Be the first to receive the 2024-2025 University Guide delivered to your office. Our pre-order event is for FULL BOXES ONLY. There are 60 guides per box. Delivery of pre-order guides are expected at the end of July. Orders for any quantity will open on Aug. 5, 2024. Don’t wait – pre-order your box (or boxes) at https://stratcom.illinois.edu/services/illinois-in-a-box/

A policy has been removed from the CAM Website: Jury Duty and Military Leave Policy. Another policy has been redirected from the CAM Website: Family and Medical Leave.

The QCB Summer School in Quantitative Cell Biology from Aug. 5-9 is for grad students, postdocs and researchers in physics, biophysics, chemical and life sciences and engineering who seek to expand their research skills in quantitative methods for studying and modeling cells. It includes lectures, mini-courses and hands-on training in experimental and computational techniques. Apply by July 12.

News from the University of Illinois Archives, including initiatives, programs, exhibits and upcoming events!

Join us for The Career Center’s annual Graduate and Professional School Fair from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9, at the Illini Union. This is the perfect opportunity for you to talk in person with students about your program. Save $100 and register early! Early bird registration ends on Aug. 9. Click here to learn more and to register.

Thanks to everyone who submitted potential Homecoming themes and those who voted on the five finalists. We're excited to announce the 2024 Homecoming theme is: Illinois. Together. Forever. The Homecoming Committee is working hard to make our weeklong Homecoming celebration an exciting one. Stay tuned to homecoming.illinois.edu for more information and the Sept. 8–14 schedule of events!

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is 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 19, 2024.

Are you seeking professional development and networking opportunities with fellow University of Illinois administrative professionals? Then IAP is for you! Visit the IAP website for more info. Membership is only $25; join today through July 31! See the eligible classifications and membership form on our website. If you do not see your classification listed, please email us at iap-uiuc@illinois.edu

The Career Center invites all university colleges, departments and offices to the Illinois Part-Time Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 4, at the Illini Union. Past part-time job fairs have attracted over 1,600 students, making this the perfect opportunity for you to recruit students for part-time jobs or internships! Registration is free! Space is limited, so sign up here to secure your spot.

The University of Illinois Autism Clinic and The Autism Program welcome autistic and neurodivergent adolescents ages 14-19 to join a healthy relationships camp. From Aug. 12-16, this camp will cover questions including “How do I ask someone out?" “What is a healthy romantic relationship?" and “What are STIs and how do I protect myself?" For more information, contact uiautismclinic@illinois.edu.

Many studies consistently show that those who follow The Mediterranean Diet age better, have less cardiovascular disease and live longer. In this class, led by Angela Bradley, we will learn simple substitutions we can make in our everyday diet to take advantage of the benefits of this style of eating. 

Learn the guidelines for bringing your dog to a public park in Trail Manners and Safety for Hiking with Your Dog, presented by Willow Branch Doggie Daycare, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, in the Meadow Picnic Area. Many of these manners are based on the National Park Service’s BARK Ranger Program. $20 per person. Register here by July 15.

Parents! Sign your nature-loving kid up for the Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history of Allerton Park. $5 per person (up to age 18). A parent or guardian should accompany youth participants and can register for free. Register here by July 5. 

Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays through July 30 in the Meadow. Instructor Josie Heck, with Yoga Off the Square, will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. Free, but registration is required here.

The Technology Entrepreneur Center is excited to invite you to the Inclusive Innovators Summit on July 17 at the Siebel Center for Design, a premier event bringing together Midwest graduate students, postdocs and faculty with leading academic and entrepreneurial experts. This is an initiative of the NSF I-Corps Great Lakes Region Hub. Please RSVP here.

Join the Office of Proposal Development for a GrantForward Information Session tailored for Research Development Professionals and Research Administrative Professionals. Learn effective search strategies and maximize GrantForward’s features, followed by a Q&A session. Register here to receive the Zoom link. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your grant search skills!

Do you feel your financial plan needs a refresh? Financial planning can be short term, long term or, ideally, both. Discover smart steps to focus on your financial security and work toward improving your financial well-being. Join us on July 10, 2024, for this free webinar!

Researchers at the Human Factors and Aging Lab are seeking participants for a study (three hours, $60 in compensation) to engage with virtual reality applications and understand user preferences. Participants must be 65+, speak and read English and be able to commute to campus. For more info, please contact the research team at 217-265-9489 or KCH-HFA-CREATEP1@illinois.edu.

Your child will participate in seven 2.5-hour visits and take a daily gummy over nine months. Activities include height, weight and eye health measurements, reading and math related questions, computer tasks and parent questionnaires. Families will receive up to $300, plus $10 per visit for travel costs. Parking provided. To learn more, email iCONStudy@illinois.edu or 217-300-1667.

We are recruiting children for a paid research study focused on how to improve children's speech understanding in noisy environments. We’re looking for children 5-17 years old and who speak English as their first language. The study lasts approximately one hour. Children are paid $15 per hour. Parking is free. Daytime, evenings and weekends are available. Email child-SRL@illinois.edu for info!

Children ages 8-11 sought for a study on the impact of daily consumption of plant-based snacks on physical and cognitive development and health. If eligible, your child will visit our lab (6-8 times) for procedures, including bone density scans, measurements, blood draws and cognitive assessments as well as simple at-home procedures. Participants receive snacks and compensation ($500-$700).

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

The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for social drinkers to participate in our study. Participation involves attending one 6- to 9-hour laboratory session and completing cognitive, social and communicative tasks while EEG brain responses are recorded. A referral of at least one same-gender friend is required at the time of sign up. Up to $100 in compensation.

If you are 65+ and speak English, you're invited to participate in a one-hour interview on health app usage where you can receive a $20 Amazon gift card. Participation is voluntary, all information will be kept confidential and the research will follow guidelines of the U. of I. IRB. Contact ac62@illinois.edu or radler@illinois.edu (PI) or fill this short form: https://forms.gle/Feg2KJp1DTAVoqFJ6

Looking for adults ages 60-75 to participate in a study into prolonged sitting and how adults think. The study's aim is to test the feasibility of interrupting sitting with short bouts of high-intensity exercise in older adults and measure brain and cognitive functions before and after sitting. Compensation for participation is $280. If you are interested, please click here. 

Are you a Latina woman who had a planned cesarean delivery in the past 12 months? We are looking for women (ages 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 mamidappstudy@illinois.edu