A router upgrade will cause a university-wide full Wi-Fi outage on Saturday, June 17 from 4:30 AM to 9:30 AM. This will include EDUROAM, IllinoisNet, and IllinoisNet_Guest. Expect no Wi-Fi service during this time. This upgrade will allow future enhancements and improved service to our networks. Please prepare to make all necessary adjustments in advance.

Dean Jeffrey Brown, Business, and Dean Emerita Wynne Korr, Social Work, will speak on this topic at the Spring Meeting of the UIUC SUAA Chapter, Tuesday, June 13 at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. Reception at 6 PM, presentation at 7 PM, followed by the Annual Meeting. Attendees may also join by Zoom. Visit the SUAA-UIUC webpage Zoom connection for information and the agenda.

The Writers Workshop is open! Students can schedule an in-person or online consultation to receive feedback on their writing. The Workshop provides tailored presentations for courses and student organizations by request, and we host presentations and workshops throughout the semester about common academic writing concerns. Check out our website resources, and encourage your students to stop by! 

Illinois faculty and research staff are invited to submit proposals to fund public lectures on topics in the biological and biochemical sciences, either as stand-alone events or as part of a larger conference or symposium. Funding of up to $30,000 is available; submission deadline is July 14. Support provided by the Olga G. Nalbandov Lecture Fund. 

The Personalized Nutrition Initiative is excited to announce a call for seed grant proposals and up to $50,000 each. We are partnering with both CSBS and the Healthcare Innovation Office at NCSA to encourage collaborative efforts among personalized nutrition scientists, social and behavioral scientists, and scientists working in advanced computing, software, data, and visualization.

The Illinois Supervisory Skills Program is an opportunity to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, to practice strategies for resolving conflict and to build confidence in leading others through performance feedback and coaching techniques. Open to current academic or civil service employees with at least a 75%-time appointment. 

Are you planning a community-engaged learning experience for next semester? If so, we would love to hear from you! We CU assists service learning instructors by providing connections to local community organizations, student and instructor trainings, and consultations on course design. If you are looking for support in any of these areas, fill out our online form or email us at We-CU@illinois.edu.

Help us welcome the Illini 4000 to campus during their cross-country bike ride to raise awareness for cancer research. The welcome event will be on Monday, June 12, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the South Entrance of the Beckman Institute. The riders will arrive at the Beckman Institute between 3:30 to 4:00 p.m., and refreshments will be served. 

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African American culture. Our campus will observe this holiday on Monday, June 19. There are celebrations planned in the local communities of Champaign and Urbana. For more information, please visit go.illinois.edu/Juneteenth

The Center for Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) invites Assistant Professors to an informal gathering over pastries and coffee on June 15 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Observatory. This is a great opportunity to get to know other assistant professors conducting social and behavioral science research, as well as talk with CSBS team members to learn about how CSBS can help facilitate your research.

Food for Thought is a weekly Tuesday noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. This summer will include discussions on affirmative action, cultural norms, a zine workshop, and more. Please see our website for more information. Free lunch is provided to attendees. Join us June 13 - July 25 from noon-1pm at the AACC. There is no Food for Thought on July 4.

The Collaboration Cafe is a monthly webinar, hosted by the NCSA-led Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub, to explore funding opportunities and foster collaborative proposal development. On Wednesday, June 21 at 3:00pm CT, we will discuss the Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (DSFAS) track of the USDA NIFA AFRI program with a NIFA Program Director and prior awardees.

The 3rd of our series, offers our audiences the opportunity to hear directly from research teams currently conducting ChatGPT research on the IL campus. This session is part of our ongoing focus on ChatGPT's impact on research & teaching, what must be considered as we continue to study teaching & learning in response to the rapid development & implementation of ChatGPT & other generative AI tools.

Join us to discuss collaboration between IWERC & the College of Ed.  IWERC (the IL Workforce & Ed Research Collaborative) is an education research-practice partnership with the State of IL, directed by Dr. Meg Bates, a UI College of Ed alum. IWERC has research & data partnerships with state agencies, ISBE, and a statewide stakeholder council.  Register for the zoom event here.

