Wednesday, March 27, 2013

The Career Center Workshop: Health Professions Check Up

This workshop is designed to help students at all levels stay on track with their preparation for a health profession. Come to out to prepare for course registration and make sure that you are involved in the activities that will make you a competitive candidate.

Thursday, April 4; 12-1p; The Career Center Conference Room

Finding a Major that Fits


Fall Journalism Classes with open seats for all majors


Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Financing Your Legal Education -- Link to Webinar


Were you unable to attend the Heather Jarvis webinar, "Realities of Financing a Legal Education" on March 4? Good news -- click on the following link and you can find out what you missed! https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9083015. Just enter your net id and password and you will be able to access the presentation. Once there, click on the "view presentation" link. The audio and slide presentation should begin.

In the webinar Ms. Jarvis, a nationally-renowned financial aid expert, explains student loan options at the law school level and shares information about recent changes to loan repayment options, including loan forgiveness programs . This is a must-see for students entering law school. Find out more about Heather and her excellent resources at http://askheatherjarvis.com/. The webinar link will only be available for the next couple of weeks so check it out now!!

Travel Grants to Participate in the University of North Carolina Brussels Summer Program


The University of Illinois EUC will be offering three travel grants to students participating in the University of North Carolina's EU Center of Excellence Brussels Study Tour of EU Institutions, June 15-21, 2013. These EUC undergraduate travel grants provide funds to cover travel costs and accommodations associated with participating in the University of North Carolina’s Brussels EU summer program. Undergraduate students in all disciplines and departments at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are eligible. 
Deadline: March 29, 2013.

More information is available in the Request for Proposals document linked below. To apply, fill out the online application form linked below, and submit all required materials as instructed.

Undergraduate Research Fellow Grants for Projects on the European Union


The University of Illinois European Union Center is offering three undergraduate research grants in the amount of up to 200 euros (approx. $260). These funds can be used to support the creation and presentation of research posters on EU-related topics, as well as to support travel to present these posters at a conference. Undergraduate students from all schools and majors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are eligible. 
Deadline: April 5, 2013. Successful applicants will be notified by April 12, 2013.

More information is available in the Request for Proposals document linked below. To apply, download application form and checklist, and submit all required materials as instructed to the EU Center, 328 International Studies Building (MC-429), 910 S. Fifth St., Champaign, IL 61820 or via email, eucenter@illinois.edu:

National and International Scholarships Program


The National and International Scholarships Program will be conducting informational meetings for students who are interesting in obtaining scholarships for the pursuit of prestigious internships, teaching English abroad, or graduate studies or research at world-class institutions.
First and second year students are invited to attend an informational meeting about how to strengthen your candidacy for these opportunities. All sessions will be held at the Campus Center for Advising and Academic Services, Conference Room 514.
Tuesday, March 26: 4:30-5 p.m. or 5-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27: 1:30-2 p.m., 2-2:30 p.m., 3:30-4 p.m. or 4-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 28: 1:30-2 p.m., 2-2:30 p.m., 3-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-4 p.m. 

Alumni Leadership Workshop Series: Conversation with a Key Executive

Monday, March 25, 5-6 p.m., Illini Union 290
Join this special workshop session to have a conversation with John Heller, former Chief Information Officer and Vice-President of Caterpillar, Inc. Mr. Heller is an Illinois alum, who received his MBA in 1999. He joined Caterpillar in 1973 and was named Director of Caterpillar's Global Information Technology Solutions in 2001, the then-largest department of the company's Systems + Processes Division.
This workshop will offer an opportunity to have an intimate conversation with Mr. Heller, asking him questions related to his professional career and personal lessons around leadership. Please register here.

All Campus Career Fair



The Career Center Summer Interns


The Career Center (TCC) is seeking two energetic and customer oriented summer interns for 2013. The Career Center is the primary point of contact for all students regarding professional development. The internship focuses on providing direct contact to thousands of incoming students and parents while working alongside TCC staff in designing and creating best outreach methods for current students. The intern will have the ability to work on both small and large projects as well as receive ongoing personalized, professional development help from TCC staff.

