Doctoral hooding is the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Check out our GradLIFE blog for a behind-the-scenes view of this semester's Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. 

Looking for a fun way to move your body this summer? Join a women's, men's and/or open doubles pickleball league! Register online by logging into Active Illini with your NetID and password, purchasing an intramural membership and registering on the FusionPLAY app. Session 1 runs from June 4-27 with registration closing June 2. Session 2 runs from July 9-Aug.1 with registration from June 21-July 7.

RSVP via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/VhRaUTRzZ5 Join us for a special trip to Sola Gratia Farm, a non-profit urban farm dedicated to producing locally-grown, high-quality natural produce. Attendees will get to tour the farm, learn about their mission and practices, and weather permitting, take part in some activities. For more information: https://www.solagratiacsa.com/  The farm is just north of the Urbana Meijer shopping center, you can arrive by car, bike, walk or take the MTD bus, which has a stop right at the farm!

Join us for community building activities and fun, including making your own friendship bracelet. All are welcome, no registration required. Lunch provided. Thank you to our Campus Partner: Engineering International Student Programs (EISP) 

Check the Student Money Management Newsletter for ways to protect yourself and others from the growing security risks of our interconnected world. Tips on AI-enabled scams, identity protection, and more.

The Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology is offering a science writing fellowship for scholars who have recently completed their PhD to produce written scientific content for web, printed publications, and outreach activities, provide grant editorial services, and coordinate public engagement content in support of our research and outreach endeavors. Science writer fellows typically spend two years working with the institute. An annual salary of $58,000 will be provided.

We want to support you throughout the thesis process, so we have created a Canvas workspace just for you! Our Thesis Workspace is broken into several modules that are designed to help you navigate the process of writing your thesis and learn more about available campus resources. We've included space for you to record your thoughts and created handouts to help you plan and prioritize. The thesis process can sometimes feel challenging or lonely, so this workspace has discussion boards where you can connect with a community of graduate students. Visit our website to learn more!

Register now for Faculty Job Search Retreat on August 7! This afternoon event will get postdocs and grad students 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.

Join us for our Graduate Writing Retreat June 3-7, 9am-4pm. We will host hybrid writing time in the mornings (Mon-Fri) and optional in-person workshops in the afternoons (Mon-Thu). Workshop topics will cater to concerns that arise during long-term writing projects, such as maintaining momentum, asking for and using feedback, and finding work-life balance. We will also host small group peer discussions so you can connect with fellow writers who are doing this work with you. Register in advance and view the entire schedule on our calendar. We look forward to writing and connecting with you!

In collaboration with Balanced Engineering, we are hosting the Cultivating Functional Safety Workshop in June. Join us in person or online to master ISO 25119 compliance and prepare for autonomy in agriculture. This engaging event spans three days of in-depth training, certification, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Register by 5/31 to attend – student discounts are available!

The 1st Workshop on Broadly Accessible Quantum Computing will take place at PEARC24 on July 22 and NCSA wants you to attend! The early-bird registration price for PEARC is available until May 31. NCSA is also seeking applications for oral contributors for the quantum workshop. Apply now to participate or register if you want to attend! 

LAST CHANCE: Scholarship applications for the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) are now open for graduating high school seniors to those pursuing a doctorate. Register here or apply now! Deadline for applications is May 31.

We are excited to announce the 2024 Latine Graduate Student Conference, themed "Reclaiming Insurgency" on October 24-25, 2024. We encourage participants to submit abstracts for presentations, and the submission deadline is July 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm. For more information about the conference and submission details, please visit our website or email us at llsgradconference.illinois@gmail.com . 

Every Thursday evening during the summer (May 23-August 8 ) starting at 9pm, you can enjoy a FREE movie on the Main Quad, courtesy of Illini Union Board. Bring your friends and watch the latest blockbuster movies under the stars. Quad Shop will be open until 10pm each Thursday for you to enjoy your favorite movie candy, popcorn, drinks, and much more! Rain location: Illini Union I-Rooms.

The Landuse Evolution and Impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) lab is an interdisciplinary research group working in spatial urban science. Our research informs areas of urban science, geospatial analysis, dynamic modeling and Planning Support System development and deployment. This talk will describe the breadth of lab work, emphasizing current work with the Geospatial Sciences Lab in Sweden and a natural and workings lands plan for the State of Illinois. Join us for lunch, learning, and conversation at the next installment of the HEROP Speaker Series! Coffee and networking session to follow.

McKinley Health Center serves on-campus students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

The University of Illinois Counseling Center provides mental health counseling and well-being education for students. 

If you or a student you know may need support with their basic needs or financial stressors, please reach out.