The IHR policy process is to remove policies from CAM after an extended period of being redirected to other pages. Seven policies will be removed from the CAM site. Related content is accessible at Illinois Human Resources. Two policies will redirect from the CAM site: Parental Leave; Reemployment of Retired Academic and Staff Employees. These policies can be found in the System HR policy library.

A new policy has been posted to the CAM Website:  Chemical Safety. Two revised policies have also been posted to the CAM Website: Fire Safety and Naming Campus Facilities, Programs, Projects and Existing Units for Distinguished Individuals and Donors.

The Illini Union Tech Zone has deals available for back to school. Until Sept. 30, when you purchase a new Mac, get free AirPods; when you purchase an iPad, get a free Apple Pencil Pro. For select Dell PCs, you can receive a rebate of $75 on a purchase of $499-$998 and a $125 rebate on purchase of $999+. These rebate deals end Oct. 15.

Join Dr. Dave Rosch in his new Coursera course, Managing Professional Work Teams. This course is an introduction for how managers can construct and supervise individuals who work as a team to get their work done quickly and effectively — where all individuals add unique value and skill.

Welcome back Illinois students in style with 20% off your purchase with your i-card 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Illini Union Bookstore (in-store only). Faculty/staff show your i-card at checkout. Excludes technology/electronics, diploma frames, gift cards, special orders, NYT best sellers and New Arrival books. Not applicable with any other discount. Other exclusions may apply.

Save the Date for Healthcare Simulation Week, sponsored by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare! This year’s theme is “Launchpad to Legacy: What’s *Your* Next?” From Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, we will celebrate Simulation Professionals with fun competitions and games. Put it on your calendar and contact us now if you would like to volunteer for this weeklong event!

Group fitness classes, including cycle, strength, HIIT, Pilates, Sculpt and Flow, etc., at Campus Recreation are available early morning, during lunch time and after work hours. Faculty and staff who are Campus Recreation members can receive a 10% discount for a group fitness membership using the code "GF10" if purchased on Aug. 24 or Aug. 25 on Active Illini.

As you plan programs for your graduate students and postdocs this year, keep in mind that many Graduate College professional development workshops can be requested by departments, faculty and student groups. These workshops address a variety of topics related to academic success, external fellowships and career development. Learn more at https://grad.illinois.edu/general/request-workshop

Research Park staff are available to visit your class to discuss on-campus internship opportunities. Companies at Research Park, including startups and corporate innovation centers, offer year-round internships with part-time hours during the school year and full-time in summer. These internships let students apply classroom knowledge to industry, gain valuable experience, and build their network.

Discover the latest changes in Illinois DHS programs and their impact on the community. Explore recent updates on DHS programs across Illinois, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - TANF and Medicaid programs. Aug. 29 at noon | online.

The University Library and International Student and Scholar Services are delighted to welcome international graduate students and visiting scholars to learn more about campus research services in the 2024 Research Connection on from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. This event will take place in Room 2039 in the Campus Instructional Facility. Please register here: go.illinois.edu/RC2024

Join Counseling Center staff as we discuss and practice skills for managing distress and feeling stuck from a sample of their RIO skill building workshop. Participants will leave with enhanced skills for personal wellness and a greater understanding of the skill building workshop offerings available to students for their well being. Learn about a variety of other counseling center services. 

Register now for the 2024 SPaRC Retreat scheduled for Oct. 18!  This event is for campus research administrators to network, learn about relevant research administration topics and celebrate their role in the campus research mission. The day includes guest speakers, plenary sessions on new initiatives and policy updates and breakout sessions on a variety of sponsored project topics.

Seeking low activity adults (35-64) with prehypertension/mild difficulty in balance/mobility for a trial involving 10 weeks of walking (150 minutes/week), bathing (60 minutes/week) or a combo, w/ logging. Appointments: baseline lab visit and survey (2.5 hours), group assignment (2 minutes), end-of-study follow-up (2.5 hours); Compensation: Free Fitbit (value ~$100). Contact heatwaves@illinois.edu.

Help make the Next Alcohol Fitbit! The Alcohol Research Lab is looking for participants for 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 $400 in compensation for participation.

Looking for adults aged 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 to measure brain and cognitive functions before and after sitting. Compensation for participation is $280. If you are interested, please click here.

NCPRE, in collaboration with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, invites labs to pilot a revised professional development program targeted for STEM environments. This program focuses on vital tools, skills and concepts to enhance leadership and team science skills. Initial piloting labs found the program very useful, and we invite all interested labs to pilot this enhanced program. 

Recruiting persons 60 years or older who take a prescribed medication for high blood pressure/hypertension, have mild problems with memory, thinking and/or concentration and use smartphones for a study on supporting medication taking using smartphones. You will be compensated for participation. For more information, please contact us at 217-244-7383 or medmanage@illinois.edu.

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. 

Have your health concerns been dismissed by a medical provider? If so, consider participating in a study to understand the necessity of a disabled person’s knowledge of their own health during medical appointments. Contact Charee Thompson (Ph.D., professor) at charee@illinois.edu or Emily Mendelson (MA, graduate student) at emilym12@illinois.edu to schedule an interview or receive the survey link.

We are recruiting participants for our 75- to 90-minute interviews to help us make chatbots better learning tools (IRB24-0024). The study involves completing learning activities with a chatbot and answering interview questions about your experience. All adults 18+ are welcome. You will receive $20 (online) or $28 (in-person) as a thank you. Sign up here. Thank you!

We’re inviting participants to join a one-on-one Zoom interview discussing online review platforms. If you’re 18 or older and have experience using review platforms like TripAdvisor to either post or read reviews, we’d love to hear from you! Participants will receive a $10 Amazon gift card after the interview, which will take about 60-90 minutes.

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.