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Announcements for the week of October 27, 2024
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Ace Your Research Poster or Presentation!
You’ve put in tons of work this semester, and it’s almost time to present your research. Showcase your findings in a visually memorable way with Illinois-branded research poster and PowerPoint presentation templates. The downloads page of the brand website provides a comprehensive resource for any visual Illinois template you’ll need to make your project pop. Strategic Communications and Marketing • Strategic Communications and Marketing
AI Conversations Series: Join Us on October 30!
Curious about the role of generative AI in the future of research and your career? The Graduate College is hosting an AI Conversations Series with Illinois experts. Join us on Wednesday, October 30, on Zoom for a conversation with Michael Curtin (Innovation Coordinator, Campus Research IT) and Eric Kurt (Media Commons Coordinator, University Library; Interim Manager, Scholarly Commons). Submit your AI-related questions and join us for an engaging session where your ideas lead the way. Zoom (Click for webinar link)
Graduate College • Graduate College
Fall 2024 Degree List Deadline
Academic Affairs at the Graduate College • Graduate College
Fall 2024 Curriculum Changes
November 1 is the last day to change your curriculum for the current term. This includes adding or dropping a campus approved minor or concentration. Please check your student program information in Self-Service to verify your program information is listed correctly. Information on how to change your curriculum is available online. Admissions, Registration, & Enrollment Services • Graduate College
LAS Wellness Check-In Day
The College of LAS Inclusive Excellence is sponsoring a Wellness Check-In Day for all students. The event's objective is for students to decompress, relax, and have fun while learning about wellness support on campus. Various resource tables will be available for students to learn about the type of support the College of LAS and campus offer; decompressing stations (gaming, coloring, friendship bracelet making, snacks) will also be available, and students will have the chance to interact with UIPD’s service dog, Rosie. November 8, 10 am–1 pm • Lincoln Hall (first floor)
Aurora Cruz Torres • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Writing Personal Statements for Fellowship Proposals
Many funding agencies require a personal statement in addition to an applicant’s research proposal. Why?! What on earth are you supposed to talk about? If these questions have induced writer’s block, this workshop is for you. We will assess the range of personal statement prompts you may encounter and distill their shared essence. Participants will learn the qualities of a compelling statement and practice writing techniques to arrive at a complete first draft. Please register at the link below for this online workshop. November 1, 2–3:30 pm • Register Now!
Dana Johnson • Graduate College Office of External Fellowships
 This opportunity is available online.
Writing Effective Fellowship Proposals in the Social Sciences & Humanities
The ability to craft an effective funding proposal is a skill that can reap a lifetime of rewards. As a graduate student, now is the time to hone your grantwriting proficiency. In this workshop, tailored for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences, you will learn how to identify funding opportunities, strategize the components of an effective proposal, and think like a grantwriter. Please register at the link below for this online workshop. November 8, 2–4 pm • Register Now!
Dana Johnson • Graduate College Office of External Fellowships
This opportunity is available online.
Have You Reviewed Your Thesis Release Options?
Make sure to carefully consider the thesis release options, which determine the visibility of your work in IDEALS—the University’s digital repository. When you submit your thesis to the Graduate College, you will be asked to select a release option. Check out our website to learn more. Remember, no matter which release option you choose, the abstract of your thesis will be visible in IDEALS. Talk with your adviser about these release options and contact the Thesis Office with any questions. Emily Wuchner • Graduate College Thesis Office
Review Our Copyright Resources
Emily Wuchner • Graduate College Thesis Office
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Career and Professional Development
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Paid Professional Development: Writing Across the Curriculum Seminar
The Center for Writing Studies will be offering an online, two-day introductory Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) seminar on January 13 & 14, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm CT. This professional development seminar is a great way for TAs from all departments to learn more about teaching writing, responding to writing, and using writing to support learning. Participants will receive a $160 stipend for participating. Space is limited. Teaching assistants may register at https://go.illinois.edu/WACApplicationSp25. Jiadi Zhang • The Center for Writing Studies
This opportunity is available online.
