UIParents E-Update

UIPARENTS E-UPDATE FOR FEB. 16, 2007

News from the Associations
Important Dates
Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Period
E-Bill Information
Global Studies Intern
Undergraduate Environmental Minor
Study Abroad Info Session for Student's with Disabilities
Career Fairs
Construction Updates
Parent Information from the Career Services Office of Fine and Applied Arts
Student Legal Services Offers Spring Break Advice
Senior 100 Honorary
Scholarships
Social Networking Articles
Illinois in the News

News from the Mothers and Dads Associations

"Unofficial" St. Patrick's Day: What is it and how to address appropriate behaviors and expectations with your student.
Moms Weekend information and reservation forms are now available on the Parent Programs website.
Read about the 1st Prize winner in the Associations' Annual Tuition Drawing and how winning one semester of in-state tuition has affected her and her family.
The Message Board on our website is a great place to exchange ideas and information. Please visit often as new posts are added frequently.
Refer a fellow Illini Parent to the Listserv website where they can join and begin receiving E-Updates

Important Dates

Feb. 22 -- Tuition Payment Due
Mar. 6 -- Time Tickets for Summer 2007 and Fall 2007 Priority Registration Available on the Web for Students

Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Period

The Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Period, runs from February 16, 2007 to February 22, 2007 for the Spring 2007 Semester. This is the only time during the Spring 2007 semester that students can complete an Open Enrollment Reinstatement, apply for Dependent Coverage, apply for permanent Exemption from the insurance fee, or apply for an Extension of your Fall 06 coverage.

E-Bill Information

For information about E-Bills, such as providing someone else access to your E-Bill, and to learn how to make an online payment, visit the USFSCO website.

Global Studies Intern

Global Studies Interns are an integral part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Global Studies Initiative. These paid internships are a semester-long, and give students the opportunity to facilitate a section of LAS 101, Global Awareness I. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2007.

Undergraduate Environmental Minor

The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) is an undergraduate minor for students in any major who are interested in the environment. The EFP provides University students a unique opportunity to pursue personal environmental interests through courses that focus on current issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. A minor in the EFP signifies an environmental understanding of the intersections between the natural world, technology, politics, and culture. Applications are due February 20, 2007.

Study Abroad Information Session for Student's with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who are interested in studying abroad can attend an informational session on February 27 at 4 p.m.

Career Fairs

The Non-Profit & Government Career Fair offers a wonderful opportunity for all students, regardless of major or year in school, to meet with representatives from various non-profit and governmental agencies. The Fair will be held on March 12th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Illini Rooms A, B, and C.

The Educational Career Services Office is sponsoring the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair which will occur on March 1, 2007 in the Illini Union

Construction Updates

The University is always finding ways to improve the campus. In particular, housing is building new facilities as well as renovating PAR. Get your full update from Housing.

You can watch the Business Instructional Facility being built in real time!

Keep updated on the construction at IMPE.

Read about the new improvements your student can enjoy at McKinley Health Center.

Parent Information from the Career Services Office of Fine and Applied Arts

You will play a big role in supporting your child's career path. Any student will tell you how important blind faith and support from a parent is to their success. Read More

Student Legal Services offers Spring Break Advice

Spring Break is quickly approaching and many students are traveling to warmer places this March. Suggest that your student read the article posted to the Student Legal Service's website that offers advice on how to stay safe and on how to book a successful spring break trip.

Senior 100 Honorary

The Student Alumni Ambassadors and the University of Illinois Alumni Association recognize outstanding seniors through the annual Senior 100 Honorary. Recipients of this award are honored for their outstanding achievements in leadership, academics and campus involvement throughout their undergraduate education. The deadline for this application is March 11, 2007 at 7 p.m.

Scholarships

Still looking for more ways to help finance your student's college tuition? I-Start recommends four scholarship websites for your student to check out.

The Study Abroad website offers resources to use when searching for international scholarships.

The Office of Student Financial Aid is another great place to search for University Scholarships.

The Disability Resources and Educational Services announced the Ethel Louise Armstrong Scholarship for women with physical disabilities. The deadline for this application is June 1, 2007.

Social Networking Articles

The Office of the Dean of Students provides the following articles on social networking:
Social Networking Information from CITES
Facebook Phenomenon

Illinois in the News

Illinois: First Among Equals

Statistics compiled recently by the office of the Associate Provost for International Affairs at University of Illinois demonstrate that Illinois is the only U.S. institution of higher education ranking in the top ten in the three key metrics of international education: international student enrollment, total number of study abroad students, and the number of federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for international and area studies.
Full Story

College of Engineering Faculty and Alumni Named to National Academy of Engineering

Two faculty members from the College of Engineering--Charles F. "Chip" Zukoski and Panganamala R. Kumar--and three engineering alumni were among the 64 engineers elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) this year, which is among the highest professional distinctions in engineering.
Full Story

Second to None

LAS Alum's Commercial Airs in Super Bowl - Takes Second Place
LAS alum Kristin Dehnert reached her dream of seeing her commercial aired on what she calls the "Mack Daddy" of all stages-the Super Bowl. But unlike her favorite team, the Chicago Bears, who struggled to compete, she fell just short of winning the top prize.
Full Story

Will the Odds Favor this LAS Alum on Survivor?

