May 19 is the last day to add a S1 (4 week) course via Self-Service, to drop a S1 (4 week) course and receive a refund if reducing assessment range (if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms), and to submit a form to elect to audit a S1 (4 week) course. Students enrolled in non-standard part of term courses should refer to their graduate program for deadline information. Have questions about registration deadlines or submitting a form? Click here for an advising appointment!

May 14 is the last day to cancel your Summer registration via Self-Service and receive a 100% refund. The refund schedule for Summer 2023 can be found on the Registrar's website. Students enrolled in non-standard part of term courses should refer to their graduate program for deadline information. Have questions about registration deadlines or submitting a Withdrawal/Cancellation form? Click here for an advising appointment!

The Graduate College offers the Sudman & Ferber awards to support dissertation research that either focuses on improving survey methodology or that relies heavily on survey data. Graduate students who defended their dissertation proposals between May 17, 2022 and June 11, 2023 are eligible. Awards offer $2,500. Visit the Sudman/Ferber listing in the Fellowship Finder database for details. 

Many funding agencies require a personal statement in addition to an applicant’s research proposal. Why?! What on earth are you supposed to talk about? If these questions have induced writer’s block, this workshop is for you. We will assess the range of personal statement prompts you may encounter and distill their shared essence. Participants will learn the qualities of a compelling statement and practice writing techniques to arrive at a complete first draft. Register in advance for this in-person workshop!

The ability to craft an effective funding proposal can reap a lifetime of rewards. As a graduate student, now is the time to hone your grantwriting proficiency. In this workshop, designed for students in the humanities and social sciences, you will learn how to identify funding opportunities, strategize the components of an effective proposal, and think like a grantwriter. Register in advance for this in-person workshop!

The ability to craft an effective funding proposal can reap a lifetime of rewards. As a graduate student, now is the time to hone your grantwriting proficiency. In this online workshop, designed for students in science, technology, engineering, and math, you will learn how to identify funding opportunities, strategize the components of an effective proposal, and think like a grant writer. Register.

This spring, the Thesis Office deposited 287 doctoral dissertations and 228 master's theses. Congratulations to all of our graduates! We are so proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Register now for the Faculty Job Search Retreat! This afternoon event will get you ready to apply for faculty jobs this fall. It will feature an introduction to the faculty job search process, a faculty panel, and a hands-on cover letter workshop that will take you behind the scenes of faculty hiring. You can attend this hybrid event in-person or online. Learn more and register.

Do you have a data or library research task that you want done by fall? Join one of our BYOR Working Groups to tackle your task with company. BYOR Working Groups provide structure, guidance and accountability to help you complete your data or literature project this summer. Sign-up by May 15th.

During the week-long retreat, you’ll benefit by establishing a regular and sustainable writing habit, becoming more aware of your own writing processes, setting and reflecting on writing goals, and refining your revision strategies. Each day, you'll have time to work independently on your writing as well as to participate in optional afternoon workshops about common concerns that arise during long-term writing projects, such as maintaining momentum, asking for and using feedback, and finding work-life balance. This event is open to U of I staff, faculty, & students. Please register in advance.

On Wednesday, May 17 two changes are coming to Microsoft 365 cloud suite (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) to increase FERPA compliance. Only U of I Box can be integrated with Microsoft Teams. You may continue to use other cloud storage solutions provided by the University, but they can not be integrated with Teams. In addition, only enabled applications can be integrated with Teams. Apps you already have installed before May 17 will continue to work unless it is determined that they do not meet University criteria for data privacy.

The National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps (I-Corps) is an immersive learning experience that provides entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and funding opportunities to accelerate commercialization of research. The virtual Lean Launchpad Short Course provides a set of skills and entrepreneurial knowledge that can be applied to any career path. Learn about the Lean Launchpad method to explore your innovation from a business and customer perspective. Application due May 26. 

Are you interested in sharing your research and building science communication skills? Consider joining the Community Seminar Series, a program that gives graduate students and postdocs an opportunity to share their health-related research with the public. We are seeking additional presenters for Summer 2023. Presenters will be responsible for delivering one webinar and will work closely with Extension mentors to develop, practice, and deliver their webinar. Webinars will be hosted on Wednesdays from noon - 1 p.m. CT beginning in June. Email for more information. 

Join us next week for a two-day discussion about mission, services, and current trends at national libraries around the world. Scholars and representatives from the National Libraries of Latvia, India, Mexico, Estonia, and Montenegro will share their perspectives on special collections, open repositories, preservation, user empowerment, and much more. National Libraries Conference - Beyond Borders: Mission and Future Directions will take place on May 17 (9 am - 11 am US CT) and May 18 (11 am - 1 pm US CT). For more information and Zoom details, please visit this link.

Attend the BRIDGE Guest Lecture Series, presented by faculty of the University of Birmingham, UK, visiting campus May 15th- 16th. The BRIDGE Strategic Partnership (BiRmingham-Illinois Partnership for Discovery, EnGagement and Education) was established in 2014 and has flourished over the last nine years. Presenters will share insight on global health, sustainability, and climate change.

Do you want to gain financial knowledge and the confidence to talk with family, friends, and financial professionals about money? Join our free weekly Let’s Talk Money Series at noon CT to gain the financial confidence you need. Register here to sign up for the whole series or just sessions that interest you.

This summer every Thursday night at 9 pm on the Quad, you can enjoy a FREE movie. Join your friends, family, and colleagues under the stars to watch the latest blockbuster movies before they are streaming. Summer Movies on the Quad will run from May 18-August 10.