[General Newsletter]

Campus Rec Fall Break Hours

• ARC closed during Fall Break
• CRCE and Ice Arena remain open
• For specific hours, check here

Illini Union Fall Break Hours

• Entire building closing on Wednesday, November 22nd | 5:00 p.m.
• Entire building reopening on Saturday, November 25th | 7:00 a.m.
• Altered hours during Fall Break

Mckinley Health Center Fall Break Hours

• Center closed on Thursday, November 23rd – Saturday, November 25th

Career Center Fall Break Hours

• Monday, November 20th – Tuesday, November 21st
  • Only one-on-one appointments
• Wednesday, November 22nd – Thursday, November 24th
  • Office Closed 
• All drop-in services are canceled

Counseling Center Fall Break Hours

• Opening hours: Monday, November 20th – Thursday, November 23rd | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Center closed on Thursday, November 23rd – Friday, November 24th

[Undergraduate Newsletter]

Overcoming Test Anxiety

• Monday, November 13th | 3 p.m.
• 124 Mumford Hall
• Taking tests, completing assignments, and/or giving presentations can be stressful, and this stress can be counterproductive and negatively impact performance. Fortunately, there are ways to address anxiety so that you can do your best work.
• Register in advance as seats are limited.
• Click here for more information.

Dads Association Scholarship

• Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 21st
• The Dads Association awards several $2,000 scholarships annually
• Click here for more information

YMCA Undergraduate Scholarships

• Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
• Eligibility: Students enrolled at UIUC throughout the upcoming term / Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. 
• An award of $4,000
• Click here for more information.

[Graduate Newsletter]

Doctoral Students: Complete your surveys now!

• If you are a doctoral student planning to deposit your dissertation for August graduation, get a head start by taking your exit surveys 
• You cannot deposit your dissertation until the Thesis Office receives notification that you have completed these surveys
• For more information, click here

Paid Professional Development: Writing Across the Curriculum Seminar

• Registration Deadline: Friday, November 15th
• Offering an online, two-day introductory Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) seminar on Tuesday, January 9th & Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Participants will receive a $135 stipend for participating
• For more information, click here

[Grainger Newsletter]

ESTAR Employment Opportunity

• The Grainger College of Engineering is currently hiring ESTARs for Spring 2024.
• ESTARs host on-campus tours and visits with prospective/admitted students and their families.
• For more information and to apply, visit this link!

CARLE ILLINOIS FALL HEALTH MAKE-A-THON

• Registration Deadline: Friday, November 17th | 11:59 p.m. CST
• Event Date: Saturday, December 2nd | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
• Event Location: Medical Sciences Building (506 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801). 
• Each team will work together during an exciting, dynamic, and fast-paced day to transform nascent ideas into a crisp new proposal or prototype that could impact health and wellness. 
• Participants will be assigned randomly to teams unless they indicate if they want to partner up with certain student
• REGISTER NOW
• LEARN MORE

MICKEY LELAND ENERGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (MLEF)

• Registration Deadline: Monday, January 22nd, 2024 | 11:59 p.m. EST
• The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program is a 10-week summer research internship for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors. 
• Participants complete a cutting-edge research project at one of the Department’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters in support of the Department’s mission of limiting the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions.
• The mission of the MLEF Program is to strengthen a diverse pipeline of future STEM professionals. This program has mentored over 1000 students from across the nation. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• MLEF participants are mentored by DOE scientists and engineers while completing a research project over the course of the summer. At the end of the program, participants present their research findings at the MLEF Technical Forum. During the 10-week appointment, Fellows receive a weekly stipend, and may be eligible to receive travel and housing assistance. Apply now to gain insight on how the U.S. Department of Energy is working towards and equitable and clean energy future.
• Eligibility:
  • Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
  • Be currently enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a STEM program at an accredited college/university at the Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s level. Students enrolled in institutions outside of the U.S. are not eligible to apply.
  • Must be deemed at least a college sophomore by your college/university at the time of application. Must have completed at least one year as a matriculated undergraduate student at the time of applying. Advanced Placement credits or other undergraduate credits obtained prior to undergraduate enrollment cannot be applied to meet the minimum one-year completion requirement.
• Be available to participate in the 10-week program. 
• Virtual Info Sessions: 
  • Tuesday, November 21st, 5 p.m. ET Register
  • Thursday, December 21st, 3 p.m. ET Register
  • Thursday, January 11th, 4 p.m. ET Register 
• LEARN MORE & APPLY

