If you use SMS passcodes when signing in to university resources with Duo, you will need to select a different option before July 14. SMS passcodes are the least secure option when using multi-factor authentication. To help better protect resources from cyber criminals, the university is removing the SMS option beginning July 14.

The Urbana campus will be the site of more than 50 active construction projects this summer. These upgrades to facilities and infrastructure are vital to meeting the university’s strategic goals and include classroom and laboratory modernizations, roof replacements, accessibility improvements, street repairs, life-safety advancements, restroom enhancements and utilities system revitalization in support of energy production, distribution and conservation efforts. A comprehensive list of major capital improvement projects, along with a corresponding map, is available on the F&S website.

Looking to grow your career and your campus connections? Join Illinois Administrative Professionals, your go-to group for professional development, networking and a little bit of fun along the way. Make new connections at our social events, build your skills at our monthly luncheons and be part of something great. Membership is just $25 – now through July 31. Visit the IAP website to view eligible classifications and fill out the quick membership form. Payment accepted via CFOP, PayPal, credit card or cash/check. Let’s grow, connect and thrive together!

Starting in July 2025, quarterly faculty/staff cybersecurity training will be presented using eText, which delivers materials with multimedia, notes and assignments embedded directly in context. Preview the new experience.

The Homecoming Court is composed of 20 student leaders in senior standing who are selected based on their academic leadership and community involvement. Nominate a student in senior standing (graduating Dec. 2025, May 2026 or Aug. 2026) by sending their name and email address to homecomingcourt@illinois.edu. Deadline to submit nominations is July 22, 2025. Deadline for students to submit applications is Thursday, July 31, by noon CST.

If your building provides a dedicated space for lactating parents, please consider submitting information about your space for inclusion in the Campus Lactation Guide. The Campus Lactation Guide is maintained by the Women's Resources Center as a resource for parents looking for options to express milk. After submitting the form, a member of the WRC team will reach out to schedule a site visit before adding the space to the public guide. The Campus Lactation Guide is updated biannually. Please submit your space by July 31 for inclusion in this year's edition.

Join us for The Career Center’s annual 2025 Graduate and Professional School Fair from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15, at the Illini Union. This is the perfect opportunity for you to connect in person with top Illinois students about your graduate program. Register early and save! Early bird registration is $200 through Aug. 1 (regular registration is $300). Click here to learn more and to register.

Full-day child care programs for children ages six weeks to four years old are in session from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, on a year-round basis. To submit an application or for further information, visit cdl.illinois.edu. To schedule a tour, email associate director Meghan Redeker at meghanew@illinois.edu.

The Department of Dance offers a multitude of courses focusing on a diversity of dance styles and forms. You do not need any prior dance experience. Check out our many sections of DANC 116 courses, such as tap, ballroom, salsa, partnering, improvisation and many more. We also have online courses that satisfy many general education criteria, including DANC 200, "Explore Music Through Dance."  Secure your spot, sign up today!

Gies College of Business is looking for real-world business challenges to power our Action Learning courses this fall. Each year, we partner with 200+ companies, giving students the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge to real business problems—and delivering fresh ideas and insights to our partners. Know a business that could benefit? Share this opportunity to support student growth and gain meaningful results. Project proposals for Fall 2025 can be submitted here.

Do you need help with data, troubleshooting code, statistical analyses or survey research? Consulting is open to campus on the following: Stata, SAS, SPSS, R, Python, Qualtrics and Alchemer for summer 2025. All services are free through a partnership with CITL, the Library Scholarly Commons and Tech Services. Attend an open consulting session. Drop-in hours on Zoom: noon to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Are you looking to fill part-time positions for the upcoming semester or beyond? Register for the 2025 Fall Illinois Part-Time Job Fair on Sept. 3, 1–4 p.m., at the Illini Union. This popular event has drawn over 2,000 students in the past, making it a great opportunity to recruit hardworking, dedicated students eager to gain experience. Registration is FREE for university units but space is limited! For more information, visit Handshake. 

Please share with students: Are you part of the first generation in your family to attend a four-year university? Are you looking to connect with supportive resources and the first-gen community on campus? Join us! All planned activities are free to attend with food/snacks often provided. 

Learn the process of making a shirt at Sewing a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Studio at Allerton Park. Over the course of the weekend, instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will walk students through cutting a pattern, assembling a button-down shirt using a commercial pattern and learning a variety of techniques to complete a professional-looking garment. $120/person. Register here by July 12.