Speaker: Dr. Karen Korematsu, Chair: Dr. David Chih; The case of Korematsu v. United States is noted as one of the worst U.S. Supreme Court decisions in U.S. history. To be assumed “guilty” because you “look like the enemy” is purely about racism. We will discuss what we need to do to shift the culture and kill the viruses of the yellow peril, xenophobia, bigotry, and fight racism head on. 

Ethics and geosynthetics – are you aware of the ethical policies of the organizations in our industry?  Those that you belong to and work with?  This one hour lecture presents a short summary of ethical questions, commentary and opinion largely related to the geosynthetic industry but also addressing life in general.  1.0 PDH

Looking for adults aged 40-64 years to participate in a study into sedentary behavior. The study involves 1 screening call, wearing activity monitors, and 1 visit to Freer Hall. Measures include cognitive tests, electroencephalography, a body scan, and sub-maximal exercise test. Compensation up to $50. Click here if interested!

Are you interested in a study involving research that will lead to advances in screening, treatment, & care of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Anxiety Disorder (AD)? We seek participants who do not have either of these conditions. Participating in the study will involve completing surveys about physical and mental health and participating in an interview.

You will be playing a Minecraft game on a computer to learn fictional stories. The study is to understand how people navigate the space for reading. You will receive $30 Amazon eGift card. The study will last about 2 hours and 15 minutes (5th Floor, 614 E Daniel St). Native speakers of English are eligible. No prior experience with Minecraft is required.

This study involves adults ages 45-75 years consuming two different supplements daily for two separate four-week periods. Participation involves collection of stool samples and diet records. Participants will complete surveys and computer tasks (over 6 visits of 1.5 to 2.5 hours each) to assess thinking ability. The study will take ~13 weeks total. Compensation of $350 provided upon completion. 

Seeking participants enjoying esports-related leisure activities including playing, spectating, community engagement, etc. Participants will complete a survey (5 min) about general participation in esports and have an online or in-person interview about experiences in esports participation (no more than 60 min). If you are interested in participating in this research, click the title of this post.

We are examining the effects of protein distribution and source on the rate of building muscle proteins. The study requires 17 days of participation with blood and muscle sample collection. You get $300 upon completion and 2 full weeks of free meals. Email askow2@illinois.edu for more information!

Join SHIELD Illinois at CRCE, Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm, to participate in a paid research study comparing the covidSHIELD saliva test versus nasal swab sample. You may be eligible to participate in this study if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Participants will be compensated for their time. No registration is required! 

Seeking healthy volunteers (males/females, ages 18-64) who don't smoke to participate in a taste test to explore the effects of low-calorie sweetener consumption on taste perception. May be invited for up to 5 visits lasting 1-1.5 hours each. Participants will receive $20 upon completion of each study visit. Please fill out our Online Screening or contact siokoye2@illinois.edu if interested.

Looking for adults aged 21-64 years with high weight for height to participate in a study into prolonged sitting and how adults think. The study involves 3 visits to Freer Hall, wearing activity monitors, and screening. Measures include cognitive tests, electroencephalography, a body scan, maximal exercise test, and blood draws. Compensation up to $350.Click here if interested!

This study explores attention during Tik-Tok use.  You will watch Tik-Tok videos on a computer equipped with an eye-tracker and answer questions about them.  The next day you will complete an online survey about the videos. The total time required is 40 minutes.  You will be compensated with a $10 Amazon e-card upon completion. Please email vp21@illinois.edu if interested.

The iCONS research study involves 7 2.5-hour visits & a daily gummy for 9 months.  Activities include height, weight, & eye health measurements, reading & math related questions, computer tasks, & parent questionnaires. Families will receive up to $370 with parking provided. To learn more, email iconstudy@illinois.edu

We are looking for survey participants for a study of risks associated with tick and mosquito exposure in Illinois. The survey should take approximately 10-20 minutes. https://redcap.healthinstitute.illinois.edu/surveys/?s=4F4CKRFDY4MYC889 Contact Holly Black (hollyb2@illinois.edu) or Dr. Becky Smith (rlsdvm@illinois.edu) for more information.