COVID self tests are available for faculty/staff at the McKinley Self-Care Stations located at McKinley Health Center lobby & the Illini Union room 40. If you are symptomatic or test positive, follow CDC & local public health guidelines for isolation. Current COVID & local hospitalization info can be found at C-U Public Health District.

Know a student who demonstrates financial need yet does not otherwise qualify for financial aid? Encourage them to apply for the HOPE Scholarship! To learn more, please visit the website. Deadline: Monday, January 29, at 11:59 p.m.

The Illinois Scholars at Risk Program (ISAR) is seeking expressions of interest from campus units interested in hosting on a visiting basis a scholar at risk in their field in AY24-25. The ISAR Committee can help units identify scholars and has matching funding units may apply for. Units should submit this expression of interest form by Jan. 31. Learn about more info.

Looking for an easy way to help your students understand prohibited (and permitted) uses of AI in your class? Check out the library's new Canvas module "AI in This Course" in the Canvas Commons. It describes how tools like ChatGPT work, describes AI's limitations, and offers possible ways to use AI to promote accessibility and critical thinking. 

Encourage your students to apply for this year's Image of Research -- UR Edition competition! All undergraduates are invited to enter an image and a brief narrative related to their research, scholarship, or creative work. Awards: 1st ($300) 2nd ($200) and People’s Choice ($100). All submissions will be celebrated at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. 

The School of Social Work is looking for families or couples willing to receive 8 weeks of therapy free of charge provided by MSW students. Students will be supervised by a licensed clinical social worker. Sessions are offered Thursdays at 4pm, 5:30pm and 7pm, starting 2/22/24 for 8 weeks. Please click on the link for more info. 

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is excited to introduce to some and re-introduce to others, OUT@Illinois. OUT@Illinois is designed to build community and support to and for the LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you haven't already, SIGN-UP TODAY for more information about OUT@Illinois, our events and how you can get involved.

Looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity while meeting new people and having fun at the same time? The IEI is looking for English-speaking volunteers to meet with international students for casual conversation exchange for one hour a week during the spring semester. You'll be helping students adapt to campus and you'll learn about another culture at the same time!

Strengthen your international connections with an International Education Administrator (IEA) Award. There's still time to apply for seminars in France and Germany! Submit your application by February 1, 2024. For more info, visit Global Relations.

The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) has launched a Data Viz Championship to celebrate International Love Data Week. Two visualizations (one student and one faculty/staff) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will represent our university in the BTAA Championship. Please consider participating in the campus competition! More information may be found on our Love Data Week site.

McKinley Peer Education Program is accepting applications for students interested in becoming a member of the Sexual Health and/or Stress Management peer groups. Please join us at any of our events during recruitment week. Follow us on social media or visit the McKinley website to learn more about upcoming events and activities. For questions, contact Peer Education at mhcpeered@illinois.edu. 

Nutrient pollution harms water quality, affecting drinking, recreation, fishing, and aquatic life. The Illinois NLRS strives to prevent excess nitrogen and phosphorus in waterways. The 2023 Report showcases progress and suggests actions. Explore the report on the IEPA website, join our webinar, listen to an IL NLRS Podcast, or attend a conference for ways to protect water in your community.

The Illinois Leadership Center is offering workshops for your student group! We will come to your classroom or student team to lead training and dialogue related to topics such as empathy and servant leadership. See this year's leadership topics here. To request a program, fill out our workshop request form and someone will respond to you within three business days to give you more information.

Start the semester the "write" way! Our hybrid writing group provides grad students with dedicated time to make progress on any writing project 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 semester! 

Are you an adult who stutters? Group intervention may help you improve your ease and confidence in communicating. If you’re in Illinois, you may qualify for no-cost, group speech therapy services via telehealth. Sessions are led by graduate student clinicians and supervised by a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. For more info, email shsclinic@illinois.edu or call 217-322-2205.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events on campus starting with the 39th Annual Advocacy for Social Justice and MLK Countywide Committees' Service of Celebration on Sunday. Other events include the MLK Champions program which will recognize campus and community members for their dedication to justice, equity, and dignity. A full calendar of events is available online.

Join the Office of Civic Life & our community partner, CU at Home for the Illinois One Winter Night Challenge on Friday, February 2nd from 6pm-12am.  OWN provides a powerful opportunity for the Illini community to learn about homelessness, build empathy for unhoused people, and raise funds to support the work of CU at Home.  Participants should register at https://go.illinois.edu/OWN 

U of I community, join the Native American House for a spring semester Welcome Back Event on Friday, January 19th from 3-5pm at NAH! End the first week of classes by enjoying hot chocolate and snacks while learning more about NAH. Save the date, see you then! 

Join a dynamic workshop series designed for all faculty! The theme is What Best College Teachers Know on How Their Students Think, Act, and Feel. Explore topics like Teaching Philosophy Statement for Promotion & Tenure; Creating Effective, Appropriate Exams; Strategies for Students to Learn How to Learn Better; and a special event: Visit Classes of Our Exemplary Teachers. Register here.

