A router upgrade will cause a university-wide full Wi-Fi outage on Saturday, June 17 from 4:30 AM to 9:30 AM. This will include EDUROAM, IllinoisNet, and IllinoisNet_Guest. Expect no Wi-Fi service during this time. The upgrade will allow future enhancements and improved service to our networks. Please prepare to make all necessary adjustments in advance.

The Graduate College invites applications from graduate students and postdocs interested in serving as URAP Mentors in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) during 2023-24. URAP is a valuable professional development opportunity during which you will gain hands-on experience mentoring undergraduate researchers. Graduate students and postdocs in any field are welcome to apply. Applications are due June 15. Learn more about the program at the link above.

June 16 is the last day to add a S2A (4 week) course via Self-Service, to drop a S2A (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 S2A (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!

June 11 is the last day to cancel POT 1 Independent Study, S2 (8 week), or S2A (4 week) registration via Self-Service and receive a 100% refund if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms. 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 form? Click here for an advising appointment!

Empowering and intentional mixed media arts to bring out creative self-expression. Using canvas, colors, paint, play dough, and other materials, you are encouraged to freely explore your feelings and thoughts through an arts-based creative process. Lunch is provided. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF). 

If you are planning to deposit your thesis this semester, here are a few tips to get a head start! 1) Review our Deposit Checklist, which outlines the steps you need to take in order to deposit. 2) Doctoral students: complete your required surveys! 3) Make sure to add your name to the degree list through Self-Service (the deadline to do this is June 30!).

Make sure to carefully consider the thesis release options, which determine the visibility of your work in IDEALS—the University’s digital repository. When you submit your thesis to the Graduate College, you will be asked to select a release option. Check out our website to learn more. Remember, no matter which release option you choose, the abstract of your thesis will be visible in IDEALS. Talk with your adviser about these release options and contact the Thesis Office with any questions.

Summer is a great time to make progress on figuring out your future. Here are 3 things you can do right now to make it easier to find fulfilling work after grad school: 1) Make a career advising appointment with the Graduate College to discuss your skills, interests, and values; 2) Try a “job simulation,” a hands-on project that will help you get a taste for different kinds of work; 3) Do an informational interview with someone working in a field of interest.

Register now for 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 on our website.

The Writers Workshop is open! Students can schedule an in-person or online consultation to receive feedback on their writing. The Workshop provides tailored presentations for courses and student organizations by request, and we host presentations throughout the semester about common academic writing concerns. We also host writing retreats and biweekly writing productivity groups. Visit our calendar for more information about upcoming events.

Speaker: Dr. Karen Korematsu; Chair: Dr. David Chih. The case of Korematsu v. United States is noted as one of the worst U.S. Supreme Court decisions in U.S. history. To be assumed “guilty” because you “look like the enemy” is purely about racism. That is what Fred Korematsu fought against and that is what Dr. Karen Korematsu is fighting against now. We will discuss what we need to do as a society to shift the culture and kill the viruses of the yellow peril, xenophobia, bigotry, and fight racism head on. This is about all of us!

Food for Thought is a weekly Tuesday noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. This summer will include discussions on affirmative action, cultural norms, a zine workshop, and more. Please see our website for more information. Free lunch is provided to attendees. Join us June 13 - July 25 from noon-1pm at the AACC. There is no Food for Thought on July 4.