Pre-order the new, FREE, 2023-24 University Guide for automatic delivery. The full-color, 52-page magazine offers univeristy features, information and a campus map. Pre-orders are for FULL BOXES ONLY. Delivery is expected at the end of July. Regular University Guide orders will NOT open until August so pre-order today and be the first on your block to have them.

A policy has been posted to the CAM Website: Emergency Plans. Visit https://cam.illinois.edu/policies/under-review/ to review and provide feedback.

The Counseling Center is hosting the Dennis H. May Diversity Conference on Mental Health and Higher Education October 1-2, 2023 at the Illini Union. This year's theme is "Cultivating a Sense of Belonging: Going Beyond Inclusion on Campus." The keynote speaker is Dr. Patricia Arredondo. We invite program proposals from across campus! Please click on the link in the headline for more information. 

Enjoy summer bowling league fun with your family and friends at the Illini Union Rec Room. This is a great set up for kids and adults. Registration fee is $50/team + $25/bowler. You will bowl over a period of eight (8) weeks on Wednesday at 2 p.m. You can register online and pay at the Rec Room.  

The Illinois Leadership Center is now accepting applications for the 2023 – 24 Faculty Fellows Program.  The ILC Faculty Fellows are a group of leadership scholars, all with an interest in leadership research and education.  A discretionary fund of $2500 per year will be given to each fellow to support their leadership research. Visit our website to learn how to apply!

The Illini Union Tech Zone is holding an Apple product Sale for faculty and staff from June 26-30, receiving 8% OFF all iMac and MacBook models. You can preorder online.

Illinoisans receive $5.36 to $9.54 in return for each dollar spent helping Illinois Extension's Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program participants make healthier choices through Eat.Move.Save. educational tools. The benefits include healthcare cost savings, increased life expectancy, and higher lifetime earnings according to Altarum, an independent nonprofit health research organization.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is pleased to announce that we are accepting nominations for the Emerging Women Leaders Program. Direct supervisors can nominate mid-career professional women who aspire to become organizational leaders for this 9-month program that provides leadership development seminars. Deadline: July 12, 2023

All bicycles parked on campus have been tagged with an orange sticker saying, "Remove this tag by 6/30/23 or your bicycle will be removed." Any bike still showing this sticker on Wed., July 5, will be impounded. To retrieve a bike that has been removed, contact bike@illinois.edu with your information. Recovered bikes must be registered before being returned and will incur an impound fee.

The Grainger College of Engineering Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) is hosting Dr. Petronella James from the Mitchell School of Engineering at Morgan State University (MSU) as part of the Illinois-MSU Engineering Faculty exchange program. For more information and seminar details, visit the program website.

The Grainger College of Engineering Institute for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) is hosting Dr. Oneyma Osuagwu (UIUC, ECE '15) from the Mitchell School of Engineering at Morgan State University (MSU) as part of the Illinois-MSU Engineering Faculty exchange program.  For more information, visit the program website.

Don't miss out on the Cancer Survivor Summit, a free opportunity for cancer researchers, clinicians, and survivors to come together on June 24th at the I Hotel and Conference Center and explore the latest research and treatment strategies. Attendees will also meet fellow survivors, share their experiences, and participate in roundtable discussions around survivorship issues. Register here.

Explore the power of an individual to make a difference. Attend OLLI documentary week! 4 days, 4 documentaries: Navalny; Joshua vs. the Superpower; Free Angela Davis and all political prisoners; Fauci. View and discuss the films with local documentarian Alison Davis. Attend one or all four days! Everyone welcome. Please email olli@illinois.edu or call 217-244-9141 to register.

Join Allerton Residents Sandra Jackson-Opoku and Tina Jenkins Bell for “Voices of the Land: A Juneteenth Celebration” at 5:30pm on Monday, June 19. Using the Juneteenth commemoration of Black emancipation, the workshop will focus on the ways the land and environment have fed creative writing. Participants will read from slave narratives and eco-writing to prompt discussion. Space is limited.

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.

Calling all community scientists to join us on Sat, 6/24 for the 9th annual BeeBlitz! Meet us at the Pollinatarium or go bee spotting in a forest, prairie, or backyard near you! Bring your camera or smartphone and be ready to snap photos of honey & bumble bees to contribute to BeeSpotter's database of Midwestern bee spottings. Learn more about the BeeBlitz.

This Office of Community College Research & Leadership event will engage community college stakeholders in discussion & practice related to bolstering equitable outcomes across diverse student populations in higher ed. Participants will learn about best practices & connect with colleagues to discuss the challenges, opportunities & lessons learned in addressing systemic barriers affecting students.

It’s called Summer Solstice, Midsummer, Litha, and the Feast of St. John the Baptist. Whatever you call this time of year - we invite you to celebrate at Allerton! Events include a bonfire, papermaking workshop, and sunrise hike. Overnight lodging is also available. Learn more and register here: https://allerton.illinois.edu/summer-solstice-events

Join a Gies team member and student ambassadors for lunch and conversation. This is a casual event designed for prospective students. We will share information regarding online graduate programs in Gies College of Business. While these programs are not eligible for employee tuition waivers, they are specifically designed for working professionals and provide a unique pay-as-you-go tuition model.

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!

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, body scan, and sub-maximal exercise test. Compensation up to $50. Click here if interested!

Now recruiting individuals with experience helping a family member who has memory issues with taking medication(s) for hypertension or high cholesterol. Participants must also be 18 years or older, fluent in English, and use a smartphone. Compensation will be provided. For details email cwsmith4@illinois.edu. 

Help us examine the psychological and physiological effects of stress on performance! Participating in this study involves completing two in-person sessions (~1 hour each) that include completion of cognitive tasks, performance arithmetic tasks, questionnaires, and connection to a wearable physiological sensor. You will be paid for your participation. Click here to participate in our study!

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 healthy volunteers (males/females, 21-50yrs) who don't smoke to participate in a taste test to explore individual differences in some flavor-related genes and bitter taste perception. May be invited for up to 6 visits lasting 1-2 hrs each. Participants will receive $20 upon completion of each study visit. Please fill out our Online Screening or contact howbitterisit@gmail.com 

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

Join SHIELD Illinois at Mckinley Health Center, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm, 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. and participants will be compensated for their time. No registration is required!