Application deadline is Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
Interested candidates will need to submit a resume, cover letter, and a brief 250 word writing sample on "How does this position fit into your personal and professional goals?"

Inquiries, nominations and applications should be sent to:
Amanda Cox
Assistant Director
The Career Center
715 S. Wright Street, MC-383
Champaign, IL. 61820

For additional information please visit:

Study Abroad First Steps Meeting for DGS students


Thinking about studying abroad?

Good news! The Study Abroad Office is hosting an informational meeting for DGS students only.

When? Monday, April 8th, 4 to 5 p.m.
Where? The Division of General Studies, Room 514, Illini Union Bookstore Building

IDA KING STEVENS AWARD

The local branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will select a qualifying undergraduate student to receive the Ida King Stevens Award. The Ida King Stevens Award is intended to help returning women students complete their education.  The scholarship awards $1000 (500 each semester) toward the recipient’s tuition and fees.  The recipient will be contacted to participate in appropriate AAUW Branch activities.

The recipient must:

1. Be female.
2. Be a resident of the state of Illinois (as defined by the UIUC standard for in-state tuition).
*3. Have experienced an interruption in formal education of at least two years. (See below for explanation)
4. Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as either as a full-time or part-time student.
5. Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
6. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

* A formal interruption means that the student did not attend school or college for at least 2 years. Here are some examples of an interruption in formal education:
  • A student drops out of community college to care for an ailing parent.
  • A college student has a child and decides to postpone the completion of her degree.
  • A high school graduate works full-time to save enough money to go to college. 


Procedures and Deadlines

Students must complete the application and submit it by April 15, 2013 to:

Jacque Kahn (jskahn@illinois.edu)
Department of Gender & Women’s Studies
1205 W. Nevada
Urbana, IL  61801


Engineering Majors and Minors Fair


Monday, March 11, 2013

Illinois in Washington Meeting

IIW is a University of Illinois sponsored academic internship program that is held in Washington, D.C. each semester and over the summer. Whether you are interested in our political process, in business and economics, the myriad of ways in which government affects your life, or if you just curious about what goes on in Washington, D.C. the IIW has something for you. No matter what your current interests are or future plans may be; you should consider interning and studying in our nation's Capital for a summer or for a semester.
There is an INFORMATION MEETING this TUESDAY, MARCH 12 at 4:00pm in 130 Wholers Hall The deadline for the Fall 2013 session of the IIW program has been EXTENDED to March 15. The application process is quick and easy. For more information, see: http://www.washington.illinois.edu/ Questions? Contact Don Greco at dgreco@illinois.edu

Become a Welcome Days Student Leader

Being a Welcome Days Leader is a great volunteer opportunity to help new Illinois students adjust to campus this fall! Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more:

All information sessions will be on the 4th floor of the Illini Media Building at 512 E. Green St.

Monday, March 11 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13 at 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Career Center Workshops

Tuesday, March 12, 4 p.m. - Internship Essentials & Experience (International Career Certificate Series, held in Lincoln Hall)
Tuesday, March 12, 6 p.m. - Health Professions Check-Up Workshop
Wednesday, March 13, Noon - Pizza and a Professional: Careers for Tech-Savy Students
Wednesday, March 13, 5 p.m. - Winning Resumes & Cover Letters
Wednesday, March 13, 6 p.m. - Successful Interviewing
Thursday, March 14, 6 p.m. - Health Professions Check-Up Workshop

Volunteer Opportunities at the All Campus Career Fair

Looking for a chance to interact with company recruiters from across the country? Want to sharpen your networking skills? Interested in gaining some experience in coordinating a huge event?

