395 to ask about making an appointment!

International Students: Learn How to Get a Job in the US

A flyer is available here.
Interested in getting a job in the US?  Then attend the special international student presentation "What Every International Student Needs to Know to Find U.S Employment".


Join Dan Beaudry, expert author of "Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States" and former campus recruiter for Monster.com, as he shares the most effective ways international students can find U.S. opportunities. Learn how to best invest your time in the job search, the surprising ways to obtain H1-B sponsorship and how to find positions before anyone else!   


When: Tuesday, November 1st - 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Mumford Hall, Room 103 


This event is sponsored by The Career Center, Engineering Career Services, Business Career Services, and International Students and Scholars Services. 


Learn about Dan Beaudry's experience and book at http://www.powerties.net/index.php/about/


If you have any questions, please contact Un-Yeong Park at park351 -at- illinois.edu or Tori Spring at vspring -at- illinois.edu

Spring Gen Ed Course Options: Media & Cinema Studies

Here are some courses in Media & Cinema Studies being offered in the spring, along with the general education categories each fulfills, if any:

• Survey of World Cinema II (MACS 262): Literature & the Arts (LA)
• Introduction to Popular TV & Movies (MACS 100): Literature & the Arts (LA), & Western Cultures (W)
• Introduction to Digital Media or Watching the Environment (MACS 199): Discovery Courses
• Media Literacy (MACS 166): Social Sciences (SS)
• Introduction to African American Film (MACS 211): US Minorities Cultures (US)
• Introduction to Media (MACS 101): Advanced Composition

Note that Discovery Courses do NOT fulfill any gen eds, however they are often great ways to explore topics, learn in a small class setting, and be taught by a professor in his/her area of expertise.

Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Competition Needs Readers

Want to give back to the community from the comfort of your home and earn community service hours? Then sign up to be a reader for the 2012 MLK Jr. Essay Contest. The writing contest is an annual celebration of the life and legacy of one of America's greatest equality activists. Email ash2 -at- illinois.edu to sign up.

Leadership Studies Minor Informational Session for DGS students

The Leadership Studies Minor advisor, Lisa Burgoon will be at DGS on Monday, November 7^th, 2011 from 4-5pm in room 514 Illini Union Bookstore discussing the new minor. Comes hear all about the requirements for the Leadership Studies minor, how to declare, and the benefits of the minor. This session is open to all DGS students.

Information Session for Boren Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship

Thursday, November 3, 3-3:45pm & Friday, December 2, 3-3:45pm, 807 S. Wright Street, Room 514
The National and International Scholarships Program will provide information about the National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren undergraduate study abroad scholarships and tips on filling out competitive applications. The Boren provides $6,000-$20,000 for a full academic year or $4,000-$10,000 for a semester. Scholarships may be used for U.S. citizens to study abroad outside Western Europe. Award winners must work for one year with the federal government in an area related to national security.

Study Abroad in Greece this Summer

This is a study abroad opportunity focusing on renewable energy - the info session is TOMORROW (details below). A brochure is available here. 


Amp up your Summer 2012 plans by applying for the 4 week "Renewable Energy Concepts" Study and Cultural Tour in the "Cradle of Democracy" – Athens, Greece! Embark on the international experience of a lifetime that will not only give you practical and hands on experience in agricultural and biological engineering, but will also give you a lens into the culture of Greece. You will be exposed to the process of identifying and solving a real world engineering problem while working in collaboration with Greek university students and faculty, all while earning Illinois credit hours.
Be sure to attend the information session on Tuesday, November 1, 5:00-7:00 pm in Lucy Ellis Lounge (1080 Foreign Languages Building) to learn more and have your questions answered. The application deadline is February 1, 2012 – space is limited!
See the attached brochure for more information. Also, be sure to check out the EUC blog where you can read about the experience of the Summer 2011 group.  
If you have any questions the contacts for this program are Stephen Zahos, zahos -at- illinois.edu, and Meredith Blumthal, mblumtha -at- illinois.edu

Spring Discovery Course: Wild Animal Planet

NRES199, check out the poster here. Learn about wild animals, and explore the NRES (Natural Resources and Environmental Studies) major.