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Announcements for the week of July 14, 2024
 
 
 

Deadlines

Summer 2024 Registration Deadlines

July 19 is the last day to drop a S2B (4 week) course via Self-Service, to submit a Late Registration Form to the Graduate College Student Portal to drop a SF (12 week), POT 1 Independent Study, or S2 (8 week) course without a grade of “W” recorded, and to submit a Credit/No Credit form via the Graduate College Student Portal for a SF (12 week) or S2 (8 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!

Admissions, Registration, & Enrollment Services • Graduate College

Summer 2024 Masters Thesis Deposit Deadline

Friday, July 19, at 5:00pm is the deadline for masters students to complete their thesis deposit, if required, 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 thesis for review several days prior to the deadline. For further information about the process visit the Thesis Office website.

Graduate College Thesis Office • Graduate College

Career and Professional Development

When & How Should We Offer Career Workshops?

What is the best time of day for a career and professional development workshop? What is the best format for a workshop? What topics are you interested in? Help us answer these questions by filling out this quick questionnaire: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/596080313.

Career & Professional Development • Graduate College

Research and Teaching

Writers Workshop Graduate Writing Groups

Finish the summer the "write" way! 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.

June 18–August 1, 9 am–12 pm • Tuesdays and Thursdays • Main Library, Orange Room, or online via Zoom

Kim Savage • Writers Workshop

 This opportunity is available online.

Writing Literature Reviews

This presentation will focus on the literature review's purpose and tips for getting started and writing an effective one, either as a stand-alone piece or part of a larger project. Writers from any discipline are welcome. Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59pm CT on July 17, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event.

July 18, 3–4 pm • Online via Zoom

Kim Savage • Writers Workshop

 This opportunity is available online.

Technology Resources

Demand Skyrockets for Illinois Computes Research Notebooks

Data scientists, software developers, professors, students and more have already utilized Illinois Computes Research Notebooks, a free service that makes computing and support more accessible to campus through the open-source software Jupyter Notebooks - and it's growing with an additional Nvidia A100 GPUs now available. Gain access today or check out more offerings from Illinois Computes!

Andrew Helregel • National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)

Opportunities

2024 UIUC Plant Sciences Symposium- Registration Open

Registration is now open for the UIUC Plant Sciences Symposium 2024. Don't miss this exciting event on August 30th, available both in person and via Zoom. Enjoy an inspiring lineup of speakers. We also invite students to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Register today!

August 30, 8 am–5 pm • Funk ACES Library

cpsc-symposium@mx.uillinois.edu • Department of Crop Sciences

 This opportunity is available online.

Dancing Illini Summer Dance Lessons

Dancing Illini is offering summer dance lessons for beginners. No partner or previous experience required. You are invited to sign up and meet other members of the dancing community here in Urbana-Champaign. See schedule here: https://publish.illinois.edu/dancing/classes/

Dancing Illini • Dancing Illini

Arts and Culture

Movies on the Quad

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.

Thursday nights in the summer

Illini Union • Illini Union Board

Speakers and Panels

Technology Use in Older Adults: Aging with Multiple Sclerosis

More people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a common and disabling neurological disease, are reaching old age than ever before. Fortunately, technological advancements have created many new ways to manage MS and complete daily living activities. We will discuss how people aging with MS are using tools and technologies in their daily lives and the challenges they face while using these products. Presenter: Camryn Lynn

July 17, 12–1 pm • Wednesdays, July 10 - July 31, 12-1PM • Zoom

Dee Walls • Illinois Extension and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute

 This opportunity is available online.

Wellness Resources

Make a McKinley Health Center Appointment

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

You may also call 217-333-2700 for appointments • McKinley Health Center

Make a Counseling Center Appointment

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

You may also call 217-333-3704 for appointments • Counseling Center

Basic Needs

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

Call 217-333-0050 or click to email • Student Assistance Center

 
 
 
 
 
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