We invite you to sign up to volunteer at the All Campus Career Fair on Wednesday, April 3 at the ARC. We are looking for motivated volunteers to work two hour shifts from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. to help set up, direct employers, answer questions, aid in registration, and complete other overall duties related to the fair.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Lauren Pusateri at pusater1@illinois.edu by Thursday, March 14. We look forward to working with you!

Travel Grants to Participate in the University of North Carolina Brussels Summer Program

The University of Illinois EUC will be offering three travel grants to students participating in the University of North Carolina's EU Center of Excellence Brussels Study Tour of EU Institutions, June 15-21, 2013. These EUC undergraduate travel grants provide funds to cover travel costs and accommodations associated with participating in the University of North Carolina’s Brussels EU summer program. Undergraduate students in all disciplines and departments at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are eligible.

Deadline: March 29, 2013.
2013 UNC Brussels Travel Grant Request for Proposals
Application form

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Leadership Strategies for a Diverse World


Family Resiliency Center Now Accepting Applications for HDFS 494 Undergraduate Research Courses for Fall 2013/Spring 2014

The Family Resiliency Center is offering two Undergraduate Research Courses next year, one for the STRONG Kids Program and one for our Food and Family Program. We are currently recruiting students who will have Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in the Fall '13 to enroll in these courses. Students may enroll in 2-3 hours of credit for these courses.

The purpose of these two-semester year-long supervised research courses is to provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of trans-disciplinary research used to guide the specific research program. Students will:

· Be provided with an overview of the Research Program issues;

· Develop oral and written communication skills; data management skills; team building skills; critical thinking skills; and professional work environment skills;

· Be trained in mixed methods relevant to factors that contribute to child and family health;

· Identify opportunities and barriers in transdisciplinary team work;

· Prepare a scientific presentation that reflects the students' knowledge of transdisciplinary science gained through working on one of the program subprojects. The presentation will be given at a scientific conference held in the Spring 2014.

Additional information about these research courses, as well as a downloadable application can be found on our website at: http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents and is attached to this email. Flyers for posting are also attached.

Please contact: Jen Themanson, Coordinator, 217-244-5119 or jthemans@illinois.edu if you have any questions.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Chicago Wolves Career Fair

Discuss job opportunities with professional sports franchises and Chicagoland businesses. Full-time, part-time and internship opportunities will be available at organizations like the Chicago Wolves, Chicago Bears, Milwaukee Brewers, Rockford Riverhawks, and the DuPage County Hounds. Learn more and register online.

Senior 100 Honorary Celebrates Leaders at Illinois

Seniors, be recognized for your accomplishments, engagement, and commitment to the University of Illinois! Apply now for Senior 100 Honorary and represent the best of the Class of 2013. Applications are due Thursday, March 14. The top one hundred seniors who have distinguished themselves through academics and involvement will be celebrated at a reception held May 2 at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. Senior 100 Honorary is sponsored by the Student Alumni Ambassadors and the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

Please click here to learn more about Senior 100 Honorary and to apply; you may also recommend other deserving seniors by filling out this brief survey.

Questions? Please contact Julia Weiss at: illinisaa@gmail.com

Local Internship and Community Service Opportunities

Give your career a boost! Learn more about our exciting local internship and community service opportunities that are working to train and develop our local workforce. We also have high impact, innovative community wide events that need a strong planning and implementation team. An awesome community service project for our organization! Come to our informational and on-the-stop interviews with AON Community Center for Arts and Development, and Unity in Action Magazine on Wed. March 6th, 5:30pm-7pm at the Illini Union RM 277

Nominate a student group or individual who has shown a dedication to volunteerism for the 2013 Volunteer Service Awards!