Mookie Lee knows what it's like to survive in the hyper-competitive business world of Chicago. But come February, the question in millions of television viewers' minds will be: Does he also have what it takes to compete in the cutthroat world of the popular show Survivor?
Full Story

UIParents E-Update is a compilation of information for parents of University of Illinois Students produced by the Parent Programs Office and the Mothers and Dads Associations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


UIPARENTS E-UPDATE FOR FEB. 16, 2007
News from the Associations Important Dates Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Period E-Bill Information Global Studies Intern Undergraduate Environmental Minor Study Abroad Info Session for Student's with Disabilities Career Fairs Construction Updates Parent Information from the Career Services Office of Fine and Applied Arts Student Legal Services Offers Spring Break Advice Senior 100 Honorary Scholarships Social Networking Articles Illinois in the News News from the Mothers and Dads Associations "Unofficial" St. Patrick's Day: What is it and how to address appropriate behaviors and expectations with your student. Moms Weekend information and reservation forms are now available on the Parent Programs website. Read about the 1st Prize winner in the Associations' Annual Tuition Drawing and how winning one semester of in-state tuition has affected her and her family. The Message Board on our website is a great place to exchange ideas and information. Please visit often as new posts are added frequently. Refer a fellow Illini Parent to the Listserv website where they can join and begin receiving E-Updates Important Dates Feb. 22 -- Tuition Payment Due Mar. 6 -- Time Tickets for Summer 2007 and Fall 2007 Priority Registration Available on the Web for Students Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Period The Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Change Period, runs from February 16, 2007 to February 22, 2007 for the Spring 2007 Semester. This is the only time during the Spring 2007 semester that students can complete an Open Enrollment Reinstatement, apply for Dependent Coverage, apply for permanent Exemption from the insurance fee, or apply for an Extension of your Fall 06 coverage. E-Bill Information For information about E-Bills, such as providing someone else access to your E-Bill, and to learn how to make an online payment, visit the USFSCO website. Global Studies Intern Global Studies Interns are an integral part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Global Studies Initiative. These paid internships are a semester-long, and give students the opportunity to facilitate a section of LAS 101, Global Awareness I. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2007. Undergraduate Environmental Minor The Environmental Fellows Program (EFP) is an undergraduate minor for students in any major who are interested in the environment. The EFP provides University students a unique opportunity to pursue personal environmental interests through courses that focus on current issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. A minor in the EFP signifies an environmental understanding of the intersections between the natural world, technology, politics, and culture. Applications are due February 20, 2007. Study Abroad Information Session for Student's with Disabilities Students with disabilities who are interested in studying abroad can attend an informational session on February 27 at 4 p.m. Career Fairs The Non-Profit & Government Career Fair offers a wonderful opportunity for all students, regardless of major or year in school, to meet with representatives from various non-profit and governmental agencies. The Fair will be held on March 12th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Illini Rooms A, B, and C. The Educational Career Services Office is sponsoring the Mid-America Educators' Job Fair which will occur on March 1, 2007 in the Illini Union Construction Updates The University is always finding ways to improve the campus. In particular, housing is building new facilities as well as renovating PAR. Get your full update from Housing. You can watch the Business Instructional Facility being built in real time! Keep updated on the construction at IMPE. Read about the new improvements your student can enjoy at McKinley Health Center. Parent Information from the Career Services Office of Fine and Applied Arts You will play a big role in supporting your child's career path. Any student will tell you how important blind faith and support from a parent is to their success. Read More Student Legal Services offers Spring Break Advice Spring Break is quickly approaching and many students are traveling to warmer places this March. Suggest that your student read the article posted to the Student Legal Service's website that offers advice on how to stay safe and on how to book a successful spring break trip. Senior 100 Honorary The Student Alumni Ambassadors and the University of Illinois Alumni Association recognize outstanding seniors through the annual Senior 100 Honorary. Recipients of this award are honored for their outstanding achievements in leadership, academics and campus involvement throughout their undergraduate education. The deadline for this application is March 11, 2007 at 7 p.m. Scholarships Still looking for more ways to help finance your student's college tuition? I-Start recommends four scholarship websites for your student to check out. The Study Abroad website offers resources to use when searching for international scholarships. The Office of Student Financial Aid is another great place to search for University Scholarships. The Disability Resources and Educational Services announced the Ethel Louise Armstrong Scholarship for women with physical disabilities. The deadline for this application is June 1, 2007. Social Networking Articles The Office of the Dean of Students provides the following articles on social networking: Social Networking Information from CITES Facebook Phenomenon Illinois in the News Illinois: First Among Equals Statistics compiled recently by the office of the Associate Provost for International Affairs at University of Illinois demonstrate that Illinois is the only U.S. institution of higher education ranking in the top ten in the three key metrics of international education: international student enrollment, total number of study abroad students, and the number of federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for international and area studies. Full Story College of Engineering Faculty and Alumni Named to National Academy of Engineering Two faculty members from the College of Engineering--Charles F. "Chip" Zukoski and Panganamala R. Kumar--and three engineering alumni were among the 64 engineers elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) this year, which is among the highest professional distinctions in engineering. Full Story Second to None LAS Alum's Commercial Airs in Super Bowl - Takes Second Place LAS alum Kristin Dehnert reached her dream of seeing her commercial aired on what she calls the "Mack Daddy" of all stages-the Super Bowl. But unlike her favorite team, the Chicago Bears, who struggled to compete, she fell just short of winning the top prize. Full Story Will the Odds Favor this LAS Alum on Survivor? Mookie Lee knows what it's like to survive in the hyper-competitive business world of Chicago. But come February, the question in millions of television viewers' minds will be: Does he also have what it takes to compete in the cutthroat world of the popular show Survivor? Full Story UIParents E-Update is a compilation of information for parents of University of Illinois Students produced by the Parent Programs Office and the Mothers and Dads Associations at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Parent Programs Office, 1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 Phone (217) 333-7063, Fax (217) 333-7872, Email uofiparentsillinois.edu