Trained accounting students and faculty from Gies College of Business are providing FREE tax assistance to low- to moderate-income (gross income less than $60K), elderly, disabled, and limited English-speaking taxpayers filing as US residents. To participate, please bring identification & tax documents to Salt & Light Urbana during VITA drop-off hours. 

The Career Center invites proposals for the 2023 Robert P. Larsen Grant for Research in Career Development. Grants are awarded to current Illinois graduate students to support research that increases knowledge related to career development. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods proposals are considered from various disciplines. Deadline: 3/7/2023 Visit this link for more.

The New Frontiers Initiative is calling for applications for its New Frontiers Graduate Fellowships that will run August 2023 through July 2024. The fellowships provide doctoral students with a year of full-time research support, a $38,000 stipend, up to $12,000 in tuition allowance and an allocation of 50,000 hours on NCSA’s Delta computing system. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2023.

Correctly formatting the title page of your thesis can be a challenge. Let us help! If you plan to graduate in December, submit your title page to the Thesis Office for review. We will check the formatting and your degree information to make sure you are on track! Just upload a copy of your title page on our website.

It's not too early to start thinking about formatting your thesis! Take a look at the Graduate College formatting requirements. You can also view sample thesis pages and download a template to help you with the formatting process. If you encounter difficulties formatting your thesis, check out our Formatting FAQ page for tips on navigating these issues.

Join us for Graduate Careers Exploration Week! Panels of graduate alumni from Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering covering a range of career paths and diverse areas will share their experiences. Students can ask questions as part of this informal networking opportunity. Though panelists are Chemistry and Chemical Engineering alumni, all students interested in these career paths are welcome to attend. Panelists come from companies such as Dow, 3M, Intel, Mars, Amazon, and government agencies and national labs such as the FDA, DOE, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Illinois graduates interested in public service and public policy careers are encouraged to apply for a 12-month paid appointment as an Illini Science Policy Scholar with U of I Extension. Positions are available with state agencies and legislative offices. Applicants must complete an advanced degree (Masters, Doctoral, J.D, professional.) from UIUC between 5/01/22 and 8/31/23.  View full details in the Request for Applications.

In this workshop, you will learn about the many resources to conduct research in literature and literary criticism. Topics include: introduction to the catalog, electronic database searching (e.g. MLA International Bibliography), and research methods. Two sessions this week: 2/27 and 2/28 from 10-11am.

The Savvy Researcher is still going strong! Join us to work on advanced research and information management skills: Introduction to Library Resources for Literary Studies, Copyright Considerations for Visual Images in Presentations and Scholarship, Advanced Search Strategies, Creating Citations with Zotero, Getting the Most Out of Google Scholar, Introduction to Scalar: Visualizing Your Argument, and Publish Your Videos with Mediaspace. Don’t forget to check out the Library’s beautiful Reading Room as a quiet place to study.

If you’ve written an academic paper or presentation, you likely have incorporated some copyrighted images into your paper, powerpoint, or poster. Join Sara Benson, Copyright Librarian, to learn about copyright basics as it pertains to images and charts, and how to find copyright free and Creative Commons licensed images to use in these works to avoid copyright challenges. 

Please join us for Episode 3 of the Responsible Conduct of Research speaker series!  This week, Sandi Caldrone from the Research Data Service will speak on the topic of "Data Management".

Atlas.ti is a software for conducting qualitative and mixed methods analysis. You can upload and analyze text, multimedia, or survey data in a way that helps you answer your research question. We’ll work towards an understanding of Atlas.ti’s capabilities and explore how this tool can be used in your research plan. This workshop does not assume any previous knowledge of Atlas.ti or other software for qualitative data analysis. Register to attend in-person in Main Library 314 or online via Zoom. 

This workshop, sponsored by OUR, WW, and the University Library, will help you figure out what your presentation should include, share tips and strategies to engage your audience, and discuss how to present with confidence. We encourage students who are preparing for the Undergraduate Research Symposium to attend. This workshop will be held ONLINE over zoom. Please check your confirmation email for the Zoom link. Registration closes 24 hours before the workshop start time and a reminder email will be sent one day before the session.

