[Undergraduate Newsletter]

Humanities in Action Information Session

• Thursday, February 15th | 4:00 p.m.
• Levis Faculty Center | Room 424
• A semester-long service program for undergraduate humanities students
• Apply their humanities training in new ways while addressing a vital area of need in the Champaign-Urbana community
• $1,000 support for participation
• Registration link

Become an Orientation Leader

• Sunday, August 18th – Saturday, August 24th
• Orientation leaders play a key role in welcoming new students to our campus community!
• $15/hours
• Application form

[Graduate Newsletter]

Data Management, Strategy, and AI

• Tuesday, February 13th | 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
• Main Library | 314
• In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a strategy to help with data classification, organizing data (including files and folders), naming files and planning for backup and security.
• For more information, click here

Free Tools for Qualitative Data Analysis

• Tuesday, February 13th | 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Online via Zoom
• Zoom link sent in registration and confirmation emails
• This workshop discusses free tools that are available for conducting qualitative data analysis, with a focus on Taguette and spreadsheet tools.
• This workshop does not assume any previous knowledge of Taguette or other QDA software, but does expect that you know how to work with data in spreadsheet format.
• For more information, click here

Writers Workshop Graduate Writing Groups

• Every Tuesdays and Fridays | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Hybrid: Main Library | Orange Room or Online via Zoom
• Each meeting consists of a short goal-setting conversation, quiet writing time, and a concluding reflection and wrap-up.
• Register here

[Grainger Newsletter]

ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POP UPS

• Event Date & Location: 
  • Tuesday, February 13th | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | ECEB Atrium
  • Thursday, February 15 | 10:00 a.m. –12:00 a.m. | Siebel Center for Computer Science (Tentative)
  • Thursday, February 15 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 220 Talbot
  • Friday, February 16 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 206 Talbot
• The Engineering Undergraduate Research team will be at different locations in the north quad this week to answer your questions about undergraduate research

2024 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (URS)

• Application deadline: Friday, March 8th | 11:59 pm
• Event Date: Thursday, April 25th
• Illini Union | A, B, C, South Lounge and the 2nd Floor
• URS is the signature event of Undergraduate Research Week (April 21 - 27), which brings together students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, as well as the public, to learn more about undergraduate research and its potential to change the world. 
• Throughout the day, students will present their oral and poster presentations, creative performances, and interactive exhibits to campus and local community members.
• For more information, click here

BACK TO THE FUTURE REU AT SDSM&T

• Application deadline: Friday, March 8th
• Event Date: Monday, May 27th – Friday, August 2nd | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), Black Hills
• The NSF REU Back to the Future site hosts students in a 10-week undergraduate research experience at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) in the beautiful Black Hills of SD.  
• Research is focused on materials and metallurgical engineering with supplemental activities that explore the artistic and historical uses of metals and materials.  
• Research topics: Archaeometallurgy, extractive metallurgy, welding and materials joining thin film research, corrosion engineering, nanomaterials and nanoparticle synthesis, and biomaterials.
• Successful applicants will be provided a $5000 stipend and housing.
• For more information, click here

[LAS Newsletter]

Didn't Get the Grade You Wanted on Your First Econ Exam?

• Tuesday, February 13th | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Lincoln Hall | 1002
• Learn to study more efficiently with tips about how to summarize your notes, break down your syllabus and practice for your next exam.
• For more information, click here

Research Park Opportunities for Non-STEM Students

• Friday, February 16th | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Illini Union | 104
• Learn about the projects they are working on, the benefits of Research Park internships, and how you can find an on-campus opportunity to work for a tech company.
• Registration via Handshake
• For more information, click here

National Center for Supercomputing Applications Summer Internship

• Application Deadline: Sunday, March 3rd
• All majors are welcome to apply to become a SPIN (Students Pushing Innovation) summer intern
• As a paid intern, you’ll work with cutting-edge cyber infrastructure, a world-class visualization team, data analysis, cybersecurity, and so much more
• For more information, click here

[Gies Newsletter]

Master of Science in Accountancy (MAS) On-Campus Info Session

• Tuesday, February 13th | 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
• Lincoln Hall | Room 1066
• Learn more about MAS, its program, application process and scholarships provided!
• RSVP required
• To register, click here

Supply Chain Management Faculty Presentations

• Wednesday, February 14th | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• BIF | 2041
• Listen to Professor Hongyan Liang to learn about the supply cain management program and  its career opportunities in the field!
• RSVP required
• To register, click here

Spring Employer Showcases

• Wednesday, February 14th & Thursday, February 15th
• BIF Atrium
• Introduce yourself and learn more about companies that are looking for freshmen and sophomores to discuss leadership programs along with winter and summer internships for 2025!
• For more information, click here

[FAA Newsletter]

Moms Association Scholarship

• Application Deadline: Friday, February 16th
• The Moms Association supports students in pursuing their academic goals by annually awarding $1,000 scholarships to students.
• If you have good academic standing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and think you are eligible for the scholarship apply now!
• For more information, click here

Beinecke Scholarship

• Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 28th
• The Beinecke Scholarship provides $5,000 to recipients immediately prior to entering graduate school.
• The Beinecke seeks students with intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise. If you have taken a breadth of coursework and who seek a terminal degree(PhD or MFA) in the arts, humanities, and social sciences are prioritized.
• For more information, click here

Crafting Your Career

• Tuesday, February 27th | 5:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m.
• Did you know the College of Fine and Applied Arts offers you to engage and build professional skills this semester with a special career workshop?
• Besides the workshop, you can access a career coach, mock interview and career fairs by exploring FAA Career Services and The Career Center!
• For more information, click here

[Media Newsletter]

Ebert Center Screening | Train to Busan

• Thursday, February 29th | 7:00 p.m.
• Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum
• Free Ebert Center Screening of Fright Night: Train to Busan
• South Korean Horror Film directed by Yeon Sang-ho