The Office for Student Conflict Resolution is inviting all faculty, staff and students to apply to any of the various subcommittees (Subcommittee on Undergraduate Student Conduct, Subcommittee on Graduate Student Conduct, Subcommitteeon Sexual Misconduct). More information can be found at: http://www.conflictresolution.illinois.edu/getinvolved/subcommittees/. Application review will begin March 25. Please submit any questions to conflictresolution@illinois.edu.

Jake Jaeger of C-U Comedy is bringing the laughs to Friday Funnies! The night kicks off with student improv group Odd Request, followed by Jake, winner of this year’s Midwest Comedy Competition at the Jukebox Comedy Club in Peoria. Closing out the show is Leslie Mitchell, a former “Funniest Person in Iowa” champion who has performed at more than a dozen comedy festivals nationwide and headlines clubs across the Midwest. Don’t miss this hilarious lineup! All Courtyard Café events are free and open to the public.

Treaties for Treatment: How Urban American Indians Navigate the Federal Healthcare Promise; Research regarding Urban Indian (American Indians living in cities or major metropolitan areas) healthcare access and experiences remains largely unexplored. This project takes and examines healthcare experiences such as accessing care (IHS and non-HIS care alike) to experiences with delivery of care itself in a sample with 38 Urban Indians. Presenter: Kiana Wilkins (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Ph.D

The Career Center is hosting the Art of the Ask: Using AI Prompts to Build Strong Applications on March 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. This interactive workshop is designed to help students strengthen their application materials and prepare for interviews using Generative AI prompts. Students will gain hands-on experience with prompts for resumes, cover letters, and interview questions, and receive practical templates to support career preparation. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information and to register, visit Handshake.

Each year, the Student Affairs Outstanding Staff and Program Awards (OSPA) celebrate and recognize the tremendous efforts of staff and programs from every unit within Student Affairs. The OSPA Nomination Form is Live until March 27, 2026. Please share and encourage nominations.

Promote the TalkCampus Buddy Program to your students! TalkCampus Buddy is a volunteer program that trains students to provide peer support on the TalkCampus platform. It gives students a meaningful opportunity to support other students while developing key skills in empathy, communication, and mental wellbeing awareness. Buddies can set their own hours, boost their resumes with real-world experience and certification, and most importantly, make a difference in others' lives. Deadline for the first Illinois cohort is April 1, 2026.

Please consider nominating someone for the  2026 Robert P. Larsen Human Development Award! Given annually, the award recognizes those who make a difference on campus by promoting student development and mental well-being.  All students and staff who are not affiliated with the Counseling Center are eligible; winners receive a small honorarium and a plaque. The deadline to submit nominations is April 8. To nominate someone, please use the form linked in the title.

McKinley Health Center has launched their DIY STI Screening Program to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. No appointment needed and no contact with staff. It's easy and confidential. Results will be provided in your secure MyMcKinley Portal.