Are you preparing for an upcoming conference? Need to design a poster for your class? This workshop will give you tools for communicating your research for academic conferences and professional meetings in a concise and visually effective poster presentation. This event is co-sponsored by Savvy Researcher and the Writers Workshop. This event will be held  through Zoom. It is open to current University of Illinois affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register in advance via Savvy Researcher and you will receive the Zoom meeting invitation one hour before the workshop.

ILLS is an annual graduate student-run linguistics conference aimed primarily at providing graduate and advanced undergraduate students a friendly venue in which to present and discuss research on any topic related to language and linguistics. This year's conference theme is “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Bilingualism”. Our confirmed plenary speakers include Dr. Lydia White, Dr. Barbara Bullock, Dr. Johanne Paradis and Dr. Viorica Marian. We welcome all UofI students who are interested in linguistics. Please note that registration is free but required for all UofI students.

Researchers at the UIUC now have improved access to IBM Quantum computing systems through the Chicago Quantum Exchange. NCSA is assisting by coupling campus researchers with allocations to some of the most powerful quantum computing systems available in the private sector. Click here if you would like to get involved or have questions about quantum computing allocations.

UIUC’s new IT status service, Status at Illinois, is live. Visit https://status.illinois.edu to see the status of campus-wide IT services, planned maintenance, and outages. Stay up to date by subscribing to notifications for services that are important to you. Learn more be reading the Status at Illinois introduction article.

Are you mentoring or plan to mentor an undergraduate researcher this 2023-2024? The Grainger College of Engineering Undergraduate Research offers funded mentored research experiences to undergraduate students in STEM and mentor development to their graduate and postdoc research mentors. Students receive scholarships, and their mentors receive mentor awards for professional development through our various undergraduate research programs: Illinois Scholars Undergraduate Research (ISUR), Clare Boothe Luce Scholars, DaRin Butz Foundation Research Scholars. Applications are still open!

Inspired by the Scottish Border Ballads–centuries-old songs, speaking of supernatural occurrences along the England-Scotland border–renowned Scottish playwright David Greig connects the dots between contemporary themes, Scottish culture and identity, and the grand tradition of writing for the stage. Prudencia is a full-tilt immersive theatrical experience. The actors will madly traverse our Studio Theatre, magically transformed for the night into a Scottish pub. With action everywhere around you, Prudencia takes you on an epic journey of vivid imagination.

Lang Lang is a leading figure in classical music today—as a pianist, educator and philanthropist, he has become one of the world’s most influential and committed ambassadors for the arts in the 21st century. Equally happy playing for billions of viewers at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing or just for a few hundred children in the public schools, he is a master of communicating through music.

Japan House invites guests to see how it feels to be dressed in yukata while sitting on the tatami mats and being served matcha and a special wagashi (Japanese traditional sweet). Participants will learn proper kimono etiquette and about Hinamatsuri. Participants will be seated next to Hinadan display for a photo opportunity. Registration required for either the 1pm or 2:30pm session. Participants aged 12+ are welcome!

We have all heard PSY’s Gangnam Style, BTS’s Dynamite, and Blackpink’s Kill This Love being played in parties, stadiums, and on radio. But what is K-pop and how did it become popular in the United States? Come and learn about the history of Korean music, how K-pop became a global obsession, and how it has also led to the rise of Korean American music. 

All students are welcome to submit your creative artwork to celebrate International Women's Day, which highlights women's achievements, experiences and resilience around the world.  

The History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library invites the community to The Blaxtravaganza Celebrating Black Futures on March 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. This series of events highlights the research, creativity, and brilliance of Black professors on the UIUC campus. All events are free and open to the public. Click on the link above for dates and times for all events. 

Two graduate students will present their research at the next Beckman Institute Graduate Student Seminar: Jilai Cui, the Neuroscience Program; and Sohaila Aboutaleb, Mechanical Science and Engineering. The hybrid seminar will take place at noon on Wednesday, March 1, in 1005 Beckman and on Zoom. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees. 