Register now for the 2024 AgTech Innovation Summit on Tuesday, March 5. The AgTech Summit is a free interactive conference. This event features a unique mix of investors from throughout the Midwest, large corporations, prominent academics, growers, and startups to provide a well-rounded perspective on the future of AgTech. Register Here.

The Student Success Symposium will be held on February 8, 2024 at the Illini Union. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with other faculty, staff and students to think critically about undergraduate success and to identify strengths, gaps and priorities for our university. Register now! Deadline for registration is February 1, 2024. 

The University Library and its campus partners teach over 50 different workshops each semester to help with your advanced research and information management skills. Workshops are for all disciplines as well as all students, faculty, and staff. Most sessions are available twice per semester, online and in-person. 

All levels of artists are invited to the Art Retreat at Allerton Park on Feb. 19-21. You’ll have the opportunity to learn to cyanotype, make a felt scarf, work with Santorini stones, paint on canvas, take part in gelatin plate printing, create a beaded brooch and more! See a full schedule here. In your downtime, enjoy yoga and other leisurely activities. $295/person. Register here by Feb. 12. 

Enjoy fine dining at the Allerton Supper Club! This once-per-month outing creates community through a shared love of food, arts and education. Sign up for Supper Clubs on Jan. 27 (DeAngelo Newson), Feb. 15 (Rupinder Kaur), March 14, (Jamie/Misti Durbin), April (date TBA) and/or May 5 (Jordan/Aurora Coffey) $100/person. Gain benefits with a subscription to all dinners. Call 217-333-3287.

Creative Dance for Children is a fun and engaging community program offered by the University of Illinois Department of Dance for children ages 4-10.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Mary Chapin Carpenter performs with her longtime friend and fellow Grammy-winning icon Shawn Colvin. These special shows feature the acclaimed songwriters performing material from their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs, appearing on stage together as an intimate acoustic duo, swapping songs and sharing stories.

You’re invited! Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s corner shop where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows, and Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds, and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life. Watch the actors juggle cooking, music, and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same.

Extension's nine-part Lessons for Living series continues a tradition of supporting Illinois residents with relevant tips for living inspiring, healthful, and rich lives in our ever-changing world. These free workshops are offered in collaboration with Illinois Association for Home and Community Education units throughout the state. 

Join Angeli Jayme of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as she presents in person at the Spring 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, January 18, from 2-3 p.m. (CT). Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

Sip on your favorite beverage in the beautifully renovated Solarium of the Mansion and learn about the Park and the Allerton family story during History Happy Hour, which will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays,  Jan. 18, Feb. 15, April 11 and May 16. History Happy Hours offer an in-depth look at the history of Allerton Park. $5/person. Register here. All sales are final.

All university departments and offices are invited to the spring Illinois Part-Time Job Fair on Jan. 30, 2024, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Illini Union. It is the perfect opportunity for you to recruit students for part-time jobs or internships for spring, summer, or even fall semesters! Registration is FREE, but required. Click here to sign up. Registration closes Jan. 19.

Join the Cancer Center at Illinois on Jan. 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Beckman Institute (Room 5602) for a lunch seminar with Shreya Raghavan (Asst. Prof. of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University), who will give a talk on “Materials and Mechanics in Bioengineering the Metastatic Tumor Microenvironment.” Lunch will be provided. Register here.

Join us in celebrating PRI's 15th anniversary! Explore the impact of PRI research on Illinois and beyond through four seminars in winter and spring 2024. Our first event features Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, an Atmospheric Science Professor at U. of I., and Dr. Susan Martinis, Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation. RSVP by January 18th to secure your spot. Space limited.

The AIFARMS Institute is hosting its first seminar of the year on Tuesday, January 16 @ 1 p.m. CST! We invite you to join us in person or virtually for "Seeds of Change: Empowering Underserved Youth Through Urban Agriculture at the JJK FAN Innovation Center." Come learn about the center's urban agriculture and food systems research efforts to ignite economic empowerment and community development.

Join Dance at Illinois for our 10th annual Flatlands Dance Film Festival (Film Shorts) Friday, January 19, 7pm, Spurlock Museum, curated by Laura Chiaramonte.The festival opens with Under Your Name, a short dance film by Omri Drumlevich.The film competition portion of the Flatlands Dance Film Festival highlights a variety of dance films from around the world.

The Supreme Court is likely to decide two big questions arising out of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 that will impact Donald Trump’s candidacy for president in the 2024 election. Hear from faculty experts at the College of Law as they discuss these issues and what lies ahead for American democracy. 

Join us for the First Annual IMMERSE Symposium, bringing together academic, industry, and government leaders to foster collaborations and build community to accelerate the immersive computing era. The program features an exciting slate of speakers and will showcase the work of 70+ projects from our campus covering immersive technologies, applications, and human experience. Registration required.

