Friday, July 21 at 5 p.m. is the last day to complete a master's thesis deposit for July 2023 graduation. Because all corrections and all required deposit materials must be received by the Graduate College no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the deposit deadline, the Thesis Office strongly encourages students to submit the thesis for review several days before the deadline. For further information about the deposit process, visit the Thesis Office website.

Friday, July 14 at 5 p.m. is the last day to complete a dissertation deposit for July 2023 graduation. Because all corrections and all required deposit materials must be received by the Graduate College no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the deposit deadline, the Thesis Office strongly encourages students to submit the thesis for review several days before the deadline. For further information about the deposit process, visit the Thesis Office website.

July 14 is the last day to add a S2B (4 week) course via Self-Service, to drop a S2B (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 S2B (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!

July 9 is the last day to cancel S2B (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!

Planning on some international travel but stressed about documentation, insurances, safety and wellness? Counseling Center staff have some tips and strategies for you through interactive activities. What are some of your fond memories of travels and lessons learned? Come and join the discussion over lunch and "travel" to some of the countries hosted by our fellows at Intensive English Institute (IEI). 

As you put the finishing touches on your thesis deposit, it’s a great idea to think of some of the things you need to do if you are preparing to leave the University of Illinois, like set email forwarding, create a plan to manage your Box files, and don’t forget to return your library books! Check out our Post-Deposit Considerations page to learn more. Don’t forget to check with your department to see if there are any final tasks you should complete (such as returning keys, exit interviews, etc.). 

Are you planning to deposit your thesis this semester? We have videos that can guide you through the thesis submission and deposit process. Check out our Submitting Your Thesis for Graduate College Approval video for an overview of the thesis submission system. If the Graduate College requests corrections to your thesis, our Reviewing & Submitting Your Thesis Corrections video will help you navigate the resubmission process. 

What is a smart city, and what role do Europe’s smart cities play in sustainability efforts? Join the EU Center on July 10-12 at 9-11 A.M. CDT for its online summer curriculum workshop, “Teaching about Sustainability in Europe through Smart Cities.” This workshop is geared towards K-14 educators, but all are welcome! Illinois teachers can receive up to 6 PDHs for attending. Learn more at https://europe.illinois.edu/outreach/k-12-programs-and-resources/summer-curriculum-workshop.

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 here.

This summer, Graduate College Career Development is here to help you explore new career paths, develop and refine application materials, prep for interviews, negotiate offers, and more. You'll meet one-on-one with an advisor who can offer support, guidance, and feedback as you plan your next steps. Make an appointment at any stage of your career exploration or job search process. Appointments are available via Zoom or in person. Learn more about how to make an appointment here.

The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign is offering a postdoctoral fellowship for scholars who have recently completed their Ph.D. to help shape the future of genomics research at the IGB in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). This position is a great opportunity to develop a career in institutional research strategy, management and administration while maintaining an independent individual research program.

Create the "write" habit! Our hybrid writing group provides graduate students with dedicated time to make progress on thesis or dissertation writing in a supportive atmosphere. Each meeting consists of a short goal-setting conversation, quiet writing time, and a concluding reflection and wrap-up. Use this time to create or return to a writing routine, make progress and meet deadlines on long-term projects, or jump-start a new writing project. You only need to register once with your UofI email to receive weekly email reminders all summer!

The Writers Workshop will review genre expectations for personal statements and provide examples from a range of disciplines. We will share strategies for drafting and tailoring your statement to each program. This event will be held through Zoom. It is open to current University of Illinois affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59pm CT on July 10, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event.

This presentation will focus on practical strategies for writing and publishing journal articles, with a focus on revising a seminar paper or course project for publication. This workshop will review general expectations of academic publishing and will be most useful for early-stage graduate students. Writers from all disciplines are welcome. It is open to current University of Illinois affiliates (students, faculty, and staff). Please register with your U of I email account by 11:59pm on July 12, and you'll receive an email with the Zoom info on the morning of the event.

Find resources about Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), why it matters to UIUC, and how to address CUI in research proposals and agreements on a recently launched web page. If you would like further information about CUI as it relates to your research, please contact cui-support@illinois.edu.

The Illinois Student Undergraduate Research Journal (ILSURJ) is the University of Illinois' first multi-disciplinary student peer-reviewed journal. ILSURJ aims to promote research inquiry and highlight student accomplishments through a biannual publication spanning research topics from the Humanitities to the Sciences. As a new organization, ILSURJ is looking for motivated graduate students, with an interest in journal publication, to serve as peer reviewers. This is a great opportunity to get involved on campus and support research involvment. Please contact Dipankar Yettapu if interested.

Krannert Center's Intermezzo cafe, located in the Lobby, is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 2pm, through July. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, cookies, beverages, and a weekly special, including grilled cheese and tomato bisque every Monday. See you soon!

Escape the July heat with some cool music at Krannert Center's Uncorked series! Enjoy performances from local artists Haki n'Dem (7/13) and Silverweed (7/20) at 5pm on Stage 5 in the Krannert Center Lobby. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Stage 5 Bar. Krannert Uncorked events are always free! For more information, visit the Krannert Center calendar.

Purchase series tickets online through 7/20 for the Great Hall Classical Music Series, Sunday Salon Series—Emerging Artistry, Jupiter String Quartet Series, and Sinfonia da Camera Series. For Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra series, please call 217.351.9139 or visit cusymphony.org. If you have questions, please contact Ticket Office staff at 217.333.6280 or kran-tix@illinois.edu—they will be happy to help!