Boldly Illinois 2030, the exciting and uniquely Illinois approach to help us achieve our combined potential, is now live. Visit the website to learn more about the strategic planning framework we will use to help guide our future for the next several years.

The Mental Health and Wellness Winter Break Resources webpage is now live. Please direct students who are staying in the area and need help during winter break to the information listed on the page for hours and availability of respective departments on campus, as many units will be closed and/or have limited hours.

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, 1–4 pm at the Illini Union. The Fall Part-Time Job Fair attracted 2,300 students, making this the perfect opportunity to recruit hardworking and dedicated students for spring, summer, or fall 2025 positions. Registration is free, but space is limited.

Dial-A-Carol has been a U. of I. tradition since 1960, and you're invited to help us spread joy to callers from all over the world! Sign up through our volunteer form to sing (which can be a fun activity to do with your coworkers!), or just call 217-332-1882 any time 24/7 from Dec. 12–18 to request your favorite holiday tune!

Are you hosting a Black History Month event? Whether it’s a discussion, performance or community activity, we want to feature it! We are gathering Black History Month events into one central calendar, so submit your program to https://go.illinois.edu/BHMC2025 by Jan. 8, 2025. Allow us to highlight all the amazing work happening on campus and in the local community!

Take the time to listen to colleagues each day, while making a mental note to follow up on things that they mention.

Congratulations to The Career Center! International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) 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. 

The Illini Union Bookstore will have great FamILLy Holiday deals as they drop a different item each day from Dec. 13-20. From $10 off Illinois FamILLy t-shirts to $10 Julia Gash Illinois tote bags to $19.99 campus icons tumblers, there are incredible deals waiting for you!

The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) created a new health and wellness programming series and secured an estate gift with an estimated value of $2-3 million.