Explore privacy regulation in the courts with Irish civil liberties expert Dr. Johnny Ryan, attend an AI and privacy panel with Christoper Lee from MITRE, find out how Uber protects privacy, hear a panel discussion of privacy engineering as a profession, and learn from privacy professionals at Microsoft and Amazon. Lunch provided for in-person attendees. Attend the free event in person or online.

Join health equity researchers to brainstorm opportunities, hear about the national funding landscape from Lewis-Burke Associates, and advise on priorities for the university’s health equity research. Organized by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Office of Research, Center for Social and Behavioral Science, and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute. RSVP by Feb. 1. 

NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominated saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. After more than three decades of existence with minimal personnel changes, the Branford Marsalis Quartet is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics.

In February 2024, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will launch the 2025-26 competition!  Hundreds of awards will allow academics, professionals and artists to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad. The first webinar of the year is Thursday, February 15 2:30-3:30 PM EST. For more info, visit Global Relations.

International Safety and Security is offering a review of CAM Policy HR-39, International Travel Safety. Topics include traveler requirements (faculty, staff, and students), the international insurance, other campus policies, and Q&A. The presentation is January 19 @ 1PM. This presentation is for travelers and staff supporting travel abroad.

The first Online Student Services Watercooler meeting of the year will be held on January 17 at 11 am CT. Join us to learn more about the different ways we support online students at Illinois! 

Join the RBML via Zoom at 7pm central time on Thursday, January 18th for a conversation between Ann Bannon and Cecilia Tan, two of the most influential writers in lesbian pulp and erotic fiction of the 20th century. Please pre-register at go.illinois.edu/closet to receive the link!

HPCBio, with the OVCR’s support, is announcing a Bulk RNA-Seq Analysis workshop series that includes an intro to Linux and R, RNA sequencing, experimental design, and detailed steps on how to perform bioinformatics and statistical analyses. We’re also offering optional advanced sessions for those that would like to apply these steps to their own data with the help of HPCBio instructors.

This webinar will explore what to expect when planning for electrical leak location (ELL) and the preparation needed to make it successful. A brief overview of ELL methods, photos, project examples and hands-on experience will be offered to provide guidance for planning and preparation of ELL surveys. 1.0 PDH

Build confidence and improve financial well-being with Money Basics, a new online series that provides simple tools and strategies that anyone can use! Explore the psychology of spending, borrowing money, understanding credit reports and scores, debt repayment and savings strategies, and short-and long-term financial planning. Register for this free series at go.illinois.edu/MoneyBasics2024. 

We are exploring challenges encountered in daily activities for older adults (60+) with history of traumatic brain injury. If you are experiencing difficulty with thinking, memory, or concentration, we would like to learn from your experiences to develop solutions. The study will be conducted using videochat. Participants will be paid. Contact KCH-HFA-ENACT@illinois.edu or 217-265-0885.

Looking for adults (ages 18-50) who are native speakers of American English and have normal hearing. Participants will listen and respond to speech samples and receive a hearing test during a single 1 to 1.5-hour visit. Compensation of $15/hour will be provided at completion. To learn more, fill out our screener or email: anex-lab@illinois.edu.

Are you a Latina woman who had a planned cesarean delivery in the past 12 months? We are looking for women (aged 18-45) to help us develop a mindfulness intervention for Latina women who plan to deliver by cesarean. Eligible participants will complete a brief online survey and receive a $10 electronic gift card. Contact us today at (217) 244-9363 or mamidapp@illinois.edu

Is drinking causing problems in your relationship? The University of Illinois is conducting a research study for people with alcohol use disorder and their partners. Participants will receive 12 sessions of science-backed alcohol couples treatment and complete phone-based study assessments during their enrollment. Qualified individuals will be compensated for their time. 

Help make the Next Alcohol Fitbit! The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for adults who drink alcohol to participate in a validation study of transdermal biosensing bracelets. Participation involves attending three laboratory sessions, wearing a transdermal bracelet, and filling out surveys for two weeks. Up to $300 in compensation for participation. 

Seeking native English children ages 5, 6 and 7 year-olds, for a study of sentence comprehension in Spanish and English. Participants will complete several short tests in the Second Language Acquisition Lab, Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building G70 or remotely via Zoom. Remuneration is $10/hour.  Email Andrew Armstrong at agarmst2@illinois.edu, or call 517-648-6207 for an appointment.

Did you give birth in the past 12 months? Have you currently or previously experienced stress, sadness, low mood, other sad emotions, and pain since childbirth? We are conducting individual phone interviews for women (aged 18-45) to learn how emotions and pain are experienced by women postpartum. Contact us today at (217) 244-9363 or sepppi-study@illinois.edu. Participants will be paid.

Seeking native English speaker participants, children ages 5, 6 and 7 year-olds, for a study of sentence comprehension. Participants will complete several short tests in the Second Language Acquisition Lab, Literatures, Cultures & Linguistics Building G70 or remotely via Zoom. Remuneration is $10/hour.  Email Andrew Armstrong at agarmst2@illinois.edu , or call 517-648-6207 for an appointment.