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.

University Housing's Inclusion & Talent Development team invites you to join us for our Annual Equity & Inclusion Training: Building Trust and Belonging Through Crucial Conversations, featuring guest speaker Scott Robley, VP for learning solutions at Crucial Learning. This training is designed to strengthen our ability to engage in open, respectful dialogue around sensitive topics. You'll leave with tools to navigate crucial conversations using language that builds trust, accountability and belonging. RSVP through the link above to join us Thursday, January 15, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in SDRP 2025.

Enroll in the Kaplan All Access Program for FREE access to test prep materials for graduate school, career credentials, and licensure exams, as well as skills development and new-hire courses. You must enroll before graduation or you will lose access. Once enrolled, you have access to the resources for the duration of the course, typically one year. Visit the Kaplan All Access page on our website for the full list of 40 courses and the enrollment portal link.

Registration is now open for Spring 2026 Mental Health First Aid courses. We offer both in-person and online sessions, and MHFA provides a three-year internationally recognized certification that builds practical skills to support someone experiencing a mental health or substance-use challenge. To view dates and register, visit wellness.illinois.edu/mhfa. Courses are free to attend, and full participation is required to receive certification. MHFA is funded through the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act and sponsored by Student Affairs.

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/BHMC2026 by Jan. 8, 2026. Allow us to highlight all the amazing work happening on campus and in the local community!

We are excited to share that Krystal has been nominated for the Patrick Perfetto Volunteer of the Year Award by ACCED-I! This honor recognizes her outstanding dedication and contributions to the collegiate conference and events community. Congrats, Krystal, on this well-deserved recognition!