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (BESIP)

• • Registration Deadline: Friday, February 16th, 2024
  • The Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship Program (BESIP) summer program is hosted by the BETA Center. Housed within NIBIB, the BETA Center is an NIH-wide resource that is comprised of researchers with specialized expertise in a broad array of bioengineering research areas. 
  • The BETA Center community brings researchers together with engineering and imaging expertise, including biomedical imaging, biosensing, biomechanics, engineered/synthetic biology, nano/biomaterials, artificial intelligence, modeling, computation, and informatics. Central to BETA’s mission is to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion within NIH’s training programs.
  • Students interested in biomedical engineering research will come to the NIH campus from June 3rd, 2024 to August 9th, 2024 for an intensive in-person research experience. The internship allows students to participate in cutting-edge biomedical research projects under the mentorship of world-class scientists and engineers in NIH laboratories in Bethesda, MD. 
  • BESIP program contains two tracks: BESIP-BME and BESIP-STEM.
    • BESIP-BME: Applicants must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, or computer science.  Applicants should have completed at least three years of undergraduate study by summer 2024 and have prior hands-on experience in biomedical engineering research. If you are ready for a more independent project, this program is for you!
    • BESIP-STEM: Applicants are NOT majoring in engineering, physical science, or computer science but are interested in pursuing biomedical engineering in graduate school or as a career. This could include applicants from other science majors such as biology, biochemistry, mathematics, chemistry, and other related biomedical disciplines.  Alternatively, BESIP-STEM applicants may be majoring in engineering, physical science, and computer science but have not had a previous in-person biomedical engineering research experience. 
  • Eligibility for all applicants: 
    • Applicants must be at least 18 years old by June 15th, 2024.
    • Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents. 
    • Applicants must have an average GPA of 3.0 or greater.
  • Deadlines and Important Dates:
    • Online application must be submitted by Friday, February 16th, 2024
    • Reference letters must be submitted by Friday, February 23th, 2024
  • LEARN MORE

[LAS Newsletter]

GET EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

• Have you found an internship, research opportunity, or professional experience that is unpaid or underpaid

• The Get Experience scholarship may help you cover expenses while you pursue a career-related opportunity

• For more information, click here

[Gies Newsletter]

Grab Sleep 

• Thursday, November 16th, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Come grab some sleep!
• Registration in advance is needed
• For more information, click here

Spring Break Short-Term Program (BUS 199)

• Application Deadline: Friday, December 1st, 2023
• Program run by Saturday, March 9th – Sunday, March 17th
• Topics on Sustainable Supply Chains in Panama
• For more information, click here

[FAA Newsletter]

Illinois Student Council Seeking FAA Representation

• A student representative is in charge of bringing awareness to the student body about issues and events around campus to make our campus better. 
• Bring awareness about FAA to the Full Congress meetings
• Help identify issues around campus that directly affect the daily lives of students
• Need to attend Full Congress meetings on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Attend one hour-long committee meeting on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Intern - AHS Marketing and Communications

• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 28th
• The College of Applied Health Sciences’ Marketing and Communications office is looking for a graphic design student intern for the spring 2024 semester and possibly beyond
• This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of communications and marketing, and the intern will be responsible for providing support to the creative team through channels such as print, digital, web, etc., as requested
• LEARN MORE