Industry Job Search: Negotiating a Job Offer
What can you ask for and how do you ask for it? After you receive a job offer, you have a short period to evaluate it, negotiate and make your decision. In this workshop, you will learn how to develop a strategy to help you know when and how to negotiate effectively. This session will be broadcast online at https://go.grad.illinois.edu/eventspace October 30, 4–5 pm • Online
Career Development • Graduate College
This opportunity is available online.
Writing Science for Public Impact
Expand your ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to a broader audience! Join us for an engaging event hosted by the Science Policy Group, in partnership with the Writers Workshop and Arms Control & Domestic and International Security (ACDIS). This interactive session will provide practical tools and strategies to effectively convey scientific information, making it accessible and impactful for the public. Whether you're a scientist or simply passionate about science communication, this event offers valuable insights for everyone. October 28, 2:30–4 pm • ESB 190
Science Policy Group • Science Policy Group, Writers Workshop, and ACDIS
Writers Workshop Graduate Writing Groups
Join us weekly to work on your projects! Our hybrid writing group provides grad students with dedicated time to make progress on any writing project in a supportive atmosphere. Each meeting consists of a short goal-setting conversation, quiet writing time, and a concluding reflection and wrap-up. You only need to register once with your U of I email to receive weekly email reminders all semester! September 3–December 17 • Tuesdays, 9-11am and Fridays, 9am-12pm • Main Library, Orange Room, or online via Zoom
Kim Savage • Writers Workshop
This opportunity is available online.
Writing With Style: Revising for Polished Academic Prose
Getting ready to deposit a dissertation, wrap-up a thesis, or just want to gain some tips for dynamic academic writing? The Writers Workshop will provide strategies for polishing your writing at the paragraph and sentence-level to achieve more reader-friendly and powerful prose. We recommend that you have a current in-progress piece of writing to practice applying strategies during the workshop. Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59pm CT on October 29, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event. October 30, 4–5 pm • Online via Zoom
Kim Savage • Writers Workshop
This opportunity is available online.
Atlas.ti for Qualitative Data Analysis
Atlas.ti is a desktop and web-based software for analyzing qualitative data, including text, image and video, and survey data. With Atlas.ti, you can code data by hand, automatically using keyword searches, and via AI. In addition to coding data, you can view the results of your coding in different configurations, write memos about your developing analysis, create concept maps, quantify qualitative data, and use AI to summarize or “chat” with your data. October 30, 11–11:50 am • Main Library 314 and online via Zoom
Jess Hagman, Social Sciences Research Librarian • University Library
This opportunity is available online.
Creating Accessible Documents in Word Processing & Presentation Software
This hands-on workshop will teach you how to make common word processing documents accessible for screen readers, and how to make presentations accessible for a wide range of users. We’ll cover MS Word and PowerPoint, Google Docs, and PDFs, as well as general best practices for accessibility that you can incorporate across formats. You’ll leave this workshop with readily implementable strategies and checklists you can start using immediately to ensure your research, teaching, and presentations are more accessible to diverse audiences. October 30, 3–3:50 pm • Online via Zoom
Merinda Hensley • University Library
This opportunity is available online.
How to Use Adobe InDesign
Adobe InDesign is a layout and design software program that allows you to create print and digital media. It is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, which is available to all Illinois students for free! This workshop is designed for those with little to no experience with InDesign to help you learn the basics of using this document design program. During the workshop, we will create a sample flyer. You will gain experience navigating the features and there will be time to explore. October 29, 10–10:50 am • Online via Zoom
Merinda Hensley • University Library
This opportunity is available online.
IGSA's Diwali on the Quad: Celebrate the Biggest Campus Diwali in the U.S.