Do you know of outstanding students, student groups, or faculty/staff members that are committed to service and volunteerism? Nominate your worthy candidate that has exhibited outstanding volunteerism for OVP’s annual Volunteer Service Awards! This service should reflect a significant contribution to volunteerism not only on campus, but in the surrounding community as well during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Nominations are due This Friday, March 8, 2013. Nomination form available at:go.illinois.edu/volunteerawards

Waiting lists for MCB 101, MCB 244, or MCB 245 for Fall 2013

Attention students planning to take MCB 101, MCB 244, or MCB 245 for Fall 2013

Students who are REQUIRED to take the course for a pre-professional program should seek advisement about placement on a priority list through The Career Center.

All other students wanting to take a course listed above should add their name to a wait list via the link in the class schedule. Please do not put your name on more than one list as it will slow things down.

Students from priority and wait lists will be emailed at their illinois email address once they have been authorized for the course. We will complete authorizations as expeditiously as possible, but appreciate your patience as this can take a fair amount of time. Please check your email regularly and respond ASAP if we contact you. Including accurate information in the wait list is imperative to this process moving smoothly.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Summer Internships at The Career Center

We are seeking two energetic and customer-oriented summer interns for 2013! The inernship focuseds on providing direct contact to thousands of incoming students and parents while working alongside staff at The Career Center in designing and creating outreach methods for current students. The intern will work on both small and large projects as well as receive ongoing personalized, professional development help from staff. View the full job description. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, April 4.

Pizza and a Professional: Careers for Tech-Savy Students

Wednesday, March 13, Noon-1 p.m., The Career Center Conference Room

Enjoy lunch on us and hear from professionals who work in the tech world! Learn about their experiences with choosing a major and pursuing their careers. Broaden your network and find out how to conduct informational interviews with professionals in your field of interest. Sponsored by The Career Center, The Division of General Studies, and Weston Exploration. Sign up online.

Virtual Grad School Fair

Wednesday, March 6
Are you planning to apply to a graduate business school? Attend the Virtual Grad School Fair from anywhere for FREE and chat with school representatives live online. Register and view the list of attending programs at http://www.msbusiness.careereco.net/.

Upcoming Career Center Workshops

Monday, March 4, 6 p.m. - Successful Interviewing
Tuesday, March 5, 4 p.m. - Appealing Resumes and Cover Letters (International Career Certificate Series, held in Lincoln Hall)
Tuesday, March 5, 5 p.m. - Winning Resumes and Cover Letters
Wednesday, March 6, 6 p.m. - Health Profession Wednesdays - Taking a Gap Year
Thursday, March 7, 4 p.m. - Internship Essentials

Workshops last one hour and are usually located in the Student Arcade Building Conference Room 143 at The Career Center - 715 S. Wright Street, Champaign. Attendance is limited to 35 students so register early! If you wish to have a career workshop brought directly to your classroom, residence hall, academic department, or RSO meeting then please submit a request online. Download our Spring 2013 calendar

MCB Informational Meetings


LER Informational Meeting


LAS Open House

Considering an LAS major? 

Attend the LAS Open House and learn more about life as an LAS student. RSPV at the link below and go!

http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/admission/openhouse/

Public & Community Service Career Panel & Dessert Networking Hour

Date: Tuesday March 5, 2013 
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Panel) & 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Dessert Networking Hour) 
Place: Illini Union | Room 314 

Come listen to these panelists experiences, get your burning questions answered, and learn how service can be a central part of your future work (no matter the field) as well. Panelists include:

· Brad Corriher, Public Affairs Specialist for State Farm
· Dr. Madhu Viswanathan, Diane and Steven N. Miller Professor in Business at UIUC and founder/director of the Marketplace Literacy Project 
· Sue Grey, Director of the United Way of Champaign County 
· Laurel Prussing, Mayor of Urbana 
· Brigitte Viard, Minority Enrichment Program Coordinator for Urbana High School 

Immediately following the panel from 7-8pm, there will be a Dessert Networking Hour in the same location. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with public and community service professionals in the C-U community. Business casual dress is recommended. Space is only guaranteed for up to 50 students, so register now to take advantage of this great opportunity at: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/7390240. Questions? Email OVP at ovp@illinois.edu.