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I-NEWS
Undergraduate Student Newsletter
 
 
 
Announcements for the week of April 28, 2024
 
 
 

Health and Wellbeing

Spring Jam Moved to State Farm Center

To ensure the safety of attendees against risks posed by forecasted inclement weather and wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH, Spring Jam will be at State Farm Center. The Main West and Upper North doors open at 1pm. Individuals with early-access wristbands will be given entry from 1-1:15pm, with general admission beginning at 1:15pm. A valid i-card is required for entry, no exceptions. Prohibited items include backpacks/bags/purses/clutches, banners/signs, umbrellas, food/drink (factory-sealed water bottles are allowed), and more. Refer to the State Farm website for the list of prohibited items.

April 28, 2 pm • State Farm Center

Illini Union • Illini Union, State Farm Center, Illini Union Board, and Star Course UIUC

Finish Strong this Spring Semester

There are several programs, events, and quiet study spaces available to all students in helping you Finish Strong this fall semester. The Counseling Center will have tables located around campus offering stress packs. There will be group fitness classes to help sweat away the stress, and much more! Events will be added. Start and end your finals week strong with these Campus events to help you survive the stress.

Around campus

Erik Riha • Auxiliary Health & Wellbeing Marketing

Finals Week Snack for Success

You’ve got this! Finish the semester strong with some international snacks and drinks. Find us at either location - The Orange Room or Grainger Library. Cosponsored by International Education, University Library and McKinley Health Center

May 1, 1–3 pm • (1) Orange Room, Main Library, 1408 W Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820 & (2) Grainger Engineering Library Information Center 1301 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana IL 61801

Rebecca Hodson • International Education, McKinley Health Center, University Library

Last Chance: Know What You Owe

About half of students at the University of Illinois take out loans to fund their degrees. Make sure you're not surprised by the amount of student loans you have taken out when you graduate by completing the Know What You Owe module in Moodle. Learn how to enroll & requirements to win one of five gift cards on SMMC's blog. Ends May 1st. 

April 1–May 1

Student Money Management Center • University Bursar

 This opportunity is available online.

Events

World's Largest Puzzle Celebration Today

Join us today, April 28, in the Main Library (Room 220) to celebrate the completion of the world's largest puzzle—60 combined puzzles completed by members of the campus and C-U communities. Marvel in the sheer size of this impressive puzzle of the world while enjoying snacks, puzzle activities, and more! 

April 28, 2–4 pm • Main Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana

Heather Murphy • University Library

Student Welcome Home Video - Volunteer Form

Organized by Student Alumni Ambassadors and Co-sponsored by International Education, the University wants to develop a video showcasing students from all around the world welcoming new Illini "home" in their native language. If you want to be the one to say "welcome home" to thousands of new students from all over the world I encourage you to volunteer for this opportunity! In return we will give you a goodie bag for your time. Dress code: Appropriate Illinois gear.

Click here to sign up! 

May 1, 12–1:30 pm • Foellinger Auditorium (the steps facing the Main Quad)

Rebecca Hodson • International Education and Student Alumni Ambassadors

Film Screening: MACS Student Showcase

The Department of Media & Cinema Studies (MACS) presents the second annual MACS Student Showcase, featuring film projects created by students in MACS classes throughout the academic year. Join us this Saturday to celebrate student media production on the big screen! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. with an intermission/reception and refreshments provided.

May 4, 7 pm • Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum

Derek Long • College of Media, Department of Media & Cinema Studies

Programs

Sell your textbooks back at the Illini Union Bookstore

Before leaving campus, stop by the Illini Union Bookstore and sell back any unwanted textbooks (no matter where you had original bought them). You can receive cash on the spot for your old texbooks. This is a great opportunity to earn a little money before leaving campus!

Sara Didio • Illini Union Bookstore

Don't leave your bicycle on campus. Donate it to the Campus Bike Center

Donate your bike! Campus Recreation’s Campus Bike Center (CBC) accepts used bikes. If you are leaving campus and you have a bicycle that you do not need, please donate it to the CBC at 51 E. Gregory Dr, Champaign. CBC refurbishes bikes and cleans them up for reuse. Please consider donating your used bike before leaving campus! Call us at (217) 333-0241.

51 E. Gregory Dr, Champaign, IL 61820

Sarthak Prasad • F&S

Get Savvy Free Webinar - Money, Stress, and, Bad Habits

Learn what stress is, how it negatively affects our judgment, and some of the common bad money habits that stress pulls us into. Recognizing that we use money to calm and manage stress, which can exacerbate problems, empowers us to overcome associated challenges. Join us for "Money, Stress, and Bad Habits" to learn strategies to calm down stress and stress spending. 

May 1, 12 pm

Abbi Littell • Cooperative Extension Service

 This opportunity is available online.

Speakers

Q&A with Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele

The Frank Center will host a Q&A on May 1 with Michael Steele, former Republican National Committee Chairman and current co-host of MSNBC's The Weekend, discussing Donald Trump's campaign and trials, the future of the GOP, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's future and more. Register to join us via Zoom. Q&A led by Colleen King, Frank Center director and clinical assistant professor of journalism.

May 1, 4 pm

Colleen King • College of Media, Frank Center for Leadership and Innovation in Media

 This opportunity is available online.