Celebrate the biggest campus Diwali in the U.S. with IGSA! Join us on Nov. 2 for a vibrant night of festivities. Experience live performances, henna art, DIY rangoli, and much more. Indulge in authentic Indian food and dance the night away to our DJ party. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the triumph of good over evil! Click on the link to secure food presale. Come light up the Quad with us! All are welcome to this free event. November 2, 5 pm • Main Quad
IGSA • Asian American Cultural Center
SAS Comics Workshop: Sumit Kumar
An evening of fun art making with renowned graphic artist Sumit Kumar with snacks, stories, and wonderful art pieces that you get to take home! Meet us at Spurlock Museum on November 6, 5-8 PM. Art supplies will be provided. Please register in advance. November 6, 5–8 pm • Spurlock Museum
Ragini Chakraborty • CSAMES, Spurlock Museum, University Library
Dance at Illinois Alumni Concert: Chicago
Dance at Illinois alumni gather in Chicago to present choreographic works, featuring Laura Chiaramonte, Esteban Donoso, Mark Kater, Mya McClellan, Laina Reese Werner-Powell, Chris Johnson, Melissa Pillarella, Isabella Saldana, Kaleigh Dent
Christine Betsill, Johannah Wininsky, Alyssa Motter, Alex Kinard, Skylar Males, Anna Sapozhnikov and Bevara Anderson November 1–2, 7–9 pm • November 1-2, 7pm • Links Hall, Chicago
Anna Sapozhnikov • Department of Dance
Diwali Celebration and Dinner
Find us at the International Education table for educational activities and instant henna, enjoy the traditional Indian snacks and win your Diwali meal ticket at ISR. Wednesday, October 30, 5:00-6:30 pm • ISR Dining Hall - 1010 W Illinois St, Urbana
International Education • Asian American Cultural Center, University Dining & International Education
Student and Employee Focus Groups on Shared Ancestry Discrimination
OVCDEI is hosting focus groups designed to understand experiences with discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on shared ancestry. All Illinois students and employees are invited, but space is limited. Input will inform future campus efforts to address discrimination on national origin, including shared ancestry. Click the link to sign up. Questions? Contact diversity@illinois.edu. Ross Wantland • Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Coming Out of The Shadows
The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center cordially invites you to Coming Out of The Shadows, Monday October 28, 2024, at 12 noon. Coming Out of the Shadows is the official opening of the GSRC's Q-Closet (University of Illinois 1st gender-affirming clothing closet). The Q-Closet is a safe space where Trans, Queer, and Gender Non-Conforming students can find free clothing and accessories to ease the anxiety and dysphoria they may experience when exploring and/or developing their authentic selves. Join us for light refreshments and the reveal of the GSRC's Q-Closet! October 28, 12 pm • GSRC, 616 E. Green St. Suite 202 (upstairs from McDonalds)
GSRC • SIIB
First Generation Week @ Illinois
You're invited to join events to celebrate First Generation college student experiences. The National First Generation Day Celebration will be hosted at the Campus Instructional Facility on November 8 starting at 5:30 pm. To prepare seating and catering logistics, we request your RSVP by October 25 using this link: https://go.illinois.edu/FirstGenWeek. Apply to the 200+ strong online directory – a centralized place that features our First Gen community’s range of experiences. We are proud to be First Gen and want to celebrate that with more visibility! https://firstgen.illinois.edu/directory November 4–8
First-Generation Students • SIIB
REMINDER: Campus Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement
The deadline for the Campus Awards for Excellence in Public Engagement is closing on November 1, 2024. Please nominate if you know of a graduate student or team that is working with the public that should be recognized! Provost Awards • Provost/VCAA Admin
Share Your Library Love
We want to know what makes the Library great for you. Share your thoughts in a brief survey and help us enhance the spaces and services you love. It only takes a few minutes! Heather Murphy • University Library
Activate Your NCFDD Membership Today!
Our campus is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Faculty, post-docs, academic professionals, and graduate students can Sign up for a free NCFDD membership to access online resources on writing productivity, time management, mentor relationships, securing external funding, and more. Activate your NCFDD membership today! Marita Hughes • Provost/VCAA Admin
Teach at Danville Correctional Center
The Education Justice Project is accepting applications until Dec 15 from individuals who wish to teach at Danville prison in 2025-6. For-credit instructors are compensated. Other positions (e.g. tutors, computer lab support, librarians, workshop facilitators) are not. All instruction is in person. Visit our website to access applications, and attend an upcoming Zoom info session! The next one is Thurs Nov 7 from 12 - 1pm. November 7, 12–1 pm • EJP Zoom info session
Rebecca Ginsburg • Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Testing Democracy on Campus- Expressive Activity & More
The Civic Café is a conversation series by scholars, educators and community advocates to advance pillars of democracy and civic education. Join Lynn Pasquerella, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and Will Creeley, Legal Director of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), for a discussion of their perspectives on free speech on the college campus. Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6pm Spurlock Museum Knight Auditorium
Gina Lee-Olukoya • Office of Civic Life and Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
Science on Tap - Cicadas & Beetles & Moths, Oh My!
