The university is working to ensure all digital content is accessible by April 2026, based on updated guidance from ADA Title II and the Department of Justice. A new FAQ addresses early questions about this initiative. Support resources, including an accessibility website and training resources, will launch in 2025.

Outstanding undergraduates interested in examining health equity through hands-on research are encouraged to apply for a 10-week summer program at Mayo Clinic. Students participating in the Health Equity Research Experience will be matched with a faculty mentor and fully immersed in the research and culture of a major medical center with top-notch scientists. 

This dynamic global partnership supports the professional development of early-career researchers from Global South universities whose subject areas relate to education access and equity, global health and sustainability. Funding: Up to £850 in travel expenses and a monthly living expenses stipend of £1,500 for up to three months. Apply by: Jan. 31, 2025. 

Announcing Bridging Data to Practice for Personalized Nutrition on Coursera. Led by professor Sharon Donovan, PhD, RD, this course explores how AI can transform dietary recommendations and health outcomes. Featuring insights from numerous global experts, it covers innovative nutrition data collection, consumer barriers, the role of medical professionals and the future of personalized nutrition. 

All campus libraries will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, for an all-employee event. Library digital resources will remain available during this closure and may be accessed through the Library Gateway. Please arrange your study or research schedule accordingly. 

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences has launched a brand new ACES Online website designed to make education from ACES more accessible to learners around the world. ACES Online offers flexible and engaging programs, including certificates, courses and degrees, that allow individuals to enhance their skills and advance their careers.

Congratulations to The Career Center! International Student and Scholar Services recognized The Career Center as the ISSS Award Recipient for Outstanding Campus Unit this year. This award goes to the department or unit that has provided excellent service to international students and scholars. 

Reservation bookings are NOW OPEN for the Technology Services ICS computer classrooms for the summer and fall 2025 semesters. Classroom labs provide instructors with current software, on-site help, audiovisual equipment and collaboration stations. Reservations can be made online for individual dates or recurring times throughout the semester. 

The Illinois Leadership Center is now scheduling workshops for winter session and Spring 2025. If you want to get on the calendar, this is your time! We have workshops on conflict management, empathic listening, giving/receiving feedback and more for student employees, affiliated RSOs and any student group you may work with. We look forward to working with you! 

Check this off your to-do list and enjoy the holiday break you deserve! Register for the Illinois Part-Time Job Fair on Jan. 29, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Illini Union. The Fall Part-Time Job Fair attracted 2,300 students, making this a great place to recruit students for spring, summer or fall 2025 positions. Registration is free. Sign up here to secure your spot!

We are excited to invite you to the Global Mental Health Research and Services Conference on Oct. 9 and 10, 2025, in Champaign. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, our theme is "From Local to Global: Encouraging creative solutions to transcultural mental health challenges." To participate in this conference, please submit a proposal. Abstracts are due Jan. 31, 2025.

Japan House will be open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. Please stop by and have a bowl of tea and sweet at our Holiday Matcha Café and browse our holiday sale items! Walk-ins welcome!

Save the date! Join the Writers Workshop to kick off the new year the "write" way! For folks planning to catch up on some writing over Winter Break, we'll be offering a mini-retreat from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the week of Jan. 13, in the Main Library's Orange Room and by Zoom. Please note that you only need to register once to attend any or all of these dates. 

Learn more about the plants at Allerton at Winter Botany from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 and 25, in The Studio and outdoors. Fran Harty will begin each class in The Studio to share information about twig characteristics, fruits and how to use an identification key. The remainder of the time will be spent in the woods to apply what has been learned. $40 per person. Register here by Jan. 4.

Join Allerton Park Natural Areas staff for a Winter Bird Hike from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. Meet in the Main Parking Lot.  In the winter months, the Park is home to six species of woodpeckers, four species of owls and a long list of other hardy winter species. $5 per person. Register here. Hikes are free for Allerton Bird Club members. 

Celebrate the "shortest day of the year" at the Winter Solstice Bonfire at Allerton Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in the Allerton Meadow! In addition to the bonfire (lit around 7 p.m.), take time to stroll through Holiday GLOW, shop The Farms: Winter Market in the Mansion and warm up with a meal from a food truck and beverage from the bar. $10 per vehicle, payable upon arrival. 

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. Fill out our interest form!

Participate in a survey exploring university students' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes, and your participation will help us develop better educational resources for students. For any questions about the study, please contact Abrar Hussain at abrarh2@illinois.edu or Dr. Rebecca Smith at rlsdvm@illinois.edu.

Recruiting 3- to 4-month-old infants who are exclusively breastfed since birth and have not received any solid foods. We request the collection of three to four infant stool samples. Participants will receive a gift certificate upon sample pick up. For more information, contact Dr. Marcia Siegel at monaco@illinois.edu or 217-244-2873.

Participants will join a 60-minute online study to solve decision-making games, interact with an AI chatbot or make choices independently and complete surveys to share your decision-making insights. Based on the game performance, you will earn $9 to $13 Amazon e-Card. Please contact Kexin (kq4) for more information. Thanks.

Looking for adults ages 40-75 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.

We are looking for kids ages 8-11 to participate in a research study about the effects of plant-based foods on metabolic health, cognition and body composition. Participation includes eating plant-based snacks daily and six visits to our lab over three months. All snacks are provided by research staff and compensation is $500. Email PODS-study@illinois.edu or schedule a screening call today!