The NSF STC for Center for Quantittive Cell Biology is developing 4D (space and time) computer models of whole cells functioning under normal and stressed conditions at unprecedented resolutions. The QCB Summer School in Quantitative Cell Biology Aug. 5-9 is for grad students, postdocs, and researchers in physics, biophysics, chemical and life sciences, and engineering who seek to expand their research skills in quantitative methods for studying and modeling cells. It includes lectures, mini-courses, and hands-on training in experimental and computational techniques. Apply by July 12.

Friday, July 12, at 5:00pm is the deadline for doctoral students to complete their dissertation deposit for Summer 2024 degree conferral. This deadline is firm and cannot be waived. Because all corrections and all required deposit materials must be received no later than 5:00pm, the Thesis Office strongly encourages students to submit the dissertation for review one week prior to the deadline. For further information about the process visit the Thesis Office website.

July 5 is the last day to submit a Late Registration Change via the Graduate College Student Portal to add or drop a S2A (4 week) course with approval (a W is recorded); and the last day to drop a POT 1 Independent Study or S2 (8 week) course via Self-Service. 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 5 is the last business day to cancel S2B (4 week) registration and receive a 100% refund if you are not enrolled in courses in any other summer terms (Withdrawal/Cancellation Form required). July 7 is the last day to cancel this registration via Self-Service. The refund schedule for Summer 2024 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!

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. 

If you are a doctoral student planning to deposit your dissertation for August graduation, get a head start by taking your exit surveys now! These surveys will only take a few minutes for you to complete, and (if you take them before you submit your document to the Thesis Office) it will make the deposit process move much more quickly. You can learn more about these surveys on the Thesis Office website. Remember – you cannot deposit your dissertation until the Thesis Office receives notification that you have completed these surveys.

The Center for Writing Studies will be offering an online, two-day, introductory Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) seminar on August 21 & 22, 2024 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm CT. This professional development seminar is a great way for TAs from all departments to learn more about teaching writing, responding to writing, and using writing to support learning. Participants will receive a $160 stipend for participating. Space is limited. Teaching assistants may register at https://go.illinois.edu/WACRegistrationF24.

We'd love to see you in our writing group this summer! Make progress on your writing projects with dedicated writing time in a supportive atmosphere. Each meeting consists of a short goal-setting conversation, quiet writing time, and a concluding reflection and wrap-up. You only need to register once with your U of I email to receive weekly email reminders all summer! Read FAQs here.

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. Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59pm CT on July 1, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event.

The Illinois Academic Advising Association (ILACADA) is hosting its 2024 annual conference at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on Friday, September 27, 2024. It will take place in the Illini Union Ballrooms A and B. Registration (with a one-year membership included) for graduate students is only $65. Use discount code ILACADA24 to register on the ILACADA website: https://ilacada.wildapricot.org/event-5698191. 

Dance has been used as an important part of celebrations, ceremonies, and rituals in many cultures. It also be considered an expression of joy, other emotions, and a form of self-care. Please come to join us to learn about and enjoy various forms of cultural dancing and (if you're up for it!) learn how to dance Bachata.  Lunch is provided. 

The Technology Entrepreneur Center is excited to invite you to the Inclusive Innovators Summit on July 17 at the Siebel Center for Design, a premier event bringing together Midwest graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with leading academic and entrepreneurial experts. The Inclusive Innovators Summit is an initiative of the NSF I-Corps Great Lakes Region Hub, dedicated to building insights and solutions for inclusive engagement in innovation. This summit aims to foster inclusive engagement in research commercialization and science entrepreneurship. Please RSVP here.

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.