Join us at Riggs Beer Company on Sunday (11/3) at 2:30 pm to hear Dr. Marianne Alleyne discuss her work examining biological structures in insects and how they can be adapted to create novel technologies. Hope to see you there! November 3, 2:30 pm • Riggs Beer Company 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Daniel Ryerson • Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
FF+CC: The Supreme Court and Democracy
Prof Schwinn of the UIC School of Law will explore the Supreme Court and its role in our democracy through Court rulings and trends relating to voting rights; the Court's approach to fundamental rights, including speech, abortion, religion; Court rulings on institutions of democracy, including the separation of powers; and Court rulings on the presidency and, in particular, former President Trump. November 1, 12–1 pm • 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign
Diversity & Social Justice Education • Diversity & Social Justice Education and the University YMCA
Applied History Workshop with Dr. Patricia Limerick
Join us for an Applied History workshop with Dr. Patricia Limerick. If historians-in-training choose to acquire Applied History’s tricks of the trade, they could replace the fog of historical amnesia with the clarity of historical perspective. Join us to get acquainted with the superpower that the historical profession has ready to unleash! Email Dale Mize (dmize2@illinois.edu) to register. November 4, 3 pm • Gregory Hall 213
Dale Mize • Department of History
North America's Cultural Influence Over the Brazilian Editorial Market
"Where the Wild Things Are: North America's Cultural Influence Over the Brazilian Editorial Market" Isabel Lopes Coelho is the author of The Representation of the Child in Children's Literature (2020). For twelve years, Coelho ran the Children's and Young Adult Literature division at Cosac Naify publishing house in Brazil. She is currently a postdoctoral student at PUC-SP and a publisher at FTD Educação. November 4, 12 pm • Zoom
Suzan Alteri • Center for Children's Books
This opportunity is available online.
Rebecca Walkowitz: “Knowing and Not Knowing Languages”
Explaining our methodologies, our purpose, and our impact as teachers and researchers has never been more necessary. Students, parents, government agencies, and political leaders are asking us to articulate the value of our research, especially our research in the humanities. Focusing on research and teaching in global languages and cultures, and on some artworks concerned with languages, this lecture calls for making a more pragmatic, and more assertive, case for knowing and learning world languages. Rebecca Walkowitz is Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Barnard College. October 30, 7:30 pm • Levis Faculty Center, Room 300
HRI • Humanities Research Institute
When Tech Meets Care: How AI-led Conversational Agents Support Older Adults
How is AI transforming aging care services? Are older adults ready to embrace this technological revolution? In this talk, we will explore the transformative role of AI-led Conversational Agents in aging care, dive into the acceptance of these emerging technologies among older adults, and tackle ethical and privacy concerns. Presenter: Xiayu Summer Chen October 30, 12–1 pm • Zoom
Dee Walls • Illinois Extension and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute
This opportunity is available online.