Meet under a new moon at Allerton Park to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga on Wednesday, July 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Meadow. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels. Registration is required here. 

Do you know kids who love Allerton Park? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history of the formal gardens and Allerton. $5/person (up to age 18). Register here by July 11. 

Register by July 1 for the 2025 STEM Career Exploration and Symposium held on July 24 at the Illini Union. At this event, we will host a networking fair where visitors can connect with employers, graduate programs and professional organizations to explore STEM careers and supports. In addition, undergraduates are invited to present their research. Mentors and other visitors are also welcome.

Announcing the 2nd Annual Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium on Nov. 7! Faculty, staff and students from public institutions across the state are invited to converge, collaborate and cultivate transformative approaches to online teaching and learning tailored to Illinois' diverse landscape and heritage. Pre-register and submit a proposal by June 30 at this link.

The Office of Research Security Focus Session on "Conflict of Interest Disclosures "  will be held on 6/30 at 3PM. This session will cover fundamental topics including: Disclosure Guidance; Prior Approval for Outside Activities; Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs. RSVP to Join! For additional Focus Sessions, see Events. 

The Human Factors and Aging Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking older adult participants, aged 65+ for an IRB-Approved research study to examine usability and acceptance of a custom and commercial virtual reality app to support social connectivity and engagement. Duration: up to 3 hrs. Compensation: $60. If interested, please reach out to KCH-HFA-CREATEP1@illinois.edu.

Healthy adults ages 18-25 with no hearing loss and no significant difficulty hearing in noise are invited for a study on listening in noise. There is an online survey to determine eligibility followed by lab visits for those who qualify. Lab visits include hearing screening, listening to sounds and measuring ear and brain activity. There is a maximum of three lab visits, each lasting 2-3 hours. Compensation for lab visits is paid in cash ($15 per hour). Parking is covered, and mileage is reimbursed ($0.655 per mile, up to a maximum of 37.5 miles per visit). To participate, complete our survey.

Are you an African American woman? Do you have gestational diabetes and experience persistent symptoms of stress, sadness, low mood and other sad emotions? If so, participate in our study to help researchers identify the components needed to develop a mindful eating intervention specifically for you. Eligible participants will complete a brief online questionnaire and take part in a phone interview. Participants will receive a $25 electronic gift card after the interview. Please click the link to complete the eligibility screener: https://redcap.link/r0li5q5f.

The PLAY Lab is looking for children starting kindergarten or first grade in the fall to participate in a year-long study. Participation involves attending five laboratory sessions over one year and completing some motor tasks and cognitive tasks some while various brain responses are recorded. Up to $100 in compensation. PLAY LAB – Department of Kinesiology and Health, Freer Hall | play-lab@illinois.edu; INTEREST FORM.

To understand how personal experience is related to how people read, we invite teens (14-17) who speak English at home for a series of in-person and online studies. We record the eye-movements while they read on a computer in the lab or complete short word games, surveys, and readings online. Time: 30-90 minutes. Compensation: $15/hour & parking. To learn more and schedule your appointment, contact Dr. Anastasia Stoops

Seeking participants (21-64 y/o) who had a sleeve gastrectomy 1-5 yrs. ago or have not had any bariatric surgeries (control group). Participants must not smoke and drink alcohol at least once a month. There will be blood draws, body composition assessments, alcohol challenge tests, and questionnaires. Compensation will be provided (up to $850 upon completion of 4 visits and free parking). Please fill out our online pre-screening form if you're interested, using the following link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7R2VUEoOuh2cTXw, or contact ornella2@illinois.edu.

The Data Discovery Platform is a new tool that allows users to find high-quality datasets across the U.S. We invite you to test out the platform and provide us with feedback by participating in our Data Discovery Satisfaction Survey! All participants who submit a valid survey response are eligible to receive a $25 gift card. Your feedback helps us ensure broader access to critical public health datasets. If you are interested, please reach out to our Research Coordinator, Marc Astacio-Palmer (mastacio@illinois.edu). You can view the Data Discovery Platform here: https://sdohplace.org/search.

Do you have occasional slips in memory? If you or anyone you know is 60+ years old, takes prescribed medication for high blood pressure, has mild problems with memory and uses smartphones, then you are eligible for this study that supports medication taking using smartphones. Compensation provided for participation. For more information, please contact us at 217-244-7383 or medmanage@illinois.edu.