The ILLINOIS STALKING PREVENTION & AWARENESS SUMMIT will provide an opportunity for campus leaders to garner a deeper understanding of stalking and collaborate on proactive approaches to address stalking across the state. Sunday, April 02, 2023 at the Siebel Center for Design. Registration is now OPEN and is FREE to everyone! Lunch and t-shirts will be provided, limited seating. Register here!

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it an "infodemic" phenomenon: an overabundance of information – some accurate and some not – that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when necessary. Learn more about this phenomenon and discuss ways to prevent, detect, and respond to misinformation.

Are you a student employee who is experiencing difficulties with your job duties because of an underyling medical condition? Do you need special tools or equipment because of an injury or chronic condition? Do you need time away to participate in religious services? If you are interested in learning more about workplace accommodations, please join the Accessibility & Accommodations Division for a workshop providing information and answers to the most frequently asked questions. This event is offered in person at the OAE offices. Light refreshments will be served.

The Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program and the Humanities Research Institute co-host this annual event bringing together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia. Each speaker will have five minutes to tell the story of a woman in their discipline who changed the field in important ways.

Microagressions are the everyday slights, insults, putdowns, invalidations, and offensive behaviors people experience in daily interactions with generally well-intentioned individuals who may be unaware of their demeaning behaviours. Join GrOW, GradWIA and the Diversity & Social Justice Education on our conversation of how to deal with microagressions on Monday Feb 27th, 12-1 PM in 136 Loomis. Use the RSVP link by Feb 24th to get free lunch.   

The Abraham Accords are designed to promote and enable greater mobility of goods, services, and people between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Join a diverse panel of speakers to examine the impact of these accords. This discussion is sponsored by Gies College of Business, the European Union Center, and Illinois International. Register to attend.

This informational webinar will explore the various aspects of engaging in industry-sponsored research. Speakers from OCR, SPA, and OTM will discuss their role in facilitating industry-academic partnerships and technology transfer. A panel of researchers and corporate partners will share their experience and advice for developing and maintaining these relationships.

Seung-Woo Cho, Professor of Biotechnology at Yonsei University in South Korea, will give a virtual lecture (Zoom only) entitled: "Brain-on-a-chip for modeling human brain diseases". MBM trainee, Olawale Salaudeen, will give an introduction.

Join Frehiwot G. Girmay, Lecturer and Researcher at Aksum Institute of Technology, Ethiopia as she discusses the opportunities and challenges of AI for developing countries. Frehiwot is an Ethiopian scholar from Tigray. She is a Gender Officer at Aksum Institute and a member of Women in AI in Ethiopia, and Black in AI, Women in Machine Learning and Global Society of Tigray. Frehiwot's publications cover topics such as machine learning, data mining, mobile computing and human-computer interaction. Register here.

This Friday, March 3rd: Risograph, Zines, and "Cheap" Art with Will Arnold, School of Art + Design at UIUC. Art @ the Y exhibition on view through March 10th. A free lunch will be offered to attendees. Conversation Cafe is part of the Student Affairs Lunch on Us series and is paid for, in part, by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).

University of Illinois alum Will Leitch will discuss his writing career that spans sports journalism to novels, and his broadcast career that includes hosting his own Sports Illustrated talk show to co-hosting a podcast about movies. Join our Q&A, moderated by Colleen King, director of the Frank Center and clinical assistant professor of journalism, this Thursday in Lincoln Hall or register to join via Zoom.

As Russia continues to wage a predatory war against Ukraine, international lawyers and world leaders have been drafting proposals for a “special international tribunal” to try Putin for waging an illegal war of aggression—committing crimes against peace. What are crimes against peace, and why will it be critical to hold Putin and other Russian leaders accountable for waging an illegal war? Join the EU Center on March 8 at noon for a Zoom talk by historian Francine Hirsch.

In this presentation, Dr. Alaina E. Roberts explores the actions and rhetoric of Black and Native people in Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma) in the nineteenth century. Dr. Roberts will leave her listeners with a set of questions that encourages them to come to terms with this history and the anti-Black racism that endures in Indian Country and across North America. Part of the Un/Doing Event Series