Onigiri Action Workshop
Join the Japan House interns on an interactive exploration of Onigiri(Japanese rice balls) and their history, culture, and preparation methods. During this event, you will learn to make your own onigiri (all vegetarian), try out onigiri from different parts of Japan and enjoy some miso soup and tea to pair. Your presence and participation will directly support Onigiri Action, a campaign to give school meals to children in need around the world! Please register for one session only. Reservations are required, no walk-in’s or observers allowed due to limited space inside. November 2, 12–2:30 pm • Session 1: 12-1pm; Session 2: 1:30-2:30pm • Japan House (EventBrite registration required)
Diana Liao • Japan House
1923 Kanto Massacre Screening (US Premiere) + Q&A
Attend the US premiere of the “1923 Kanto Massacre” documentary on Wed, November 13, 6pm at the Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium. The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 marked a moment of unprecedented material destruction and cultural rupture in Japan. The disaster soon became subject to political manipulation that incited rumors and violence against colonized Koreans amid physical chaos. This documentary traces how this genocidal violence has long been covered up. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s creative producer, Illinois alum Dr. Jinhee Lee. Register here. November 13, 6 pm • Spurlock Museum, Knight Auditorium (600 S Gregory St, Urbana)
Olivia Park • Center For East Asian and Pacific Studies, Spurlock Museum, EALC Department
Interested in AgTech Safety? Attend and/or volunteer for SAFER AG Workshop
We're seeking grad student volunteers to help with our Safety for Emerging Robotics and Autonomous Agriculture (SAFER AG) Workshop. Volunteers will get workshop fees waived – email Dr. Salah Issa (salah01@illinois.edu) if you're interested! The SAFER AG Workshop aims to bring together representatives from groups including farm operators, academia, industry, and governmental interests to distribute current information and discuss gaps in knowledge and research needs related to risks, insurability, regulations, policy, workforce, and societal implications. Details here. December 3–4 • Funk ACES Library
Salah Issa • Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA)
Workshop: Writing in Life Sciences
Join us for Writing in Life Sciences, an installment of online series Writing in the Disciplines. Hosted by the DRSP and the Writers Workshop, this series connects doctoral students with faculty, journal editors, and publishers to discuss writing styles and skills. Featuring panelists Dr. Sulagna Chakraborty (Veterinary Clinical Medicine) and Dr. Surabhi Sonam (School of Molecular & Cellular Biology). November 7, 3–4 pm • Click here to register
Doctoral Research Support Program (DRSP) • Writers Workshop; University Library
This opportunity is available online.
The Certainty Trap Escape Room Lunch Discussion Series
Please join us for a lunchtime conversation with Vice Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow Ilana Redstone about some of the underlying assumptions that distance us from one another and how we can engage each other with more openness and curiosity. November 1, 15 and 22, Noon to 1pm. Register at go.illinois.edu/DEIFacultyFellow. November 1–22, 12 pm • 614 E. Daniel Street, Third Floor, Champaign
Alina Jackson • Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PhD in Business Administration - Information and Q&A Session
Interested in pursuing a PhD? Attend our Q&A session to learn more. With a PhD in business administration, you can build upon your world-class Illinois degree and develop solutions for societal good. You can do work that interests you, and find a career that’s intellectually and financially rewarding. A business PhD is a popular option for students majoring in engineering, statistics, economics, physics, mathematics, and more. Your quant skills are a big plus! Gies College of Business is nationally recognized as a Top 10 public business school that can position you for a successful career. November 7, 5–6 pm • Business Instructional Facility (BIF) - Room 2007
Department of Business Administration • Gies College of Business - Department of Business Administration
The Many Meanings of Brown v. Board of Education
Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education was decided, there remains ongoing debate about the basis for the case and the full implications of the decision. A panel of faculty experts will discuss how best to read Brown and how to apply it to some contemporary problems of racial inequality. Free and open to the public, with a limited number of lunches provided. October 29, 12 pm • Max L. Rowe Auditorium, College of Law
Krista Gaedtke • College of Law
Lecture: Adventures in Applied History with Dr. Patricia Limerick
Join us for a lecture by Dr. Patricia Limerick who will share adventures in the adrenaline-saturated world of the Applied Historian, testifying to the unexpected value of humor (often conveyed in original limericks!) in earning the trust of audiences across a spectrum of opinions and points of view. November 5, 4–6 pm • Gregory Hall 100
Dale Mize • Department of History
Friday Funnies: Derrick Knopsnyder
Take a study break for some fun and laughter! Student group Odd Request Improv will open for professional comedian Derrick Knopsnyder for the Dad's Weekend Friday Funnies on November 1st at 7pm in the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe. Free and open to everyone! November 1, 7 pm • Courtyard Café
Janett Matthews • Illini Union
Make a McKinley Health Center Appointment
McKinley Health Center serves on-campus students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. You may also call 217-333-2700 for appointments • McKinley Health Center
Make a Counseling Center Appointment
The University of Illinois Counseling Center provides mental health counseling and well-being education for students. You may also call 217-333-3704 for appointments • Counseling Center
Basic Needs
If you or a student you know may need support with their basic needs or financial stressors, please reach out. Call 217-333-0050 or click to email • Student Assistance Center
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